Information on "Politics" and "Africa"
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April 2013
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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» -
5 Apr 2013
Libya Since Gaddafi — Where Has It Been, Where Will It Go?
CIGI's Bessma Momani believes that Libya has made real progress in its attempts to develop an open and democratic society. Many challenges remain, however. They include healing the Benghazi-Tripoli divide and assimilating the country's militias into the armed forces. More on «Libya Since Gaddafi — Where Has It Been, Where Will It Go?»
January 2013
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28 Jan 2013
Tunisia: Signs of Domestic Radicalization Post-Revolution
Islamic extremism and political radicalization are on the rise in Tunisia. Anne Wolf, however, believes that the spike in violence between extremists and Tunisian authorities is not just a local phenomenon – it is rapidly becoming endemic across North Africa. More on «Tunisia: Signs of Domestic Radicalization Post-Revolution» -
7 Jan 2013
Losing the Violence Monopoly
According to the Carnegie Council's Stephen Costello, renewed violence in Kenya underscores the country's political and economic weaknesses. Indeed, these weaknesses reflect a state that is becoming increasingly untenable, even as it heads towards general elections in March. More on «Losing the Violence Monopoly»
November 2012
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8 Nov 2012
Troubled Times for the Sinai Peninsula
The Sinai Peninsula has recently experienced an upsurge in extremist violence, particularly against its energy infrastructure. Improving the security of this fragile region, writes Sonia Rothwell, will depend on the domestic and regional policies of the Mursi government and the Obama administration. More on «Troubled Times for the Sinai Peninsula» -
1 Nov 2012
Côte d'Ivoire: State Security Versus Security Sector Reform
Eighteen months after the post-electoral crisis in Côte d'Ivoire, the country's security sector remains both a source of conflict and a key to peace. At present, however, pressing security considerations risk sending much-needed security sector reform down the wrong path, argues Arthur Boutellis. More on «Côte d'Ivoire: State Security Versus Security Sector Reform »
October 2012
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1 Oct 2012
The Weak Hand of Somalia's New President
International optimism over the election of a new president in Somalia should not overlook the overwhelming realities that this failed state continues to face. J Peter Pham discusses how corruption and the hijacking of political processes continue to undermine Somalia's stability. More on «The Weak Hand of Somalia's New President»
September 2012
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12 Sep 2012
Angola Post-Election: What Next?
After winning 72% of the vote in recent elections, José Eduardo dos Santos’s MPLA appears poised to dominate Angola’s future political landscape. This will not only enable the incumbent president to enact extensive employment and social development programs, but also to determine the exact timing of his retreat from frontline politics, argues Marcus Weimer. More on «Angola Post-Election: What Next?»
August 2012
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24 Aug 2012
Addressing an Imploding Mali
A separatist and Islamist insurgency in the north, weak democratic governance and drought are pushing Mali to the brink of collapse. The way forward, argues John Campbell, involves seeking a political settlement with secessionists and external intervention to avert a humanitarian disaster. More on «Addressing an Imploding Mali»
July 2012
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16 Jul 2012
Libya Has Successful Elections but Not Yet Democracy
The Arab Spring in Libya has given rise to modest pluralism, but full democracy may be more elusive, argues Karim Mezran of the Atlantic Council. More on «Libya Has Successful Elections but Not Yet Democracy»
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