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May 2013
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23 Apr 2013
Despite Ample Mechanisms, Women Still Excluded from Afghanistan's Political Process
Despite the best efforts of numerous actors, women remain under-represented in Afghanistan's political processes. With direct Western influence about to wane in 2014, Ayscha Hamdani outlines the steps needed to ensure that women will be able to contribute to Afghanistan's self-directed future. More on «Despite Ample Mechanisms, Women Still Excluded from Afghanistan's Political Process»
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18 Apr 2013
Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest
Recent unrest between Myanmar's Burmese majority and its Muslim communities is only the latest instance of the inter-ethnic violence plaguing the country. Yet, with Myanmar at a critical transition point, Joshua Kurlantzick urges Naypyidaw to act now and stem the rising tide of hatred against non-Burmese. More on «Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest»
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16 Apr 2013
Stavropol — Frontline between Russia and the North Caucasus
Of Russia's seven North Caucasus territories, Stavropol is the only one where ethnic Russians make up the majority of the population. According to Andrew Foxall, that's a problem begging for a solution, at least in the eyes of North Caucasian ultranationalists. More on «Stavropol — Frontline between Russia and the North Caucasus»
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12 Apr 2013
Egypt: An Addiction to Violence
Two years after the dramatic events in Tahrir Square, Egypt is sinking into political turmoil. Felix Imonti also detects a parallel and equally worrying trend – the formation of hardened street armies on both sides of the political divide. More on «Egypt: An Addiction to Violence»
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9 Apr 2013
Interview with Steven Vigil on the Uneasy Truce Between Gangs in El Salvador
Government crackdowns and a fragile but enduring truce between El Salvador's gangs have dramatically lowered the country's homicide rates. In today's interview, TAGSPPES’ Steven Vigil applauds the results but also calls for the next step – i.e., crime-busting poverty alleviation programs run at the local level. More on «Interview with Steven Vigil on the Uneasy Truce Between Gangs in El Salvador»
March 2013
February 2013
