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May 2013

16 May 2013
Somali Piracy: Gone for Good?
What's behind the recent decline in maritime piracy attacks off the Horn of Africa? Sonia Rothwell believes that military operations on land and at sea are starting to have the desired effect, as are more controversial measures developed by private companies. More on «Somali Piracy: Gone for Good?»
14 May 2013
The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia's Maritime Dilemma
Both the US's pivot to Asia and China's growing military power are complicating Indonesia's strategic calculus, writes Ristian Artiando Supriyanto. Today, he outlines three ways Jakarta might balance its ties with Beijing and Washington more effectively, and therefore safeguard its territorial waters. More on «The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia's Maritime Dilemma»

March 2013

21 Mar 2013
Shifting Parameters of Military Crisis Management
Because Western governments are now reluctant to embroil their militaries in messy foreign disputes, the idea of “partnership” – i.e., quickly transferring this responsibility to local or regional actors – has become popular. This desire is understandable, writes Andrea Baumann, but will the idea actually work? More on «Shifting Parameters of Military Crisis Management»
19 Mar 2013
The De-Westernisation of Globalisation
Because they now see a direct correlation between economics and national security, Western leaders are trying to ‘rein in’ globalization or so Jonas Gratz claims. Whether they can do that, however, will depend on their ability to pursue coherent economic agendas and solve assorted domestic problems. More on «The De-Westernisation of Globalisation»
15 Mar 2013
CSS Launches Strategic Trends 2013
The Center for Security Studies has just published its annual Strategic Trends volume. Today, we speak to its authors about some of the issues they raise and the themes they stress. For the rest of this week, we will then feature a chapter-a-day from this well-regarded text. More on «CSS Launches Strategic Trends 2013»
12 Mar 2013
Maritime Insecurity in East Asia
Colliding interests over Taiwan and China’s maritime disputes are just two of the reasons why the US and Chinese militaries are adjusting their doctrines against each other. Prem Mahadevan believes that this trend will most likely persist, even while diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions also continue. More on «Maritime Insecurity in East Asia»
12 Mar 2013
Maritime Insecurity in East Asia (continued)
Colliding interests over Taiwan and China’s maritime disputes are just two of the reasons why the US and Chinese militaries are adjusting their doctrines against each other. Prem Mahadevan believes that this trend will most likely persist, even while diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions also continue. More on «Maritime Insecurity in East Asia (continued)»

February 2013

14 Feb 2013
Transnational Security Threats in the Straits of Malacca
Because it links the Indian Ocean with the economies of East Asia, the Strait of Malacca remains a major artery of international trade. Felipe Umaña analyzes Indonesia's, Malaysia’s and Singapore’s current attempts to manage security threats in this strategically important waterway. More on «Transnational Security Threats in the Straits of Malacca»

January 2013

29 Jan 2013
Global Swing States and the Maritime Order
Brazil, India, Indonesia and Turkey are emerging powers that will soon play an important role in shaping the global maritime order. James Kraska argues that while these states have yet to develop blue-water navies with global reach, they are already exercising significant regional influence. More on «Global Swing States and the Maritime Order»
3 Jan 2013
The Humanitarian Fallout of a Military Intervention in Mali
The recent resignation of Mali's Prime Minister, Cheikh Modibo Diarra, raises further doubts about a possible international military intervention in the northern part of the country. From a humanitarian standpoint, argues Jeremie Labbé, this is not unwelcome news. More on «The Humanitarian Fallout of a Military Intervention in Mali »

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