Publications
July 2013
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25 Jul 2013
Beyond its Mineral/Natural Resources: Why Africa Matters to the World
Author: Ibrahim A Gambari
Publisher:
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper highlights the need for further progress in improving political and economic governance in Africa. More on «Beyond its Mineral/Natural Resources: Why Africa Matters to the World»
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18 Jul 2013
Russian Analytical Digest No.133: Putin 3.0: The Economic Plan
Author: Peter Rutland, Richard Connolly, Stephen K Wegren
Publisher:
Center for Security Studies (CSS) /
Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) /
German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
This issue of the RAD examines Putin's economic policies since coming into office for a third term in May 2012. More on «Russian Analytical Digest No.133: Putin 3.0: The Economic Plan»
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17 Jul 2013
Caucasus Analytical Digest No. 53-54: Post-Elections Armenia
Author: Isabella Sargsyan, Ara Nedolyan, David Petrosyan, Gegham Vardanyan, David Hovhannisyan, Mikhayel Hovhannisyan, Iris Kempe
Publisher:
Resource Security Institute (RSI) /
Center for Security Studies (CSS) /
Heinrich Böll Foundation /
Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE)
This double issue provides an overview of Armenia’s political and economic situation in the wake of the 2012 parliamentary and 2013 presidential and Yerevan City Council elections. More on «Caucasus Analytical Digest No. 53-54: Post-Elections Armenia»
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17 Jul 2013
Buddhist-Muslim Conflict in Asia Rears its Ugly Head
Author: Michael Vatikiotis
Publisher:
Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre)
This opinion piece argues that the current violence between Asian Muslims and Buddhists is not religiously motivated -- i. More on «Buddhist-Muslim Conflict in Asia Rears its Ugly Head»
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16 Jul 2013
Armaments Duplication in Europe: A Quantitative Assessment
Author: Valerio Briani
Publisher:
Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This paper explores how European countries are hollowing out their militaries by not coordinating their defense spending. More on «Armaments Duplication in Europe: A Quantitative Assessment»
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12 Jul 2013
Debating India’s Look-East Engagement: Singapore’s Contribution
Author: S D Muni
Publisher:
Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper discusses the history of India's Look-East Policy and its engagement in Southeast Asia. More on «Debating India’s Look-East Engagement: Singapore’s Contribution»
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12 Jul 2013
The UK Criminal Law Opt-out: A Challenging Opportunity for Poland
Author: Roderick Parkes, Marta Stormowska
Publisher:
Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This bulletin discusses the UK’s decision to opt-out from EU laws on criminal matters and the resulting challenges for Polish–British relations. More on «The UK Criminal Law Opt-out: A Challenging Opportunity for Poland»
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11 Jul 2013
The ASEAN Regional Forum: Beyond the Talk Shop?
Author: Sheldon W Simon
Publisher:
National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)
This paper looks at the nature and development of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) as a place for security discussion and consultations. More on «The ASEAN Regional Forum: Beyond the Talk Shop?»
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11 Jul 2013
Skill Development Initiatives in India
Author: Sandhya Srinivasan
Publisher:
Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper examines the development of skill-training initiatives and the role of international players in the skill development sector in India. More on «Skill Development Initiatives in India»
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11 Jul 2013
Egypt: Democracy in the Balance
Author: Maha Azzam, Jane Kinninmont, Dina Wahba, Jonathan Rugman
Publisher:
Chatham House
In this transcript, three experts present their views on the political situation in Egypt. More on «Egypt: Democracy in the Balance»
