Information on "Democracy"
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» -
2 Apr 2013
Congressional Redistricting and the Voting Rights Act: A Legal Overview
Author: L Paige Whitaker
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides a legal overview of two key provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) affecting congressional redistricting and selected accompanying Supreme Court case law. More on «Congressional Redistricting and the Voting Rights Act: A Legal Overview» -
Apr 2013
Levers for Change
Author: Aliaksandr Charniakovich
Publisher: FRIDE
This policy brief examines the relationship between the EU and civil society in neighboring countries to the east. More on «Levers for Change» -
Apr 2013
From EMU to DEMU
Author: Andreas Maurer
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)
Given the EU’s legal and institutional structure, the European Parliament (EP) is in a weak position to fully participate in the governance of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). More on «From EMU to DEMU» -
Apr 2013
“Shocking” Adjustments? EU Human Rights and Democracy Promotion
Author: Nelli Babayan, Alessandra Viviani
Publisher: Center for Transnational Relations, Foreign and Security Policy (ATASP)
This paper reviews the EU’s approach to human rights and democracy promotion as well as factors that trigger adjustments to this approach. More on «“Shocking” Adjustments? EU Human Rights and Democracy Promotion»
February 2013
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26 Feb 2013
Egypt: Background and US Relations
Author: Jeremy M Sharp
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides a brief overview of the key issues for Congress related to Egypt and information on US foreign aid to Egypt. More on «Egypt: Background and US Relations» -
14 Feb 2013
Democratisation, Modernisation and Globalisation
Author: Dennis Sammut
Publisher: European Policy Centre (EPC)
Over the last decade Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia have engaged selectively with the mutually re-enforcing processes of modernization, democratization and globalization. More on «Democratisation, Modernisation and Globalisation» -
12 Feb 2013
Transition in Myanmar and the International Response
Author: Patryk Kugiel
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary discusses democratic reforms in Myanmar. More on «Transition in Myanmar and the International Response» -
Feb 2013
Armées et société dans le monde arabe: entre révolte et conservatisme
Author: Jean-François Daguzan
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
Cet article, à partir de l’apport théorique existant, essaye de réévaluer le rôle et la place des armées dans les processus politiques dans une période de transformation en profondeur du monde arabe. More on «Armées et société dans le monde arabe: entre révolte et conservatisme» -
Feb 2013
The EU and Ukraine: What Now?
Author: Wilfried Jilge, Susan Stewart
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
This paper examines the consequences of the October 2012 parliamentary elections in Ukraine and their implications for relations with the EU. More on «The EU and Ukraine: What Now?»
