Information on "Politics"
June 2012
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5 Jun 2012
In Burundi, Political Violence Halts Progress
Simmering political tensions between an entrenched government and fragmented opposition has resulted in an upsurge of violence in Burundi. More on «In Burundi, Political Violence Halts Progress»
May 2012
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14 May 2012
The Return of Old Putin and the New Future of Russia
Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin highlights the potential gap between his campaign promises and policy aims and voter expectations. More on «The Return of Old Putin and the New Future of Russia» -
11 May 2012
Opportunity Knocks: Can the EU Help Albania to Help Itself?
Albania's fragile democracy may hinge upon Europe's support for domestic political reform. More on «Opportunity Knocks: Can the EU Help Albania to Help Itself?»
March 2012
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1 Mar 2012
Divided Over North Korean Refugees
How to deal with North Korean refugees is currently one of the hottest issues in China and South Korea’s bilateral relationship. It exposes the dilemma facing China of how to deal with two very different political halves of the divided Korean peninsula, and the resulting constraints on regional cooperation in Asia. More on «Divided Over North Korean Refugees»
February 2012
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15 Feb 2012
Baby Steps for Burma
To the outside world it seems as though Burma/Myanmar is gradually engaging in democratic reform. Are these baby steps going to lead to great strides forward, or will things fall flat on their face? More on «Baby Steps for Burma»
May 2010
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6 May 2010
Justifying Targeted Killings
The Obama administration has attempted a complete legal justification for targeted killings in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen. It isn’t quite hitting the mark, Peter A Buxbaum writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Justifying Targeted Killings»
May 2009
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12 May 2009
US Gets Uzbek Air Base
Uzbek President Islam Karimov gives Washington the air base it needs for its Afghan operation, Deirdre Tynan reports for EurasiaNet. More on «US Gets Uzbek Air Base»
March 2009
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13 Mar 2009
Power Sharing: Africa's Quest
Recent agreements in Kenya and Zimbabwe bring new doubts about the effect of power-sharing deals for democracy in Africa, but in situations of conflict and divided societies there may be no alternative, Edoardo Totolo writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Power Sharing: Africa's Quest »
April 2008
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22 Apr 2008
Italy: The North-South Divide
As Berlusconi is set to become prime minister yet again, the radically controversial Northern League party is stronger than ever and will not be ignored, Eric J Lyman writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Italy: The North-South Divide»
