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Prospects for youth-led movements for political change in Pakistan: Michael Kugelman 16 January 2012
In the context of the mass protest movements over the last year, this new policy brief assesses the likelihood of two types of youth-led political change movements emerging in the country: an Arab Spring-type campaign, and an Iran Revolution-style religious movement. more
Military rebels in Chad – changes since 2008: Ketil Fred Hansen 11 May 2011
Focusing on the three main rebel leaders involved in the February 2008 attempt to oust Idriss Déby from the presidency of Chad, Ketil Fred Hansen describes and analyses recent developments within the country’s military opposition. more
King Abdullah of Jordan and the Arab Spring: Nicolas Pelham 21 December 2011
Long the region’s unlikely survivor, the Hashemite dynasty of Jordan has thus far survived the Arab winds of change sweeping the Middle East, dealing with protests remarkably gently in comparison to its harsher neighbours. King Abdullah II has signalled his support for some of the demands of Jordanians, even touting the eventual realis... more
President Martelly – call on Haiti's youth!: Henriette Lunde 13 January 2012
Half a year has passed since Michel Martelly was inaugurated as the new president of Haiti, and so far the earthquake-devastated country has seen little progress from his presidency. The reconstruction process is slow, and frustration and disgruntlement are growing among the population. Important time was wasted during the five m... more

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