Information on
"Terrorism"
May 2013
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21 May 2013
US-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism
Author: Kristin Archick
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks gave new momentum to EU initiatives to improve law enforcement cooperation against terrorism both among its 25 member states and with the US. More on «US-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism»
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21 May 2013
Drones: Myths and Reality in Pakistan
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher:
International Crisis Group
This report argues that US drone strikes in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) need to be regulated more vigorously -- i. More on «Drones: Myths and Reality in Pakistan»
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17 May 2013
Post-Poll Pakistan’s Economic Priorities
Author: Shahid J Burki
Publisher:
Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This brief outlines the reasons behind Sharif's popularity following his election in Pakistan's 2013 elections and suggests a likely agenda for his upcoming term. More on «Post-Poll Pakistan’s Economic Priorities»
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15 May 2013
Escaping Nigeria's Cycle of Violence
Author: John Campbell
Publisher:
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This brief tracks the escalating violence between Nigerian military forces and the Islamist Boko Haram movement. More on «Escaping Nigeria's Cycle of Violence»
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15 May 2013
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 15, No 10
Author: Mamuka Tsereteli, Gulshan Sachdeva, Robert M Cutler, Valery Dzutsev, Joldosh Osmonov, Eka Janashia, Georgiy Voloshin, Mina Muradova
Publisher:
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program (CACI-SRSP)
Articles in this issue discuss the need for a stronger US and European policy on the South Caucasus; India's plans to bring Russian Hydrocarbons to South Asia; Azerbaijan's deepening ties to Israel; and Russia's unchanging policies in the North Cauca... More on «Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 15, No 10»
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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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7 May 2013
What if Pakistan's 'Old Lion' Returns to Govern?
Author: Daniel Markey
Publisher:
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This brief examines the possible return of Nawaz Sharif to government in Pakistan after nearly a decade of exile. More on «What if Pakistan's 'Old Lion' Returns to Govern?»
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3 May 2013
Cybersecurity and Internet Governance
Author: Andrea Renda
Publisher:
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This brief summarizes the growing trends of cyber threats and cyber attacks both for the nation-state and the private sphere. More on «Cybersecurity and Internet Governance»
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May 2013
Empowering the Pakistan Police
Author: Robert M Perito, Tariq Parvez
Publisher:
United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This report looks at the Pakistan Police forces' struggles against terrorism. More on «Empowering the Pakistan Police»
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1 May 2013
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 15, No 9
Author: Robert M Cutler,Emil Souleimanov,Richard Weitz, Rizwan Zeb, Georgiy Voloshin, Eka Janashia, Mina Muradova, Haroutiun Khachatrian
Publisher:
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program (CACI-SRSP)
The articles in this issue explore China's energy cooperation in Central Asia, the link to the Caucasus to the Boston bombings, Kazakhstan's mediation mission, and Pakistan's war on terror. More on «Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 15, No 9»