Information on "Political Regions"
July 2013
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11 Jul 2013
Russian Analytical Digest No 132: Russia and Northeast Asia
Author: Akihiro Iwashita, Alexander Fedorovskiy
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 focuses on Russia's bilateral relations with Japan and North Korea. More on «Russian Analytical Digest No 132: Russia and Northeast Asia» -
10 Jul 2013
The Expanding Indo-Japanese Partnership
Author: K V Kesavan
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This bulletin examines the development of the India-Japan partnership over the past decade. More on «The Expanding Indo-Japanese Partnership» -
9 Jul 2013
Strategic Implications of TPP: Answering the Critics
Author: Ellen Frost
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This bulletin examines the arguments of both advocates and opponents of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). More on «Strategic Implications of TPP: Answering the Critics» -
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
Deploying the Energy Incentive: Reinforcing EU Integration in South-East Europe
Author: Alan Riley
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This Brief analyzes the incentive for South-east Europe to gain access to the European Energy Community and its implications on regional developments. More on «Deploying the Energy Incentive: Reinforcing EU Integration in South-East Europe» -
2 Jul 2013
All in the Family: The Changing of the Guard in Qatar
Author: Yoel Guzansky
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani recently announced that he would be abdicating his thrown to his son. More on «All in the Family: The Changing of the Guard in Qatar» -
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» -
1 Jul 2013
Crisis Watch Nr 119
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This issue summarizes developments, during the month of June 2013, of 70 situations of ongoing or potential conflict. More on «Crisis Watch Nr 119» -
Jul 2013
EU-US Cooperation in Central Asia
Author: Jos Boonstra, Marlène Laruelle
Publisher: FRIDE
This paper looks into EU-US shared interests in Central Asia, their diverging objectives, and why cooperation is largely confined to irregular coordination talks instead of practical cooperation. More on «EU-US Cooperation in Central Asia» -
Jul 2013
Securing the South Pacific: Making the Most of Australia's Renewed Regional Focus
Author: Karl Claxton
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
One of the major tasks outlined in Australia’s Defence White Paper 2013 involves promoting security and stability across the South Pacific. More on «Securing the South Pacific: Making the Most of Australia's Renewed Regional Focus»
