February 2012
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6 Feb 2012
No.108: Duma Elections and Protests
Author: Arkady Lyubarev, Andrei Yakovlev, Evgenia Olimpieva
Publisher: Institute of History, University of Basel / Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
This edition analyses the results of the December Duma elections and the subsequent mass protests. More on «No.108: Duma Elections and Protests» -
1 Feb 2012
The Limits of 'Assertive' Behavior: US-China Relations and the South China Sea
Author: Stephen Ranger
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This paper argues on the basis of the power-transition theory that China will act more ambiguously regarding the South China Sea dispute. More on «The Limits of 'Assertive' Behavior: US-China Relations and the South China Sea» -
1 Feb 2012
US-China Competition in Asia: Legacies Help America
Author: Robert Sutter
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
How the US and China deal with their respective histories in regional affairs and their role in Asia-Pacific represent important legacies that, on balance, favor the US. More on «US-China Competition in Asia: Legacies Help America» -
Feb 2012
Food Security at the Crossroads: A Wake Up Call
Author: Manfred Kern
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
The right to adequate nourishment, part of Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is doubtlessly one of the most flagrantly violated human rights. More on «Food Security at the Crossroads: A Wake Up Call» -
Feb 2012
Nuclear Weapons in the Middle East: Here to Stay
Author: Liviu Horovitz
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
In order to avoid enduring setbacks, rigorous groundwork will be required prior to and during a diplomatic meeting addressing nuclear issues within the Middle East. More on «Nuclear Weapons in the Middle East: Here to Stay» -
Feb 2012
Making Security Smart
Author: Ralph D Thiele
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This paper examines "smart defence", a concept introduced by NATO Secretary General Rasmussen at the 2011 Munich Security Conference. More on «Making Security Smart»
January 2012
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27 Jan 2012
No.107: The Russian Diaspora in the USA
Author: Maria Belousova, Janna Ataiants, Irina Olimpieva
Publisher: Institute of History, University of Basel / Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
This issue examines Russian Diaspora, specifically within the USA. More on «No.107: The Russian Diaspora in the USA» -
20 Jan 2012
China's White Papers on Space: An Analysis
Author: Ajey Lele, Gunjan Singh
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
The emphasis of the three White Papers analyzed in this brief is on the civilian aspects of the Chinese space program. More on «China's White Papers on Space: An Analysis» -
16 Jan 2012
Challenges Before Japan in 2012
Author: Rajaram Panda
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
While considering what the coming year holds for Japan, the Japanese people seem quietly determined to recover from the tragedy. More on «Challenges Before Japan in 2012» -
16 Jan 2012
Foreign Minister Krishna’s Visit to Israel
Author: S Samuel, C Rajiv
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna’s visit to Israel, was an important political effort on the part of the two governments to further consolidate the burgeoning bilateral relations in the fields of economy, defence, and people-to-people con... More on «Foreign Minister Krishna’s Visit to Israel»