Information on "Religion" and "Political Regions"
April 2013
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16 Apr 2013
AQIM's Existing and Disrupted Plans in and from the Sahel
Author: Fernando Reinares
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This commentary examines the evolving role of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) in political conflicts in North and West Africa. More on «AQIM's Existing and Disrupted Plans in and from the Sahel» -
Apr 2013
Russia Plays on Azerbaijan’s Insecurity but Sinks into its Own Troubles
Author: Pavel K Baev
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)
This article analyzes Russia’s role in the Caucasus and its influence on Azerbaijan. More on «Russia Plays on Azerbaijan’s Insecurity but Sinks into its Own Troubles» -
Apr 2013
The Regional Impact of the Armed Conflict and French Intervention in Mali
Author: David J Francis
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report assesses the current crisis in Mali. It looks at the key actors and the nature of the conflict as well as the scope of the military, political and diplomatic interventions in the country. More on «The Regional Impact of the Armed Conflict and French Intervention in Mali»
March 2013
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4 Mar 2013
Strategic Trends 2013
Author: Andrea Baumann, Jonas Grätz, Prem Mahadevan
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
This edition of Strategic Trends contains articles on the "de-westernisation" of globalisation and on the issue of maritime insecurity in East Asia. More on «Strategic Trends 2013» -
Mar 2013
The Russian Stake in Afghanistan
Author: David Satter
Publisher: Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI)
This commentary analyzes Russia's strategic interests in Central Asia, particularly in Afghanistan. More on «The Russian Stake in Afghanistan»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Bahrain Country Overview
Author: Jane Kinninmont
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report provides an overview of political, social and economic issues facing Bahrain. More on «Bahrain Country Overview» -
Jan 2013
Moving Towards Political Participation
Author: Mohammed Masbah
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
This commentary argues that there are indications that Salafis will play a role in shaping Morocco’s future political landscape, albeit while proposing less radical objectives than what they used to profess. More on «Moving Towards Political Participation»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Islamic Militancy in Africa
Author: Terje Østebø
Publisher: National Defense University (NDU) / Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
The paper is concerned with the rise of Islamic militancy in parts of the Sahel and Horn of Africa. More on «Islamic Militancy in Africa» -
Nov 2012
Egyptian Foreign Policy under Mohamed Morsi
Author: Jannis Grimm, Stephan Roll
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Since taking office, President Mohamed Morsi has clearly set himself apart from his predecessor Hosni Mubarak in two respects: asserting a regional leader-ship role for Egypt and opening Cairo’s foreign policy to new potential partners. More on «Egyptian Foreign Policy under Mohamed Morsi» -
Nov 2012
Der politische Islam in Zentralasien - Gegner oder demokratischer Partner?
Author: Arne C. Seifert
Publisher: Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy (IFSH) / Centre for OSCE Research (CORE)
Dieses Papier beschäftigt sich mit dem politischen Islam in Zentralasien. More on «Der politische Islam in Zentralasien - Gegner oder demokratischer Partner? »
