Information on "Security" and "Asia"
July 2013
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30 Jul 2013
Learning to Love NGOs: The Growing Role of Civil Society in Asian Security
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are playing an increasingly important role in promoting human security across Asia. James Gannon, however, believes they can do better, especially if national governments and regional institutions provide increased support to the nonprofit sector. More on «Learning to Love NGOs: The Growing Role of Civil Society in Asian Security» -
24 Jul 2013
Tough Job Ahead for Under-Resourced Afghan Forces
Last month, Afghan forces formally took over the lead responsibility to provide security within their own borders. But are they truly ready to do so? According to Abdol Wahed Faramarz, serious doubts remain over whether they are up to the task. More on «Tough Job Ahead for Under-Resourced Afghan Forces» -
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»
June 2013
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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»
May 2013
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14 May 2013
The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia's Maritime Dilemma
Both the US's pivot to Asia and China's growing military power are complicating Indonesia's strategic calculus, writes Ristian Artiando Supriyanto. Today, he outlines three ways Jakarta might balance its ties with Beijing and Washington more effectively, and therefore safeguard its territorial waters. More on «The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia's Maritime Dilemma»
April 2013
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25 Apr 2013
Moscow-Beijing Ties: An Axis of Necessity
Richard Weitz reports that the recent Russia-China presidential summit in Moscow yielded a clear message. Both governments want a comprehensive relationship, but they want one that is practical and based on common interests. Shop-worn Cold War ideology has nothing to do with it. More on «Moscow-Beijing Ties: An Axis of Necessity»
January 2013
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24 Jan 2013
Japanese Politics and Security in 2013: Back to the Future?
The re-election of Shinzo Abe has raised concerns that Japan’s foreign policy will become increasingly nationalistic. Tom French disagrees, at least in the case of China. Abe’s behavior towards Beijing will be pragmatic and leave the door open for compromise. More on «Japanese Politics and Security in 2013: Back to the Future?» -
22 Jan 2013
Ethnic and Border Tension Between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
Tensions between Kyrgyzstan and its Uzbek minority have risen sharply after an attack on a Kyrgyz border post. The Centre for Eastern Studies' Józef Lang worries that these tensions will only aggravate the already difficult relations that exist between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. More on «Ethnic and Border Tension Between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan» -
14 Jan 2013
Blood Line: Afghanistan and Pakistan's Unspoken Border Dispute
The Durand Line lies at the very heart of tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Both states' political stability and security depends upon a thorough examination of the role this colonial relic plays in hindering prospects for peace, or so Amir Ramin and Nadia Siddiqui believe. More on «Blood Line: Afghanistan and Pakistan's Unspoken Border Dispute» -
10 Jan 2013
Iraq - A Year After the Withdrawal of International Forces
Iraq's security forces have managed to maintain a degree of stability since American combat troops left the country, writes Alex Mackenzie. He reminds us, however, that Baghdad’s security problems are far from over. A growing sectarian divide and political unrest in Syria are just two of them. More on «Iraq - A Year After the Withdrawal of International Forces»
