Information on "Transition Government"
July 2013
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15 Jul 2013
As Son Takes Over in Qatar, Little Chance of New Policies
Last month, Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani announced that he would be abdicating his throne to his son. According to Linda Khatib, the country’s enduring strategic interests and the new Sheikh's domestic preoccupations mean that Doha’s foreign policy will not shift significantly. More on «As Son Takes Over in Qatar, Little Chance of New Policies »
June 2013
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5 Jun 2013
Filipino Muslim Rebels Take Tentative Steps Towards Governance
IRIN reports that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) recently backed a candidate running in local elections. This and a host of other confidence-building measures that the MILF has recently performed seem to suggest that the rebels are opting for dialogue with Manila over the use of violence. More on «Filipino Muslim Rebels Take Tentative Steps Towards Governance»
March 2013
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14 Mar 2013
The Security Council in Yemen: Strong Commitment, Limited Leverage
According to Casey L. Coombs, the United Nations Security Council has provided considerable support for Yemen’s political transition. However, a recent upsurge in political violence has exposed the limits of its influence over events in this fractured state. More on «The Security Council in Yemen: Strong Commitment, Limited Leverage»
January 2013
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21 Jan 2013
In Venezuela, the Consequences of a Delayed Transition
Venezuela's Supreme Court recently decided to allow Hugo Chavez to remain the country's president without being sworn into office. Given the controversy it aroused, STRATFOR considers what impact the Court's decision might have on Venezuela's domestic politics and global energy security. More on «In Venezuela, the Consequences of a Delayed Transition»
