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At the end of the Cold War, the idea spread that liberal democracy was going to take over the world. In reality, authoritarian regimes have resisted, and political systems remain varied.

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The Challenge of Urban Mobility. A Case Study of Addis Ababa Light Rail, Ethiopia

Date de publication
19 February 2018
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In September 2015, Addis Ababa introduced the first Light Rail Transit system (LRT) in sub-Saharan Africa. This tram, a symbol of Ethiopian renewal, was nevertheless barely used by the capital’s residents during the first few months. However, at the time of our research trip in April 2017, access to the tram during rush hour was difficult and the trams were overcrowded.

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Day zero for Zuma? South Africa's president negotiates departure

13 February 2018
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It's a watershed moment for South Africa and the party of Nelson Mandela. The leadership of the African National Congress is expected to force out Jacob Zuma. Will the president go quietly? Can he negotiate a deal in the face of long-looming corruption allegations?

Democracy in Asia: Models, Trends and Geopolitical Implications

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12 February 2018
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Assessing the state of democracy in Asia is a challenge. While some countries, such as Japan and India, have been showing the way from early days, some others, such as in Southeast Asia are still struggling to ensure stable and sustainable democratic institutions and practices.

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What Is a Good Security Sector Reform?

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20 December 2017
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For about 20 years, security sector reform (SSR) has emerged as an essential tool for crisis recovery and reconstructing weak and failed states at the heart of the security-development continuum. It is time to take stock of the lessons learnt about SSR and to offer an analysis of good practices and the lessons learned from these experiences. 

Karlyn BOWMAN - Trump: One Year After The Election

15 December 2017
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3 questions to Karlyn BOWMAN, Senior Fellow, American Entreprise Institute

Jeffrey GOLDBERG - Trump: One Year After The Election

15 December 2017
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3 questions to Jeffrey GOLDBERG, Editor in Chief, The Atlantic

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Is South Africa at Risk? A Political Economy Analysis

Date de publication
15 December 2017
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The President, Jacob Zuma, replaced his respected Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, on the 30th March 2017. It was the second attempt in two years (this time successful) to put an official in this key position who is "acquiescent" to the president's projects.

Nicolas PONS-VIGNON

Russia's election interference has undermined American democracy

Date de publication
12 December 2017
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In January 2017, U.S. intelligence agencies confirmed that Russia had indeed attempted to interfere with the 2016 U.S. election campaign. This effort took two forms: on the one hand, beginning in the Summer of 2016, the hacking and publication of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) emails, in order to hurt the Democratic candidacy; and on the other hand, an aggressive communication campaign aimed at disrupting the electoral process in favor of Donald Trump.

Boris TOUCAS
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Saving the Liberal Order from Itself

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06 December 2017
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The election of Donald Trump is a symptom of a general crisis in international liberal order.

Jennifer LIND
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Democracy in Africa: Reversing Backsliding after Ten Years of the African Charter on Democracy

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06 December 2017
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Between 15-21 November 2017, a day short of one week, Africa’s second longest-serving leader, President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe was forced out of office through a spectacular coup d’État. The collapse of Mugabe is hardly surprising, with the country having experienced close to two decades of democratic backsliding.

Alfredo Tjiurimo HENGARI

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