Information on "Political Ideologies and Doctrines" and "Political Regions"
April 2013
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16 Apr 2013
AQIM's Existing and Disrupted Plans in and from the Sahel
Author: Fernando Reinares
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This commentary examines the evolving role of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) in political conflicts in North and West Africa. More on «AQIM's Existing and Disrupted Plans in and from the Sahel»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
The West and the Emerging "Gray Democracy" in Egypt
Author: Roberto Aliboni
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) / German Marshall Fund of The United States (GMF)
This paper addresses policies among Western governments in their relations with Egypt and the country's ruling government. More on «The West and the Emerging "Gray Democracy" in Egypt» -
Feb 2013
The Political Economy of Slums: Theory and Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: Sean Fox
Publisher: LSE Department of International Development (ID)
Over 800 million people in Africa, Asia and Latin America live in slum conditions, although there is wide variation in 'slum incidence' across countries. More on «The Political Economy of Slums: Theory and Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Heretic’s Musings on What It All Means
Author: Yossef Bodansky
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This paper draws some conclusions about longer-term and wider-area implications of the so-called Arab Spring. More on «Heretic’s Musings on What It All Means» -
Jan 2013
What Accounts for Opposition Party Strength?
Author: Anna Katharina Wolkenhauer
Publisher: LSE Department of International Development (ID)
This paper sheds light on the differences in party system development within Sub-Saharan Africa. More on «What Accounts for Opposition Party Strength?» -
2013
The United States and the Gulf States
Author: Richard LeBaron
Publisher: Atlantic Council
This policy brief explores two issues that are testing relations between the US and its allies in the Gulf: democratic transitions in the Arab world and regional security. More on «The United States and the Gulf States»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Arab Spring, Turkish "Summer"? The Trajectory of a Pro-Western "Moderate Islam"
Author: Kees van der Pijl
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
In this paper, the author argues that the "moderate Islam" that has developed in Turkey could play a role in shaping the outcome of the Arab revolt that began in 2011. More on «Arab Spring, Turkish "Summer"? The Trajectory of a Pro-Western "Moderate Islam"» -
Nov 2012
Der politische Islam in Zentralasien - Gegner oder demokratischer Partner?
Author: Arne C. Seifert
Publisher: Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy (IFSH) / Centre for OSCE Research (CORE)
Dieses Papier beschäftigt sich mit dem politischen Islam in Zentralasien. More on «Der politische Islam in Zentralasien - Gegner oder demokratischer Partner? »
October 2012
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31 Oct 2012
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 14, No 22
Author: Stephen Blank, Jacob Zenn, Dmitry Shlapentokh, Farkhod Tolipov, Eka Janashia, Georgiy Voloshin, Mina Muradova, Haroutiun Khachatrian
Publisher: Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program (CACI-SRSP)
This issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst includes articles and field reports on a host of security issues confronting the Central Asia-Caucasus region. More on «Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 14, No 22» -
19 Oct 2012
The North Caucasus: The Challenges of Integration (I), Ethnicity and Conflict
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report outlines the current grievances and conflicts that exist between the North Caucasus’ various ethnic and national groups. More on «The North Caucasus: The Challenges of Integration (I), Ethnicity and Conflict»
