July ← 2013 ← Mehari Taddele Maru

The Pro-Morsi and Pro-Sissi:the armed forces are in control of the transitional process

Jul

26

2013

Given that the same person, General Sissi, currently holds the ministries of defense and deputy premiership, it is clear that the leaders of the armed forces are in control of the transitional process. Thus, whether it is well prepared or not, the army now is in a no-win situation. On the one hand, reinstating Morsi ...

Between Coup and Revolution: the Egyptian Political and Legal Debacle

Jul

16

2013

Between Coup and Revolution: the Egyptian Political and Legal Debacle With the current political quandary in Egypt, the disagreements about the definition, legal and political implications of designating the seizure of state power as a “coup d’état” have once again re-emerged. In this article I argue that the removal of President Mohamed Morsi is a ...

What Next for the AU: Moratorium on Ending Norm Setting and Focus on Norm Diffusion and Implementation

Jul

16

2013

What Next for the AU End Norm-Setting, Focus on Norm Implementation The AU’s different normative and institutional frameworks are designed to enhance the Member States’ capacities to fulfill their responsibilities of delivery and democracy. The AU has more than 200 well-advanced legislative and policy frameworks on several issues covering the four pillars, including 43 treaties ...