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By Ariel Stulberg On Monday, November 28, Egyptians began voting for a new parliament in Egypt’s first election since massive protests toppled longtime dictator Hosni Mubarak. For the first time in...
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By Alejandro Roche Three weeks or so ago, we were all hugging our friends and family, laughing and cheering for the arrival of 2012. Holding glasses of champagne, we would wish each other a prosperous...
View ArticleMr Putin’s Problem
By Maria Snegovaya If anything the “Snow Revolution” has already democratized Russia – a couple of months ago (before large protests were held in Moscow in December 2011- February 2012) few would...
View ArticleThe Russian Winter: A Warm-up
By Ariel Stulberg All over Russia voters cast their ballots for President this Sunday. Despite the unprecedented public demonstrations over the last few months, Vladimir Putin claimed a convincing...
View ArticleIs Reform Under Putin Possible?
This is the second post in a new TMP series titled “The Great Debate,” a round-up of opinions from experts, officials, professors and students on a pressing question in international affairs....
View ArticleFew Signs of Social Media in Serbian Elections
By Marija Govedarica Serbia will hold its presidential and parliamentary elections this year on May 6th. And while the country’s electorate—particularly the youth—gradually embraces social media...
View ArticleFind Your Political Soul Mate
By Valle Aviles Pinedo Keya Dannenbaum, 30, always saw herself as a very politically involved person. She worked for political campaigns at both the local and national levels, but in 2010 she missed...
View ArticleFor Catalan Secessionists: To Be or Not to Be?
By Montserrat Mussons Olivella I come from Igualada, a small city in the Spanish region of Catalonia. From my house I can see the mountain of Montserrat, for which I am named. When I was young I...
View ArticleSIPA Electrician Claims Union Vote Tampering
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View ArticleSIPA Student Runs for Congress
By Tamara El Waylly Like most second-years, SIPA student Estakio Beltran (MPA ’14) is thinking about life after graduation. “We’re all looking for a job,” said Beltran. “It just so happens [that...
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