Information on "Civil Society"
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Levers for Change
Author: Aliaksandr Charniakovich
Publisher: FRIDE
This policy brief examines the relationship between the EU and civil society in neighboring countries to the east. More on «Levers for Change»
March 2013
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Mar 2013
Perceptions of Politically Engaged, Influential Afghans on the Way Forward
Author: Omar Samad
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This report draws on the results of an in-country survey of politically engaged and influential Afghan citizens. More on «Perceptions of Politically Engaged, Influential Afghans on the Way Forward»
February 2013
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4 Feb 2013
Governing Haiti: Time for National Consensus
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines the race against time for Haiti to convince its own people, donors and potential investors that progress and stability are still achievable. More on «Governing Haiti: Time for National Consensus» -
Feb 2013
Bahrain’s Persistent Troubles
Author: J E Peterson
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This analysis discusses the growing chasm between Bahrain's ruling family and the country’s population. More on «Bahrain’s Persistent Troubles» -
Feb 2013
Arab Civil Society at the Crossroad of Democratization
Author: Stefanos Vallianatos
Publisher: Center for International and European Studies (CIES) / Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST)
This paper looks at the role of civil associations in the uprisings that the Arab world has experienced since the end of 2010. More on «Arab Civil Society at the Crossroad of Democratization»
January 2013
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11 Jan 2013
UN High Level Panel Framing Questions
Publisher: Saferworld
This Saferworld submission to the UN High Level Panel of Eminent Persons contributes to the post-2015 development framework. More on «UN High Level Panel Framing Questions» -
Jan 2013
Building Bridges or Digging Trenches
Author: Timo Behr, Aaretti Siitonen
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
This paper provides an overview of the academic literature on the role of civil society in democracy building and democratic transition processes. More on «Building Bridges or Digging Trenches» -
Jan 2013
China's Fifth Generation of Leaders: an Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove
Author: Seán Golden
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
This paper argues that China's political leadership transition in 2012 was a defining point of China's communist era. More on «China's Fifth Generation of Leaders: an Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove» -
2013
The Comeback of the EU as a "Civilian Power" through the Arab Spring?
Author: Martin Beck
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
The Arab Spring has re-politicized cross-Mediterranean relations. More on «The Comeback of the EU as a "Civilian Power" through the Arab Spring?» -
Jan 2013
Between Fear and Compassion: How Refugee Concerns Shape Responses to Humanitarian Emergencies
Author: Sebastian Sahla
Publisher: LSE Department of International Development (ID)
This dissertation shows how the interplay of fear and compassion shapes policy responses to crises. More on «Between Fear and Compassion: How Refugee Concerns Shape Responses to Humanitarian Emergencies»
