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June 2013

• 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»
• 6 Jun 2013
  Decoding India-Japan and Sino-Pak Talks
  Author: P S Suryanarayana
  Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
  This brief focuses on the diplomatic musical chairs currently being played between China, India, Pakistan and Japan.  More on «Decoding India-Japan and Sino-Pak Talks»
• 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

• 31 May 2013
  Iran Sanctions
  Author: Kenneth Katzman
  Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
  This paper analyzes US and international sanctions against Iran.  More on «Iran Sanctions»
• 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
  Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses
  Author: Kenneth Katzman
  Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
  A priority of Obama Administration policy has been to reduce the perceived threat posed to a broad range of US interests by Iran, in particular by Iran’s advancing nuclear program.  More on «Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses»
• 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»
• 28 May 2013
  Justice at the Barrel of a Gun: Vigilante Militias in Mexico
  Author: International Crisis Group
  Publisher: International Crisis Group
  This brief discusses the emergence of vigilante militias as a 'third force' in Mexico's struggle against organized crime and gang-related violence.  More on «Justice at the Barrel of a Gun: Vigilante Militias in Mexico»
• 27 May 2013
  Australia and the Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative
  Author: Tanya Ogilvie-White
  Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
  Australia fully appreciates the critical role that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons plays in blunting the spread of 'nukes', and in promoting their eventual abolition.  More on «Australia and the Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative»
• 24 May 2013
  Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
  Author: Ronald O'Rourke
  Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
  This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for the US Congress, with both the Obama Administration and the US Coast Guard releasing strategy documents regarding this area in May 2013.  More on «Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress»
• 24 May 2013
  Ukraine: Current Issues and US Policy
  Author: Steven Woehrel
  Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
  This paper focuses on Ukraine-US relations. The Obama Administration has focused on helping Ukraine rid itself of its supplies of highly enriched uranium, assisting Ukraine with the clean-up of the Chernobyl nuclear site, and diversifying Ukraine’s s...  More on «Ukraine: Current Issues and US Policy»
• 24 May 2013
  Desired Democracy in Distress: Breaking the GUINEA Political Impasse
  Author: Alimou Diallo, Jean Millimouno
  Publisher: West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP)
  This brief surveys the prospects for Guinea's democracy since the legislative elections in 2010.  More on «Desired Democracy in Distress: Breaking the GUINEA Political Impasse»
• 23 May 2013
  Deciphering Australia’s Defense Budget
  Author: Mark Thomson
  Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
  As this brief points out, the just-released Australian Defence White Paper's call for increased defense spending came as a surprise to many.  More on «Deciphering Australia’s Defense Budget»
• 23 May 2013
  Russian Military Reforms: An Evaluation
  Author: Amit Kumar
  Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
  Since 2008, Russia has undertaken comprehensive reforms in its defense and military sectors.  More on «Russian Military Reforms: An Evaluation»
• 22 May 2013
  South Korea: National Security or National Pride Regarding Japan?
  Author: Krista E Wiegand
  Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
  This brief highlights some of the security-related tensions that exist between South Korea and Japan, including the Dokdo/Takeshima islets dispute.  More on «South Korea: National Security or National Pride Regarding Japan?»
• 21 May 2013
  US-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism
  Author: Kristin Archick
  Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
  The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks gave new momentum to EU initiatives to improve law enforcement cooperation against terrorism both among its 25 member states and with the US.  More on «US-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism»
• 21 May 2013
  Prospects for Afghanistan's 2014 Election
  Author: Max Boot
  Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
  In this testimony made to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, the author describes causes for optimism and pessimism regarding Afghanistan's prospects for stability and security after the 2014 NATO troop withdrawal.  More on «Prospects for Afghanistan's 2014 Election»
• 21 May 2013
  Bangladesh’s Growth Enablers
  Author: Ishraq Ahmed
  Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
  This brief argues that economic reforms undertaken since the 1990s have had a positive impact on Bangladesh's rate of economic growth.  More on «Bangladesh’s Growth Enablers»
• 21 May 2013
  Drones: Myths and Reality in Pakistan
  Author: International Crisis Group
  Publisher: International Crisis Group
  This report looks at the US drone strikes in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).  More on «Drones: Myths and Reality in Pakistan»
• 20 May 2013
  Rwanda’s Foundations for the Future
  Author: Claver Gatete
  Publisher: Chatham House
  This is a summary of a presentation delivered by the Rwandan Minister of Finance and Economic Planning.  More on «Rwanda’s Foundations for the Future»
• 18 May 2013
  Kazajistán y España: una alianza estratégica más allá de los intereses mutuos
  Author: Antonio Alonso Marcos
  Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
  Este trabajo discute las relaciones entre España y Kazajistán.  More on «Kazajistán y España: una alianza estratégica más allá de los intereses mutuos»
• 16 May 2013
  Obama, Siria y la delgada línea roja
  Author: Carlota García Encina
  Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
  Este comentario analiza la amenaza de las armas químicas en el conflicto sirio desde una perspectiva americana.  More on «Obama, Siria y la delgada línea roja»
• 16 May 2013
  Venezuela: A House Divided
  Author: International Crisis Group
  Publisher: International Crisis Group
  This paper examines the Venezuelan presidential election that was forced by Hugo Chávez's death.  More on «Venezuela: A House Divided»
• 15 May 2013
  Kenya After the Elections
  Author: International Crisis Group
  Publisher: International Crisis Group
  This briefing examines the March 2013 presidential elections in Kenya.  More on «Kenya After the Elections»
• 15 May 2013
  Escaping Nigeria's Cycle of Violence
  Author: John Campbell
  Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
  This brief tracks the escalating violence between Nigerian military forces and the Islamist Boko Haram movement.  More on «Escaping Nigeria's Cycle of Violence»
• 15 May 2013
  Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 15, No 10
  Author: Mamuka Tsereteli, Gulshan Sachdeva, Robert M Cutler, Valery Dzutsev, Joldosh Osmonov, Eka Janashia, Georgiy Voloshin, Mina Muradova
  Publisher: Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program (CACI-SRSP)
  Articles in this issue discuss the need for a stronger US and European policy on the South Caucasus; India's plans to bring Russian Hydrocarbons to South Asia; Azerbaijan's deepening ties to Israel; and Russia's unchanging policies in the North Cauca...  More on «Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 15, No 10»
• 15 May 2013
  The Role of New Political Parties in Angola
  Author: Abel Chivukuvuku
  Publisher: Chatham House
  In this transcript, Abel Chivukuvuku, president of the Convergência Ampla de Salvação de Angola political alliance, offers his insights into opposition politics in Angola.  More on «The Role of New Political Parties in Angola»
• 14 May 2013
  Europa y la globalización: de amenaza a oportunidad
  Author: Federico Steinberg
  Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
  Este trabajo analiza el papel de la UE en la globalización económica.  More on «Europa y la globalización: de amenaza a oportunidad»
• 14 May 2013
  Usama Bin Ladin's "Father Sheikh"
  Author: Kevin Bell
  Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
  This report underlines the need for increased precision in historical analysis of Afghanistan.  More on «Usama Bin Ladin's "Father Sheikh"»
• 13 May 2013
  Japan’s Disaster Relief Diplomacy
  Author: Hideshi Futori
  Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
  This brief argues that Japan will increasingly be able to contribute toward the aim of a more stable and peaceful Asia-Pacific region by using disaster relief diplomacy.  More on «Japan’s Disaster Relief Diplomacy»
• 13 May 2013
  Armed Groups Maintaining Law and Order
  Author: Bruce Oswald
  Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
  This brief focuses on the problems that arise when militia groups start performing law and order tasks.  More on «Armed Groups Maintaining Law and Order»
• 13 May 2013
  The Future of the AU
  Author: Tedros Adhahom Ghebreyesus
  Publisher: Chatham House
  This speech outlines the major achievements of the African Union (AU) since 1963 and indicates its likely future.  More on «The Future of the AU»
• 13 May 2013
  Ukraine's Foreign Policy Priorities
  Author: Leonid Kozhara
  Publisher: Chatham House
  In this speech, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kozhara surveys developments in the country's domestic and foreign policies.  More on «Ukraine's Foreign Policy Priorities»
• 13 May 2013
  The Reincarnation of Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan's Deepening Democracy
  Author: Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
  Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
  Following Pakistan's elections, Nawaz Sharif is poised to become prime minister in June 2013.  More on «The Reincarnation of Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan's Deepening Democracy»
• 13 May 2013
  Too Close For Comfort: Syrians in Lebanon
  Author: International Crisis Group
  Publisher: International Crisis Group
  This report examines the effect of the Syrian conflict on neighboring Lebanon.  More on «Too Close For Comfort: Syrians in Lebanon»
• 12 May 2013
  After the Damascus Attack: Ten Points to Consider
  Author: Amos Yadlin
  Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
  This brief analyzes the implications of an attack outside Damascus in May 2013, reportedly carried out by Israel.  More on «After the Damascus Attack: Ten Points to Consider»
• 10 May 2013
  Beyond the Ramparts: The Future of US Special Operations Forces
  Author: Jim Thomas, Chris Dougherty
  Publisher: Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
  Despite being one of the US’ most cost-effective weapons, Special Operations Forces (SOF) are facing the same budget problems as other branches of the military.  More on «Beyond the Ramparts: The Future of US Special Operations Forces»
• 9 May 2013
  Women in Combat: Issues for Congress
  Author: David F Burrelli
  Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
  This report analyzes the issue of women serving in the US military.  More on «Women in Combat: Issues for Congress»
• 9 May 2013
  The Referendum Dilemma
  Author: Gilead Sher
  Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
  Israel's 33rd government has formally committed itself to pursuing a peace agreement and political settlement with the Palestinians.  More on «The Referendum Dilemma»
• 9 May 2013
  Emigrar en cayuco a Europa
  Author: Jordi Garreta Bochaca
  Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
  Para una buena parte de la juventud de Senegal y de sus familias la emigración es la única vía de mejora económica.  More on «Emigrar en cayuco a Europa»
• 8 May 2013
  Timor-Leste: Stability at What Cost?
  Author: International Crisis Group
  Publisher: International Crisis Group
  This report describes the situation in Timor-Leste following the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers in December 2012.  More on «Timor-Leste: Stability at What Cost?»
• 8 May 2013
  Triangulación España-Asia-América Latina: ¿mito o realidad?
  Author: Augusto Soto
  Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
  Este análisis, en primer lugar, reflexiona sobre el origen y el desarrollo del concepto de triangulación España-Asia-América Latina tal como a grandes rasgos se ha venido argumentando en la última década.  More on «Triangulación España-Asia-América Latina: ¿mito o realidad?»
• 7 May 2013
  La desaceleración en el crecimiento económico de China y la recuperación global
  Author: Pablo Bustelo
  Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
  Este papel discute, en primer lugar, la sorprendente desaceleración del crecimiento económico de China durante el primer trimestre de 2013.  More on «La desaceleración en el crecimiento económico de China y la recuperación global»
• 7 May 2013
  What if Pakistan's 'Old Lion' Returns to Govern?
  Author: Daniel Markey
  Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
  This brief examines the possible return of Nawaz Sharif to government in Pakistan after nearly a decade of exile.  More on «What if Pakistan's 'Old Lion' Returns to Govern?»

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