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1 May 2013
US and Russia Join Forces to Fight Drug Crisis
Today, John Lawn, who is a former head of the US Drug Enforcement Agency, takes stock of the joint anti-drug efforts being pursued by the US and Russia in Afghanistan. He then goes on to discuss counter-narcotics strategies that ideally integrate law enforcement with development efforts. More on «US and Russia Join Forces to Fight Drug Crisis»

18 Apr 2013
Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest
Recent unrest between Myanmar's Burmese majority and its Muslim communities is only the latest instance of the inter-ethnic violence plaguing the country. Yet, with Myanmar at a critical transition point, Joshua Kurlantzick urges Naypyidaw to act now and stem the rising tide of hatred against non-Burmese. More on «Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest»
12 Apr 2013
Egypt: An Addiction to Violence
Two years after the dramatic events in Tahrir Square, Egypt is sinking into political turmoil. Felix Imonti also detects a parallel and equally worrying trend – the formation of hardened street armies on both sides of the political divide. More on «Egypt: An Addiction to Violence»

14 Feb 2013
Transnational Turmoil – A "Gift" from Russia's Underworld?
After a decade of relative calm, Russia's underworld is now violently restructuring itself. That’s bad news, writes NYU's Mark Galeotti. Given its aggressive, entrepreneurial and transnational nature, how Russian organized crime reorganizes itself will negatively impact the wider world. More on «Transnational Turmoil – A "Gift" from Russia's Underworld? »

8 Oct 2012
Why Is It So Hard to Stop Central Asia's Drug Trade?
Efforts to tackle Central Asia's drug trade are primarily focused on curbing the trafficking activities of Islamists and petty criminals. This reflects a lack of commitment on the part of governments to curb the drug-related activities of large criminal organizations, or so argues Joshua Kucera. More on «Why Is It So Hard to Stop Central Asia's Drug Trade?»

11 Sep 2012
The First 100 days of Putin's Presidency See a Tightening of the Screws
If Dmitry Medvedev was politically conciliatory in his final months as Russia's president, then Vladimir Putin is now charting a more combative approach, says the FIIA's Sean Roberts. Such assertiveness may reflect the Kremlin's fears that Russia is on the brink of more political protests and a possible "color revolution." More on «The First 100 days of Putin's Presidency See a Tightening of the Screws»

27 Aug 2012
Flaws in India's Strategy to Counter the Maoist Insurgency
Over time, India's 50 year struggle against Maoist insurgents has become a major security challenge. Yet while India's security forces have traditionally attempted to quell the insurgency by force, they are now increasingly resorting to soft power in order to weaken the influence of the Maoists. More on «Flaws in India's Strategy to Counter the Maoist Insurgency»

13 Jul 2012
Los Zetas and MS-13: Nontraditional Alliances
The notorious gangs Los Zetas and MS-13 are increasingly coordinating their drug trafficking activities. Rather than being a literal merger however, the partnership is more about Los Zetas gaining new organizational skills and pursuing new opportunities. More on «Los Zetas and MS-13: Nontraditional Alliances»

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