Information on "Political Repression and Control" and "Asia"
March 2013
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Mar 2013
Die russische Opposition in Bedrängnis
Author: Thomas Ulbrich, Susan Stewart
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Ein Jahr nach den Präsidentschaftswahlen im März 2012 sehen sich die regimekritischen Kräfte in Russland, die politisch aktiven NGOs und die Protestbewegung einer Flut von repressiven Gesetzen und einem erhöhten juristischen Druck ausgesetzt. More on «Die russische Opposition in Bedrängnis» -
Mar 2013
Kein Frühling in Bahrain
Author: Guido Steinberg
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Die Ereignisse um den zweiten Jahrestag der Proteste in Bahrain sind ein Beleg dafür, dass die Regierung in Manama auf Repression vertraut, während sie ihren internationalen Partnern versichert, auf Dialog und Reformen zu setzen. More on «Kein Frühling in Bahrain»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Qatar's International Role
Author: J. E. Peterson
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This policy brief explores reasons for Qatar's transformation into an internationally recognized player. More on «Qatar's International Role»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Overview of the Smaller GCC States (Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, UAE) and the Effect of the Arab Spring Uprisings
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
In light of the Arab Spring, a consensus has formed among the five smaller countries of the Gulf Co-operation Council to reject domestic political reform, reinforce authoritarian practices and ignore human rights. More on «Overview of the Smaller GCC States (Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, UAE) and the Effect of the Arab Spring Uprisings»
October 2012
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2 Oct 2012
Russian Analytical Digest No.118: Russia’s Evolving Political System
Author: Vladimir Gel’man, Dmitry Oreshkin, Andrew Jarrell, Dmitry Maslov
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
This edition of the RAD focuses on the growth of political opposition to the Putin regime. More on «Russian Analytical Digest No.118: Russia’s Evolving Political System»
August 2012
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Aug 2012
EPIK Journals Online Vol 3 Iss 6
Author: Guktae An
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This paper looks at the policies of the North Korean government towards its citizens, and at the public faith in its leaders. More on «EPIK Journals Online Vol 3 Iss 6»
July 2012
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25 Jul 2012
North Korean Succession and the Risks of Instability
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report analyzes the North Korean transfer of power and concludes that, as of July 2012, the nuclear state appears stable, and that its regime shows no interest in changing policy direction. More on «North Korean Succession and the Risks of Instability»
June 2012
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11 Jun 2012
Cultural Dynamics in the Syrian Uprising
Author: Mohammad Magout
Publisher: British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES)
This article examines the cult of Hafiz al‐Assad – the Syrian regime's instrument of cultural domination – and its transformation during the reign of Bashar al‐Assad. More on «Cultural Dynamics in the Syrian Uprising» -
Jun 2012
The Rise of China’s State-Led Media Dynasty in Africa
Author: Yu-Shan Wu
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper explores the expansion of Chinese state-controlled media outlets in Africa. More on «The Rise of China’s State-Led Media Dynasty in Africa» -
Jun 2012
Strategic Perspectives No. 11
Author: Fletcher Schoen, Christopher J Lamb
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
This study explains how one part-time inter-agency committee established in the 1980s to counter Soviet disinformation effectively accomplished its mission. More on «Strategic Perspectives No. 11»
