Information on "Civil and Political Rights"
April 2013
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17 Apr 2013
Cybersecurity
Author: Edward C Liu, Gina Stevens, Kathleen Ann Ruane, Alissa M Dolan, Richard M Thompson II, Andrew Nolan
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report addresses some of the legal issues related to cyber security. More on «Cybersecurity» -
4 Apr 2013
Super PACs in Federal Elections
Author: R Sam Garrett
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report explores the super PACs (Political Action Committee) in the US: what they are, how they developed, and what they raised and spent in the 2010 and 2012 election cycles. More on «Super PACs in Federal Elections» -
Apr 2013
Jordan’s East Banker-Palestinian Schism
Author: Lamis El Muhtaseb
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
In this brief, the author examines the divisions between the East Bank Jordanians and Jordanians of Palestinian origin and how this schism has deepened following the events of the Jordanian Spring. More on «Jordan’s East Banker-Palestinian Schism» -
Apr 2013
Online Personal Data Processing and EU Data Protection Reform
Author: Kristina Irion, Giacomo Luchetta
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This report examines different aspects of data protection and regulation in the EU and provides policy recommendations. More on «Online Personal Data Processing and EU Data Protection Reform»
March 2013
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Mar 2013
Enhancing Security and Justice in Liberia: The Regional Hub Model
Author: Abu Sherif, Grace Maina
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
Like many other countries ravaged by war, Liberia has experienced challenges with developing and maintaining effective security and justice systems. More on «Enhancing Security and Justice in Liberia: The Regional Hub Model»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Citizens Perception on Migration in South Africa
Author: Mandela Mataure
Publisher: Afrobarometer
The Afrobarometer has been tracking public attitudes towards foreigners resident in South Africa since 2008 because of a vigorous public debate on immigration controls, attacks on foreigners from other African states and accusations of xenophobia. More on «Citizens Perception on Migration in South Africa» -
Feb 2013
Russia and the Common Space on Freedom, Security and Justice
Author: Raül Hernández i Sagrera, Olga Potemkina
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
EU-Russia cooperation in the framework of the Common Space on Freedom, Security and Justice, launched almost a decade ago in 2003, has borne fruit more in the security aspects than the justice and liberty-related policy areas. More on «Russia and the Common Space on Freedom, Security and Justice»
January 2013
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14 Jan 2013
Liberal Democracy as Universal Value
Author: Jörg Faust
Publisher: German Development Institute
This commentary argues that public sovereignty is often seen as the fundamental idea of democracy. More on «Liberal Democracy as Universal Value» -
2013
Women's Liberties and Gender Equality in Tunisia: The Asthma of the Arab Spring?
Author: Pelin Gönül Şahin
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
This article looks at the role of women during and after the popular uprising in Tunisia starting in 2010. More on «Women's Liberties and Gender Equality in Tunisia: The Asthma of the Arab Spring? »
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Which Countries Will Pass the FY2013 Selection Hard Hurdles?
Author: Casey Dunning
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) delivers targeted US foreign assistance to countries committed to good governance as well as economic and political freedom. More on «Which Countries Will Pass the FY2013 Selection Hard Hurdles? »
