Central Asia’s Fragile Security Context

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Energy resources, historical and cultural affinities, and outright political expediency have revived strategic interest in Central Asia. This week, we look at the external actors who are interested in the region and how local states are exploiting this interest to fulfill their own political objectives. Given this trend, we then ask whether closer regional and economic cooperation can actually occur or not. Finally, we look at some of the domestic challenges to the region’s security. More on «$mainObject.getPropertyValue("ICOMMON_TITLE" )»

Decorated truck with men sitting on top, courtesy of Anthony Maw/Wikimedia Commons

South Asia: Issues in Focus

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This week we profile the weaknesses of India’s national security decision-making processes and separating fact from fiction when it comes to the US’ lethal drone program in Pakistan. We then examine the alleged fragility of the Pakistani state and focus on two problems it shares with its neighbors – i.e., water and food security. Finally, we speculate on whether South Asian countries can collectively develop a ‘non-traditional architecture’ to face their security problems. More on «$mainObject.getPropertyValue("ICOMMON_TITLE" )»

Satellite view of South Asia, courtesy of NASA/Wikimedia Commons

South Asia: Contexts and Dynamics

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In a region increasingly defined by the colliding interests of China, India and the US, Sino-Pakistani collaboration continues to hamstring India’s economic and naval ambitions. And with the region’s South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) remaining as ‘toothless’ as ever, the possibility of New Delhi resolutely leading a march towards greater regional integration will hinge on the uncertain strength of its economy and the capacity to finance area-wide infrastructure projects. More on «$mainObject.getPropertyValue("ICOMMON_TITLE" )»

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In November 2011, we concluded that at least one of our ‘daily attractors’ should not be driven by changing circumstances or events. Instead, we decided to identify an enduring international relations (IR) or security-centered topic and spend one or two weeks looking at it in some detail. The results of that effort are the dozens of ISN Dossiers now available on this page. They include publications, videos and audio presentations that will ideally help you look at various IR and security-related topics in fresh ways. Yes, in ways that are of value to you both privately and in formal educational settings. – The ISN Staff

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