Information on "Defense" and "Northern Africa"
May 2013
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May 2013
Fault Lines of the Revolution: Political Actors, Camps and Conflicts in the New Libya
Author: Wolfram Lacher
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
This paper looks at the various political actors that have shaped events in post-revolutionary Libya. More on «Fault Lines of the Revolution: Political Actors, Camps and Conflicts in the New Libya»
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» -
Feb 2013
Armées et société dans le monde arabe: entre révolte et conservatisme
Author: Jean-François Daguzan
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
Cet article, à partir de l’apport théorique existant, essaye de réévaluer le rôle et la place des armées dans les processus politiques dans une période de transformation en profondeur du monde arabe. More on «Armées et société dans le monde arabe: entre révolte et conservatisme» -
Feb 2013
The Military and Egypt’s Transformation Process
Author: Chérine Chams El-Dine
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
This paper discusses the military engagement in Egypt’s day-to-day politics and its role on the political process after the ouster of Hosni Mubarak. More on «The Military and Egypt’s Transformation Process» -
Feb 2013
Conflict Trends (No 11): Real-Time Analysis of African Political Violence, February 2013
Author: Clionadh Raleigh, Caitriona Dowd, Edmond Coughlan
Publisher: Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) Program
This Conflict Trends report provides an overview of violent conflict trends and patterns in Africa in January 2013. More on «Conflict Trends (No 11): Real-Time Analysis of African Political Violence, February 2013 »
January 2013
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2013
NATO in the ‘New’ MENA Region
Author: Erik Reichborn-Kjennerud
Publisher: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
NATO has generally not had a strong presence in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, in spite of the region's importance to much of NATO's membership. More on «NATO in the ‘New’ MENA Region» -
Jan 2013
Conflict Trends (No 10): Real-Time Analysis of African Political Violence, January 2013
Author: Clionadh Raleigh, Caitriona Dowd
Publisher: Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) Program
This Conflict Trends report provides an overview of developments in 2012 and recent trends in historical perspective. More on «Conflict Trends (No 10): Real-Time Analysis of African Political Violence, January 2013 »
November 2012
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Nov 2012
CTC Sentinel 5 (11-12)
Author: Martin van Vliet, Kal Ben Khalid, Anand Gopal, Stephen Starr, Chris Zambelis, Charles Regini
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This issue's feature article is concerned with instability and and militia activities in Northern Mali and the prospects for an international intervention. More on «CTC Sentinel 5 (11-12)»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
The Politics of Security Sector Reform in Egypt
Author: Daniel Brumberg, Hesham Sallam
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
According to this USIP Special Report, Egyptian security sector reform (SSR) hinges on achieving broader democratic reforms, particularly through the reconstitution of an elected parliament and the preparation of a new constitution. More on «The Politics of Security Sector Reform in Egypt» -
Oct 2012
After the Fall: Libya’s Evolving Armed Groups
Author: Brian McQuinn
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
This report focuses on the armed resistance in Misrata (Libya), seeking to deepen understanding of the country's armed groups and their aims, whose characteristics will be outlined via a detailed typology. More on «After the Fall: Libya’s Evolving Armed Groups»
