The Georgian Dream party came to power following the parliamentary elections in 2012, which was the first power transfer in the history of Georgia. As a coalition party, it concluded the EU-Georgia Association Agreement (2014–2016) and the Visa Liberalization (2017). Initially, it appeared to be a willing democratizer. Though, its recent authoritarian transgressions manifested in … Read more
The regional balance of power and the overall political situation in the Sahel region has undergone radical changes since the Arab Spring. The February Revolution in Libya, which led to the overthrow and death of Libyan leader, Muammar al-Gaddafi in October 2011, created a power vacuum that contributed to the spread of extremist groups in … Read more
Author and Page information by Anup Shah This page last updated Sunday, September 28, 2014 This page: https://www.globalissues.org/article/35/foreign-aid-development-assistance. To print all information (e.g. expanded side notes, shows alternative links), use the print version: Foreign aid or (development assistance) is often regarded as being too much, or wasted on corrupt recipient governments despite any good intentions … Read more