This article written for FEPS by Fadi Elhusseini, Associate Research Fellow (ESRC) at the Institute for Middle East Studies in Canada, takes the long historical view of the political situation in the Middle East and the so-called Arab Spring.
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Following the fifth BRICS summit held on 25-26th March in Durban, Arnold Wehmhoerner, the FEPS Southern Africa correspondent, analyses the current state of play in the BRICS grouping and the development of this entity since the acronym was coined 12 years ago. This paper looks at the debates...
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Dr. Klaus Voll, FEPS-Advisor on Asia and Kamakshi Nanda, Political Analyst, provide an overview of the recent developments in the Maldives and India : A Look at Maldives, Instability of the Congress Government, India's relations with its neighbours, Indo-European ties & latest BRICS summit
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Country-wide demonstrations against violence and rapes of women showed the contours of a rapidly changing India, R.Gandhi plays a new role in the battle for 2014 elections. The BJP elected with R. Singh a new Pdt. Putin’s visit underligned Russia’s role as a major supplier of high-technology weapons
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In the context of the re-election of Jacob Zuma as party president of the ANC, this new article by FEPS Correspondent for Southern Africa, Arnold Wehmhoerner, examines the moral decline of the ANC during the process from a liberation movement to a party in power.
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This article by C. Uday Bhaskar, Director of the National Maritime Institute and formerly a Commodore with the Indian Navy, looks at the political, economic and military ramifications of the emerging triangle in 21st century geopolitics.
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This paper focuses on the sub-optimal involvement of two crucial stakeholders, namely African regional organizations and civil society actors. It presents the main findings and policy recommendations of a study concluded by IAI in September 2012, with the support of FEPS
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This new article by Klaus Julian Voll, FEPS Correspondent in New Delhi and political analyst and historian Kamakshi Nanda, charts the political developments surrounding this policy change and looks to the near future for further interesting developments for the world’s largest democracy.
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The mines are not only the most important economic sector for South Africa but what happens there has always been an indicator for the political state of the country. Read the article by Arnold Wehmhoerner, FEPS Correspondent for Southern Africa.
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In two different papers, Klaus Voll, FEPS Correspondent for Asia, and Kamakshi Nanda, historian and political analyst, chart out the course of two elections, examine the profiles of the main candidates, and provide a concise explanation of the role and functions of the two highest functions of India
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In this paper, Klaus Voll, FEPS Advisor on Asia looks at the requirements for being a “Great Power” and whether India meets these criteria.
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FEPS in cooperation with the Olof Palme International Center present the most comprehensive description of the Syrian opposition available to date. Paper signed 5 May 2012 by Aron Lund, a Swedish writer and journalist specialising in Middle Eastern affairs
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Whenever negative headlines about corruption and malpractice hit the South African press a discussion starts on whether South Africa is following the fate of Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe the leader of the liberation movement, Robert Mugabe, has turned into a dictator and his party ZANU PF into ...
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The results of the Indian regional elections invariably affect stability at the level of the central government both in the short and long term. Read the new paper from our FEPS Correspondent in New Delhi, Klaus Voll
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This paper marks the beginning of a research project in which FEPS analyses the resurgence of right wing populism and extremism in Europe. It seeks to establish an analytical framework for practical use by those who are opposed to the broadly defined “far right”.
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The beginning of the 21st century has seen significant changes in the power dynamics governing the Asia-Pacific region. A new paper from one of our Indian correspondents, Indrani Bagchi.
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It is commonly repeated that the post-War order belongs to the past, as it no longer mirrors reality and its institutional set-up has proven incapable of responding to the challenges of modern times. Beyond any doubt, the so-called “BRICS” countries will play a crucial role in writing the next...
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With the announcement of the intention of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to return to the office of President, there has been much speculation in the media about the direction which Russian politics will take. This study by attempts to assess how the Russian party system ...
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With ANC Youth League president Malema calling for the expropriation of land without compensation, land reform has come into focus once again. This reflects Robert Mugabe's actions in Zimbabwe when he confiscated land owned by whites in 2000 to offset his loss of the support of his people.
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The achievements of social democracy during the 20th century are pretty impressive. The social market economy, the breaking down of previously rigid social barriers, the near-attainment of gender equality, the liberalisation of society, the fight against racism and xenophobia, ...
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At the recent local government election in South Africa on 18th May 2011 the ANC lost about 3% to the 2006 local elections but still remains the dominant party with over 63% of the votes.
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This paper by Arnold Wehmhoerner looks at the development of South African foreign policy since the end of apartheid. It deals with the divergent approaches taken by Mandela, Mbeki and Zuma and the changing circumstances in which the country finds itself as an economic powerhouse, ...
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The overthrow of Mubarak in Egypt, the events in Tunisia and the fighting in Libya sparked intensive discussions in the rest of Africa, especially in countries which have been under the control of dictators for a long time, such as Zimbabwe. But the police there detained 46 people including ...
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In this short paper, FEPS Correspondent in New Delhi, Klaus Voll, examines the recent visit to India by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. Drawing on commentary from experts across various fields of Indian public life, this paper deals with economic relations, security concerns border issues and the...
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Barack Obama’s visit to India from 6-9 November 2010 has, overall, been positive, irrespective of an earlier skepticism in the media. The expansion of economic relations had been a priority. Politically, Obama surprised commentators with his statement, that his government would welcome India’s...
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This short study looks at the current state of play in Zimbabwe, a country gripped by political instability and economic catastrophe. The paper discusses measures taken (or not taken) thus far and looks at potential areas of improvement. Arnold Wehmhoerner's analysis looks at the causes of...
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Here you will find the concise FEPS report from the round table event in which experts from politics, think tanks and academia discussed the potential for developing a progressive conception of EU foreign policy and security strategy, drawing on arguments ranging from development to migration to...
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Important global, regional and bi-lateral issues require consultation with India, an emerging global player and a regional power in Asia. Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, met India’s top political leadership during her recent four-day visit to...
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Prior to the conference a number of the expert participants were asked to make written contributions. The objective of these contributions was to provide speakers with an adequate intellectual platform from which the debate could proceed. Here is a selection of the contributions received.
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As a precursor to a five-day visit from European Parliament Delegation to India for the EU-India Interparliamentary meeting, the National Maritime Foundation and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies initiated a substantive debate on an issue of equally great concern to the European...
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Granting the 2010 FIFA World Cup to South Africa brought with it promises of increased employment and investment, tourism opportunities and social benefits for South Africans. It was heralded as a symbolic triumph for the sport in Africa which would help to overcome the oft negative images of...
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In 2009, FEPS greatly increased its engagement with South Asia and more particularly India. At the end of November, this culminated in a conference held in Paris in collaboration with the Jean Jaurès Foundation. This conference drew on perspectives that are of great interest to policy formation...
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On 27th and 28th November 2009 Namibia voted for the 5th time after independence for a national parliament and its state president. One week later the Electoral Commission declared that SWAPO, Namibia’s liberation movement, won the elections overwhelmingly. The following report addresses the...
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After the failure of the unification project promoted by San Martín and Bolívar, voices began to rise in different parts of Latin America insisting on the need to create a great, single, free and united Fatherland. A region of huge potential with resources of all kinds, Latin America remained...
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A series of 4 studies by our FEPS consultant in India about "the Hillary Clinton's visit to India", "The new cabinet and its policy direction looked as an opportunity for Europe", "the India's elections: a clear mandate for governance" & "The party spectrum and challenges on the eve of the elections
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Jacob Zuma, 67 was inaugurated as the fourth President of the new South Africa on 9th May 2009. He is divorced, legally married to three wives, has 17 children, was acquitted of rape charges and survived a long legal struggle against corruption charges. With this background, can he be the right...
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"The political tectonic plates appear to be shifting. With the failure of unilateralism in US foreign policy, uncertainty over the role of the EU in global affairs, the deadlock of global trade talks, the growing confidence of leading emerging countries in the world economy, and the worst...
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It is only 4 years since Tony Blair declared the “Year of Africa” and the willingness to bring Africa back to the world economy. It was the culmination of a process that saw the African continent return to the top of the international agenda after years of relative neglect – a victim of the...
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Contribution to the Vision Paper of the Global Progressive Forum Paper prepared by Mario TELÒ, President of the Institut d'études européennes, Université libre de Bruxelles
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