Information on "Political Violence" and "Asia"
April 2013
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22 Apr 2013
Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response
Author: Jeremy M Sharp, Christopher M Blanchard
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper discusses the situation in Syria after over a year of unrest and violence. More on «Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response»
March 2013
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26 Mar 2013
Tibetans in China: Making Sense of a Visit and Five Appointments
Author: Bijoy Das
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This paper analyzes two major actions undertaken by the Chinese authorities in the context of its domestic dispute with the Tibetans. More on «Tibetans in China: Making Sense of a Visit and Five Appointments» -
26 Mar 2013
Probing for Chemical Attacks in Syria
Author: Gregory D Koblentz
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This paper addresses the danger represented by the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian civil war. More on «Probing for Chemical Attacks in Syria» -
5 Mar 2013
Israel on the Verge of a Third Intifada?
Author: Shlomo Brom
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
Against the backdrop of clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces, this brief addresses speculation whether Israel is on the verge of a third intifada. More on «Israel on the Verge of a Third Intifada?»
January 2013
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15 Jan 2013
Pakistan: Countering Militancy in PATA
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
Notwithstanding considerable improvements since 2009, this report argues that Pakistan's Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) remain an area of insecurity. More on «Pakistan: Countering Militancy in PATA» -
Jan 2013
Poverty and Radicalisation into Violent Extremism: a Causal Link?
Author: Atle Mesøy
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
The consensus in past research into terrorism and radicalization into violent extremism (RVE) is that generally there is no link between poverty and radicalization, and if such a link exists, it is a weak one. More on «Poverty and Radicalisation into Violent Extremism: a Causal Link?»
December 2012
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1 Dec 2012
Crisis Watch, Nr 112
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This issue of Crisis Watch summarizes developments during the month of November 2012 in some 70 situations of ongoing or potential conflict. More on «Crisis Watch, Nr 112» -
Dec 2012
Russia’s Pressure Politics
Author: Sean Roberts
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
This paper argues that if Russia is to follow an evolutionary path to democracy, then the regime must be ready to draw the so-called 'non-systemic' opposition into political processes. More on «Russia’s Pressure Politics» -
Dec 2012
The Threat of Growing Extremism in Punjab
Author: David Hansen
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
During the last few years Punjab has experienced a deep social crisis in which Islamist organisations have been able to challenge the Pakistani authorities' power. More on «The Threat of Growing Extremism in Punjab» -
Dec 2012
Civilian Protection in Russia
Author: Andrey Makarychev
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This policy brief argues that international humanitarian law plays a crucial role in Russia's international policy and normative convergence with the international community. More on «Civilian Protection in Russia»
