Governance & Political Reform

Egypt’s Struggle for Stability in a Volatile Environment

Egypt’s Struggle for Stability in a Volatile Environment

The lack of channels for social demands creates the conditions for sudden explosions of anger. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed some latent contradictions within Egyptian society.

 15 September 2020
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Un diálogo Magreb-Washington

El ex gobernador del Banco de Argelia y la presidenta de la fundación americana Stimson, conversan sobre las influencias cruzadas Estados Unidos-Europa-Magreb.

 28 December 2006

Senegal, democracia maltrecha

El país vive un clima de tensión política permanente que, en parte, tiene su origen en la psicología de un líder envejecido.

 21 December 2006

Marruecos, democracia emergente

El país se encuentra inmerso en un proceso de liberalización política: es necesario un nuevo impulso reformista para reforzar esta dinámica.

 21 December 2006

“Por una Asamblea Constituyente en Marruecos”

Nadia Yassine, representante del movimiento Al Adl Wal Ihsane, propone que se celebre una asamblea en la que participen todos los partidos políticos para reformar la Constitución.

 21 December 2006

Political Evolution and the State of Reforms in Syria

If one had to identify turning points in Syria’s politics after the death of Hafiz al-Assad in 2000, no doubt the events of 2005 top the list.

 21 November 2006

The ‘Spring of Arab Reform’ Has Yet to Bloom

Numerous observers, particularly in the West, have lauded certain developments generated by social and political actions and reactions in Arab countries during 2005 and early 2006.

 4 October 2006

Lebanon 2005

2005 was a year of great change in Lebanon with events triggered by the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri and popular protests leading to the withdrawal of Syrian troops.

 27 September 2006

The Algerian National Reconciliation Referendum of 2005

At the beginning of 2005 there was an air of optimism in Algeria and in western Ministries of Foreign Affairs for the reforms being made by the Algerian Government.

 18 September 2006

Egypt: The Year of the Elections and Elusive Political Reforms

The year 2005 was a momentous, yet turbulent one for Egypt. The country witnessed two major elections, presidential and parliamentary, a vibrant movement towards political reform, and a remarkable political mobility.

 14 September 2006

The European Democracy-Promotion Policy in the Mediterranean Region

In only a few years the promotion of democracy has become a full-fledged objective of the European Union’s foreign policies.

 24 August 2006

Provisional Balance of the Justice and Reconciliation Commission

On 7th January 2004, King Mohamed VI created the Equity and Reconciliation Commission to investigate human rights violations which have taken place since the country's Independence in 1956.

 21 August 2006

Elections and Constitution Writing in Iraq, 2005

The year 2005 was critical in Iraq’s post-regime transition. Historians may well look back on it as a turning point.

 10 July 2006