Information on "International Relations"
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3 Jul 2012
ASEAN: Regional Pathways and Prosperity
Dr Alistair Cook discusses the achievements of ASEAN, outlining recent developments in security and human rights instruments, and suggests ways in which other regional organizations may learn from ASEAN. More on «ASEAN: Regional Pathways and Prosperity»
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25 Jun 2012
China: Global Actor or Regional Suzerain?
SIPRI’s Bates Gill argues that prospects for regional integration across Northeast Asia are likely to be tempered by the continued rise of China as a global power. More on «China: Global Actor or Regional Suzerain?» -
17 Jun 2012
Iran: The Perils of Nuclear Brinkmanship
In this audio presentation, Ali Vaez, who is the Crisis Group's Senior Iran Analyst, walks through a briefing entitled "P5+1, Iran and the Perils of Nuclear Brinkmanship. More on «Iran: The Perils of Nuclear Brinkmanship» -
15 Jun 2012
The Middle East's Decreasing Relevance
While energy resources guarantee that the Middle East will retain its strategic importance, Trita Parsi predicts a long-term future in which the geopolitical significance of the region will decline. More on «The Middle East's Decreasing Relevance» -
12 Jun 2012
Standoff in the South China Sea
In this audio presentation, Haynie Wheeler features Carlyle Thayer's article "Standoff in the South China Sea. More on «Standoff in the South China Sea» -
6 Jun 2012
South Sudan: A Newly Minted Failed State?
Sage International’s John Bruni argues that Khartoum has been doing all that it can to sabotage the development of South Sudan. More on «South Sudan: A Newly Minted Failed State?» -
5 Jun 2012
Every Nation for Itself: Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World (full audio)
What is a G-Zero world? According to political scientist Ian Bremmer it is a world where no one is willing or able to take a global leadership role. More on «Every Nation for Itself: Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World (full audio)»
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21 May 2012
Institution Building in West Africa – Has the Western Model Worked?
Vitus Azeem, the Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Inititative in Accra, asseses the Western model of governance in West Africa as well as possible alternatives based on local institutions and ideas. More on «Institution Building in West Africa – Has the Western Model Worked?» -
18 May 2012
Central Asia: Moscow Is Back
In today's podcast, the OSCE Academy's Emilbek Joroev argues that Russia is regaining its status as the most influential external actor in Central Asia. More on «Central Asia: Moscow Is Back»
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23 Apr 2012
Ties That Bind?
Despite its geopolitical and economic dominance, the United States has nevertheless advocated the creation of closer political ties across North America. More on «Ties That Bind?»
