July 2013
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Central Asia’s Fragile Security Context
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 «Central Asia’s Fragile Security Context»
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South Asia: Issues in Focus
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 «South Asia: Issues in Focus»
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South Asia: Contexts and Dynamics
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 «South Asia: Contexts and Dynamics»
March 2013
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Managing Central Asia
Like the Caucasus region, Central Asia remains a geopolitical collision point for outside powers. This week, we consider how these powers are attempting to manage their relations and historical ties with this volatile region. More on «Managing Central Asia»
February 2013
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