Information on "Society" and "Asia"
June 2013
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Jun 2013
A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition
Author: William A Byrd, Gary Milante, Kenneth Anye
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
In order to aid the policy development process in Afghanistan, this report looks at other low-income countries that have attempted to transition from a state of violent conflict into one of relative 'normalcy', or even peace. More on «A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition»
May 2013
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13 May 2013
Too Close For Comfort: Syrians in Lebanon
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines the effect of the Syrian conflict on neighboring Lebanon. More on «Too Close For Comfort: Syrians in Lebanon» -
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» -
3 May 2013
Caucasus Analytical Digest No. 50: Informal Relations in Everyday Life / Informal Economy
Author: Huseyn Aliyev, Rail Safiyev
Publisher: Resource Security Institute (RSI) / Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Heinrich Böll Foundation / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE)
This issue of the CAD examines the role of informal networks in the South Caucasus. More on «Caucasus Analytical Digest No. 50: Informal Relations in Everyday Life / Informal Economy »
April 2013
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30 Apr 2013
Blurring the Borders: Syrian Spillover Risks for Turkey
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines two of the challenges Turkey is facing as a result of Syria's civil war – providing cross-border aid and coping with Syrian refugees in the border province of Hatay, which epitomizes the humanitarian and security problems Turkey ... More on «Blurring the Borders: Syrian Spillover Risks for Turkey» -
18 Apr 2013
Youth and Politics in India-I
Author: Rahul Advani
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper spells out the ways in which, and the reasons why, young people in India today engage in politics. More on «Youth and Politics in India-I» -
17 Apr 2013
India-Australia Poll 2013
Author: Rory Medcalf
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
This report presents the results of a survey of Indian public attitudes towards Australia. More on «India-Australia Poll 2013» -
16 Apr 2013
Afghanistan and the International Drug Control Regime
Author: William Byrd
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This policy brief looks at counternarcotics prospects in Afghanistan. More on «Afghanistan and the International Drug Control Regime» -
9 Apr 2013
Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest
Author: Joshua Kurlantzick
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In this brief, the author argues that Myanmar's emergence from military rule has also spawned some of the worst ethnic and religious violence in decades and a fear of prolonged civil conflict. More on «Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest» -
5 Apr 2013
The Expanding Shadow of States over Centre in India
Author: S Narayan
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper looks at the pressures that regional issues such as the conflict with Sri Lankan Tamils can have on national politics in India. More on «The Expanding Shadow of States over Centre in India»
