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Ukraine’s new prodemocracy movement
The Euromaidan protests in Kyiv, which began in November 2013, reflect deep frustration with the way Ukraine is governed, the lack of democracy and rule of law, violations of human rights, rampant...
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The Aam Aadmi Party – Game-changer for Indian politics?
India’s newest political party, the Aam Aadmi (Common Man) Party (AAP), has brought a fresh twist to Indian politics in the run up to the mid-April Lok Sabha (national legislative) elections. Having...
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India’s 2014 elections
From 7 April to 12 May 2014, the world’s largest democracy, India, holds parliamentary elections. Around 815 million eligible voters can choose from some 1,616 political parties, but Narendra Modi,...
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Who supports Assad?
Although still in the midst of a civil war, Syria will hold presidential elections on 3 June 2014.This will be a sham election, which will not comply with internationally-recognised standards. Beshr...
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Modi and the EU
The recent election victory of the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has proffered India a strong central government. By emerging as the largest party in parliament (Lok Sabha) with a...
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Pakistan: Democracy under threat
During the last few weeks tens of thousands of protesters have been camped out in the centre of Islamabad calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. While the protest leaders are...
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Euromaidan revisited
November marks one year since the Euromaidan protests began in Ukraine, following a decision by then President Viktor Yanukovych to not sign the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement. According to FRIDE...
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Tunisia’s path to democracy?
In what ways is Tunisia different from its neighbours? What are the factors behind its positive path to democracy? What would an electoral victory of Essebsi mean for the democratic transition? What...
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Pakistan: under the Taliban threat
The school attack in Peshawar has set all eyes on Pakistan. The war between the military forces and the Talibans has evolved into a spiral of violence that is difficult to resolve. Clare Castillejo,...
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Yemen: who stands to gain?
Yemen has become the testing ground for Saudi Arabia’s new assertive foreign policy and its bid for regional leadership. A Saudi-led coalition launched an aerial bombing campaign at the end of March to...
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