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TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE and TERRORISM in Africa and the Middle East

Perpetrator, victim or both at the same time? This question is a core difficulty faced by societies in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East when dealing with people affected by terrorism. In order to tackle terrorism, including its manifestations and root causes, and heal from it, States may choose to Read more…

By Tony, 3 weeks11 May 2025 ago
Essays Politics

[French] L’Afrique a-t-elle vraiment besoin d’institutions fortes ?

Comment améliorer la gouvernance en Afrique? Par le haut, en renforçant les institutions étatiques déjà (trop) fortes? La voie populaire, par le bas, est-elle alors à privilégier?

By Tony, 11 months30 June 2024 ago
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/893363/Brexit-Theresa-May-EU-Cold-War-spy-David-Davis-Government-Britain-UK-negotiations-France
Essays Politics

Should the EU get its own INTELLIGENCE AGENCY?

What are the shortcomings of the EU’s intelligence apparatus? Is a European Intelligence Agency the solution? How to foster cooperation between member States?

By Tony, 1 year18 December 2023 ago
Essays Politics

What is a NATION ?

What are the two tenets on which rests the concept of nation? Are nations eternal? Are they linked to notions of race, language, religion, interest or geography?

By Tony, 2 years10 September 2023 ago
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How does RESEMBLING THE PEOPLE YOU REPRESENT lead to a better Defence of their Interests?

How does passive representation lead to active representation? How does it work in bureaucracies? Are quotas really useful in politics?

By Tony, 3 years27 June 2022 ago
Essays Politics

Can PUBLIC OPINION really impact Public Policy?

How can public opinion impact public policies? When can it do so? Is it the most important public policy determinant?

By Tony, 3 years25 June 2022 ago
Essays Politics

What is Wrong with ANTI-CORRUPTION policies?

Why does corruption persist? Is it a principal-agent or a collective action problem? Are there solutions to eradicate it? Can corruption actually be beneficial?

By Tony, 3 years21 June 2022 ago
Essays Politics

The Role of States in MARKETS’ Development

What role did states play in the emergence of markets? How and why does capitalism push for state non-intervention? Are states necessary for markets’ survival?

By Tony, 3 years10 June 2022 ago
Essays Politics

Can Street-level BUREAUCRATS improve Policies?

When and how can they improve public policies? Is their discretion always a good thing? How to hold them accountable? Can technology help them improve policies?

By Tony, 3 years30 May 2022 ago
Essays Politics

Should Politicians Listen to PUBLIC OPINION?

Why does public opinion matter in democracy? What are the drawbacks of basing decisions on public opinion? When does public opinion really matter?

By Tony, 3 years23 May 2022 ago
Essays Politics

[French] Renforcer le Lien ARMÉE-NATION en France

Qu’est ce que le lien armée-nation? Comment s’est-il manifesté depuis 1789? Quel rôle joue la réserve? Quelles politiques pour renforcer le lien armée-nation?

By Tony, 3 years18 May 2022 ago
Essays Politics

Why do POLICIES seem to go WRONG so Often?

How are policy failures constructed? What role do the media play? How do political promises mislead citizens? What are the shortcomings of our bureaucracies?

By Tony, 3 years16 May 2022 ago
Essays Politics

Are we Moving Away from NEOLIBERALISM?

What is neoliberalism? How did we adopt this model? Are we witnessing its end? What role did covid-19 play? What would replace neoliberalism?

By Tony, 4 years17 October 2021 ago
Essays Politics

Economic Development and Democracy: how one affects the other

What is economic development ? How is it linked to democracy for Lipset, Robinson and Acemoglu ? Should governments promote democracy to foster growth ?

By Tony, 4 years8 July 2021 ago
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