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December 2012
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31 Dec 2012
Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 8: Deadly Assaults on Civilians
Contrary to popular belief, deadly assaults and one-sided violence against civilians by governments or armed non-state actors are not on the rise, either in war or in peacetime. This portion of the 2012 HSR carefully defines this species of violence before exploring its role in various types of conflict. More on «Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 8: Deadly Assaults on Civilians»
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20 Dec 2012
Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 5: State-Based Armed Conflict
Chapter 5 of the 2012 HSR explores the relationship between battle-related deaths and state-based armed conflicts. It concludes that while Africa has the highest number of conflicts in the world, the deadliest ones now occur in Central and South Asia. Greater military involvement is an unsurprising reason why. More on «Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 5: State-Based Armed Conflict»
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18 Dec 2012
After Obama's Visit: The US-Thailand Alliance and China
While the US's 'pivot' towards Asia has been well-received by most of its allies in Asia, the response from Thailand has been less than enthusiastic. According to Sasiwan Chingchit, the deep political divisions within Thai society and the success of China's diplomatic efforts are two reasons why. More on «After Obama's Visit: The US-Thailand Alliance and China»
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13 Dec 2012
The New Face of Al-Qaeda in Pakistan
Pakistan has recently experienced a dramatic upsurge in sectarian violence against its Shia Muslim minority. According to Gohar Abbas, many observers attribute this spike in violence to top-level personnel changes in the Pakistani wing of al Qaeda. More on «The New Face of Al-Qaeda in Pakistan»
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10 Dec 2012
Security Challenges and Transitions: A Look-Ahead to the Next Korean Presidential Administration
South Korea will soon elect a new head of state. In the build-up to next week’s presidential elections, the Stimson Center profiles the candidates and considers what impact the voting results might have on South Korea’s policies towards the North.
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3 Dec 2012
Pakistan's Balochistan Problem: An Insurgency's Rebirth
Nationalists from Pakistan's largest province, Balochistan, have been fighting for a separate state for the past 60 years. According to Aurangzaib Alamgir, their cause recently gained an unexpected boost from an unexpected quarter – the United States. More on «Pakistan's Balochistan Problem: An Insurgency's Rebirth»
November 2012
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29 Nov 2012
More of the Same from China
China's next generation of leaders was recently unveiled at the Communist Party's 18th National Congress. Appointing hardliners to a slimmed down Politburo Standing Committee confirms that dramatic political changes will not be forthcoming, or so writes Axel Berkofsky. More on «More of the Same from China»
