Syria in Pieces: Interests, Priorities, and ‘Collateral Damage’
Mirko Stefanovic argues that war in Syria is an example of armed violence in which battles are fought on different levels and against multiple enemies.
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Erdoğan’s Democracy and the situation in Turkey
Mónica Canário comments on Turkey’s suspension of NGOs and threats to open the borders with Europe.
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President Trump and the future of US policies in the Middle East
Mirko Stefanovic analyses the future choices of Donald Trump with regard to the Middle East, especially in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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This Week in the News (November 14, 2016)
Ana Mónica Fonseca comenta as principais notícias internacionais da semana, através da leitura da imprensa europeia e norte-americana.
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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.
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Conflict and Migration: Vulnerability and Plurality in Host States
Aurora Sottimano comments on Turkey’s refugee situation and advocates in favour of rethinking the role of the modern state.
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Is There Anybody Out There? The Link Between Climate Change and War
Nuno Lemos Pires comments on the negative effects of climate change in war-torn regions and even as the genesis of new conflicts.
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Garry Kasparov and Putin’s Threat
Ricardo Alexandre interviewed Russian political activist Garry Kasparov, about the negative consequences of Putin’s agressive foreign policy.
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Drama na Síria: a Face Visível de um Drama Maior
Nuno Lemos Pires comenta o drama humano da Síria, maior do que o que é representado na comunicação social, e questiona o futuro do país.
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The Syrian Business Elite: Patronage Networks and War Economy
Aurora Sottimano, researcher at CEI-IUL, explains and contextualizes the political alignments of Syrian business elite and the latter’s influence on current Syrian politics.
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