Information on "Regime Change"
April 2013
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30 Apr 2013
Uzbekistan: A 'Dress Rehearsal' for a Succession Crisis?
Unconfirmed reports indicate that Uzbekistan’s President Islam Karimov suffered a severe heart attack on March 19. Writing for the Center for Eastern Studies, Marek Matusiak considers the likelihood of follow-on power struggles and uprisings, as well as possible political instability in Central Asia. More on «Uzbekistan: A 'Dress Rehearsal' for a Succession Crisis?» -
5 Apr 2013
Libya Since Gaddafi — Where Has It Been, Where Will It Go?
CIGI's Bessma Momani believes that Libya has made real progress in its attempts to develop an open and democratic society. Many challenges remain, however. They include healing the Benghazi-Tripoli divide and assimilating the country's militias into the armed forces. More on «Libya Since Gaddafi — Where Has It Been, Where Will It Go?»
March 2013
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18 Mar 2013
Post-Chavez US-Venezuelan Relations: Headed for a Thaw?
Hugo Chavez's death has left a huge political vacuum in Venezuela. Today, Geopolitical Monitor's Zachary Fillingham predicts the country's future political direction and the prospects for improved relations between Washington and Caracas. More on «Post-Chavez US-Venezuelan Relations: Headed for a Thaw? »
January 2013
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28 Jan 2013
Tunisia: Signs of Domestic Radicalization Post-Revolution
Islamic extremism and political radicalization are on the rise in Tunisia. Anne Wolf, however, believes that the spike in violence between extremists and Tunisian authorities is not just a local phenomenon – it is rapidly becoming endemic across North Africa. More on «Tunisia: Signs of Domestic Radicalization Post-Revolution» -
17 Jan 2013
Kim Jong-un's New Year's Speech: A Kinder, Gentler North Korea?
Kim Jong-un's New Year message has prompted speculation that North Korea is preparing to re-engage with the South and the international community. However, Evans J.R. Revere remains unconvinced, especially in light of Kim's reaffirmation that Pyongyang's 'military first' policy remains intact. More on «Kim Jong-un's New Year's Speech: A Kinder, Gentler North Korea? »
August 2012
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28 Aug 2012
USCENTCOM: Syria Analysis Part II: Turkey’s Role
A lack of intelligence assets on the ground and Russia’s veto power in the United Nations Security Council make a US-led attempt to overthrow the Assad regime unlikely. Instead, it may fall to Turkey to take a lead role in buttressing up the Syrian opposition. More on «USCENTCOM: Syria Analysis Part II: Turkey’s Role»
