Information on "Society"
June 2013
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12 Jun 2013
US-Mexican Security Cooperation
Author: Clare Ribando Seelke, Kristin M Finklea
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides a framework for examining the current status and future prospects for US-Mexican security cooperation. More on «US-Mexican Security Cooperation» -
7 Jun 2013
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for the US Congress, with both the Obama Administration and the US Coast Guard releasing strategy documents regarding this area in May 2013. More on «Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress» -
Jun 2013
A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition
Author: William A Byrd, Gary Milante, Kenneth Anye
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
In order to aid the policy development process in Afghanistan, this report looks at other low-income countries that have attempted to transition from a state of violent conflict into one of relative 'normalcy', or even peace. More on «A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition»
May 2013
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28 May 2013
Unlocking South Africa’s Potential
Author: Mamphela Ramphele
Publisher: Chatham House
This transcript discusses the economic, educational and governance issues facing South Africa in the post-Apartheid era. More on «Unlocking South Africa’s Potential» -
28 May 2013
Justice at the Barrel of a Gun: Vigilante Militias in Mexico
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This brief discusses the emergence of vigilante militias as a 'third force' in Mexico's struggle against organized crime and gang-related violence. More on «Justice at the Barrel of a Gun: Vigilante Militias in Mexico» -
24 May 2013
Desired Democracy in Distress: Breaking the GUINEA Political Impasse
Author: Alimou Diallo, Jean Millimouno
Publisher: West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP)
This brief surveys the prospects for Guinea's democracy since the legislative elections in 2010. More on «Desired Democracy in Distress: Breaking the GUINEA Political Impasse» -
15 May 2013
Escaping Nigeria's Cycle of Violence
Author: John Campbell
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This brief tracks the escalating violence between Nigerian military forces and the Islamist Boko Haram movement. More on «Escaping Nigeria's Cycle of Violence» -
13 May 2013
Too Close For Comfort: Syrians in Lebanon
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines the effect of the Syrian conflict on neighboring Lebanon. More on «Too Close For Comfort: Syrians in Lebanon» -
9 May 2013
Women in Combat: Issues for Congress
Author: David F Burrelli
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report analyzes the issue of women serving in the US military. More on «Women in Combat: Issues for Congress» -
9 May 2013
The Referendum Dilemma
Author: Gilead Sher
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
Israel's 33rd government has formally committed itself to pursuing a peace agreement and political settlement with the Palestinians. More on «The Referendum Dilemma»
