Information on "Democracy"
April 2013
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9 Apr 2013
Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest
Author: Joshua Kurlantzick
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In this brief, the author argues that Myanmar's emergence from military rule has also spawned some of the worst ethnic and religious violence in decades and a fear of prolonged civil conflict. More on «Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest» -
2 Apr 2013
Congressional Redistricting and the Voting Rights Act: A Legal Overview
Author: L Paige Whitaker
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides a legal overview of two key provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) affecting congressional redistricting and selected accompanying Supreme Court case law. More on «Congressional Redistricting and the Voting Rights Act: A Legal Overview» -
Apr 2013
Levers for Change
Author: Aliaksandr Charniakovich
Publisher: FRIDE
This policy brief examines the relationship between the EU and civil society in neighboring countries to the east. More on «Levers for Change» -
Apr 2013
From EMU to DEMU
Author: Andreas Maurer
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)
Given the EU’s legal and institutional structure, the European Parliament (EP) is in a weak position to fully participate in the governance of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). More on «From EMU to DEMU» -
Apr 2013
“Shocking” Adjustments? EU Human Rights and Democracy Promotion
Author: Nelli Babayan, Alessandra Viviani
Publisher: Center for Transnational Relations, Foreign and Security Policy (ATASP)
This paper reviews the EU’s approach to human rights and democracy promotion as well as factors that trigger adjustments to this approach. More on «“Shocking” Adjustments? EU Human Rights and Democracy Promotion» -
Apr 2013
Wahlen in Subsahara-Afrika: Segen oder Fluch?
Author: Judith Vorrath
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Die vielen Urnengänge, die Subsahara-Afrika in den letzten Jahren gesehen hat, blieben oftmals hinter den normativen Anforderungen zurück. More on «Wahlen in Subsahara-Afrika: Segen oder Fluch?»
March 2013
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Mar 2013
Kenias Regierung vor Gericht
Author: Annette Weber
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Die Präsidentschaftswahlen in Kenia werfen für die internationale Staatengemeinschaft besondere Probleme auf, da der Präsident und sein Premierminister wegen Verbrechen gegen die Menschlichkeit vor dem Internationalen Strafgerichtshof angeklagt sind. More on «Kenias Regierung vor Gericht»
February 2013
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26 Feb 2013
Egypt: Background and US Relations
Author: Jeremy M Sharp
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides a brief overview of the key issues for Congress related to Egypt and information on US foreign aid to Egypt. More on «Egypt: Background and US Relations» -
14 Feb 2013
Democratisation, Modernisation and Globalisation
Author: Dennis Sammut
Publisher: European Policy Centre (EPC)
Over the last decade Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia have engaged selectively with the mutually re-enforcing processes of modernization, democratization and globalization. More on «Democratisation, Modernisation and Globalisation» -
12 Feb 2013
Transition in Myanmar and the International Response
Author: Patryk Kugiel
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary discusses democratic reforms in Myanmar. More on «Transition in Myanmar and the International Response»
