Information on "Tribes"
April 2013
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4 Apr 2013
Yemen’s Military-Security Reform: Seeds of New Conflict?
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report discusses the reform process of Yemeni security forces. More on «Yemen’s Military-Security Reform: Seeds of New Conflict?» -
Apr 2013
Border Security
Author: Rebecca Gambler
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report examines the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to address border security threats and vulnerabilities on Indian reservations. More on «Border Security»
October 2012
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15 Oct 2012
Governance Reforms in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas
Author: Joshua T White, Shuja Ali malik
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) region remains mired in an archaic system of indirect governance which continues to benefit militant Islamists. More on «Governance Reforms in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas» -
Oct 2012
Ethnicity and Tribalism in Arab Transitions
Author: Ted Liu
Publisher: FRIDE
Although transitioning Southern Mediterranean countries have plunged ahead with constitutional reforms and held elections, it remains unclear if ethnic minorities or the tribal structure can be successfully integrated into their country's new politic... More on «Ethnicity and Tribalism in Arab Transitions» -
Oct 2012
State-Building Challenges in a Post-Revolution Libya
Author: Mohammed El-Katiri
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College (SSI)
This monograph reviews the major challenges to the new Libyan regime, including the continuing role of tribalism and the difficulty posed by the National Transitional Council's (NTC) lack of monopoly on ensuring security in Tripoli and beyond. More on «State-Building Challenges in a Post-Revolution Libya » -
Oct 2012
My Neighbour, My Enemy: Inter-tribal Violence in Jonglei
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
This paper focuses on the post-2009 violence between the Lou Nuer and Murle tribes in South Sudan's Jonglei State, with a particular emphasis on Lou Nuer attacks conducted in Pibor County between December 2011 and January 2012. More on «My Neighbour, My Enemy: Inter-tribal Violence in Jonglei»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
The Peril's of Yemen's Cunning State
Author: Elham Manea
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This paper analyzes developments of the Yemeni state in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. More on «The Peril's of Yemen's Cunning State»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
The Jirga: Justice and Conflict Transformation
Author: Christian Dennys, Marjana
Publisher: Saferworld
This report looks at the Jirga, a traditional gathering of elders that resolves grievances by consensus, and the role it can play in conflict transformation and resolution in Pakistan. More on «The Jirga: Justice and Conflict Transformation»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Pakistan
Publisher: Saferworld
Jirga – an integral part of Pakhtun culture – is a gathering of elders convened by an intermediary to hear grievances between contesting parties and reach decisions by consensus. More on «Pakistan» -
Feb 2012
Tribal Resource Guide
Publisher: US Government
This document highlights some of the Department of Homeland Security resources available to tribal nations. More on «Tribal Resource Guide»
