Information on "Political Representation"
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July 2013
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29 Jul 2013
Mugabe Likely to Win Elections, But Who Will Lead Zimbabwe Next?
While Robert Mugabe is expected to win this week’s presidential elections, his age raises questions about his successor. Today, Fiona Blyth looks at the possible contenders from across Zimbabwe’s political spectrum. And what does she conclude? Yes, a handover of power to yet another authoritarian figure. More on «Mugabe Likely to Win Elections, But Who Will Lead Zimbabwe Next? » -
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 »
May 2013
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27 May 2013
Political Islam – From North Africa to Southeast Asia
The Arab Spring has indeed opened up new opportunities for political Islam in the Middle East and North Africa, but that has not translated into Islamic parties such as the Muslim Brotherhood significantly changing the structure of the state. Today, the CSS’ Lorenzo Vidino explains why. More on «Political Islam – From North Africa to Southeast Asia»
January 2013
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24 Jan 2013
Japanese Politics and Security in 2013: Back to the Future?
The re-election of Shinzo Abe has raised concerns that Japan’s foreign policy will become increasingly nationalistic. Tom French disagrees, at least in the case of China. Abe’s behavior towards Beijing will be pragmatic and leave the door open for compromise. More on «Japanese Politics and Security in 2013: Back to the Future?»
November 2012
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29 Nov 2012
More of the Same from China
China's next generation of leaders was recently unveiled at the Communist Party's 18th National Congress. Appointing hardliners to a slimmed down Politburo Standing Committee confirms that dramatic political changes will not be forthcoming, or so writes Axel Berkofsky. More on «More of the Same from China»
September 2012
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12 Sep 2012
Angola Post-Election: What Next?
After winning 72% of the vote in recent elections, José Eduardo dos Santos’s MPLA appears poised to dominate Angola’s future political landscape. This will not only enable the incumbent president to enact extensive employment and social development programs, but also to determine the exact timing of his retreat from frontline politics, argues Marcus Weimer. More on «Angola Post-Election: What Next?»
July 2012
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27 Jul 2012
North Korea's Missing Man: The Post-Kim Jong-il Era Begins In Earnest
The sudden removal of a top party member and guardian of the Kim family legacy suggests that the leadership of North Korea is now in uncharted waters. Is Kim Jong-un becoming increasingly assertive or is there a new power behind the throne? More on «North Korea's Missing Man: The Post-Kim Jong-il Era Begins In Earnest»
June 2012
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28 Jun 2012
China's Leadership and the Likelihood of Change
China is preparing to usher in a new generation of leaders. Just don’t expect too much in the way of change, argues Axel Berkofsky. More on «China's Leadership and the Likelihood of Change»
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»
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