Information on "Geopolitics" and "Political Regions"
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Turkish and Iranian Interests and Policies in the South Caucasus
Author: Evanthia Balla
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This brief discusses the constant balancing act that the South Caucasus states of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are performing in their relations with the US, Russia, Turkey and Iran. More on «Turkish and Iranian Interests and Policies in the South Caucasus»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Bahrain Country Overview
Author: Jane Kinninmont
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report provides an overview of political, social and economic issues facing Bahrain. More on «Bahrain Country Overview» -
Jan 2013
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Policy: Between East and West...
Author: Kamal Makili-Aliyev
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)
This paper analyzes the general state of Azerbaijan's diplomatic relations with its neighboring states and other international actors. More on «Azerbaijan’s Foreign Policy: Between East and West...» -
2013
Go South! Indien "entdeckt" Afrika und Lateinamerika
Author: Sandra Destradi, Eva Küssner
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Diese Analyse setzt sich mit Indiens wachsendem Interesse an engeren politischen Kontakten zu Afrika und Lateinamerika auseinander. More on «Go South! Indien "entdeckt" Afrika und Lateinamerika»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Asia, China, y la reconfiguración de la inserción internacional de América Latina
Author: Manuel Montobbio
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
Esta papel argumenta que aa evolución de la inserción internacional de América Latina se caracteriza por la emergencia de Asia y China en particular en las relaciones internacionales de la región. More on «Asia, China, y la reconfiguración de la inserción internacional de América Latina»
October 2012
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8 Oct 2012
Russia’s Turn Towards Asia: More Words than Actions
Author: Marcin Kaczmarski
Publisher: Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)
This commentary discusses the 2012 APEC summit in Vladivostok, with a particular focus on Russia’s lackluster performance there. More on «Russia’s Turn Towards Asia: More Words than Actions» -
Oct 2012
China's Response to the United States' Asia–Pacific Strategy
Author: Justyna Szczudlik-Tatar
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
Since China and the US try to present a tougher stance towards each other, both countries seem to have found themselves on the collision course. More on «China's Response to the United States' Asia–Pacific Strategy»
September 2012
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19 Sep 2012
Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for US Interests
Author: Jim Nichol
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
US policy toward the Central Asian states has emphasized maximizing their assistance in US and NATO stabilization efforts in Afghanistan and in helping them combat terrorism, proliferation, and arms and drug trafficking. More on «Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for US Interests» -
Sep 2012
The Middle East Riots – Cui Bono?
Author: Yossef Bodansky
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This brief discusses some of the causes and implications of the September 2012 Islamist riots throughout the Arab and Muslim world. More on «The Middle East Riots – Cui Bono?» -
Sep 2012
Iran’s Regional Quagmire
Author: Marlène Laruelle
Publisher: FRIDE
This Policy Brief analyzes the specific factors that are undermining Iran's leadership role in the Middle East. More on «Iran’s Regional Quagmire»
