As Afghanistan awaits the results of the second round of presidential elections, only a real understanding of democracy can help the country take the most out of this vote.
Author: Scott Smith
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One year after the ouster of Mohammed Morsi, Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi seems to have a plan for stability that is likely to involve more repression and the loss of democratic gains made in 2011.
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IPI’s Maureen Quinn spoke with Seth Kaplan about the dynamics of poverty and inclusive development, subjects at the core of his new book ‘Betrayed: Politics, Power and Prosperity.’
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As the UN Security Council prepares to extend MINUSMA’s mandate, there are a series of steps the mission can take in order to better provide for peace and human security to the people of Mali.
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IPI’s Thong Nguyen reviews the book ‘The Naked future,’ in which Patrick Tucker argues that increasing telemetry and connectivity may help us improve our ability to predict the future.
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A mixture of shared energy and security interests may lead Israel and Turkey to re-establish normal bilateral ties, though some challenges still remain.
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Charles Tripp of SOAS University of London spoke with IPI’s Ramy Srour about ISIS’ advance in Iraq and the implications for the government of Nouri al-Maliki.
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After Abkhazia’s President Alexander Ankvab fled to a Russian base following citizens’ protests, Abkhazia’s new leaders will need to focus on re-establishing internal legitimacy and fine-tuning relations with Russia and Georgia.
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Although there are some encouraging signs, Ukraine’s presidential elections also contain disquieting aspects that should temper the upbeat in the media.
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Gaza’s people hope that Hamas-Fatah reconciliation will improve their daily lives, severely impacted by Israel’s extensive blockade.