Information on "Asia"
May 2012
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11 May 2012
Opportunity Knocks: Can the EU Help Albania to Help Itself?
Albania's fragile democracy may hinge upon Europe's support for domestic political reform. More on «Opportunity Knocks: Can the EU Help Albania to Help Itself?»
March 2012
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1 Mar 2012
Divided Over North Korean Refugees
How to deal with North Korean refugees is currently one of the hottest issues in China and South Korea’s bilateral relationship. It exposes the dilemma facing China of how to deal with two very different political halves of the divided Korean peninsula, and the resulting constraints on regional cooperation in Asia. More on «Divided Over North Korean Refugees»
February 2012
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27 Feb 2012
Japan and India: Making Up for Lost Time
India and Japan have had their historical ups and downs as ideology and technology prevented them seeing eye to eye. Now, wariness of China and common interests in the Asia-Pacific region are bringing Japan and India together. More on «Japan and India: Making Up for Lost Time» -
15 Feb 2012
Baby Steps for Burma
To the outside world it seems as though Burma/Myanmar is gradually engaging in democratic reform. Are these baby steps going to lead to great strides forward, or will things fall flat on their face? More on «Baby Steps for Burma»
November 2011
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9 Nov 2011
Via India to Israel: The Migrations of the Bnei Menashe
It is well known that Israel is a land of immigrants, with the ethnic composition of the country staggering in its diversity. A group more unusual than most has recently begun to add to the ethnic mosaic: They call themselves the “Bnei Menashe” or “Children of Menasseh”. More on «Via India to Israel: The Migrations of the Bnei Menashe»
September 2011
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7 Sep 2011
The Israelite Connections of the Taliban
It is a little known fact that the majority of the Taliban, who are largely made up of members of the Pashtun or Pathan tribes, are actually of Israelite origin. While the older generation of Pashtun did not hide the fact of their Israelite descent, some of the younger generation have suppressed this knowledge in light of the present political constellation. More on «The Israelite Connections of the Taliban »
July 2011
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11 Jul 2011
The History and Disappearance of the Jewish Presence in Pakistan
Pakistan was never traditionally anti-Semitic. In fact, it may come as a surprise that Pakistan hosted small, yet thriving, Jewish communities from the 19th century until the end of the 1960s. More on «The History and Disappearance of the Jewish Presence in Pakistan »
March 2011
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29 Mar 2011
Feeding Billions: Food Security in China
China is approaching a turning point in its food security strategy and will become more dependent on imports to meet domestic demand. Even a small adjustment in its overseas purchases could add to the recent upward spiral of international prices. More on «Feeding Billions: Food Security in China»
May 2010
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6 May 2010
Justifying Targeted Killings
The Obama administration has attempted a complete legal justification for targeted killings in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen. It isn’t quite hitting the mark, Peter A Buxbaum writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Justifying Targeted Killings»
January 2010
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25 Jan 2010
India’s Controversial New War Doctrine
Indian Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor has attracted much attention with his suggestion at a training command seminar that India is preparing for a 'two-front' war with Pakistan and China, Harsh V Pant comments for ISN Security Watch. More on «India’s Controversial New War Doctrine»
