Information on
"Politics"
November 2012
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22 Nov 2012
US Pivot Pitfalls and Prospects
Barack Obama's 'Asian Pivot' is set to become one of the defining foreign policy objectives of his second term. Richard Weitz outlines how the United States plans to strengthen its strategic position in the greater Asia-Pacific region and identifies the challenges it may confront. More on «US Pivot Pitfalls and Prospects»
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21 Nov 2012
Myanmar's Reforms: The Nuclear Dimension
Myanmar's political reforms continue to receive international approval and support. However, our partners at the IISS warn that the country's nuclear activities remain a grey area where greater transparency is definitely required. More on «Myanmar's Reforms: The Nuclear Dimension»
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20 Nov 2012
The Russian Federation's New Minister of Defense
As Andrzej Wilk reminds us, Anatoly Serdyukov was recently fired as Russia’s Defense Minister. While his replacement, Sergei Shoigu, is expected to instill a sense of calm at the Ministry, significant changes within the high command and among civilian staff shouldn’t be ruled out. More on «The Russian Federation's New Minister of Defense»
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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»
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8 Nov 2012
Troubled Times for the Sinai Peninsula
The Sinai Peninsula has recently experienced an upsurge in extremist violence, particularly against its energy infrastructure. Improving the security of this fragile region, writes Sonia Rothwell, will depend on the domestic and regional policies of the Mursi government and the Obama administration. More on «Troubled Times for the Sinai Peninsula»
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2 Nov 2012
Sri Lanka's Ongoing Struggle for Democracy
Sri Lanka's civil society and public sector institutions are under threat. Because their independence is being systematically eroded by repressive government policies, Saliya Pieris argues that the international community needs to help buttress them up and ensure their survival. More on «Sri Lanka's Ongoing Struggle for Democracy»
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1 Nov 2012
Côte d'Ivoire: State Security Versus Security Sector Reform
Eighteen months after the post-electoral crisis in Côte d'Ivoire, the country's security sector remains both a source of conflict and a key to peace. At present, however, pressing security considerations risk sending much-needed security sector reform down the wrong path, argues Arthur Boutellis. More on «Côte d'Ivoire: State Security Versus Security Sector Reform »
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