Publications
June 2013
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7 Jun 2013
War-head Worries: Asia's Expanding Nuclear Arsenals
Author: Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This Brief examines the seeming expansion of nuclear arsenals in Asia. More on «War-head Worries: Asia's Expanding Nuclear Arsenals» -
3 Jun 2013
Something New Under the Rising Sun: Expanding Australia–Japan Defence Cooperation
Author: Hayley Channer, Andrew Davies, Peter Jennings
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This analysis examines Australia's growing cooperation with other countries in the Asia-Pacific region. More on «Something New Under the Rising Sun: Expanding Australia–Japan Defence Cooperation» -
Jun 2013
A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition
Author: William A Byrd, Gary Milante, Kenneth Anye
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
In order to aid the policy development process in Afghanistan, this report looks at other low-income countries that have attempted to transition from a state of violent conflict into one of relative 'normalcy', or even peace. More on «A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition» -
Jun 2013
Syria and WMD: Deepening Uncertainty
Author: S Samuel C Rajiv
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This brief looks at how certain governments have reacted to the charges that Syrian forces recently used chemical weapons against their opponents. More on «Syria and WMD: Deepening Uncertainty» -
Jun 2013
Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector
Author: Utz Ebertz, Marie Müller
Publisher: Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
The Kimberley Process (KPCS) is a certification scheme designed not only to stop the trade in ‘conflict diamonds', but also to ensure that those who buy these diamonds are not indirectly financing rebellions against legitimate governments. More on «Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector» -
Jun 2013
New Free Trade Agreements: A Cure for the Crisis?
Author: Maya Rostowska
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
The EU is in the process of negotiating nine Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in 2013 and has another four in the pipeline. More on «New Free Trade Agreements: A Cure for the Crisis?»
May 2013
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29 May 2013
Buying Time? Money, Guns and Politics in the West Bank
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report acknowledges that the Palestinian Authority (PA) is beset by financial and political problems, but it also asserts that it is not going to disband anytime soon. More on «Buying Time? Money, Guns and Politics in the West Bank» -
28 May 2013
Towards A European Global Strategy
Author: Björn Fägerst, Alessandro Marrone, Martín Ortega, Roderick Parkesen
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) / Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) / Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
The principal aims of the European Union are to promote its shared values, spread peace, and ensure the well-being of its members' populations. More on «Towards A European Global Strategy» -
28 May 2013
US Extended Deterrence Weakened?
Author: Łukasz Kulesa
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
With North Korea's recent intemperate behavior acting as a background, this paper examines both the credibility and the effectiveness of the US providing extended deterrence guarantees to its allies. More on «US Extended Deterrence Weakened? » -
28 May 2013
Unlocking South Africa’s Potential
Author: Mamphela Ramphele
Publisher: Chatham House
This transcript discusses the economic, educational and governance issues facing South Africa in the post-Apartheid era. More on «Unlocking South Africa’s Potential»
