Information on "Minerals"
July 2013
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Jul 2013
Iran and Sudan Plan and Begin to Execute Moves to Dominate Central and Western Africa
Author: Yossef Bodansky
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This paper argues that both Iran and Sudan are preparing to pursue major geopolitical initiatives into and across the Sahel, up to the shores of the Gulf of Guinea. More on «Iran and Sudan Plan and Begin to Execute Moves to Dominate Central and Western Africa»
April 2013
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26 Apr 2013
US-South Korea Relations
Author: Mark E Manyin, Emma Chanlett-Avery, Mary B Nikitin, Ian E Reinhart, William H Cooper
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Since late 2008, relations between the US and South Korea have been arguably at their best state in decades. More on «US-South Korea Relations» -
15 Apr 2013
Critical Metals: Risks and Opportunities for Spain
Author: Miriam Solera
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This brief focuses on the British and German national critical raw-materials strategies as relevant examples of specific policies which are potentially transferable to third countries. More on «Critical Metals: Risks and Opportunities for Spain» -
3 Apr 2013
North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons
Author: Mary Beth Nikitin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report summarizes what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear weapons program—including weapons-usable fissile material and warhead estimates, and assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization. More on «North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons» -
3 Apr 2013
To Infinity and Beyond
Author: Amelia Broodryk, Shaun Edge
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This policy brief discusses Africa’s role in shaping the international nuclear security agenda. More on «To Infinity and Beyond»
March 2013
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4 Mar 2013
Early March 2013 Update: The Iranian Situation
Author: Ephraim Asculai
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This brief provides an update of issues surrounding Iran's nuclear program. More on «Early March 2013 Update: The Iranian Situation» -
Mar 2013
Fragmentation or Cooperation in Global Resource Governance?
Author: Hanns Günther Hilpert, Stormy-Annika Mildner, Claudia Zilla, Gitta Lauster, Petra Dolata, Julia Howald, Florian Wassenberg, Jannic Horne, Christian Wagner, Franziska Killiches, Malte Paolo Benjamins, Ognian N Hishow, Eckart Woertz, Denis M Tull, Günter Seufert, Anja Dahlmann, Johannes Häußler, Stormy-Annika Mildner, Manfred Dalheimer, Henri Pierre Gebauer
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Developments in the metals and minerals markets are creating great challenges for industries and governments. More on «Fragmentation or Cooperation in Global Resource Governance?»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
150 Years of Boom and Bust - What Drives Mineral Commodity Prices?
Author: Martin Stürmer
Publisher: German Development Institute
This paper examines the effects of demand and supply shocks on mineral commodity prices. More on «150 Years of Boom and Bust - What Drives Mineral Commodity Prices?»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Is the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Relevant for Reducing Diversions of Public Revenue?
Author: Rogério Ossemane
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This brief analyzes the effectiveness of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative in Mozambique (MEITI). More on «Is the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Relevant for Reducing Diversions of Public Revenue? » -
2013
Environmental Governance of Uranium Mining in Niger
Author: Rasmus Klocker Larsen, Christiane Alzouma Mamosso
Publisher: Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
This report analyzes progress in the environmental governance of the uranium mining sector in Niger. More on «Environmental Governance of Uranium Mining in Niger»
