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Category Archives: Civil Society
May 9 2012
The New Islamists: Pluralism and Minorities?
5 CommentsIn 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: May 9, 2012
May 6 2012
Leap of Faith: Perspectives on Drug Legalisation Following the Summit of the Americas
Leave a commentBy 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: May 6, 2012
Feb 11 2012
Kazakhstan: The Myth of Stability
1 CommentBy 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: February 11, 2012