Information on "Regional Security"
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» -
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?» -
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» -
13 May 2013
The Future of the AU
Author: Tedros Adhahom Ghebreyesus
Publisher: Chatham House
This speech outlines the major achievements of the African Union (AU) since 1963 and indicates its likely future. More on «The Future of the AU» -
3 May 2013
Xi and Abe on the Brink: Can the US Help Avert Armed Conflict?
Author: Kerry Gershaneck
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary examines the role of the US in managing tensions between China and Japan. More on «Xi and Abe on the Brink: Can the US Help Avert Armed Conflict?» -
May 2013
The Future of Intrastate Conflict in Africa
Author: Jakkie Cilliers, Julia Schünemann
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper analyzes the potential for intrastate conflict in Africa up to 2050. More on «The Future of Intrastate Conflict in Africa» -
May 2013
Game Off-Base - NATO and Iran's Nuclear File
Author: Barbara Korte
Publisher: NATO School
How can NATO constructively deal with Iran? This paper provides an assessment of the current developments in Iran’s political system, foreign policy, and strategic environment, including relations with regional and international actors. More on «Game Off-Base - NATO and Iran's Nuclear File »
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» -
23 Apr 2013
Turkey: Background and US Relations
Author: Jim Zanotti
Publisher: US Government
This report provides background information on Turkey and discusses possible policy options for Members of Congress and the Obama Administration. More on «Turkey: Background and US Relations» -
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»
