Articles
June 2013
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7 Jun 2013
An Analysis of Trends: Latin America and the Caribbean - Summary and Overview
Publisher: Environmental Change and Security Program (ECSP)
South America’s continued rise will depend upon how it responds to a number of challenges. Today, Christine Pendzich considers how climate change, the problems facing small economies and a host of demographic issues may shape the region’s future development. More on «An Analysis of Trends: Latin America and the Caribbean - Summary and Overview » -
6 Jun 2013
Time to Dispel Some Myths about Terrorism
Publisher: International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
Should 'high-profile' events like 9/11 and the recent attacks in Woolwich guide counterterrorism policy agendas? Gary LaFree thinks not. In today's video presentation, he dispels a number of myths associated with terrorism and argues against counter-terror policies largely defined by 'black swan' events. More on «Time to Dispel Some Myths about Terrorism» -
5 Jun 2013
Filipino Muslim Rebels Take Tentative Steps Towards Governance
Publisher: Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN)
IRIN reports that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) recently backed a candidate running in local elections. This and a host of other confidence-building measures that the MILF has recently performed seem to suggest that the rebels are opting for dialogue with Manila over the use of violence. More on «Filipino Muslim Rebels Take Tentative Steps Towards Governance» -
5 Jun 2013
The Media Politics of Latin America’s Leftist Governments
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
In the 1990s, Latin America’s media often downplayed the impact of market reforms on the region’s most vulnerable communities, writes Philip Kitzberger. That then enabled South America’s leftist politicians to capitalize upon growing anti-neoliberal sentiment to consolidate their power. More on «The Media Politics of Latin America’s Leftist Governments » -
4 Jun 2013
Continental Regionalism: Brazil’s Prominent Role in the Americas
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
In Brazil’s eyes, being a ‘regional steward’ is not only a worthy goal in its own right, it is also a way to gain prominence on the global stage, or so write Susanne Gratius and Miriam Gomes Saraiva. The way to reach both goals is seemingly to work through MERCOSUR and UNASUR. More on «Continental Regionalism: Brazil’s Prominent Role in the Americas » -
4 Jun 2013
Obama Talks Counterterrorism
Publisher: PBS NewsHour
Why was President Obama's recent speech on counterterrorism so important? Three reasons--it laid out America's future counterterrorism strategy; it provided a three-dimensional history on the 'war' against al Qaeda; and it firmly aligned the US' views on counterterrorism with those of Europe. More on «Obama Talks Counterterrorism» -
3 Jun 2013
The End of the German Euro Hawk Programme – The Implications for Germany and NATO
Publisher: Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)
Germany’s decision to cancel its purchase of Euro Hawk UAVs has turned into a major political scandal for the Merkel government. Justyna Gotkowska warns that it may also have serious consequences for NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) program. More on «The End of the German Euro Hawk Programme – The Implications for Germany and NATO»
May 2013
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31 May 2013
The U.S. Must Re-evaluate its Foreign Policy in Latin America
Publisher: Diplomatic Courier (DC)
Relations between the US and Latin America have always experienced their ups and downs, writes Liza Torres Alvarado. She also believes that a number of shared security concerns – such as transnational crime and drug trafficking – may yet form the basis for an equitable and enduring regional partnership. More on «The U.S. Must Re-evaluate its Foreign Policy in Latin America » -
30 May 2013
Niger: New Drone Base Highlights a Shift in US-West African Relations
Publisher: International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
Is Washington’s decision to station a drone base in Niger just about collecting more intelligence data in Mali? Jody Ray Bennett has his doubts. To him, the base represents an attempt to secure a military foothold across Africa, but at a fraction of the costs incurred in Afghanistan and Iraq. More on «Niger: New Drone Base Highlights a Shift in US-West African Relations» -
29 May 2013
An Interview with Christian Koch, Director of International Studies at the Gulf Research Center
Publisher: International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
This month, we speak with Christian Koch, who is the Director of International Studies at the Gulf Research Center (GRC). In order to fulfill its motto - “Knowledge for All” - the GRC focuses on providing independent and reliable information on the Gulf region and beyond. It is a task, Mr. Koch explains, that has become truly vital in the wake of the region’s recent upheavals. Perhaps equally vital are the educational cooperation projects that the GRC and others are pursuing with their European partners – projects where much has been achieved in recent years but much still remains to be done. More on «An Interview with Christian Koch, Director of International Studies at the Gulf Research Center»
