Information on "Asia"
July 2013
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8 Jul 2013
Australia and India: Indo-Pacific Partners
The visit of India's Defense Minister to Australia earlier this month was the first of its kind. That's well and good, observes David Brewster, but does it presage a new security partnership between these two states, particularly in the Indian Ocean? Today, he grapples with this question and more. More on «Australia and India: Indo-Pacific Partners» -
4 Jul 2013
Elections in Iran and Its Foreign Policy
With Hassan Rohani's victory in Iran's recent elections, there have been suggestions that this may herald the end of the country's confrontational foreign policy. Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi argues that any major changes in Iran's foreign policy rely on Rohani's ability to make good on his campaign rhetoric. More on «Elections in Iran and Its Foreign Policy» -
1 Jul 2013
Recalibrating American Grand Strategy: Softening US Policies Toward Iran In Order to Contain China
How might the US cope with China in an era of government austerity? Think grand strategically, says Samir Tata. Instead of fretting about how to cope with anti-access/area denial strategies in the Indian Ocean, Washington must first do something more substantial – i.e., boost its ties with India, Indonesia and Iran. More on «Recalibrating American Grand Strategy: Softening US Policies Toward Iran In Order to Contain China»
June 2013
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27 Jun 2013
Abenomics and Japan’s Defense Priorities
Shinzo Abe has approved the first increase in Japan's defense budget in a decade. Is this his attempt to revive Japan's reputation on the global stage or is there a simpler explanation? Tiago Mauricio thinks it's the latter. More on «Abenomics and Japan’s Defense Priorities» -
26 Jun 2013
Gas Finds Complicate Eastern Mediterranean Security
The discovery of natural gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean is a boon for the region's states, right? Not according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). Trying to exploit the reserves may aggravate historical rivalries and territorial disputes from the Middle East to the southern edges of the EU. More on «Gas Finds Complicate Eastern Mediterranean Security» -
25 Jun 2013
An Increasing Crisis in Kyrgyzstan – Moving Towards a Fallen State
What's pushing Kyrgyzstan towards state failure? Economic deterioration? Tensions between its regions? That's right says Josef Lang, and don't forget organized crime. It’s starting to impair the central government’s ability to exercise control over the country too. More on «An Increasing Crisis in Kyrgyzstan – Moving Towards a Fallen State» -
24 Jun 2013
Is Bangladesh Spiralling Out of Control?
Evidence is gradually emerging that Bangladesh's security forces used extreme brutality to quell a recent anti-government protest in Dhaka. To Mahin Khan, the incident is a warning to the international community – it needs to pay closer attention to the deteriorating security situation in the country. More on «Is Bangladesh Spiralling Out of Control? » -
20 Jun 2013
In Search of a Solution in Thailand’s 'Deep South'
Thailand has spent billions of dollars over the past decade to quell a supposedly Muslim-led insurgency in its southern provinces. But here’s the problem, writes Murray Hunter – Bangkok may have overlooked that the conflict is really about preserving a distinctly Malaysian identity and way of life. More on «In Search of a Solution in Thailand’s 'Deep South' » -
17 Jun 2013
Trading Off Sovereignty: The Outcome of Belarus’s Integration with Russia in the Security and Defence Field
Belarus has relied upon Russia for economic assistance and security guarantees since the breakup of the Soviet Union. The trade-off, argues Anaïs Marin, is that close but fractious ties with Moscow brings the country's sovereignty into question. More on «Trading Off Sovereignty: The Outcome of Belarus’s Integration with Russia in the Security and Defence Field» -
13 Jun 2013
Moscow Open for Dialogue on European Security Issues
The recent European Security Conference in Moscow confirmed that Russia and NATO remain poles apart on ballistic missile defenses and conventional forces. But it's not all bad news, notes Richard Weitz. Both sides still see counterterrorism as an ideal way to promote deeper Russia-NATO cooperation. More on «Moscow Open for Dialogue on European Security Issues»
