Information on "Humanities and Social Sciences"
July 2013
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18 Jul 2013
Russian Analytical Digest No.133: Putin 3.0: The Economic Plan
Author: Peter Rutland, Richard Connolly, Stephen K Wegren
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
This issue of the RAD examines Putin's economic policies since coming into office for a third term in May 2012. More on «Russian Analytical Digest No.133: Putin 3.0: The Economic Plan» -
17 Jul 2013
Caucasus Analytical Digest No. 53-54: Post-Elections Armenia
Author: Isabella Sargsyan, Ara Nedolyan, David Petrosyan, Gegham Vardanyan, David Hovhannisyan, Mikhayel Hovhannisyan, Iris Kempe
Publisher: Resource Security Institute (RSI) / Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Heinrich Böll Foundation / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE)
This double issue provides an overview of Armenia’s political and economic situation in the wake of the 2012 parliamentary and 2013 presidential and Yerevan City Council elections. More on «Caucasus Analytical Digest No. 53-54: Post-Elections Armenia»
June 2013
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Jun 2013
A History of the Humanitarian System
Author: Eleanor Davey, John Borton, Matthew Foley
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper traces the emergence of the international humanitarian system indicating how the dynamics surrounding humanitarian engagement changed over the course of time. More on «A History of the Humanitarian System» -
Jun 2013
Nigerian Unity
Author: Gerald McLoughlin, Clarence J Bouchat
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College (SSI)
This paper asserts that while Nigeria is the key country in Sub-Saharan Africa for the success of American policy and interests, it is poorly understood by policymakers. More on «Nigerian Unity»
May 2013
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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"» -
May 2013
Managing Hegemony in East Asia
Author: Yuan-kang Wang
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This article provides a historical analysis of China's rise. More on «Managing Hegemony in East Asia» -
May 2013
Military and Strategic Affairs, Vol 5, No 1
Author: Yoni Eshpar, Gil Baram, Amir Averbuch, Gabi Siboni, Daniel Cohen, Aviv Rotbart, Yiftah S Shapir, Asa Kasher, Amos Yadlin, Matthew Crosston
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
The articles in this issue address the role of legal transparency in national security policy; various aspects of cyber warfare, defense and strategy; Israel's Iron Dome defense system; and international law and the ethics of the war on terror. More on «Military and Strategic Affairs, Vol 5, No 1»
April 2013
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11 Apr 2013
The Sources of Iranian Conduct
Author: Ray Takeyh
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In his testimony, the speaker discusses Iran's political history and how it influences the Islamic Republic's commitment to its nuclear program and radical ties. More on «The Sources of Iranian Conduct»
March 2013
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19 Mar 2013
Iraq Ten Years On (2)
Author: Sami Zubaida
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a keynote address by Sami Zubaida, Emeritus Professor at the University of London, on the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. More on «Iraq Ten Years On (2)» -
Mar 2013
New Ethics for Economics?
Author: Christiane Krieger-Boden
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
In this paper, the author looks at the ethics of economics. More on «New Ethics for Economics?»
