Politics

Egypt’s Opposition Must Compete

May 12, 2013 by Scott Williamson
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For the sake of their political fortunes and the future of Egyptian democracy, Egypt’s leading opposition coalition should compete in the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections.

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Spain’s Generation of ’86

April 22, 2013 by Joel Hernàndez
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As Spain weathers a severe economic downturn, an avalanche of political scandals severely undermines the integrity of its political parties and their capacity to propel a recovery. Spain’s future depends not only on turning its economy around, but also on resolving the institutional crisis that afflicts its governing institutions.

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21st Century Statecraft and the Perils of Twitter Diplomacy

April 16, 2013 by Mark Drapeau
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The new opportunities for engagement arising from the increased use of social media comes with a different set of rules of conduct, challenges, and pitfalls.

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“Impediments to Normalized U.S.-Iranian Relations” Revisited: A Response to Dr. Hunter

April 8, 2013 by Christopher Williams
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Editor’s Note: This piece is in response to Dr. Shireen Hunter’s article “Impediments to Normalized U.S.-Iranian Relations,” published by The Fletcher Forum on March 5, 2013. Christopher Williams counters that U.S.-Iranian relations weren’t as stable as Dr. Hunter claims prior to the 1979 Islamic Revolution. In reality, the 1953 CIA-sponsored coup that overthrew the Iranian Prime Minister began a cycle of hostility and distrust between the countries which endures today.

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As Relations Begin To Thaw, Time to Reach a Deal with Iran

April 7, 2013 by Laicie Heeley
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The U.S. and its allies ought to seize this moment of opportunity to convert the leverage gained through sanctions on Iran by offering a tangible and proportional step-by-step approach.

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Political and Societal Repression in Rwanda: Not a Path to Peace

April 5, 2013 by Jennifer Ambrose
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Rwandans’ fear of their government and suspicion of each other make reconciliation and lasting peace unlikely, especially if President Paul Kagame’s regime continues to stifle dissent and prohibit dialogue.

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