Information on "Regional Security"
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
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» -
3 Jul 2013
Presidential Election in Mali
Author: Kacper Rękawek
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This paper examines the challenges facing the elections in Mali scheduled for July/August 2013. More on «Presidential Election in Mali» -
2 Jul 2013
Regional Security Cooperation in South Asia
Author: Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper explores how creating and convening an informal leadership forum made up of South Asian states and China could promote mutual economic development, as well as help reduce the security dilemmas bedeviling this part of the world. More on «Regional Security Cooperation in South Asia» -
Jul 2013
Iran and Sudan Plan and Begin to Execute Moves to Dominate Central and Western Africa
Author: Yossef Bodansky
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This paper argues that both Iran and Sudan are preparing to pursue major geopolitical initiatives into and across the Sahel, up to the shores of the Gulf of Guinea. More on «Iran and Sudan Plan and Begin to Execute Moves to Dominate Central and Western Africa» -
Jul 2013
Long Walk to Restoration: Lessons from Somalia’s Transition Process
Author: Andrews Atta-Asamoah
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This report discusses the lessons learned from the transition process in Somalia in 2012 and the reasons behind its success. More on «Long Walk to Restoration: Lessons from Somalia’s Transition Process» -
Jul 2013
Afghanistan und die internationale Gemeinschaft – Eine (un-)endliche Geschichte
Author: Klaus Olshausen
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
Diese Publikation zeigt drei Handlungsfelder der Internationalen Gemeinschaft in Afghanistan auf: Das Ende der ISAF Mission, die Frage der zukünftigen Unterstützung der afghanischen Sicherheitskräfte (ANSF), sowie die Implementierung aller angekündig... More on «Afghanistan und die internationale Gemeinschaft – Eine (un-)endliche Geschichte»
June 2013
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26 Jun 2013
After the US-China Summit
Author: Chaesung Chun, Young-Sun Ha, Yang Gyu Kim, Dong Ryul Lee
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This commentary addresses the US, China and South Korea's strategies towards the denuclearization of North Korea. More on «After the US-China Summit» -
26 Jun 2013
Taiwan and Sunnylands: The Dog That Didn’t Bark
Author: Robert M Hathaway
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary argues that the subject of Taiwan is overlooked in US-China diplomatic relations. More on «Taiwan and Sunnylands: The Dog That Didn’t Bark» -
16 Jun 2013
Hassan Rowhani's Election as President of Iran: Initial Assessments
Author: Ephraim Kam
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This policy brief considers what Hassan Rowhani’s recent election as the President of Iran (June 2013) might mean for the country's foreign policy. More on «Hassan Rowhani's Election as President of Iran: Initial Assessments»
