Information on
"Human Rights"
April 2013
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25 Apr 2013
Child Well-being in Spain: The Impact of the Crisis
Author: William Chislett
Publisher:
Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This commentary discusses child poverty in Spain, with particular reference to the "Child Well-Being in Rich Countries" study by UNICEF. More on «Child Well-being in Spain: The Impact of the Crisis»
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23 Apr 2013
Turkey: Background and US Relations
Author: Jim Zanotti
Publisher:
US Government
This report provides background information on Turkey and discusses possible policy options for Members of Congress and the Obama Administration. More on «Turkey: Background and US Relations»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Apr 2013
Brazil and the EU: Partnering on Security and Human Rights?
Author: Susanne Gratius, Giovanni Grevi
Publisher:
FRIDE
This policy brief examines the bilateral relationship between the EU and Brazil – e. More on «Brazil and the EU: Partnering on Security and Human Rights?»
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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»
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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»
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Apr 2013
Paying for Progress
Author: Romilly Greenhill, Ahmed Ali
Publisher:
Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper explores options for financing some of the potential post-2015 development goals. More on «Paying for Progress»
March 2013
