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All items tagged governmentOpen Think Tank ArticlesAugust 26, 2011 | Can Democracy Work in the Arab World?Stephanie Mazzola: Amid calls for democracy in the Arab world, we cannot help but associate “democracy” with the liberal model of government of the West. But can popular sovereignty be applied to Islamic states? It is possible, but they must first establish social foundations that allow a democratic transition to take place. ... MoreAugust 25, 2011 | Nonviolent Tactics Could Topple Regime in IranCGA at NYU Ethnic Conflicts Learning Community : Nonviolent movements have toppled autocrats from Serbia to Egypt, and these tactics could also work in Iran. Protestors should exploit internal government divisions and leverage their youth and the strength of women to bring down this oppressive regime. ... MoreOctober 31, 2008 | Afghanistan's Need for European ExpertiseMorgan Sheeran: Europe can contribute to progress in Afghanistan outside of the military arena: mentoring Afghan ministry officials, instilling policies of good governance, and developing the Afghan economy could ultimately provide as much security as any troop contribution. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesOctober 25, 2011 | US Retreats From Unstable IraqAs Obama announced the completion of the Iraq War, doubts remain on whether any of the goals originally mapped out by the President have been attained. ++ Iraq remains volatile and unstable, the Iraqi government is looking increasingly authoritarian and the local military cannot provide security for the country. ++ Instead of using its leverage to negotiate a truly inclusive Iraqi government, the ... MoreAugust 6, 2009 | Palestine: Trendsetter for Accountable Governments?Despite the unflattering picture painted by the UN’s recent Arab Human Development report, conditions in the West Bank are improving. ++ This is due to Prime Minister Salam Fayyad’s governing model, which adheres to the idea “that an Arab leader’s legitimacy should be based not on slogans or rejectionism or personality cults or security services, but on delivering transparent, accountable ... MoreCommentsAugust 31, 2011 | Stephanie, thank you for your article and... |
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