Tag Archive for ‘violence’
The Political Economy of Development and Democratic Transitions in Kenya
By Cassandra R. Veney* and Paul Tiyambe Zeleza* Since the 1990s, Kenya, like most African countries, has undergone a protracted transition to democracy. There are arguably four watershed events in this story: 1992 when the first multiparty elections were held since Kenya had become a one-party state; 2002 when the 40 year reign of Kenya [...]
Secular Autocracy vs. Sectarian Democracy? The Christian Predicament in the Syrian Uprising
Salma Mousa* “The demonstrators are nothing but terrorists,” said Archbishop Tabé of the Syrian Catholic Church, scarcely veiling his contempt. “In any political system, there are always 10% who have to be sacrificed.” Although hardcore Christian support is steadily waning, after a year of political crisis the majority of Christian leadership and laity alike [...]
Rape is Not Inevitable in War
BY ELISABETH JEAN WOOD, PhD From Volume 5, Issue 2 – Spring/Summer 2010: Spotlight on Security. Analyzing wars where sexual violence is rare to help combat sexual violence in the future
