Global Issues
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Conflict and Security
International dimensions of Sudan’s crisis and the prospects for peace
Sudan suffers chronic political instability, with constantly shifting coalitions at the centre and armed conflict in the peripheries. This is less due to the dishonesty of those in power than to the system, which has led to and sustains conflicts, as in Darfur today.

Global responses to global threats: sustainable security for the twenty-first century
Since the events of September 11, 2001 and the development of the ‘war on terror’, western powers have cited international terrorism as the greatest threat facing the world. This has diverted attention and resources from other, more serious, likely causes of future conflict. The root causes of global insecurity must be addressed.

Transitional justice for collaborators in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Ensuring ‘transitional justice’ for past human rights abuses is often challenging. The case of collaborators in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is particularly difficult. Despite the wealth of commentary surrounding Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza, little attention has been paid to the issue of collaborators.

Governance
Confirming fraud in Mozambique’s presidential elections
The 2004 presidential elections in Mozambique were criticised by the main opposition party and international observers, who made allegations of electoral fraud and misconduct. While the available data is limited, such allegations can be tested by examining whether the evidence from polling stations was consistent with specific complaints.

Making anti-corruption laws work in central and eastern Europe
International organisations such as the United Nations have targeted corruption with several conventions over the last decade. However, official validation of these conventions by governments has not been followed by effective action. Executive agencies in central and eastern Europe will only achieve this by overcoming difficulties in defining corruption and managing the costs of implementing anti-corruption legislation.

Decentralisation and conflict dynamics in Indonesia: better management of diversity
Since the end of Suharto’s rule, Indonesia has initiated an ambitious decentralisation programme. To some extent, this has addressed long-standing local and regional demands for greater autonomy. But it has also opened up space for new forms of competition amongst local identity groups and interests.

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