Information on "Conflict Types"
May 2013
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8 May 2013
The Beting Serupai Incident
The People's Liberation Army Navy recently undertook 'patrol and training missions' within territorial waters claimed by Malaysia. Tang Siew Mun considers this an error of strategic judgment on Beijing’s part. Kuala Lumpur has always advocated a more reasoned and diplomatic approach to problems in the South China Sea. More on «The Beting Serupai Incident» -
7 May 2013
Balochistan: Pakistan's Next Headache?
Balochistan has struggled for independence from Pakistan for decades. Vikas Kumar believes upcoming elections and the US withdrawal from Afghanistan will provide Baloch nationalists with opportunities to rejuvenate their cause. They will then have to contend with China’s growing presence in this restive province. More on «Balochistan: Pakistan's Next Headache? »
April 2013
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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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27 Feb 2013
China-Japan Maritime Relations: The Case for Cautious Optimism
Speculation is growing that Japan’s Shinzo Abe and China’s Xi Jinping are interested in staging a bilateral leadership summit. James Manicom is not surprised by such rumors. They often follow prolonged periods of confrontation between the two countries, particularly over disputed maritime territory. More on «China-Japan Maritime Relations: The Case for Cautious Optimism »
January 2013
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24 Jan 2013
Japanese Politics and Security in 2013: Back to the Future?
The re-election of Shinzo Abe has raised concerns that Japan’s foreign policy will become increasingly nationalistic. Tom French disagrees, at least in the case of China. Abe’s behavior towards Beijing will be pragmatic and leave the door open for compromise. More on «Japanese Politics and Security in 2013: Back to the Future?» -
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» -
14 Jan 2013
Blood Line: Afghanistan and Pakistan's Unspoken Border Dispute
The Durand Line lies at the very heart of tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Both states' political stability and security depends upon a thorough examination of the role this colonial relic plays in hindering prospects for peace, or so Amir Ramin and Nadia Siddiqui believe. More on «Blood Line: Afghanistan and Pakistan's Unspoken Border Dispute» -
9 Jan 2013
Interview with Robert Muggah on Armed Conflict and Security
In an interview with the IPI's Global Observatory, Robert Muggah discusses the changing patterns of armed conflict and the relationship between personal security and development. He also explains how international actors are responding to these changing patterns and their impact on fragile states. More on «Interview with Robert Muggah on Armed Conflict and Security » -
3 Jan 2013
The Humanitarian Fallout of a Military Intervention in Mali
The recent resignation of Mali's Prime Minister, Cheikh Modibo Diarra, raises further doubts about a possible international military intervention in the northern part of the country. From a humanitarian standpoint, argues Jeremie Labbé, this is not unwelcome news. More on «The Humanitarian Fallout of a Military Intervention in Mali »
November 2012
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15 Nov 2012
A Spider's Web to Catch a Dragon? The South China Sea Disputes and Japanese Aid Policy in Southeast Asia
China and Japan continue to compete for influence across the Asia-Pacific region. Indeed, the competition is prompting Japan to make some interesting policy choices, writes Tom French. One of them includes pursuing closer cooperation with the US's regional allies. More on «A Spider's Web to Catch a Dragon? The South China Sea Disputes and Japanese Aid Policy in Southeast Asia»
