Category Archives: Civil Society

May 9 2012

The New Islamists: Pluralism and Minorities?

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Posted in: Africa, Civil Society, democracy, Egypt, elections, Human rights, Islam, Islamism and the Arab Spring Series, Jordan, Middle East, Tunisia, Uncategorized

In his analysis of Islamist governance on pluralism and minorities Fawaz A. Gerges concludes this special series of posts commissioned by LSE IDEAS exploring Islamism and the Arab Spring. The series also includes articles on the history of political Islam, … Continue reading →

Posted by: Posted on May 9, 2012 by David Britain  

May 6 2012

Leap of Faith: Perspectives on Drug Legalisation Following the Summit of the Americas

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Posted in: Afghanistan, Bolivia, Civil Society, Colombia, Drugs, Ecuador, EU, FARC, Foreign Policy, Honduras, Human rights, Latin America, Liberal Interventionism, LSE, Mexico, Nicaragua, Obama, Peru, Plan Colombia, political situation, power, Santos, Terrorism, Uncategorized, United States, United States, US-Latin American Relations

By Jacob Parakilas After decades as a seemingly unchallengeable feature of the new global system, the prohibition of drugs is finally coming under sustained criticism from a broad-based coalition, which for the first time includes sitting heads of state. While … Continue reading →

Posted by: Posted on May 6, 2012 by Xiomara Vargas-Aponte  

Feb 11 2012

Kazakhstan: The Myth of Stability

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Posted in: Blair, Civil Society, democracy, East Asia, elections, EU, Human rights, Medvedev, oil, Uncategorized

By Liana Fix The 16th of December was meant to be a jubilant day in Kazakhstan. Parallel to the unveiling of a Paris-style triumphal arch in Astana, all major cities celebrated the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence. But in Zhanaozen, … Continue reading →

Posted by: Posted on February 11, 2012 by David Britain