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The Latin American State: "Failed" or Evolving?

Can Democratic Elections Solve a Civil War?

Forum Europe-Latin America

An open Forum for all the Latin American and European experts who wish to contribute to a dialogue on  international issues relevant for both regions.

Captive Institutions

Flacso Chile

What do Chileans think of the Armed Forces since the death of Augusto Pinochet? This is one of the questions which is tackled by “Captive Institutions"

 

 

Transnational Terrorism, Security and the Rule of Law

The Transnational Terrorism, Security and the Rule of Law (TTSRL) project is aimed at framing the current nature of the threat of terrorism as it exists within the EU, and at generating insight into the various response options to terrorism that are available to European governments.

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2008 USA Elections

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The presidential elections in the United States carry with them the possibility of changing relations between the country and other areas in the international system. From both supporting and critical perspectives, the new presidency which will begin in 2009 is generating huge expectations, especially in areas such as the Middle East and Latin America. Equally, Europe is also hoping for an improvement in transatlantic relations in the post Bush administration period.

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This series of articles analyses diverse aspects of present and future relations between the United States and Latin America, the Middle East and other regions; seen through the prism of the words and actions of the presidential candidates and related to current White House policy, whether it will change or remain the same. From the Mérida initiative and Colombia to the polémic on Afghanistan, Iraq or the boycott of Hamas, these essays provide analysis and reflection on what will occur after 2009.



Multilateralism

Disengagement or delusion?

By Tony Kinsella (25/06/2008)

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Irish voters’ rejection of the Lisbon Treaty has sent shockwaves through the EU.

In this Comment article Irish Times journalist Tony Kinsella explores the political blunders which made it possible for the “No” camp to secure victory, despite all five of the main political parties throwing their support behind the treaty.

Fragile states

The food crisis in Haiti: a ruptured process?

By Amélie Gauthier (13/06/2008)

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The crisis in Haiti is nothing less than a giant step backwards for the peace stabilisation and consolidation process which began back in 2004. In April, violent disturbances took place throughout Haiti, causing the whole country to grind to a halt, and the Prime Minister was ousted. As Haiti sank deeper into chaos, neither the government nor the United Nations Mission (MINUSTAH) was able to do anything to check the unrest. In this article Amélie Gauthier explores the ongoing economic and political factors that have led to the crisis and asks what can be done to move forwards towards a sustainable solution.

International trends

Europe, USA and Middle East

By Mariano Aguirre Ernst (12/06/2008)

The opening of negotiations between Syria and Israel over the Golan Heights and the appointment of a new president in Lebanon are both important political developments for the Middle East.  And although the region remains devastated by conflict, forthcoming events in both the US and the EU open certain possibilities.

The democratisation of a dependent state: the case of Afghanistan

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The West’s state-building and democratisation project in Afghanistan runs the risk of failure. A Working Paper and five Comment articles by FRIDE analysts explore the current situation in the country, focussing on the areas of political reform; the US and NATO policies; and the development of a regional strategy - by the EU and the international community - that takes the future of Pakistan into account. 2008 will be decisive year for Afghanistan.