Publications
July 2013
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8 Jul 2013
Russian Analytical Digest No 131: Nationalism and Islam in Russia’s North Caucasus
Author: Sufian Zhemukhov, Jean-François Ratelle
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
This paper consists of two articles examining the turbulent situation in the North Caucasus and its implications for the region. More on «Russian Analytical Digest No 131: Nationalism and Islam in Russia’s North Caucasus» -
8 Jul 2013
Deploying the Energy Incentive: Reinforcing EU Integration in South-East Europe
Author: Alan Riley
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This Brief analyzes the incentive for South-east Europe to gain access to the European Energy Community and its implications on regional developments. More on «Deploying the Energy Incentive: Reinforcing EU Integration in South-East Europe» -
8 Jul 2013
Renewing America: The Case for Allowing US Crude Oil Exports
Author: Blake Clayton
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This brief argues that allowing US companies to export crude oil would help solve the widening gap between the types of oil that US fields produce and the types that US refiners need. More on «Renewing America: The Case for Allowing US Crude Oil Exports» -
8 Jul 2013
Evolution of Aerial Combat
Author: Vivek Kapur
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This brief overviews the evolution of aerial warfare and weaponry over time. More on «Evolution of Aerial Combat» -
8 Jul 2013
The Increasing Complexity of the Internationalised Syrian Conflict
Author: Melissa M Cyrill
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This issue brief argues that the Syrian Civil War has long since stopped being a local one –i. More on «The Increasing Complexity of the Internationalised Syrian Conflict» -
8 Jul 2013
Okinawa – Look to Singapore!
Author: Grant Newsham
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary argues that Okinawa should examine Singapore's economic model so as to alleviate economic concerns related to opposition to the US military base on the island. More on «Okinawa – Look to Singapore!» -
5 Jul 2013
The Strategy of Coercive Isolation in US Security Policy
Author: Timothy W Crawford
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper focuses on the theory and practice of coercive diplomacy. More on «The Strategy of Coercive Isolation in US Security Policy» -
5 Jul 2013
Strange Coup d’Etat: The Army’s Removal of the Egyptian President
Author: Patrycja Sasnal
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary analyzes the Egyptian military’s recent suspension of the country’s constitution and removal of President Mohammad Morsi from office. More on «Strange Coup d’Etat: The Army’s Removal of the Egyptian President» -
5 Jul 2013
Bangladesh: Evolving Political Situation
Author: Imtiaz Ahmed
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Bangladesh is in a state of flux -- its economy is healthy and growing, but its democratic politics are increasingly polarized and violent. More on «Bangladesh: Evolving Political Situation» -
4 Jul 2013
France and Poland: Four Grades of Cooperation on EU Neighbourhood Policy
Author: Elżbieta Kaca, Karolina Zubel
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary examines Polish–French relations and their implications on cooperation over the issue of European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) since 2012. More on «France and Poland: Four Grades of Cooperation on EU Neighbourhood Policy»
