Information on "Culture" and "Africa"
May 2006
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3 May 2006
Images of Twentieth Century Genocide
Author: Diane E Chido
Publisher: Mercyhurst College Institute for Intelligence Studies (MCIIS)
This study illustrates how an effective indicators and warning (I&W) system can act to prevent ethnic genocide in the 21st century. More on «Images of Twentieth Century Genocide»
March 2006
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Mar 2006
Al Nakhlah - Spring 2006
Author: Hassan Abbas, Geoffrey Gresh, Matthew M McCandless, Amy Senier, Lorenzo Vidino, Sarah Yamani
Publisher: Fletcher School, Tufts University / Al Nakhlah
This edition of Al Nakhlah examines the political thought of the Iranian thinker AbdolKarim Soroush on the encounter between the West and Islam, Iran's support of non-state armed groups in Iraq, and the legal basis for fighting terrorism in Yemen. More on «Al Nakhlah - Spring 2006»
January 2006
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7 Jan 2006
Former Deputy President Causing Headache
Publisher: Media Tenor
The article describes negative media coverage on South Africa, in particular the Zuma rape case. More on «Former Deputy President Causing Headache» -
2006
Extended Handshake or Wrestling Match?
Author: Fibian Kavulani Lukalo
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)
This publication explores the role of popular culture in the construction of social identities for youth in Kenya. More on «Extended Handshake or Wrestling Match?» -
2006
Education in Ethiopia
Author: Tekeste Negash
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)
This publication addresses the correlation between education and development in Ethiopia. More on «Education in Ethiopia»
December 2005
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Dec 2005
Language and Conflict
Author: Naima Mouhleb
Publisher: Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
This thesis discusses the role of language in nation building, democratization, national identity formation and civil conflict in Algeria. More on «Language and Conflict»
July 2005
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Jul 2005
The Role of Informal Justice Systems in Fostering the Rule of Law in Post-Conflict Situations: The Case of Burundi
Author: Tracy Dexter JD, Philippe Ntahombaye
Publisher: Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre)
This study examines the possibilities of a closer collaboration between the two legal systems which coexist in Burundi: the formal system and the informal system represented mainly by the Bashingantahe institution. More on «The Role of Informal Justice Systems in Fostering the Rule of Law in Post-Conflict Situations: The Case of Burundi» -
Jul 2005
The Democratic Impact of Cultural Values in Africa and Asia: The Cases of South Korea and South Africa
Author: Robert Mattes, Doh Chull Shin
Publisher: Afrobarometer
This paper discusses strategies for gauging both traditional values and attitudes to democracy across nations. More on «The Democratic Impact of Cultural Values in Africa and Asia: The Cases of South Korea and South Africa»
June 2005
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Jun 2005
On Being Religious: Patterns of Religious Commitment in Muslim Societies
Author: Riaz Hassan
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper reports the research findings from a comparative study of Muslim piety in Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Iran, Egypt, Turkey and Kazakhstan. More on «On Being Religious: Patterns of Religious Commitment in Muslim Societies»
March 2005
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Mar 2005
Our Common Interest
Author: Commission for Africa
This report analyzes Africa's development on the country, regional, and continental level and proposes a new kind of partnership between Africa and the developed world to help it tackle the problems that affect it. More on «Our Common Interest»
