Information on
"Politics"
and
"Asia"
May 2013
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29 May 2013
Buying Time? Money, Guns and Politics in the West Bank
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher:
International Crisis Group
This report acknowledges that the Palestinian Authority (PA) is beset by financial and political problems, but it also asserts that it is not going to disband anytime soon. More on «Buying Time? Money, Guns and Politics in the West Bank»
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28 May 2013
US Extended Deterrence Weakened?
Author: Łukasz Kulesa
Publisher:
Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
With North Korea's recent intemperate behavior acting as a background, this paper examines both the credibility and the effectiveness of the US providing extended deterrence guarantees to its allies. More on «US Extended Deterrence Weakened? »
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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»
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22 May 2013
South Korea: National Security or National Pride Regarding Japan?
Author: Krista E Wiegand
Publisher:
East-West Center (EWC)
This brief highlights some of the security-related tensions that exist between South Korea and Japan, including the Dokdo/Takeshima islets dispute. More on «South Korea: National Security or National Pride Regarding Japan?»
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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»
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21 May 2013
Bangladesh’s Growth Enablers
Author: Ishraq Ahmed
Publisher:
Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This brief argues that economic reforms undertaken since the 1990s have had a positive impact on Bangladesh's rate of economic growth. More on «Bangladesh’s Growth Enablers»
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14 May 2013
Usama Bin Ladin's "Father Sheikh"
Author: Kevin Bell
Publisher:
Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This report underlines the need for increased precision in historical analysis of Afghanistan. More on «Usama Bin Ladin's "Father Sheikh"»
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13 May 2013
Ukraine's Foreign Policy Priorities
Author: Leonid Kozhara
Publisher:
Chatham House
In this speech, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kozhara surveys developments in the country's domestic and foreign policies. More on «Ukraine's Foreign Policy Priorities»
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13 May 2013
The Reincarnation of Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan's Deepening Democracy
Author: Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
Publisher:
Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Following Pakistan's elections, Nawaz Sharif is poised to become prime minister in June 2013. More on «The Reincarnation of Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan's Deepening Democracy»
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12 May 2013
After the Damascus Attack: Ten Points to Consider
Author: Amos Yadlin
Publisher:
Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This brief analyzes the implications of an attack outside Damascus in May 2013, reportedly carried out by Israel. More on «After the Damascus Attack: Ten Points to Consider»
