Information on "Law" and "Asia"
February 2013
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27 Feb 2013
China-Japan Maritime Relations: The Case for Cautious Optimism
Speculation is growing that Japan’s Shinzo Abe and China’s Xi Jinping are interested in staging a bilateral leadership summit. James Manicom is not surprised by such rumors. They often follow prolonged periods of confrontation between the two countries, particularly over disputed maritime territory. More on «China-Japan Maritime Relations: The Case for Cautious Optimism » -
7 Feb 2013
Georgia-Russia: Hostile Forever?
Georgia's Mikhail Saakashvili is pushing for constitutional amendments that critics believe will force all future governments to adhere to his political line on Russia. According to Sofo Bukia, the amendments will mandate closer ties with the West and rule out any recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. More on «Georgia-Russia: Hostile Forever? »
December 2012
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19 Dec 2012
Negotiating with a Nuclear North Korea – a Failed International Response?
Attempts to curb North Korea's nuclear ambitions remain frustrated by Pyongyang's continued reluctance to negotiate. In our latest CSS-ISN panel discussion, we consider why negotiations have failed and what options might bring Pyongyang back to the table. More on «Negotiating with a Nuclear North Korea – a Failed International Response?»
November 2012
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16 Nov 2012
US-India Cyber Diplomacy: A Waiting Game
Given India's diplomatic and economic ties with Russia and China, it is perhaps unsurprising that New Delhi is hesitant about developing a cyber-security alliance with the United States. Franz-Stefan Gady analyzes the internal and external factors that continue to hamper India's cyber-diplomatic relations with the West. More on «US-India Cyber Diplomacy: A Waiting Game»
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»
June 2012
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26 Jun 2012
Korean Reunification Would Cast Off China's Shadow
Historical memory and the possible 'Finlandization' of the peninsula may enhance prospects for Korean reunification. More on «Korean Reunification Would Cast Off China's Shadow » -
11 Jun 2012
The Military Option in the Iranian Nuclear Crisis
An Israeli air strike on Iran's nuclear facilities jeopardizes the security of the Middle East. Our partners at C.A.P argue that the European Union should persuade Israel to refrain from exercising this option. More on «The Military Option in the Iranian Nuclear Crisis»
May 2010
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6 May 2010
Justifying Targeted Killings
The Obama administration has attempted a complete legal justification for targeted killings in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen. It isn’t quite hitting the mark, Peter A Buxbaum writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Justifying Targeted Killings»
