Information on "National Security" and "Southeast Asia"
October 2012
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Oct 2012
Dealing with Private Security Companies
Author: Marc von Boemcken
Publisher: Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
While there is evidence to suggest that private security companies can help foster economic growth and ease the burdens of public security providers, the still inadequate regulation of these companies tends to create problems. More on «Dealing with Private Security Companies»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
PRISM, Vol 3, No 4
Author: Daniel Serwer, Michael T Flynn, James Sisco, David C Ellis, Ben Fitzgerald, Pia Wanek, James K wither, Pierre Bélanger, Alexander Scott Arroyo, Greg MillS, Michael J Williams, Antulio J Echevarria II, Geoffrey Lambert, Larry Lewis, Sarah Sewall
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
The featured articles in this edition of PRISM address a number of issues related to the current situation in Syria, democratization efforts, how can national police promote stabilization etc. More on «PRISM, Vol 3, No 4» -
Sep 2012
Terrorism in Perspective: An Assessment of ‘Jihad Project’ Trends in Indonesia
Author: Julie Chernov Hwang
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
In this paper, the author examines security threats by extremist groups in Indonesia. More on «Terrorism in Perspective: An Assessment of ‘Jihad Project’ Trends in Indonesia»
August 2012
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9 Aug 2012
Indonesia: Dynamics of Violence in Papua
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
In May and June 2012, the Indonesian province of Papua experienced an outbreak of ethnic violence and unrest. More on «Indonesia: Dynamics of Violence in Papua»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
What’s at Stake in the South China Sea?
Author: Michael Wesley
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
The territorial disputes in the South China Sea get much less attention than other crisis points, in the Taiwan Straits and the Korean Peninsula. More on «What’s at Stake in the South China Sea?»
June 2012
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14 Jun 2012
Smoke and Mirrors: Malaysia’s "New" Internal Security Act
Author: Mickey Spiegel
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This policy brief discusses the decision by Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Najib Razak, to repeal his nation’s Internal Security Act (ISA) because of concerns that it curtailed personal freedoms. More on «Smoke and Mirrors: Malaysia’s "New" Internal Security Act»
February 2012
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16 Feb 2012
Indonesia: The Deadly Cost of Poor Policing
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report looks at three attacks against police facilities and personnel in 2010 and 2011 in Indonesia, all rooted in community grievances. More on «Indonesia: The Deadly Cost of Poor Policing»
January 2012
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Jan 2012
Cooperation from Strength
Author: Patrick M Cronin, Peter A Dutton, M Taylor Fravel, James R Holmes, Robert D Kaplan, Will Rogers, Ian Storey
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
American interests are increasingly at risk in the South China Sea due to the economic and military rise of China and concerns about its willingness to uphold existing legal norms. More on «Cooperation from Strength» -
Jan 2012
Diebstahl, Raub und erpresserische Geiselnahme im maritimen Raum
Author: Kerstin Petretto
Publisher: Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy (IFSH)
Diese Publikation analysiert die Gefährdung der deutschen Seefahrt durch Piraterie in internationalen Gewässern. More on «Diebstahl, Raub und erpresserische Geiselnahme im maritimen Raum» -
2012
Summary of National Defence Policy (Malaysia)
Publisher: Ministry of Defence of Malaysia
The national defense policy reflects the country to defend its strategic interests and maintain national security. More on «Summary of National Defence Policy (Malaysia)»
