Information on "Political Repression and Control"
March 2013
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21 Mar 2013
International Monetary Fund: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Martin A Weiss
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report evaluates the purpose, membership, financing, and focus of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) activities. More on «International Monetary Fund: Background and Issues for Congress» -
Mar 2013
Die russische Opposition in Bedrängnis
Author: Thomas Ulbrich, Susan Stewart
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Ein Jahr nach den Präsidentschaftswahlen im März 2012 sehen sich die regimekritischen Kräfte in Russland, die politisch aktiven NGOs und die Protestbewegung einer Flut von repressiven Gesetzen und einem erhöhten juristischen Druck ausgesetzt. More on «Die russische Opposition in Bedrängnis» -
Mar 2013
Kein Frühling in Bahrain
Author: Guido Steinberg
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Die Ereignisse um den zweiten Jahrestag der Proteste in Bahrain sind ein Beleg dafür, dass die Regierung in Manama auf Repression vertraut, während sie ihren internationalen Partnern versichert, auf Dialog und Reformen zu setzen. More on «Kein Frühling in Bahrain»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Qatar's International Role
Author: J. E. Peterson
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This policy brief explores reasons for Qatar's transformation into an internationally recognized player. More on «Qatar's International Role»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Overview of the Smaller GCC States (Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, UAE) and the Effect of the Arab Spring Uprisings
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
In light of the Arab Spring, a consensus has formed among the five smaller countries of the Gulf Co-operation Council to reject domestic political reform, reinforce authoritarian practices and ignore human rights. More on «Overview of the Smaller GCC States (Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, UAE) and the Effect of the Arab Spring Uprisings»
October 2012
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2 Oct 2012
Russian Analytical Digest No.118: Russia’s Evolving Political System
Author: Vladimir Gel’man, Dmitry Oreshkin, Andrew Jarrell, Dmitry Maslov
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
This edition of the RAD focuses on the growth of political opposition to the Putin regime. More on «Russian Analytical Digest No.118: Russia’s Evolving Political System» -
Oct 2012
Jihadismus und Internet
Author: Guido Steinberg, Florian Peil, Nico Prucha, Asiem El Difraoui, Rosaviola Frohneberg
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Diese Studie beinhaltet zahlreiche Artikel, welche die deutsche Perspektive auf die Rolle des Internets für terroristische Aktivitäten darlegt. More on «Jihadismus und Internet»
August 2012
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Aug 2012
Crunch Time for Egypt's Civil-Military Relations
Author: Moataz El Fegiery
Publisher: FRIDE
This brief examines the challenges facing Egyptian civil-military relations following President Morsi's ouster of the first ranks of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF). More on «Crunch Time for Egypt's Civil-Military Relations» -
Aug 2012
EPIK Journals Online Vol 3 Iss 6
Author: Guktae An
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This paper looks at the policies of the North Korean government towards its citizens, and at the public faith in its leaders. More on «EPIK Journals Online Vol 3 Iss 6»
July 2012
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25 Jul 2012
North Korean Succession and the Risks of Instability
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report analyzes the North Korean transfer of power and concludes that, as of July 2012, the nuclear state appears stable, and that its regime shows no interest in changing policy direction. More on «North Korean Succession and the Risks of Instability»
