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February 2012

6 Feb 2012
No.108: Duma Elections and Protests
Author: Arkady Lyubarev, Andrei Yakovlev, Evgenia Olimpieva
Publisher: Institute of History, University of Basel / Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
This edition analyses the results of the December Duma elections and the subsequent mass protests. More on «No.108: Duma Elections and Protests»
1 Feb 2012
US-China Competition in Asia: Legacies Help America
Author: Robert Sutter
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
How the US and China deal with their respective histories in regional affairs and their role in Asia-Pacific represent important legacies that, on balance, favor the US. More on «US-China Competition in Asia: Legacies Help America»
Feb 2012
Nuclear Weapons in the Middle East: Here to Stay
Author: Liviu Horovitz
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
In order to avoid enduring setbacks, rigorous groundwork will be required prior to and during a diplomatic meeting addressing nuclear issues within the Middle East. More on «Nuclear Weapons in the Middle East: Here to Stay»

January 2012

27 Jan 2012
No.107: The Russian Diaspora in the USA
Author: Maria Belousova, Janna Ataiants, Irina Olimpieva
Publisher: Institute of History, University of Basel / Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
This issue examines Russian Diaspora, specifically within the USA. More on «No.107: The Russian Diaspora in the USA»
20 Jan 2012
China's White Papers on Space: An Analysis
Author: Ajey Lele, Gunjan Singh
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
The emphasis of the three White Papers analyzed in this brief is on the civilian aspects of the Chinese space program. More on «China's White Papers on Space: An Analysis»
16 Jan 2012
Challenges Before Japan in 2012
Author: Rajaram Panda
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
While considering what the coming year holds for Japan, the Japanese people seem quietly determined to recover from the tragedy. More on «Challenges Before Japan in 2012»
16 Jan 2012
Foreign Minister Krishna’s Visit to Israel
Author: S Samuel, C Rajiv
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna’s visit to Israel, was an important political effort on the part of the two governments to further consolidate the burgeoning bilateral relations in the fields of economy, defence, and people-to-people con... More on «Foreign Minister Krishna’s Visit to Israel»
13 Jan 2012
Lessons from 2011: The New Media Revolution is a Strategic Asset
Author: Shruti Pandalai
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
The brief argues that the 2011 uprisings were not solely caused by social media but is related to the convergence of various forms of media. More on «Lessons from 2011: The New Media Revolution is a Strategic Asset»
13 Jan 2012
The Implications of Noda's Visit to India
Author: Rajaram Panda, Shamshad A Khan
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
The brief discusses the implications of Japan's Prime Minister Noda Yoshihiko late 2011 visit to India. More on «The Implications of Noda's Visit to India»
10 Jan 2012
Contre-insurrection et 'nouvelles' doctrines militaires: l’adieu aux illusions !
Author: Jean-Jacques Patry, Nicole Vilboux
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
Cette note contraste les nouveaux aux anciennes stratégies de contre-insurrection. More on «Contre-insurrection et 'nouvelles' doctrines militaires: l’adieu aux illusions !»

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