Information on "Society" and "Asia"
August 2013
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2 Aug 2013
Central Asia: Labor Migrants Caught in Russian Politicians’ Crosshairs
Sending illegal economic migrants back to Central Asia has become a staple of many Russian politicians’ election campaigns. This is a major cause for concern for the region’s ruling elites, writes Murat Sadykov. Will it lead to political unrest, they ask. More on «Central Asia: Labor Migrants Caught in Russian Politicians’ Crosshairs»
July 2013
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30 Jul 2013
Learning to Love NGOs: The Growing Role of Civil Society in Asian Security
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are playing an increasingly important role in promoting human security across Asia. James Gannon, however, believes they can do better, especially if national governments and regional institutions provide increased support to the nonprofit sector. More on «Learning to Love NGOs: The Growing Role of Civil Society in Asian Security» -
9 Jul 2013
Sectarian Violence Triggers Sunni-Alawi Segregation in Syria
The internal displacement of noncombatants in the Syrian Civil War has closely paralleled sectarian fault lines, according to IRIN. In their analysis, this increases fears that violent retribution could give rise to "genocide", as the minority Alawite population becomes increasingly isolated. More on «Sectarian Violence Triggers Sunni-Alawi Segregation in Syria»
June 2013
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24 Jun 2013
Is Bangladesh Spiralling Out of Control?
Evidence is gradually emerging that Bangladesh's security forces used extreme brutality to quell a recent anti-government protest in Dhaka. To Mahin Khan, the incident is a warning to the international community – it needs to pay closer attention to the deteriorating security situation in the country. More on «Is Bangladesh Spiralling Out of Control? »
May 2013
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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»
April 2013
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23 Apr 2013
Despite Ample Mechanisms, Women Still Excluded from Afghanistan's Political Process
Despite the best efforts of numerous actors, women remain under-represented in Afghanistan's political processes. With direct Western influence about to wane in 2014, Ayscha Hamdani outlines the steps needed to ensure that women will be able to contribute to Afghanistan's self-directed future. More on «Despite Ample Mechanisms, Women Still Excluded from Afghanistan's Political Process» -
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» -
16 Apr 2013
Stavropol — Frontline between Russia and the North Caucasus
Of Russia's seven North Caucasus territories, Stavropol is the only one where ethnic Russians make up the majority of the population. According to Andrew Foxall, that's a problem begging for a solution, at least in the eyes of North Caucasian ultranationalists. More on «Stavropol — Frontline between Russia and the North Caucasus»
February 2013
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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? »
January 2013
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22 Jan 2013
Ethnic and Border Tension Between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
Tensions between Kyrgyzstan and its Uzbek minority have risen sharply after an attack on a Kyrgyz border post. The Centre for Eastern Studies' Józef Lang worries that these tensions will only aggravate the already difficult relations that exist between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. More on «Ethnic and Border Tension Between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan»
