Islamic State Archives - Page 3 of 4

Ambassador Mirko Stefanovic explains the role of the coalition – especially the US – in the battle for Mosul against the self-proclaimed Islamic State.

Democracy Middle East Tunisia Viewpoints

November 15, 2016 Mónica Canário

Whatever Happened to the Arab Spring? A New Constitution, The Same Tunisia?

Mónica Canário comments on Tunisia’s successful democratic transition, almost six years since the beginning of the Arab spring.

10 Things to Read About Europe Middle East Research Turkey

November 14, 2016 David Ferreira

10 Things to Read About Turkey During the AKP Era (2002-2016)

Davia Ferreira prepared a list of readings that help explain Turkey’s domestic and especially foreign policies during its current AKP era.

Democracy Europe Middle East North America/USA United States Viewpoints

November 9, 2016 Inês Marques Ribeiro

The Dangers of Trump’s Presidency for the European Union

Inês Marques Ribeiro comments on European perceptions of Trump’s victory and the potential consequences thereof for the European Union.

Human Rights Middle East Turkey Viewpoints

November 7, 2016 David Ferreira

Car Bomb in Southeast Turkey Claimed by Kurdish Militants

David Ferreira comments on the current political situation in Turkey that culminated in the explosion of a car bomb in Diyarbakir, reclaimed by PKK.

Asia Egypt Ethiopia India Middle East Pakistan Research Viewpoints

November 3, 2016 Ana Elisa Cascão

Is Water Political or Politicised?

Ana Elisa Cascão explains, through examples from the Middle East and Asia, how water is increasingly being politicised and securitised.

Africa Research Sahel Viewpoints

October 30, 2016 Eduardo Costa Dias

Jihads, Jihadismo e Jihadistas no Sahel

Eduardo Costa Dias comenta a situação no Sahel, enfatizando as acções terroristas dos últimos anos, atribuídas na sua quase totalidade a grupos jihadistas.