Information on "Middle East"
May 2013
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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» -
May 2013
Building C4ISR Capabilities in and for the Gulf
Author: Ralph D Thiele
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
Over the past decade the Gulf States have made important strides in developing their own defensive capabilities, strengthening their bilateral relationships with Western military forces, and even integrating their armed forces. More on «Building C4ISR Capabilities in and for the Gulf»
April 2013
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30 Apr 2013
Blurring the Borders: Syrian Spillover Risks for Turkey
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines two of the challenges Turkey is facing as a result of Syria's civil war – providing cross-border aid and coping with Syrian refugees in the border province of Hatay, which epitomizes the humanitarian and security problems Turkey ... More on «Blurring the Borders: Syrian Spillover Risks for Turkey» -
22 Apr 2013
Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response
Author: Jeremy M Sharp, Christopher M Blanchard
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper discusses the situation in Syria after over a year of unrest and violence. More on «Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response» -
16 Apr 2013
Afghanistan and the International Drug Control Regime
Author: William Byrd
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This policy brief looks at counternarcotics prospects in Afghanistan. More on «Afghanistan and the International Drug Control Regime» -
11 Apr 2013
The Sources of Iranian Conduct
Author: Ray Takeyh
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In his testimony, the speaker discusses Iran's political history and how it influences the Islamic Republic's commitment to its nuclear program and radical ties. More on «The Sources of Iranian Conduct» -
9 Apr 2013
Film Screening: "Karama Has No Walls"
Author: Nawal Al-Maghafi, Abubakr Al-Shamahi, Awssan Kamal
Publisher: Chatham House
This is the transcript of a panel discussion on the film "Karama Has No Walls" and the situation in Yemen two years after the 'Friday of Dignity', a crucial turning point in the Yemeni uprising against former President Ali Abdullah Saleh. More on «Film Screening: "Karama Has No Walls"» -
5 Apr 2013
Latin America: Terrorism Issues
Author: Mark P Sullivan, June S Beittel
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
In the aftermath of 9/11 US attention to terrorism in Latin America intensified, with an increase in bilateral and regional cooperation. More on «Latin America: Terrorism Issues» -
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
Jordan’s East Banker-Palestinian Schism
Author: Lamis El Muhtaseb
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
In this brief, the author examines the divisions between the East Bank Jordanians and Jordanians of Palestinian origin and how this schism has deepened following the events of the Jordanian Spring. More on «Jordan’s East Banker-Palestinian Schism»
