Information on "Society" and "Asia"
July 2013
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10 Jul 2013
India: A Destination Nightmare for Tourists?
Author: Rahul Advani
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper looks at the consequences of the increased reports of sexual assault and rape in India in 2013. More on «India: A Destination Nightmare for Tourists?» -
8 Jul 2013
Countering Left-Wing Extremism in India
Author: Bibhu Prasad Routray, Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
According to this paper, India lacks an effective strategy to deal with a rising tide of left-wing extremism within its borders. More on «Countering Left-Wing Extremism in India» -
2 Jul 2013
Election Year in Bhutan: Litmus Test of Happiness?
Author: Siegfried O Wolf
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper contextualizes Bhutan's wobbly attempts at democratization. More on «Election Year in Bhutan: Litmus Test of Happiness?» -
Jul 2013
Civic Organizations in Vietnam’s One-Party State: Supporters of Authoritarian Rule?
Author: Jörg Wischermann
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This article examines authoritarian power and rule in Vietnam. More on «Civic Organizations in Vietnam’s One-Party State: Supporters of Authoritarian Rule?» -
Jul 2013
Snowden and the "Reset"
Author: David Satter
Publisher: Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI)
This commentary argues that the diplomatic incident surrounding the status of former National Security Agency official Edward Snowden exposes flaws in the US approach toward Russia. More on «Snowden and the "Reset"»
June 2013
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25 Jun 2013
Muslim Tribes and the War on Terror
Author: Akbar Ahmed, Tony Giddens
Publisher: Chatham House
In this transcript, Islamic studies expert Akbar Ahmed presents his views regarding the role of Muslim tribal societies in the War on Terror. More on «Muslim Tribes and the War on Terror» -
13 Jun 2013
Russian Civil Society and US Policy
Author: Stephen Sestanovich
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This transcript details a statement made before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the subject of Russia's deteriorating Human Rights situation. More on «Russian Civil Society and US Policy» -
12 Jun 2013
The Future of Syria and the Regional Arms Race
Author: Silvia Colombo
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)
This paper addresses some of the open questions in the Syrian crisis. More on «The Future of Syria and the Regional Arms Race» -
5 Jun 2013
Georgia after Merabishvili’s Arrest: A Ukraine Scenario?
Author: Konrad Zasztowt
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary discusses the arrest of Vano Merabishvili, Georgia’s former prime minister. More on «Georgia after Merabishvili’s Arrest: A Ukraine Scenario?» -
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»
