Following the violent crackdown by the Egyptian Army, Diana Rivera discusses the economic direction of the country under the new army-backed interim government.
Africa
African Region
Mali Election: A Final Conclusion or a New Beginning?
Chris Edwards on the future of Mali after this month’s successful presidential elections.
The Malian Election: What’s Next?
On August 11th, Mali successfully held elections. Paul Pryce analyzes the results and their implications for international aid efforts.
Dire Straits: ASEAN and Piracy
With piracy threatening trade in Southeast Asia, Paul Pryce highlights the need for a more structured regional response.
When Peacekeepers Wage War
Tyler Amos examines the implications of the recent decision of the MONUSCO operation to take up arms in the face of increased militia attacks.
REDD Alert
Zahra Sachedina examines the NOW response to global warming
Security in the Sahel: Regional Initiatives in Pursuit of Long Term Stability
This Atlanic Memo from atlantic-community.org discusses the international community’s approach to Mali.
Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea: An African Response?
With the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea on the rise, the race is on to develop a regional solution. Paul Pryce looks at the recent progress.
Egypt before the Coup (Part Three): Economic Ignorance, Sectarian Friction, and the “Deep State”
From a rally outside the House of Lords in London, to a protest in Egypt’s Aswan – Milosz Zak recounts his experiences with the Copts in Morsi-era Egypt.
Egypt before the Coup (Part Two): Insular Communities, Uneasy Coexistence, and Morsi’s Respect for Religions
From a rally outside the House of Lords in London, to a protest in Egypt’s Aswan – Milosz Zak recounts his experiences with the Copts in Morsi-era Egypt.