Information on "Human Rights" and "Middle East"
April 2013
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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»
January 2013
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15 Jan 2013
Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper evaluates the national stability in Iraq after the US withdrawal. More on «Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Peacebuilding Efforts of Women from Afghanistan and Iraq
Author: Kathleen Kuehnast, Manal Omar, Steven E Steiner, Hodei Sultan
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
Women leaders in Iraq and Afghanistan face numerous common challenges. More on «Peacebuilding Efforts of Women from Afghanistan and Iraq» -
Dec 2012
EAI US-China Relations Statement Factsheet (September 2012)
Author: Stephen Ranger
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This fact sheet on US-China relations from September 2012 covers issues including the South China Sea dispute, the civil war in Syria, the Iranian nuclear issue, South Sudan, the direction of US-Chinese cooperation and US Secretary of State Clinton's... More on «EAI US-China Relations Statement Factsheet (September 2012)» -
Dec 2012
EU Action for Human Rights and Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa
Author: Richard Youngs, Kristina Kausch, Barah Mikail , Hélène Michou, Ana Echague
Publisher: FRIDE
This report evaluates the EU’s action on human rights and democracy in North Africa and the Middle East. More on «EU Action for Human Rights and Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Human Rights in the Smaller Gulf States
Author: Joe Stork
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This brief analyzes the human rights situation in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. More on «Human Rights in the Smaller Gulf States»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
Promoting Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: a Call for Less Aid and More Politics
Author: Torunn Wimpelmann
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
The rights of Afghan women, deeply politicized and now set to fade from the international agenda, are facing an uncertain future. More on «Promoting Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: a Call for Less Aid and More Politics»
September 2012
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5 Sep 2012
Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The 112th Congress has supported additional economic sanctions against Iran, most recently with enactment of HR 1905 (PL 112-158), which expands sanctions against companies that conduct energy and financial transactions with Iran. More on «Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses» -
Sep 2012
Reopening the Kurdish Question
Author: Pamela Urrutia, Ana Villellas
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This paper analyses the challenges in each of the four countries with significant Kurdish minorities. More on «Reopening the Kurdish Question»
August 2012
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30 Aug 2012
Oman: Reform, Security, and US Policy
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines US relations with Oman in the context of increased economic liberalization and security cooperation. More on «Oman: Reform, Security, and US Policy»
