Information on "Society" and "Asia"
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May 2013
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1 May 2013
US and Russia Join Forces to Fight Drug Crisis
Today, John Lawn, who is a former head of the US Drug Enforcement Agency, takes stock of the joint anti-drug efforts being pursued by the US and Russia in Afghanistan. He then goes on to discuss counter-narcotics strategies that ideally integrate law enforcement with development efforts. More on «US and Russia Join Forces to Fight Drug Crisis»
April 2013
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23 Apr 2013
Despite Ample Mechanisms, Women Still Excluded from Afghanistan's Political Process
Despite the best efforts of numerous actors, women remain under-represented in Afghanistan's political processes. With direct Western influence about to wane in 2014, Ayscha Hamdani outlines the steps needed to ensure that women will be able to contribute to Afghanistan's self-directed future. More on «Despite Ample Mechanisms, Women Still Excluded from Afghanistan's Political Process» -
18 Apr 2013
Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest
Recent unrest between Myanmar's Burmese majority and its Muslim communities is only the latest instance of the inter-ethnic violence plaguing the country. Yet, with Myanmar at a critical transition point, Joshua Kurlantzick urges Naypyidaw to act now and stem the rising tide of hatred against non-Burmese. More on «Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest» -
16 Apr 2013
Stavropol — Frontline between Russia and the North Caucasus
Of Russia's seven North Caucasus territories, Stavropol is the only one where ethnic Russians make up the majority of the population. According to Andrew Foxall, that's a problem begging for a solution, at least in the eyes of North Caucasian ultranationalists. More on «Stavropol — Frontline between Russia and the North Caucasus»
February 2013
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14 Feb 2013
Transnational Turmoil – A "Gift" from Russia's Underworld?
After a decade of relative calm, Russia's underworld is now violently restructuring itself. That’s bad news, writes NYU's Mark Galeotti. Given its aggressive, entrepreneurial and transnational nature, how Russian organized crime reorganizes itself will negatively impact the wider world. More on «Transnational Turmoil – A "Gift" from Russia's Underworld? »
January 2013
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22 Jan 2013
Ethnic and Border Tension Between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
Tensions between Kyrgyzstan and its Uzbek minority have risen sharply after an attack on a Kyrgyz border post. The Centre for Eastern Studies' Józef Lang worries that these tensions will only aggravate the already difficult relations that exist between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. More on «Ethnic and Border Tension Between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan»
November 2012
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6 Nov 2012
Iraq Amnesty Could Set Killers Loose
Iraq's hotly debated amnesty law has its ambiguities. Laith Hammoudi contemplates whether giving Iraqi prisoners a fresh start will prevent victims and their families from receiving justice. More on «Iraq Amnesty Could Set Killers Loose»
September 2012
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18 Sep 2012
Conflating Spaces: Syrian Rebels and Refugees in South Turkey
There are worrying signs that refugee camps in Turkey are being used by Syria's armed opposition. Not only does this violate basic humanitarian principles but it alters the dynamics of Syria's conflict, argue Mark Naftalin and Kristian Berg Harpviken. More on «Conflating Spaces: Syrian Rebels and Refugees in South Turkey» -
11 Sep 2012
The First 100 days of Putin's Presidency See a Tightening of the Screws
If Dmitry Medvedev was politically conciliatory in his final months as Russia's president, then Vladimir Putin is now charting a more combative approach, says the FIIA's Sean Roberts. Such assertiveness may reflect the Kremlin's fears that Russia is on the brink of more political protests and a possible "color revolution." More on «The First 100 days of Putin's Presidency See a Tightening of the Screws»
August 2012
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27 Aug 2012
Flaws in India's Strategy to Counter the Maoist Insurgency
Over time, India's 50 year struggle against Maoist insurgents has become a major security challenge. Yet while India's security forces have traditionally attempted to quell the insurgency by force, they are now increasingly resorting to soft power in order to weaken the influence of the Maoists. More on «Flaws in India's Strategy to Counter the Maoist Insurgency»
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