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Security Vacuum Threatens Central African Republic’s Political Transition

Since late-March, when the rebel coalition Seleka took power in the Central African Republic (CAR), security has broken down in the country. U.N. Representative Margaret Vogt recently stated that CAR has entered “a state of anarchy." With Seleka struggling to turn military triumph into durable rule, CAR’s neighbors will likely see an increase in the circulation of refugees, fighters and weapons.

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Strategic Horizons: Endgame Scenarios for the Syrian Conflict

The Syrian civil war continues because those who could stop it believe that time is on their side and things will eventually turn in their favor, or else that ending the fighting is not worth the costs. Sadly the conflict is not yet ripe for resolution, and the innocent pay the price. It is impossible to predict the outcome of the war with certainty, but it is possible to sketch feasible scenarios.

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Raising the Floor: Policy Approaches to Poverty Eradication

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Strategic Posture Review: Mexico