Information on "Aid" and "Asia"
April 2013
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30 Apr 2013
Blurring the Borders: Syrian Spillover Risks for Turkey
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines two of the challenges Turkey is facing as a result of Syria's civil war – providing cross-border aid and coping with Syrian refugees in the border province of Hatay, which epitomizes the humanitarian and security problems Turkey ... More on «Blurring the Borders: Syrian Spillover Risks for Turkey» -
Apr 2013
China’s Development Finance to Africa
Author: Austin Strange, Bradley Parks, Michael J Tierney, Andreas Fuchs, Axel Dreher, Vijaya Ramachandran
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This publication presents a new dataset on China’s aid to Africa derived from a database containing thousands of media reports on Chinese-backed projects in Africa from 2000 to 2011. More on «China’s Development Finance to Africa»
March 2013
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Mar 2013
Enabling Cooperation via Common Situational Awareness – Pragmatic Considerations on NATO-China Cooperation
Author: Ralph D Thiele
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This publication contends that NATO’s growing global role, combined with China’s growing security engagement in regions to its west require further political dialogue, but also a number of practical initiatives. More on «Enabling Cooperation via Common Situational Awareness – Pragmatic Considerations on NATO-China Cooperation»
January 2013
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18 Jan 2013
US Foreign Aid to the Palestinians
Author: Jim Zanotti
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Because of congressional concerns that, among other things, US funds might be diverted to Palestinian terrorist groups, aid is subject to a host of vetting and oversight requirements and legislative restrictions. More on «US Foreign Aid to the Palestinians» -
10 Jan 2013
Iran Sanctions
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper analyzes US and international sanctions against Iran and, in so doing, provides examples, based on a wide range of open source reporting, of companies and countries that conduct business with Iran. More on «Iran Sanctions» -
4 Jan 2013
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and US Policy
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The US and its partners are gradually reducing military involvement in Afghanistan as the Afghan government and security forces assume ever greater responsibility in preparation for the end of the international mission in Afghanistan by the end of 20... More on «Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and US Policy» -
Jan 2013
The Age of Choice: Cambodia in the New Aid Landscape
Author: Romilly Greenhill
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This study is one of three being carried out to explore the implications of the new global landscape for partner country governments. More on «The Age of Choice: Cambodia in the New Aid Landscape»
December 2012
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10 Dec 2012
Talking to the Other Side
Author: Ashley Jackson, Antoni Giustozzi
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This working paper examines Taliban attitudes and policies towards aid agencies through over 150 interviews. More on «Talking to the Other Side» -
Dec 2012
Talking to the Other Side
Author: Ashley Jackson, Antonio Giustozzi
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Little substantive research has been conducted on Taliban attitudes towards aid agencies. More on «Talking to the Other Side»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Between Norms and Interests: US and German Democracy Promotion in Comparison
Author: Jonas Wolff, Hans-Joachim Spanger, Cemal Karakas
Publisher: Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF)
This paper presents results of a research project seeking to identify the factors that explain differences in democracy promotion policies. More on «Between Norms and Interests: US and German Democracy Promotion in Comparison»
