Information on "Political Protests"
July 2013
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3 Jul 2013
Interview: Brazilian Political Expert Says Frustrated Middle Class Fueling Protests
For a country scheduled to host the World Cup and Olympics in quick succession, the recent unrest in Brazil could not have come at a worse time. In this RFE/RL interview, the Wilson Center's Paulo Sotero discusses the underlying social and economic factors that contributed to the protests. More on «Interview: Brazilian Political Expert Says Frustrated Middle Class Fueling Protests »
September 2012
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11 Sep 2012
The First 100 days of Putin's Presidency See a Tightening of the Screws
If Dmitry Medvedev was politically conciliatory in his final months as Russia's president, then Vladimir Putin is now charting a more combative approach, says the FIIA's Sean Roberts. Such assertiveness may reflect the Kremlin's fears that Russia is on the brink of more political protests and a possible "color revolution." More on «The First 100 days of Putin's Presidency See a Tightening of the Screws»
August 2012
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21 Aug 2012
Kyrgyzstan: Is Corruption Controversy a Sign of Political Trouble Ahead?
In the wake of 2010's political unrest, Kyrgyzstan has tried to introduce greater accountability into its political system. According to Chris Rickleton, however, a recent number of high-profile corruption cases may spark the return of political upheaval to the country. More on «Kyrgyzstan: Is Corruption Controversy a Sign of Political Trouble Ahead?» -
16 Aug 2012
A Teetering Thailand?
Thailand's southernmost provinces have experienced an upsurge in ethnic violence recently. If Bangkok's current attempts to address local problems don't bear fruit, argues Sonia Rothwell, the overall unity of Thailand may start to fray at the edges in the next several months. More on «A Teetering Thailand?»
June 2012
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12 Jun 2012
The "Dark Side" of the Syrian Transition and its Potentially Dire Regional Consequences
Syria stands on the brink of a civil war that may destabilze the wider Middle East. More on «The "Dark Side" of the Syrian Transition and its Potentially Dire Regional Consequences»
