Information on "Politics" and "Asia"
April 2012
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Between Washington and Tehran
Resolving India’s Iranian conundrum will require some creative diplomacy. New Delhi has kept their economic relationship with Tehran alive in the face of sanctions by devising 'creative' means of engaging Iran. More on «Between Washington and Tehran»
March 2012
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Putin Redux
Having swept the March 4 vote, Vladimir Putin is now firmly on track to reclaim the Russian presidency in May despite protests over alleged vote-rigging. But while Putin is poised to return to the office he vacated in 2008, the country he plans to govern is no longer the same. More on «Putin Redux» -
Divided Over North Korean Refugees
How to deal with North Korean refugees is currently one of the hottest issues in China and South Korea’s bilateral relationship. It exposes the dilemma facing China of how to deal with two very different political halves of the divided Korean peninsula, and the resulting constraints on regional cooperation in Asia. More on «Divided Over North Korean Refugees»
February 2012
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Syrian Youth Against Tyranny
In the uprisings that started in Tunisia, spread through the Middle East and North Africa and reached Western countries such as the US and Spain, young citizens have played a key role by questioning the systems inherited from the previous generations and demanding new forms of representation. More on «Syrian Youth Against Tyranny» -
Baby Steps for Burma
To the outside world it seems as though Burma/Myanmar is gradually engaging in democratic reform. Are these baby steps going to lead to great strides forward, or will things fall flat on their face? More on «Baby Steps for Burma» -
Russia: Looking at Putin’s Nationalist Dilemma
Don’t look now, but Vladimir Putin, the man who wants to reclaim the Russian presidency in March, seems to be losing touch with one of his key constituencies – nationalists. More on «Russia: Looking at Putin’s Nationalist Dilemma»
