Information on "Local Government" and "Asia"
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Losing the Syrian Grassroots: Local Governance Structures Urgently Need Support
Author: Doreen Khoury
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
This article explains the important role local coordination committees (LCCs) in Syria. More on «Losing the Syrian Grassroots: Local Governance Structures Urgently Need Support»
January 2013
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4 Jan 2013
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and US Policy
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The US and its partners are gradually reducing military involvement in Afghanistan as the Afghan government and security forces assume ever greater responsibility in preparation for the end of the international mission in Afghanistan by the end of 20... More on «Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and US Policy»
October 2012
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15 Oct 2012
Governance Reforms in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas
Author: Joshua T White, Shuja Ali malik
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) region remains mired in an archaic system of indirect governance which continues to benefit militant Islamists. More on «Governance Reforms in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas» -
2 Oct 2012
Russian Analytical Digest No.118: Russia’s Evolving Political System
Author: Vladimir Gel’man, Dmitry Oreshkin, Andrew Jarrell, Dmitry Maslov
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
This edition of the RAD focuses on the growth of political opposition to the Putin regime. More on «Russian Analytical Digest No.118: Russia’s Evolving Political System»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
The US Surge and Afghan Local Governance
Author: Frances Z Brown
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This report focuses on both the US military's localized governance, and development projects and US civilian stabilization programming from 2009 through 2012. More on «The US Surge and Afghan Local Governance»
August 2012
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9 Aug 2012
Indonesia: Dynamics of Violence in Papua
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
In May and June 2012, the Indonesian province of Papua experienced an outbreak of ethnic violence and unrest. More on «Indonesia: Dynamics of Violence in Papua»
May 2012
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15 May 2012
The Philippines: Local Politics in the Sulu Archipelago and the Peace Process
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
Politics in the Sulu archipelago could be an unforeseen stumbling block for a negotiated peace with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in the southern Philippines. More on «The Philippines: Local Politics in the Sulu Archipelago and the Peace Process» -
10 May 2012
Understanding China’s Political System
Author: Michael F Martin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report is designed to provide Congress with a perspective on the contemporary political system of China, the only Communist Party-led authoritarian state in the G-20 grouping of major economies. More on «Understanding China’s Political System» -
May 2012
When World’s Workshop Meets Its Office
Author: Yu Zheng
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This paper examines why China and India, two similarly, endowed high-growth economies, differ so distinctively in their development patterns. More on «When World’s Workshop Meets Its Office»
April 2012
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Apr 2012
The Quest for Political Reform in Azerbaijan
Author: Anar Valiyev
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)
As Azerbaijan celebrates its 20th anniversary of independence, democratic development remains a key challenge facing the country. More on «The Quest for Political Reform in Azerbaijan»
