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"Political Representation"
September 2010
August 2010
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31 Aug 2010
Ortega, Nicaragua’s Worst Option
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega as head of the Sandinista Front (FSLN) fights for a chance to run again for his office, against the constitution; his political aspirations have generated a political crisis that threatens the solvency of democratic institutions and the future of public security, Samuel Logan comments for ISN Security Watch. More on «Ortega, Nicaragua’s Worst Option»
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31 Aug 2010
Ukraine's New Regime: The Frst 200 Days
Mykola Riabchuk is one of Ukraine’s leading intellectuals. In an interview with Ingo Petz he outlines his views on the failure of the Orange Revolution and the early stages of the Yanukovych presidency. From openDemocracy. More on «Ukraine's New Regime: The Frst 200 Days»
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31 Aug 2010
Chechen President Warned
An attack sends a clear message to Ramzan Kadyrov: 'You Can Run, But You Can't Hide'. From RFE/RL's Caucasus Report. More on «Chechen President Warned»
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30 Aug 2010
Ahmadinejad Faces New Conservative Challenge
The Iranian president's relations with the Motalefeh party have become strained by series of disputes, Mehdi Jedinia writes for IWPR. More on «Ahmadinejad Faces New Conservative Challenge»
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24 Aug 2010
Kenya's New Constrained Presidentialism
Kenya's new constitution represents the culmination of 20 years of hope and struggle. It is a good document, Siddhartha Haria writes for openDemocracy. More on «Kenya's New Constrained Presidentialism»
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18 Aug 2010
China’s Next Elite: 2012 and Beyond
The transition to a new Chinese leadership has already begun. The domestic and international demands made of it will be greater than ever. But the character of the emerging generation will severely constrain its ability to cope, say Kerry Brown & Loh Su-hsing for openDemocracy. More on «China’s Next Elite: 2012 and Beyond »
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16 Aug 2010
Russian Base Proposal Irks Armenian Opposition
The Armenian opposition blasts Russia’s proposed 49-year lease on its military base, Marianna Grigoryan writes for EurasiaNet. More on «Russian Base Proposal Irks Armenian Opposition»
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12 Aug 2010
Two Reminders From Indonesia
While Indonesia has made notable strides in the 12 years since the fall of the Suharto dictatorship, radical ideology and elitist cronyism could stall further progress, Simon Roughneen writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Two Reminders From Indonesia»
