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June 2, 2011

Turkey
Bloggingheads with Mustafa Akyol

Mustafa Akyol and I did an episode of Bloggingheads yesterday, and discussed Turkey’s foreign policy in the Middle East, as well as the upcoming Turkish election. Enjoy.

Blog Post by Steven A. Cook From the Potomac to the Euphrates

February 6, 2024

Nigeria
Life After Weber

What if the solution to insecurity in Nigeria is beyond the capacity of the state?

A Nigerian police officer is shown holding a rifle while a large police vehicle is shown in the background.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

July 17, 2023

Nigeria
Asset Stripping

What attitudes toward public infrastructure tell us about the state of the social contract in Nigeria.

Members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASAN), walk with signs during a protest over crude oil theft.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

February 18, 2021

Human Rights
Kidnapping and Ransom Payments in Nigeria

On February 17, a gang of gunmen kidnapped more than forty students, teachers, and administrators from a secondary school in Niger State. At least one student was killed. President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered all four service chiefs to go to Niger State.

A picture of the interior of an abandoned school in Kagara, Nigeria after gunmen kidnapped dozens of students, relatives, and administrators. Several wooden desks and chairs are seen, while the wall is covered in graffiti.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

September 9, 2022

Myanmar
Why Democracy in Southeast Asia Will Worsen in 2023

Despite Southeast Asia's significant democratic erosion in 2022, upcoming elections and other political developments in 2023 could be even more detrimental to democracy in the region.

US Secretary of State shakes hands with Cambodian Prime Minister
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound