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Global Forecast 2011

jdunton — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Violence in the North Caucasus

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Spring 2010 (Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2010) was more deadly than the same period in 2008 and 2009 with more than 200 fatalities due to incidents of violence. Most alarming, suicide bombings remained a regular occurrence, with six carried out in just twelve days – including the two in the Moscow Metro. In this report, “Violence in the North Caucasus: Spring 2010, On the rise

The London Ministerial on Yemen

ian — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Q1: What do we want to see emerge from the ministerial?

Recommendations: The London Ministerial on Yemen

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The London Ministerial on Yemen, occurring January 27th, is a welcome opportunity for the international community together with the Yemeni government to think through the question: Is there a way for the international community to help Yemen address its development and radicalization challenges and for Yemen and other countries to help create conditions on the ground so that the Obama administr

Violence in the North Caucasus

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The year 2009 was especially violent in the North Caucasus. In those twelve months, CSIS tracked more than 1100 incidents of violence – compared to 795 in 2008 – many of which were deadly. Most alarming: the number of suicide bombings in the North Caucasus nearly quadrupled from 2008, with the majority occurring in Chechnya. In this report, we present our findings,

From Assistance to Engagement

jdunton — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Over two days in July 2009, CSIS, along with colleagues from the Eurasia Foundation and the New Eurasia Foundation, convened a “Civil Society Summit” (CSS) in Moscow that explored how U.S. and Russian civil society ought to engage one another. At the end of the second day, we were joined by President Barack Obama.

Violence in the North Caucasus

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Violence in Russia’s North Caucasus is on the rise. Since January 2004, CSIS staff have been compiling, almost daily, a database that tracks incidents of violence occurring in the region.

U.S.-Russia Civil Society Summit Preliminary Report

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

On July 6 and 7, 2009 over 75 civil society leaders from Russia and the United States met in Moscow to exchange views and experience on challenges that confront both countries. The conference aimed to move Russian‐American collaboration beyond traditional models of foreign assistance toward more equitable engagement to address issues that have real meaning in the lives of ordinary citizens.

Violence in the North Caucasus

ian — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Violence in Russia’s North Caucasus is on the rise. Since January 2004, CSIS has tracked, almost daily, violent incidents occurring in the North Caucasus. This new report, assembled by our staff, draws on our database. In particular, the report illustrates the rise in incidents during Winter/Spring 2009. As a new feature, this report is available in video format with audio commentary.

Peace in Chechnya?

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Kremlin declared an end to its decade long “anti-terrorist” operation in the North Caucasus republic of Chechnya on April 16, 2009. Is this a virtual victory or a real one? In this memo, we illustrate, through our data on violent incidents, recent trends in violence in Chechnya and the region at large.

Violence in the North Caucasus

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Obama and the Human Rights Movement at 60

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Audio (requires iTunes 00:07:27) | Audio (mp3, right click to download)

Over the last several weeks, I have interviewed nearly two dozen activists, scholars and critics of the human rights movement for an article that will appear in the April issue of the foreign policy journal, The Washington Quarterly.

Violence in the North Caucasus

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Closing Guantánamo

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and John McCain all agree that the United States ought to close Guantánamo. But how can we expand a position that has been little more than a bumper sticker – "Close Guantánamo!" – and turn it into a blueprint for real policy change? This report outlines an answer to this question.

Victory Day in Moscow

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: What does the Victory Day parade tell us about where Russia is today?

Opt Back In To the International System Part I: Counterterrorism

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

By 2007, there is bipartisan as well as international recognition that U.S. leadership globally has been severely damaged by the Bush administration’s counterterrorism policies.

49 Steps To Improve Human Rights and Security in the North Caucasus

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Available in English, Russian, and French

Cauldron of Terrorism or Bowl of Kasha? What Survey Data Say About the North Caucasus

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Excerpt:

The World Fiddles While North Caucasus Simmers

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Police Violence and Corruption in Russia: Prevalence, Correlates, and Consequences

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400

In this paper we examine the prevalence, correlates, and consequences of police violence and police corruption in contemporary Russia using data from seven surveys conducted in 2002-2004 and nine focus groups. Both forms of police abuse are widespread, though our estimates are somewhat lower than other figures that have been reported by media sources.

Barracks and Brothels

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500

The majority of uniformed service members and civilians who support peacekeeping operations do so honorably. They risk their lives to help repair the damage and destruction of war. Tragically, however, international organizations and activists have documented a disturbing correlation with these deployments.

Les droits de l'homme et la guerre en Tchétchénie (Human rights and the war in Chechnya)

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

In this piece, Gerber and Mendelson detail the implications of human rights abuse for Russia that have resulted from the ongoing conflict in Chechnya.

Upon request, available in hard copy only.