Information on "Development" and "Asia"
May 2013
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3 May 2013
Palestine After Fayyad: The Choice Between Cooperation and Conflict
Why did Salam Fayyad recently resign as Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority? Today, Nathan Thrall explores the factors that led to his departure, including the challenges of holding a position that is widely backed by Western powers but only weakly supported by Palestinians. More on «Palestine After Fayyad: The Choice Between Cooperation and Conflict»
January 2013
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23 Jan 2013
China's Dangerous Game: Resource Investment and the Future of Africa
China continues to invest heavily in African infrastructure projects, often in exchange for access to natural resources. This approach is not cost free, or so argues Nathan William Meyer. Beijing is coming under mounting criticism for promoting authoritarianism, ignoring widespread labor abuses and more. More on «China's Dangerous Game: Resource Investment and the Future of Africa »
November 2012
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15 Nov 2012
A Spider's Web to Catch a Dragon? The South China Sea Disputes and Japanese Aid Policy in Southeast Asia
China and Japan continue to compete for influence across the Asia-Pacific region. Indeed, the competition is prompting Japan to make some interesting policy choices, writes Tom French. One of them includes pursuing closer cooperation with the US's regional allies. More on «A Spider's Web to Catch a Dragon? The South China Sea Disputes and Japanese Aid Policy in Southeast Asia»
July 2012
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17 Jul 2012
Kabul's Hidden Crisis
Facing rapid urbanization and severe internal displacement, international donor commitments to Afghanistan may be inadequate to address the country's looming crises, argues ODI's Simone Haysom. More on «Kabul's Hidden Crisis» -
4 Jul 2012
Timor-Leste Beyond 2012: A Turning Point
As it enters into the second decade of self-rule, with a change of governing powers mid-year and with UN Peacekeepers gone by year-end, will Timor-Leste make it on its own? More on «Timor-Leste Beyond 2012: A Turning Point»
June 2012
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20 Jun 2012
"Our Good Friend and Cousin": India in Afghanistan
India is a major source of aid and economic development for Afghanistan. And New Delhi's commitment to the war-torn country is not just about gaining leverage over Pakistan. More on «"Our Good Friend and Cousin": India in Afghanistan»
May 2009
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28 May 2009
Outsourcing Agriculture
If land is being unused or under-utilized in poor regions across Africa and Southeast Asia, outsourcing to capital-rich and land-poor nations could help prevent another global food crisis, but it must be fair and productive, Adam Wolfe writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Outsourcing Agriculture»
