Information on "Regional Stability"
January 2013
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10 Jan 2013
Iraq - A Year After the Withdrawal of International Forces
Iraq's security forces have managed to maintain a degree of stability since American combat troops left the country, writes Alex Mackenzie. He reminds us, however, that Baghdad’s security problems are far from over. A growing sectarian divide and political unrest in Syria are just two of them. More on «Iraq - A Year After the Withdrawal of International Forces»
September 2012
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27 Sep 2012
Post-Meles Hegemony in the Horn of Africa
Meles Zenawi's social and economic policies kept Ethiopia at the forefront of regional security dynamics. Yet, as Magnus Taylor argues, a host of demographic, economic and environmental challenges may now compromise Ethiopia's status as a local power. More on «Post-Meles Hegemony in the Horn of Africa» -
13 Sep 2012
Climate Change and Africa's Enduring Instability
Arid conditions in the Sahel and large-scale flooding in East Africa will help sustain Africa’s reputation for socio-political volatility and state failure. To manage the chaos in the worst-affected regions, argues Fawzia Sheikh, greater international participation will be necessary to boost the Continent’s resiliency. More on «Climate Change and Africa's Enduring Instability»
June 2012
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27 Jun 2012
The Nuclear Security Summit and South Korea's Growing International Role
Despite some domestic criticisms, the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit enhanced South Korea's status as a proactive member of the international system. More on «The Nuclear Security Summit and South Korea's Growing International Role » -
14 Jun 2012
Unresolved Tensions in Yemen
A new al-Qaeda affiliate threatens Yemen's post-revolutionary political transition. More on «Unresolved Tensions in Yemen» -
7 Jun 2012
Solving Somalia: A Complex Political Game
Civil war, terrorism and state collapse have made Somalia the Horn of Africa’s most intractable security problem. Neighboring Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya are caught up in a complex political game of containment and unresolved history. More on «Solving Somalia: A Complex Political Game» -
6 Jun 2012
The Two Sudans on the Brink
South Sudan's messy separation from the North has provided the perfect conditions for conflict between the new neighbors. Oil pipelines and production set the scene for the most recent source of tension. More on «The Two Sudans on the Brink»
