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Rodrigue Nana Ngassam: “National dialogue? A reinvention of the African palaver”

by Hervé Pugi. Between electoral crises, constitutional reforms and security problems, the principle of national dialogue is spreading across Africa. Constructive or fruitless, sources of hope or smokes and mirrors, the debates are underway in any case. To see things a little more clearly, we asked our resident expert, Rodrigue Nana Ngassam, a researcher associated with the Groupe de recherche sur le parlementarisme et la démocratie … Continuer de lire Rodrigue Nana Ngassam: “National dialogue? A reinvention of the African palaver”

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Yemeni Civil War: a bleak adventure

by Hervé Pugi. It is behind closed doors but especially faced with shocking indifference that Yemen has been at war for more than a year. The Sunni coalition, led by Saudi Arabia, seems to have reached a deadlock and, as always, it is the civilians who pay the high price for this macabre adventure. Far from restoring any sort of legitimacy, above all this military … Continuer de lire Yemeni Civil War: a bleak adventure

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Economic sanctions: the hypocrisy must stop

by Hervé Pugi. For nearly two decades, Sudan has been under US embargo. The only result being to deepen the misery of the 39 million people of what was once Africa’s greatest country. From Bill Clinton and George W. Bush to Barack Obama, the United States has not stopped promoting and perpetuating a sanctions policy that is clearly unproductive. It is perhaps time for Washington … Continuer de lire Economic sanctions: the hypocrisy must stop

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Libya: the proof will be in the pudding

by Hervé Pugi. Hard-fought by the UN Mission in Libya, the Government of National Accord (GNA) remains, according to all, in a very fragile and worrying condition. In Tripoli, where it finally took its quarters after hard negotiations with local authorities, unpopular Fayez al-Sarraj is scrutinized with disbelief. In a capital where good living has long been gone and where some areas see their residents demonstrate … Continuer de lire Libya: the proof will be in the pudding

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Economic Sanctions? Ineffective!

by Hervé Pugi. More and more voices are rallying to condemn the – often wrongful recourse – to economic sanctions. A weapon that can be massively destructive when applied across the board and indefinitely. A tactic that is generally counterproductive and morally questionable. Let’s explain. Economic sanctions are « blunt instruments, often inflicting serious suffering on civilians without affecting the perpetrators ». Just one opinion among others. … Continuer de lire Economic Sanctions? Ineffective!

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Uganda: Museveni the caricature

by Hervé Pugi. Looking back over three decades, with five more years to come (at least), towards a horizon that seems to offer nothing but a feeling of déjà-vu. Uganda’s fate remains irredeemably linked to that of its president, Yoweri Museveni. The originality of the man, like the course he has taken, is reminiscent of some of his counterparts on the continent. To the point … Continuer de lire Uganda: Museveni the caricature

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Hassan Ahmed Yusuf: “Somaliland is a model”

by Hervé Pugi. Hassan Ahmed Yusuf is Director of the political Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international cooperation of Somaliland. He explains the specifics of his country, seeking a legitimate recognition. Scribouille: What, in your opinion, would justify that Somaliland becomes the 55e State of the African continent? Hassan Ahmed Yusuf (H. A. Y.): We must remember that, before uniting with Somalia, … Continuer de lire Hassan Ahmed Yusuf: “Somaliland is a model”

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European Union: an unachievable symphony

by Hervé Pugi. European Union: are those who want to kick out the Greeks, and those who see themselves exiting, like the British. Therein lies the litmus test of the « constructed » European Union (EU), a champion of extending boundaries. weakened, this continental institution has not failed to rise from the dead over the years. The evidence, however, is compelling: by pushing out its walls, its … Continuer de lire European Union: an unachievable symphony

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Jean Marcou: “an independent Kurdistan? That’s unlikely!”

by Hervé Pugi. « The Kurdish Question » ! Everyone’s talking about it but what do we really know? We went looking for answers, to Prof. Jean Marcou, the « Mediterranean-Middle-East » Masters program director at the Grenoble School of Political Science (Sciences Po Grenoble). Hoping to make a valuable contribution to reestablishing the terms of reference of a debate often trivialized by caricature. Turks and Kurds go back a … Continuer de lire Jean Marcou: “an independent Kurdistan? That’s unlikely!”

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Economic Sanctions: When the dollar is a weapon

by Hervé Pugi. BNP Paribas, Commerzbank, HSBC, Crédit agricole, ING, Crédit suisse… What’s the common denominator between these banking institutions? They’ve been “nicked” by the US Justice System for violating economic sanctions, in particular in relation to Sudan. When the leading world power exploits it currency, many are forced to pay out. Not to mention the collateral damage… Don’t mention the violation of the embargo … Continuer de lire Economic Sanctions: When the dollar is a weapon

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