Information on "Nation States"
April 2013
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11 Apr 2013
The Sources of Iranian Conduct
Author: Ray Takeyh
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In his testimony, the speaker discusses Iran's political history and how it influences the Islamic Republic's commitment to its nuclear program and radical ties. More on «The Sources of Iranian Conduct» -
10 Apr 2013
India-China Talks: Full-Scope Security Is Potential Issue
Author: P S Suryanarayana
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper examines current India-China relations, with a special emphasis put on security issues. More on «India-China Talks: Full-Scope Security Is Potential Issue» -
8 Apr 2013
A Turbulent Pakistan: India’s Choices in Response
Author: S D Muni
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper looks at Pakistan's myriad problems and its future prospects. More on «A Turbulent Pakistan: India’s Choices in Response» -
8 Apr 2013
Dangerous Waters: China-Japan Relations on the Rocks
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report looks at the current standoff between China and Japan over the sovereignty of five islets and three rocks in the East China Sea, known either as the Diaoyu in Chinese or the Senkaku in Japanese. More on «Dangerous Waters: China-Japan Relations on the Rocks» -
2 Apr 2013
The United States: The Hidden Actor in the Senkaku Islands
Author: Akira Kato
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This brief explores the implications of the Senkaku Islands dispute for the United States. More on «The United States: The Hidden Actor in the Senkaku Islands» -
Apr 2013
A Turkish Perspective on Security Issues in the Mediterranean
Author: Şadi Ergüvenç
Publisher: Global Political Trends Center (GPoT)
This brief first looks at Eastern Mediterranean security issues through Turkish eyes. More on «A Turkish Perspective on Security Issues in the Mediterranean» -
Apr 2013
Establishing a Mining Sector in Postwar South Sudan
Author: David K Deng, Paul Mertenskoetter, Luuk van de Vondervoort
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This report looks at the mining sector in South Sudan and provides evidence-based recommendations to help the South Sudanese government develop a regulatory framework that will provide equitable benefits to all concerned parties. More on «Establishing a Mining Sector in Postwar South Sudan» -
Apr 2013
The Evolution of Organised Crime in Africa
Author: Mark Shaw, Tuesday Reitano
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper examines the evolution of organized crime in Africa. More on «The Evolution of Organised Crime in Africa» -
Apr 2013
Informal Justice and the International Community in Afghanistan
Author: Noah Coburn
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This report analyzes programs that addressed the so-called informal justice sector in Afghanistan from 2008 to 2011. More on «Informal Justice and the International Community in Afghanistan» -
Apr 2013
Power and Politics in Pakistan
Author: Seth Kaplan
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This analysis argues that the Pakistani elite controls access to valuable resources. More on «Power and Politics in Pakistan»
