Information on "Nation States"
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12 Feb 2013
Afghanistan Post-2014
In this audio presentation, Fawzia Koofi, who is a member of the Afghan parliament, clarifies what we should expect for Afghanistan when foreign troops withdraw from the country in 2014. More on «Afghanistan Post-2014» -
7 Feb 2013
Islamists, Secularists, and the Future of Egypt
In this audio presentation, Abdul Mawgoud Dardery, who is a member of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, discusses the political challenges facing Egypt today and the vision the Freedom and Justice Party has for the country's future. More on «Islamists, Secularists, and the Future of Egypt»
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30 Jul 2012
South China Sea
In this audio presentation, CFR Fellow Joshua Kurlantzick and CSIS Senior Fellow Bonnie Glaser examine the disputes between China and other Asian countries over specific territories in the South China Sea, and the possible impacts of they may have on... More on «South China Sea» -
19 Jul 2012
Liechtenstein: Microstate Power at the UN
In international organizations, delegations from small states usually face fewer domestic constraints, which allows them greater independence, says Christian Wenaweser, Permanent Representative of Liechtenstein to the UN. More on «Liechtenstein: Microstate Power at the UN»
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12 Jun 2012
Standoff in the South China Sea
In this audio presentation, Haynie Wheeler features Carlyle Thayer's article "Standoff in the South China Sea. More on «Standoff in the South China Sea» -
6 Jun 2012
South Sudan: A Newly Minted Failed State?
Sage International’s John Bruni argues that Khartoum has been doing all that it can to sabotage the development of South Sudan. More on «South Sudan: A Newly Minted Failed State?»
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21 May 2012
Institution Building in West Africa – Has the Western Model Worked?
Vitus Azeem, the Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Inititative in Accra, asseses the Western model of governance in West Africa as well as possible alternatives based on local institutions and ideas. More on «Institution Building in West Africa – Has the Western Model Worked?»
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7 Mar 2012
Timor-Leste: Crucial Year Ahead
In today’s podcast, the International Crisis Group’s Cillian Nolan discusses the upcoming elections in Timor-Leste and what the future might hold for this fledgling democracy. More on «Timor-Leste: Crucial Year Ahead»
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13 Feb 2012
Fragile States, Global Threats, And International Security With Steward Patrick
In this audio presentation, Stewart Patrick, who is a Senior Fellow at the CFR, wonders about the criteria we use to define fragile states and to determine whether they pose security threats to others, particularly when it comes to spreading terroris... More on «Fragile States, Global Threats, And International Security With Steward Patrick»
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5 Jan 2012
The Europeanization of Switzerland
Today we turn to Switzerland for an illustration of how the sovereignty of one of the world's oldest states is being eroded by transnational forces. More on «The Europeanization of Switzerland»
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