Information on "Political Crisis " and "Persian Gulf"
March 2012
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Mar 2012
The GCC Countries and the Arab Spring. Between Outreach, Patronage and Repression
Author: Silvia Colombo
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)
This paper aims at assessing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries' reaction to the Arab Spring pointing to the striking “double standard” between its response in its own physical and symbolic space and outside it. More on «The GCC Countries and the Arab Spring. Between Outreach, Patronage and Repression»
January 2012
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2012
Bahrain and the Global Balance of Power After the Arab Spring
Author: Lars Erslev Andersen
Publisher: Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
In order to understand regional security dynamics after 9/11, which have been greatly accelerated by the Arab Spring and the Iraq war, this paper challenges the often-repeated perception of American hegemony and analyzes the importance of Asia. More on «Bahrain and the Global Balance of Power After the Arab Spring»
September 2011
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30 Sep 2011
The Gulf States and Syria
Author: Emile Hokayem
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This brief argues that the unrest in Syria offers the Gulf States an opportunity to weaken or even dislodge an Assad regime aligned with Iran. More on «The Gulf States and Syria»
March 2011
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17 Mar 2011
El golfo ante la “revolución árabe”: ¿tiempo para el cambio político?
Author: Marta Saldaña Martín
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
La influencia de la primavera árabe ha llegado a los Estados del Golfo y los monarcas se están viendo obligados a implementar reformas como respuesta a las demandas de sus ciudadanos, en un nuevo intento por relegitimarse. More on «El golfo ante la “revolución árabe”: ¿tiempo para el cambio político?» -
Mar 2011
"Strategically Lonely" Iran Exploits Opportunities for Regional Influence
Author: Barbara Slavin
Publisher: Atlantic Council
This brief outlines Iran's relations with Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, and the Arab nations across the Persian Gulf, and discusses the impact of unsettled Arab politics on Iran. More on «"Strategically Lonely" Iran Exploits Opportunities for Regional Influence»
January 2011
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2011
Al Nakhlah - Spring 2011
Author: Ches Thurber, Hafsa Kanjwal, Julia Fitzpatrick, Kosar Jahani, Sean Lyngaas
Publisher: Al Nakhlah / Fletcher School, Tufts University
This issue includes articles on the rise of sectarian violence in Iraq from 2003-2007, the development and battle for Pakistan's Swat valley, the prospects for sanctions on Iran from the United Arab Emirates, the effect of Israel's “Operation Cast Le... More on «Al Nakhlah - Spring 2011»
