Information on "Military Government" and "Asia"
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Ending 50 Years of Military Rule? Prospects for Peace, Democracy and Development in Burma
Author: Tom Kramer
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report analyzes the reform process begun by the new Burmese government, the challenges faced, and the prospects for governance and responsive statehood over the coming decade. More on «Ending 50 Years of Military Rule? Prospects for Peace, Democracy and Development in Burma»
July 2012
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5 Jul 2012
Burma’s Political Prisoners and US Sanctions
Author: Michael F Martin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The author of this report argues that the status of Burma’s political prisoners is likely to figure prominently in any congressional consideration of US policy in Burma. More on «Burma’s Political Prisoners and US Sanctions»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Myanmar: Limited Reforms, Continued Military Dominance
Author: Prem Mahadevan
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
After decades of military rule, Myanmar is experiencing a remarkable period of political change. More on «Myanmar: Limited Reforms, Continued Military Dominance»
May 2012
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11 May 2012
A New Myanmar on South Asia’s Borders
Author: Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This policy brief addresses changes in Myanmar, arguing that the country is at a cross roads, its future hinging on the choices it makes and the path it decides to take. More on «A New Myanmar on South Asia’s Borders»
February 2012
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13 Feb 2012
A Musharraf Order Haunts Pakistan
Author: Sajjad Ashraf
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper outlines the case for Pakistan's Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani being convicted for contempt of court for flouting orders to re-open money laundering cases against President Asif Ali Zardari. More on «A Musharraf Order Haunts Pakistan»
August 2011
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Aug 2011
Burma’s Transition to “Disciplined Democracy”: Abdication or Institutionalization of Military Rule?
Author: Marco Bünte
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This paper formulates an analytical framework for the detachment of militaries from politics and identifies positive and negative factors for a withdrawal. More on «Burma’s Transition to “Disciplined Democracy”: Abdication or Institutionalization of Military Rule?»
March 2011
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30 Mar 2011
Reforming Pakistan's Electoral System
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
Electoral rigging has hampered Pakistan's democratic development, eroded political stability and contributed to the breakdown of the rule of law. More on «Reforming Pakistan's Electoral System»
January 2011
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Jan 2011
Birma/Myanmar nach den Wahlen
Author: Gerhard Will
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Nach Ansicht der meisten Beobachter können die am 7. More on «Birma/Myanmar nach den Wahlen»
April 2010
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19 Apr 2010
Likely Impact of Current Developments on the Pakistani State and its Army
Author: Rumel Dahiya
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This brief analyzes the situation in Pakistan that is characterized by weakness of all institutions except the army, and argues that recent events give indications of a possible turn-around and a more stable future. More on «Likely Impact of Current Developments on the Pakistani State and its Army»
February 2010
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16 Feb 2010
Reforming Pakistan's Civil Service
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
Decades of mismanagement, political manipulation and corruption have rendered Pakistan’s civil service incapable of providing effective governance and basic public services. More on «Reforming Pakistan's Civil Service»
