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Transitional Justice in the Arab World: Fortune and Misfortune

Date de publication
01 September 2014
Accroche

The revolutionary forces that shook the Arab world in 2011 were fighting for more just societies. Justice, however, is difficult to bring about in post-dictatorship transitional phases.

Myriam BENRAAD

Understanding Political Instability in Thailand: Constitutionalism and Coups d’États

Date de publication
01 September 2014
Accroche

Since 1932, Thailand has been the stage of regular coups d’états and constitutional changes, with the most recent in May 2014.

Eugénie MERIEAU

Disputes in the South China Sea: Troubled Southeast Asian Waters

Date de publication
01 September 2014
Accroche

The strategic position and economic value of hundreds of small islands in the South China Sea have provoked claims of sovereignty from most of the neighboring states.

Ian STOREY

The European Union to Ukraine’s Rescue

Date de publication
01 September 2014
Accroche

Recent events have provided the opportunity for the rekindling of relations between Ukraine and the European Union.

Dominik TOLKSDORF

Syria: Ankara versus Tehran?

Date de publication
01 September 2014
Accroche

Turkish leaders would like to turn their country into the leader of the Middle East. However, they are in competition with another of the region’s key players: Iran.

Özcan YILMAZ
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The Digital Tsunami. Natural Disasters Management in the Age of Social Media

Date de publication
27 August 2014
Accroche

Social media enable new means of natural disasters management. It is now easier to locate victims, to find shelters, or to coordinate humanitarian aid. Prevention has also become more efficient. From now on, this tool will be more and more present in the field of natural disasters management; however, it also poses some risks because of its open nature, which makes control more difficult.

"Green Economy": Opportunities and Constraints for Russian Companies

Date de publication
01 August 2014
Accroche

The article explores the importance of a transition to a “green economy” for Russia, as well as the potential opportunities and constraints for its national businesses. 

Peter KIRYUSHIN

Réduire la taille des portions : Les guerres alimentaires aux États-Unis

Date de publication
07 July 2014
Accroche

At times of TTIP negotiations, the American food industry frightens the Europeans. Having elaborated marketing practices and also unhealthy foodstuffs, it is largely kept responsible for obesity epidemic which strikes the United States since the 1980s. however, the American civil society organized itself and the industrialists now have to act more carefully. What is the state of the balance of power today?

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