Information on "International Organizations" and "Western World"
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»
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» -
1 Dec 2011
The Responsibility to Protect and Regime Change
Author: Michael Emerson
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
In light of the intervention in Libya, this paper discusses the tension between the competing principals of "non-interference" and "the responsibility to protect" (R2P) in international relations. More on «The Responsibility to Protect and Regime Change»
April 2011
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13 Apr 2011
Arab Spring: The West's Chance for a Fresh Start
Author: Ana Isabel Alves, An Denise Jacobs, Gillian Kennedy, Katja Kruse, Lea Landman, Anna Adeola Makanju, Manuela Paraipan, Sarah Redohl, Donatella Scatamacchia, Caroline Varin
Publisher: Atlantic-community.org
In this memo, the authors argue that by focusing on societal engagement, economic reform, and military confidence building, the West should break with its questionable past and respond to the Arab uprisings by taking bold action to improve its reputa... More on «Arab Spring: The West's Chance for a Fresh Start»
March 2011
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Mar 2011
International Trade and Emerging Markets Since the Crisis
Author: Razeen Sally
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper sheds light on the post-crisis state of play in international trade. More on «International Trade and Emerging Markets Since the Crisis»
April 2010
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1 Apr 2010
Russia in Europe and the West
Author: Michael Emerson
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
Two swallows do not a summer make, as the old saying goes. More on «Russia in Europe and the West»
December 2009
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23 Dec 2009
ASEAN, Human Rights and the West
Author: Hiro Katsumata
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
The common belief that the Western powers are putting pressure on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to change its stance on human rights is erroneous. More on «ASEAN, Human Rights and the West» -
Dec 2009
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: An Anti-Western Alignment?
Author: Stephen Aris
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
This publication argues that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is not as anti-western as many analysts have stated, so the West should not rule out cooperation with the SCO on key objectives in Central Asia. More on «Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: An Anti-Western Alignment?»
November 2009
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27 Nov 2009
Medvedev's Amendments to the Law on Defence
Author: Yury E Fedorov
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
This brief examines the Russian Law on Defence, particularly the so-called Medvedev amendments that allow for Russian troops to be deployed abroad for four purposes. More on «Medvedev's Amendments to the Law on Defence» -
Nov 2009
Towards a New Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture
Author: Sergei Karaganov, Timofei Bordachev
Publisher: Russia in Global Affairs / RIA Novosti / Council of Foreign and Defense Politics (CFDP)
The main regional structures related to collective security include the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Council of Europe, the European Union, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, th... More on «Towards a New Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture»
