Information on "Ethnic Discrimination"
April 2013
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9 Apr 2013
Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest
Author: Joshua Kurlantzick
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In this brief, the author argues that Myanmar's emergence from military rule has also spawned some of the worst ethnic and religious violence in decades and a fear of prolonged civil conflict. More on «Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest» -
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»
November 2012
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30 Nov 2012
Turkey's Kurdish Impasse: The View From Diyarbakir
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This publication examines Turkey's biggest Kurdish-majority city and province in light of the main issues underlying the Kurdish problem and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) insurgency: mother language, local government and identity and political r... More on «Turkey's Kurdish Impasse: The View From Diyarbakir»
August 2012
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Aug 2012
Iran Human Right Review: Youth
Author: Barbara Lochbihler, Tahirih Danesh, Roya Kashefi, Mehr Emadi, Hossein Ladjevardi, Saeed Paivandi, Open Doors Advocacy UK, Nasser Boladai, Azadeh Pourzand, Neda, Mohammad Mostafaei, Saghi Ghahraman, Bronwen Robertson, Somi Arian, Azadeh Davachi, Arash Adibzadeh
Publisher: Foreign Policy Centre (FPC)
The articles in this issue of the Iran Human Rights Review (IHRR) examine the power and the role of young people in Iran today, arguing that the young people are of utmost importance to the stability of both Iran and the region. More on «Iran Human Right Review: Youth»
July 2012
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12 Jul 2012
Bosnia’s Gordian Knot: Constitutional Reform
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This briefing explores the challenge posed to Bosnia’s constitutional framework, its key institutions and the constituent people concept by the Sejdić-Finci case. More on «Bosnia’s Gordian Knot: Constitutional Reform»
April 2012
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20 Apr 2012
China’s Xinjiang Problem
Author: Avinash Godbole, Akash S Goud
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This paper analyzes the reasons behind the 2009 riots in Xianjing as well as the Chinese government's response. More on «China’s Xinjiang Problem»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
Central Asia: The Post Soviet Generation in Central Asia
Publisher: Saferworld / Conciliation Resources
This policy brief discusses findings on research conducted mainly in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan on the post-soviet generation in Central Asia. More on «Central Asia: The Post Soviet Generation in Central Asia»
January 2012
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2012
Journal of Current Chinese Affairs Vol 41, No 4 (2012)
Author: Anne-Marie Brady, Carla Freeman, Robert Barnett, Janet C. Sturgeon, Uradyn E. Bulag, James To
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / National Institute of Chinese Studies (NICS)
This issue looks at the place of ethnicity in various aspects of Chinese politics. More on «Journal of Current Chinese Affairs Vol 41, No 4 (2012)»
October 2011
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Oct 2011
Diversity, Unity, and Nation Building in South Sudan
Author: Jok Madut Jok
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This report focuses on how the new state will manage its cultural diversity with a view to bringing all its ethnic nationalities together, forming a national identity that can reduce the level of suspicion and ethnicity-based political rivalry. More on «Diversity, Unity, and Nation Building in South Sudan»
September 2011
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20 Sep 2011
Turkey: Ending the PKK Insurgency
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report argues that the PKK must immediately end its new wave of terrorist and insurgent attacks and the Turkish authorities must control the escalation with the aim to halt all violence. More on «Turkey: Ending the PKK Insurgency»
