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"Asia"
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17 May 2013
Implementing "Sharia" in Syria's Liberated Areas
In this audio presentation, Dr Thomas Pierret, who is a Lecturer in Contemporary Islam at the University of Edinburgh, analyzes how the local and piecemeal introduction of Sharia-based law is affecting, and will affect, Syrian society. More on «Implementing "Sharia" in Syria's Liberated Areas»
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15 May 2013
East Asia's Future
Since the end of the Cold War, Asia's $19 trillion regional economy has become a critical engine of global growth. More on «East Asia's Future»
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9 May 2013
Islam in Russia and the Relationship Between Moscow and the Caucasus
In this audio presentation, Alexey Malashenko, who is Co-Chair of the Carnegie Moscow Center's Religion, Society, and Security Program, talks about the long-standing, religiously-based tensions between the Russian state and its restive Muslim populat... More on «Islam in Russia and the Relationship Between Moscow and the Caucasus»
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8 May 2013
A Conversation with Sikyong Lobsang Sangay: Tibet
In this audio presentation, Sikyong Lobsang Sangay, who is the Prime Minister of the Central Tibetan Administration, calls for Tibet to gain a form of autonomy much like Hong Kong's. More on «A Conversation with Sikyong Lobsang Sangay: Tibet»
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25 Apr 2013
China, Cybersecurity, and Crisis Stability
In this audio presentation, Adam Segal, who is CFR's Senior Fellow for China Studies, talks about American-Chinese disputes over cybersecurity. More on «China, Cybersecurity, and Crisis Stability»
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25 Apr 2013
The 'Arab Spring' and Future Humanitarian Challenges
In this audio presentation, Yves Daccord, who is the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), talks about the relationship between humanitarian action and the Arab Spring, the ICRC's activities in Syria, and other rela... More on «The 'Arab Spring' and Future Humanitarian Challenges»
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23 Apr 2013
Security Implications of the Arab Spring
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, three experts focus on post-Arab Spring security issues in the Middle East -- issues which obviously have both local and international implications. More on «Security Implications of the Arab Spring»
