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July 2013

• 25 Jul 2013
  Beyond its Mineral/Natural Resources: Why Africa Matters to the World
  Author: Ibrahim A Gambari
  Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
  This paper highlights the need for further progress in improving political and economic governance in Africa.  More on «Beyond its Mineral/Natural Resources: Why Africa Matters to the World»
• 18 Jul 2013
  Russian Analytical Digest No.133: Putin 3.0: The Economic Plan
  Author: Peter Rutland, Richard Connolly, Stephen K Wegren
  Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
  This issue of the RAD examines Putin's economic policies since coming into office for a third term in May 2012.  More on «Russian Analytical Digest No.133: Putin 3.0: The Economic Plan»
• 17 Jul 2013
  Caucasus Analytical Digest No. 53-54: Post-Elections Armenia
  Author: Isabella Sargsyan, Ara Nedolyan, David Petrosyan, Gegham Vardanyan, David Hovhannisyan, Mikhayel Hovhannisyan, Iris Kempe
  Publisher: Resource Security Institute (RSI) / Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Heinrich Böll Foundation / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE)
  This double issue provides an overview of Armenia’s political and economic situation in the wake of the 2012 parliamentary and 2013 presidential and Yerevan City Council elections.  More on «Caucasus Analytical Digest No. 53-54: Post-Elections Armenia»
• 17 Jul 2013
  Buddhist-Muslim Conflict in Asia Rears its Ugly Head
  Author: Michael Vatikiotis
  Publisher: Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre)
  This opinion piece argues that the current violence between Asian Muslims and Buddhists is not religiously motivated -- i.  More on «Buddhist-Muslim Conflict in Asia Rears its Ugly Head»
• 16 Jul 2013
  Armaments Duplication in Europe: A Quantitative Assessment
  Author: Valerio Briani
  Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
  This paper explores how European countries are hollowing out their militaries by not coordinating their defense spending.  More on «Armaments Duplication in Europe: A Quantitative Assessment»
• 12 Jul 2013
  Debating India’s Look-East Engagement: Singapore’s Contribution
  Author: S D Muni
  Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
  This paper discusses the history of India's Look-East Policy and its engagement in Southeast Asia.  More on «Debating India’s Look-East Engagement: Singapore’s Contribution»
• 12 Jul 2013
  The UK Criminal Law Opt-out: A Challenging Opportunity for Poland
  Author: Roderick Parkes, Marta Stormowska
  Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
  This bulletin discusses the UK’s decision to opt-out from EU laws on criminal matters and the resulting challenges for Polish–British relations.  More on «The UK Criminal Law Opt-out: A Challenging Opportunity for Poland»
• 11 Jul 2013
  The ASEAN Regional Forum: Beyond the Talk Shop?
  Author: Sheldon W Simon
  Publisher: National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)
  This paper looks at the nature and development of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) as a place for security discussion and consultations.  More on «The ASEAN Regional Forum: Beyond the Talk Shop?»
• 11 Jul 2013
  Skill Development Initiatives in India
  Author: Sandhya Srinivasan
  Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
  This paper examines the development of skill-training initiatives and the role of international players in the skill development sector in India.  More on «Skill Development Initiatives in India»
• 11 Jul 2013
  Egypt: Democracy in the Balance
  Author: Maha Azzam, Jane Kinninmont, Dina Wahba, Jonathan Rugman
  Publisher: Chatham House
  In this transcript, three experts present their views on the political situation in Egypt.  More on «Egypt: Democracy in the Balance»