Information on "Nation States"
May 2013
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21 May 2013
Prospects for Afghanistan's 2014 Election
Author: Max Boot
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In this testimony made to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, the author describes causes for optimism and pessimism regarding Afghanistan's prospects for stability and security after the 2014 NATO troop withdrawal. More on «Prospects for Afghanistan's 2014 Election» -
21 May 2013
Drones: Myths and Reality in Pakistan
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report looks at the US drone strikes in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). More on «Drones: Myths and Reality in Pakistan» -
9 May 2013
The Referendum Dilemma
Author: Gilead Sher
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
Israel's 33rd government has formally committed itself to pursuing a peace agreement and political settlement with the Palestinians. More on «The Referendum Dilemma» -
8 May 2013
Timor-Leste: Stability at What Cost?
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report describes the situation in Timor-Leste following the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers in December 2012. More on «Timor-Leste: Stability at What Cost?» -
May 2013
Political Instability in Jordan
Author: Robert Satloff, David Schenker
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
Jordan’s moderate and stability-prone political culture has helped it weather the political storms that have recently buffeted the Middle East. More on «Political Instability in Jordan»
April 2013
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25 Apr 2013
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for the US Congress. More on «Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress» -
22 Apr 2013
The Beting Serupai Incident
Author: Tang Siew Mun
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary focuses on the Chinese naval maneuvers that came to a close off the Malaysian coast on 26 March 2013. More on «The Beting Serupai Incident» -
11 Apr 2013
The Sources of Iranian Conduct
Author: Ray Takeyh
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In his testimony, the speaker discusses Iran's political history and how it influences the Islamic Republic's commitment to its nuclear program and radical ties. More on «The Sources of Iranian Conduct» -
10 Apr 2013
India-China Talks: Full-Scope Security Is Potential Issue
Author: P S Suryanarayana
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper examines current India-China relations, with a special emphasis put on security issues. More on «India-China Talks: Full-Scope Security Is Potential Issue» -
8 Apr 2013
A Turbulent Pakistan: India’s Choices in Response
Author: S D Muni
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper looks at Pakistan's myriad problems and its future prospects. More on «A Turbulent Pakistan: India’s Choices in Response»
