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May 2013

22 May 2013
Map Room: Borders on Top of The World
Yes, the melting polar ice caps are opening up new transportation routes and revealing untapped mineral wealth that will benefit us all. Uh, hold on, say Mark Terry and Adam Scholl. They remind us that increased accessibility could well lead to overlapping and dangerous territorial claims. More on «Map Room: Borders on Top of The World»
13 May 2013
The Global Market in Natural Uranium—From Proliferation Risk to Non-Proliferation Opportunity
Uranium remains a critical component of civil-military nuclear programs. Today, Ian Anthony and Lina Grip reveal that the global market for natural uranium remains relatively unchecked, as do the activities of new exporters from the developing world. More on «The Global Market in Natural Uranium—From Proliferation Risk to Non-Proliferation Opportunity»
10 May 2013
Greenland’s Dilemma and its ‘Reluctant’ Alliance with China
China is becoming increasingly interested in Greenland’s natural resources. And while the autonomous Danish territory once welcomed Chinese investment, Bhavna Singh believes Nuuk is now using domestic opposition to foreign workers to realign its diplomatic relations with Beijing and other states. More on «Greenland’s Dilemma and its ‘Reluctant’ Alliance with China»
8 May 2013
The Beting Serupai Incident
The People's Liberation Army Navy recently undertook 'patrol and training missions' within territorial waters claimed by Malaysia. Tang Siew Mun considers this an error of strategic judgment on Beijing’s part. Kuala Lumpur has always advocated a more reasoned and diplomatic approach to problems in the South China Sea. More on «The Beting Serupai Incident»
2 May 2013
Russian Gas, European Integration and the Fate of Ukraine
After years of protracted negotiations, Ukraine is almost ready to sign an Association Agreement with the European Union. Today, Robert Cutler describes how the agreement might impact the fate of Ukraine’s Russia-to-Europe gas transit system. More on «Russian Gas, European Integration and the Fate of Ukraine»

April 2013

11 Apr 2013
River Erosion, Landlessness and Religious Militancy in Northern Bangladesh
Today, Ishak Mia outlines how climate change, landlessness and religious extremism have combined to destabilize the northern parts of Bangladesh. In particular, Islamist militants are exploiting environmental degradation to attract the support of the landless poor. More on «River Erosion, Landlessness and Religious Militancy in Northern Bangladesh»

March 2013

20 Mar 2013
Our Arctic Strategy Deficit
William Edwards believes that the United States is ill-prepared to defend its strategic interests in the Arctic. To overcome this problem, he recommends that Washington concentrates its energies on crafting a workable Arctic treaty with other legitimate powers in the region. More on «Our Arctic Strategy Deficit»
13 Mar 2013
Azerbaijan and the EU: Recalibrating Relations?
Azerbaijan is becoming increasingly dismissive of the European Union’s calls for greater democratization. Eldar Mamedov thinks that Baku should watch its step – tense relations with the EU could harm its long-term strategic interests. More on «Azerbaijan and the EU: Recalibrating Relations?»

February 2013

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 »
22 Feb 2013
China's Risky Strategy in Maritime Disputes
China claims that it was unaware of a recent ‘incident’ involving Chinese and Japanese naval vessels. Our partners at STRATFOR warn that Beijing’s muted response is deliberate. It is designed to convince its neighbors that the Chinese military might act independently to support China’s territorial claims. More on «China's Risky Strategy in Maritime Disputes»

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