Information on "Asia"
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» -
8 Jul 2013
Okinawa – Look to Singapore!
Author: Grant Newsham
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary argues that Okinawa should examine Singapore's economic model so as to alleviate economic concerns related to opposition to the US military base on the island. More on «Okinawa – Look to Singapore!» -
5 Jul 2013
Bangladesh: Evolving Political Situation
Author: Imtiaz Ahmed
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Bangladesh is in a state of flux -- its economy is healthy and growing, but its democratic politics are increasingly polarized and violent. More on «Bangladesh: Evolving Political Situation» -
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» -
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» -
2 Jul 2013
Election Year in Bhutan: Litmus Test of Happiness?
Author: Siegfried O Wolf
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper contextualizes Bhutan's wobbly attempts at democratization. More on «Election Year in Bhutan: Litmus Test of Happiness?» -
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
Civic Organizations in Vietnam’s One-Party State: Supporters of Authoritarian Rule?
Author: Jörg Wischermann
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This article examines authoritarian power and rule in Vietnam. More on «Civic Organizations in Vietnam’s One-Party State: Supporters of Authoritarian Rule?»
