Ten Years After the Islamic State Conquered Mosul
The Islamic State’s conquest of Mosul left behind a brutal legacy and uncertain future. A decade on, Iraq and the international community will need to prepare for the potential resurgence of the Islamic State or the emergence of a new, more violent terrorist network.
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31 May 2024: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
This week in Australian foreign affairs: humanitarian assistance for PNG Landslide; new energy and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine; Wong issues statemenet on Hong Kong NSL47 verdicts; humanitarian assistance for Syrian crisis, and more.
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Legislature Size and Welfare: Evidence from Brazil
Research indicates that the size of a legislature affects public service provision. In Brazil, larger councils lead to lower infant and postneonatal mortality rates and higher enrolment in elementary education, driven by enhanced political support for mayors and increased bureaucratic appointments.
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Examining Violence Against Women in Northern Nigeria: The Boko Haram Case
Despite government claims of significant victories against Boko Haram, abductions and violence against women in northern Nigeria persist, highlighting inadequate protective measures. Patriarchal structures and societal stigmas exacerbate women's vulnerabilities, with Boko Haram exploiting these inequalities to further its extremist agenda.
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Is Georgia Abandoning its Decades-Long, Pro-Western Foreign Policy and Turning to Russia?
Reinitiating the foreign agents’ law, the Georgian Dream government triggered a political crisis tearing the country between Russia and Europe, and authoritarianism and democracy. Critique of external partners, fierce protests against civil society, and the fears of undecided voters, however, remain unaddressed as the decisive 2024 elections approach.
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