Information on "Conflict"
June 2013
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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» -
Jun 2013
Syria and WMD: Deepening Uncertainty
Author: S Samuel C Rajiv
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This brief looks at how certain governments have reacted to the charges that Syrian forces recently used chemical weapons against their opponents. More on «Syria and WMD: Deepening Uncertainty» -
Jun 2013
Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector
Author: Utz Ebertz, Marie Müller
Publisher: Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
The Kimberley Process (KPCS) is a certification scheme designed not only to stop the trade in ‘conflict diamonds', but also to ensure that those who buy these diamonds are not indirectly financing rebellions against legitimate governments. More on «Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector»
May 2013
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16 May 2013
Obama, Siria y la delgada línea roja
Author: Carlota García Encina
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
Este comentario analiza la amenaza de las armas químicas en el conflicto sirio desde una perspectiva americana. More on «Obama, Siria y la delgada línea roja» -
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» -
10 May 2013
Beyond the Ramparts: The Future of US Special Operations Forces
Author: Jim Thomas, Chris Dougherty
Publisher: Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
Despite being one of the US’ most cost-effective weapons, Special Operations Forces (SOF) are facing the same budget problems as other branches of the military. More on «Beyond the Ramparts: The Future of US Special Operations Forces» -
8 May 2013
Timor-Leste: Stability at What Cost?
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report describes the situation in Timor-Leste following the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers in December 2012. More on «Timor-Leste: Stability at What Cost?» -
2 May 2013
Enhancing Global and Regional Mechanisms for Conflict Management and Resolution
Author: Ibrahim A Gambari
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper provides multi-regional perspectives on conflict management and resolution. More on «Enhancing Global and Regional Mechanisms for Conflict Management and Resolution» -
1 May 2013
Crisis Watch, Nr 117
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This monthly issue of Crisis Watch provides us a status report on 70 ongoing or potential conflicts in the world. More on «Crisis Watch, Nr 117»
