Information on "Economic Reconstruction"
October 2012
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30 Oct 2012
Transition in Afghanistan: Winning the War of Perceptions?
Author: Shanthie M D’Souza
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper argues that the war in Afghanistan is essentially a war of perceptions on progress made thus far. More on «Transition in Afghanistan: Winning the War of Perceptions?» -
26 Oct 2012
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
Author: James K Jackson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Foreign direct investment in the United States has rebounded after falling from the $310 billion recorded in 2008, a record surpassed only by the $320 billion invested in 2000 in US businesses and real estate. More on «Foreign Direct Investment in the United States»
July 2012
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27 Jul 2012
Myanmar: The Politics of Economic Reform
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
Along with political reforms, Myanmar has embarked on a program of economic changes aimed at rebuilding its economy and integrating it with the global system. More on «Myanmar: The Politics of Economic Reform»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Iraq: Searching for Stability in an Unstable Region
Author: Ali Al-Dabbagh, Toby Dodge, Emma Sky
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a discussion concerning the analysis of the domestic, regional and international factors which contribute to build the idea of why Iraq is considered an important player to ensure the stability of the Middle East region. More on «Iraq: Searching for Stability in an Unstable Region»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
After Manufacturing
Author: Roland Stephen
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This paper examines the economic transformation which North Carolina underwent after the decline of manufacturing and discusses the possible lessons for other regions of the US. More on «After Manufacturing »
January 2012
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Jan 2012
The Multiple Challenges of Libya's Reconstruction
Author: Barah Mikail
Publisher: FRIDE
Following the death of Moammar Gaddafi in October 2011, Libya’s ruling National Transitional Council (NTC) quickly formed a government and announced an electoral calendar. More on «The Multiple Challenges of Libya's Reconstruction»
November 2011
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Nov 2011
Japan: Before and After March 11
Author: Àngels Pelegrín Solé
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
The incipient economic recovery that Japan was experiencing was truncated by the terrible accidents of March 11, 2011, when a 9,0 magnitude earthquake followed by a tsunami devastated the northeastern coastal area of the country. More on «Japan: Before and After March 11» -
Nov 2011
State-Building, War and Violence: Evidence from Latin America
Author: Sabine Kurtenbach
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Evidence from Latin American history shows that how you terminate a war or systemic violence will determine how effective is the state-building that follows. More on «State-Building, War and Violence: Evidence from Latin America»
October 2011
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Oct 2011
Reconstruction Zones in Afghanistan and Haiti
Author: Graciana del Castillo
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This Special Report argues that US-led economic reconstruction in Haiti and Afghanistan is clearly off track and becoming increasingly costly and unpopular. More on «Reconstruction Zones in Afghanistan and Haiti»
September 2011
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Sep 2011
The Economics of Peace
Author: Graciana del Castillo
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
US-led reconstruction in both Haiti and Afghanistan is lagging, it is becoming increasingly expensive, and it will not succeed without a major change in strategy. More on «The Economics of Peace»
