Information on "Western World"
March 2013
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4 Mar 2013
Strategic Trends 2013
Author: Andrea Baumann, Jonas Grätz, Prem Mahadevan
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
This edition of Strategic Trends contains articles on the "de-westernisation" of globalisation and on the issue of maritime insecurity in East Asia. More on «Strategic Trends 2013» -
Mar 2013
Brazil as a Norm Entrepreneur: The "Responsibility While Protecting" Initiative
Author: Thorsten Benner
Publisher: Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi)
This paper is concerned with the Brazil’s normative concept “Responsibility While Protecting” (RWP). More on «Brazil as a Norm Entrepreneur: The "Responsibility While Protecting" Initiative »
February 2013
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Feb 2013
The West and the Emerging "Gray Democracy" in Egypt
Author: Roberto Aliboni
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) / German Marshall Fund of The United States (GMF)
This paper addresses policies among Western governments in their relations with Egypt and the country's ruling government. More on «The West and the Emerging "Gray Democracy" in Egypt»
March 2012
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27 Mar 2012
The Strategic Rationale for Promoting Transatlantic Values in a Globalized World
Author: Jeff Lightfoot, Simona Kordosova
Publisher: Atlantic Council
This brief argues that the Atlantic community should put the defense and advancement of Western values and ideals at the forefront of a more integrated policy of international engagement. More on «The Strategic Rationale for Promoting Transatlantic Values in a Globalized World» -
15 Mar 2012
The Future of Globalization
Author: Parag Khanna, Bernice Lee
Publisher: Chatham House
At a first glance the economic crisis in Europe, the Arab uprisings, protests in the west and the ongoing 'rise of the rest' seem separate events. More on «The Future of Globalization» -
13 Mar 2012
Bombing Iran: Strategy and Consequences
Author: Fraser Gray
Publisher: Geopolitical Monitor
This article discusses the differences in perspective between Israel and the West in relation to dealing with the Iranian nuclear issue. More on «Bombing Iran: Strategy and Consequences» -
1 Mar 2012
Iran's Response: Pressure for Pressure
Author: Ephraim Kam
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This Insight notes that the counter-measures and threats coming from Iran during 2012 indicate that the Iranian regime is taking economic and military pressures seriously and is worried about them. More on «Iran's Response: Pressure for Pressure»
January 2012
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2012
Deutschland und die neuen Gestaltungsmächte
Author: Robert Kappel
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
In Europa und den USA breitet sich die Gewissheit aus, dass China und Indien zu ihnen nicht nur wirtschaftlich aufschließen, sondern weltpolitisch größeren Einfluss nehmen. More on «Deutschland und die neuen Gestaltungsmächte» -
2012
Mapping Evolving Internal Roles of the Armed Forces
Author: Albrecht Schnabel, Marc Krupanski
Publisher: Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF)
Since the end of the Cold War armed forces of Western nations have increasingly taken on "nontraditional" roles, both internationally and internally. More on «Mapping Evolving Internal Roles of the Armed Forces»
December 2011
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12 Dec 2011
World Trade Organization Negotiations: The Doha Development Agenda
Author: Ian F Fergusson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper examines the World Trade Organization (WTO) Doha Round when it has entered its 11th year in 2011. More on «World Trade Organization Negotiations: The Doha Development Agenda»
