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1 Apr 2016
Security Watch
George Kennan, Containment, and the West's Current Russia Problem
Containment has not been relegated to the dustbin of history, argues Matthew Rojansky. If anything, we’re in an era of “new containment” where the ambitions of a bellicose Russia need to be checked. Before Western leaders go too far, however, they should remember George Kennan’s subtle thoughts on the subject. More on «George Kennan, Containment, and the West's Current Russia Problem»
1 Apr 2016
Security Watch
India and the First World War
India is slowly but surely revisiting the role it played in the First World War, writes Vipal Dutta. This can partly be explained by 21st century imperatives, particularly New Delhi’s desire to reinforce its historical self-image as a net security provider and a ‘keeper of international peace’. More on «India and the First World War»
1 Apr 2016ISN Blog
The Paradox of EU Defence Policy
According to Daniel Keohane, the EU remains ambivalent about pursuing a more active and effective defense policy. Unfortunately, such disquiet guarantees the increasing irrelevance of the policy, limits the number of policy instruments Brussels has available, and undermines the development of more comprehensive foreign policies in the future. More on «The Paradox of EU Defence Policy»
Sep 2015
Publications
The Tor Dark Net
Tor is a well-known open source tool that provides both anonymity and privacy to those using the Internet. Today, Gareth Owen and Nick Savage review the content that’s available via this encryption software, which ranges from illegal drug marketplaces to uncensored political debates. More on «The Tor Dark Net»
4 Jan 2016
Audio
The Changing Nature of Reporting from a War Zone
In this audio presentation, Al Jazeera’s Nazanine Moshiri argues that although the nature of war reporting hasn't changed very much, there are very few true international war correspondents around anymore. Indeed, they've been replaced by "sofa correspondents" and others. More on «The Changing Nature of Reporting from a War Zone»
World Policy Institute
The World Policy Institute performs practical analyses on critical emerging global issues. In doing so, it seeks to provide cooperative policy solutions that will help create 1) an inclusive and sustainable global market economy, 2) global civic participation and effective governance, and 3) collaborative approaches to national and global security. More on «World Policy Institute»
