Information on "Power Politics"
May 2013
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23 May 2013
Russian Military Reforms: An Evaluation
Author: Amit Kumar
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
Since 2008, Russia has undertaken comprehensive reforms in its defense and military sectors. More on «Russian Military Reforms: An Evaluation»
March 2013
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7 Mar 2013
Presidential Inbox 2013: Pragmatic Steps
Author: Ellen Laipson, Barry M Blechman, Russell Rumbaugh, Alison Giffen, Brian Finlay, Rachel Stohl, Johan Bergenas, Nathaniel F Olson, Mona Yacoubian, David Michel, Russell Sticklor, Geneive Abdo, Michael Krepon, Alan D Romberg, Yuki Tatsumi, Richard P Cronin
Publisher: Henry L Stimson Center
This volume proposes some pragmatic and achievable actions that the president and his team can take to deal with some of the most important international challenges the country faces. More on «Presidential Inbox 2013: Pragmatic Steps »
December 2012
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Dec 2012
A New Paradigm? Prospects and Challenges for US Global Leadership
Author: Tural Ahmadov
Publisher: Global Political Trends Center (GPoT)
The US remains a dominant player both economically and militarily, but some noted scholars question whether America will be holding its primacy in the new world. More on «A New Paradigm? Prospects and Challenges for US Global Leadership» -
Dec 2012
Political Conflict and Vulnerabilities
Author: Manasseh Wepundi
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
This Issue Brief builds on the findings of the KNFP–Small Arms Survey national assessment, triangulating primary data with other independent research on political conflict in Kenya. More on «Political Conflict and Vulnerabilities»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Iran's Domestic Political and Economic Challenges
Author: Sara Bazoobandi
Publisher: Gulf Research Center (GRC)
This paper analyzes some of the key political and economic events in Iran and tries to outline the emerging scenario in the country. More on «Iran's Domestic Political and Economic Challenges»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
Drivers of Strategic Contestation in South America
Author: Daniel Flemes, Leslie Wehner
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
When it comes to responding to Brazil's rise as a regional power, secondary ones such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Venezuela oscillate between outright competition and genuine cooperation. More on «Drivers of Strategic Contestation in South America» -
Oct 2012
Georgian Dream or Nightmare?
Author: Teemu Sinkkonen
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
This paper discusses that the victory of the Georgian Dream Coalition over the United National Movement in October 2012 that has brought pluralism into Georgian policy-making. More on «Georgian Dream or Nightmare?» -
Oct 2012
Collapse of Moral Authority and the End of the Civilizer State
Author: Peter Van Ness
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This paper analyzes the collapse of moral authority of national leaders and “Civilizer States” – states that claim a civilizing mission in their international relations. More on «Collapse of Moral Authority and the End of the Civilizer State»
September 2012
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19 Sep 2012
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 14, No 19
Author: Stephen Blank, Niklas Nilsson, Tomáš Šmíd, Svante E Cornell, Georgiy Voloshin, Eka Janashia, Joldosh Osmonov, Haroutiun Khachatrian
Publisher: Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program (CACI-SRSP)
This issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst includes analytical articles and field reports on security issues facing the Central Asia-Caucasus region in September 2012. More on «Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 14, No 19» -
Sep 2012
The Politics of Contestation in Asia
Author: Hannes Ebert, Daniel Flemes, Georg Strüver
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This article presents a systematic comparative analysis of the different types of and causes of contestation strategies undertaken by secondary powers. More on «The Politics of Contestation in Asia»
