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January 28, 2009
Global
Sovereign Wealth Funds
A primer on government funds charged with investing currency reserves for profit.
February 1, 2010
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Al-Qaeda’s Financial Pressures
Financial pressures have weakened al-Qaeda’s tactical abilities, but analysts say affiliated networks are finding new ways to raise and spend money, complicating efforts to squeeze a savvy foe.
June 10, 2013
India
Governance in India: Women’s Rights
Several high-profile sexual assault cases in India have sparked a national debate over women’s rights and the need for social reform in a rapidly modernizing country.
February 8, 2008
France
The French Military in Africa
France has been reviewing its military doctrine in Africa, with a new emphasis on multilateralism. But events in Chad suggest unilateral action remains on the table.
October 5, 2021
Peacekeeping
The Role of Peacekeeping in Africa
Africa continues to have more peacekeeping missions than any other continent. As conflict-stricken countries increasingly look outside the United Nations for support, experts say reforms are necessar…
February 2, 2005
Iraq
IRAQ: Ongoing Attacks
This publication is now archived. Why was the United Nations targeted in Iraq?We don’t know. It remains unclear who was responsible for the August 19 truck bomb that killed at least 23 people at the …
February 16, 2005
Iraq
IRAQ: Law and Order in Postwar Iraq
This publication is now archived. Who is in charge of law and order in postwar Iraq?For now, the United States and Great Britain, and it appears that will remain the case for some months. In response…
February 16, 2005
Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA: U.S. Relations
This publication is now archived. What is the current state of U.S.-Saudi relations?Very strained. Because of mutual mistrust and suspicion, created by the war on terror and intensified by a recent c…
January 26, 2006
Elections and Voting
Implications of the Palestinian Elections
This publication is now archived. IntroductionHamas’ surprise victory over Fatah in January 25 legislative elections raises many questions for the future of the Middle East. Experts are still trying …