The mountain Tsunami: Afterthoughts on the Kashmir earthquake

Article Abstract:

The lessons learned from the disaster response to the Kashmir earthquake of 8 October 2005 is illustrated. A review shows that the entire institutional structure of the country was completely unprepared to deal with a major disaster and the disaster-affected people of Pakistan and Kashmir were failed not only by their government but also by the international community's aid fatigue where the affected people seem to be left to their destiny to deal with the approaching harsh winter conditions.

Asia, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Pakistan, Disaster Aid, Disaster Relief & Insurance, Analysis, Disaster relief, Kashmir (Region), Post-disaster reconstruction, South Asian Earthquake, 2005

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The continuing Kurdish problem in Turkey after Ocalan's capture

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This article discusses the political relations between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) since the capture by Turkish authorities of the party's leader, Abdullah Ocalan, in 1999. The Turkish government's candidacy to the European Union has lead to its willingness to bargain with the PKK on issues such as democratization and economic policies.

Political activity, Political aspects, International relations, Turkish foreign relations, Race relations, Kurds in Turkey, Kurds, Radicals, Radicals (Persons), Ocalan, Abdullah, Kurdistan Workers Party

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After the Marmara earthquake: lessons for avoiding short cuts to disasters

Article Abstract:

The authors examine the lessons of the 1999 Marmara earthquake in Turkey, including the need for proper disaster mitigation and preparedness. Measures involving iegislation and training, public awareness, urban planning, and disaster response strategies are discussed.

Safety and security measures, Earthquakes

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