Information on "Political Systems and Forms of Government"
March 2013
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21 Mar 2013
NATO, Uzbekistan and the ISAF Withdrawal
The precarious security situation in Pakistan has prompted NATO to look to Uzbekistan as an alternative transportation route for its planned withdrawal from Afghanistan. Yet, as Sonia Rothwell reveals, many member-states remain uncomfortable working with a regime that has a poor human rights record. More on «NATO, Uzbekistan and the ISAF Withdrawal» -
14 Mar 2013
The Security Council in Yemen: Strong Commitment, Limited Leverage
According to Casey L. Coombs, the United Nations Security Council has provided considerable support for Yemen’s political transition. However, a recent upsurge in political violence has exposed the limits of its influence over events in this fractured state. More on «The Security Council in Yemen: Strong Commitment, Limited Leverage»
November 2012
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2 Nov 2012
Sri Lanka's Ongoing Struggle for Democracy
Sri Lanka's civil society and public sector institutions are under threat. Because their independence is being systematically eroded by repressive government policies, Saliya Pieris argues that the international community needs to help buttress them up and ensure their survival. More on «Sri Lanka's Ongoing Struggle for Democracy»
February 2012
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15 Feb 2012
Baby Steps for Burma
To the outside world it seems as though Burma/Myanmar is gradually engaging in democratic reform. Are these baby steps going to lead to great strides forward, or will things fall flat on their face? More on «Baby Steps for Burma»
March 2009
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13 Mar 2009
Power Sharing: Africa's Quest
Recent agreements in Kenya and Zimbabwe bring new doubts about the effect of power-sharing deals for democracy in Africa, but in situations of conflict and divided societies there may be no alternative, Edoardo Totolo writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Power Sharing: Africa's Quest »
