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August 2013

1 Aug 2013
Negotiating with the Taliban: Pakistan’s Dangerous Dilemma
The newly elected Pakistani government remains at the forefront of efforts to negotiate with the Taliban. However, given its identity and ideology, Salma M Siddiqui warns that the risks of accommodation could be grave indeed. More on «Negotiating with the Taliban: Pakistan’s Dangerous Dilemma»
01 August 2013
North Korea’s Powerful Weakness
Although China’s patience with North Korea might be wearing thin, Joseph Nye is adamant that Pyongyang’s ‘surprisingly powerful’ influence over Beijing remains unaffected. More on «North Korea’s Powerful Weakness»
Central Asia: Region in Decline
Because of its lackluster attempts at regional integration, Central Asia continues to face serious security problems. Today, our partners at the ICG show us how this regional governance vacuum constitutes a major risk to the region’s security. They also consider how China in particular might confront this problem. More on «Central Asia: Region in Decline»
02 August 2013
Obama’s Russian Roadblock
Barack Obama recently reaffirmed his commitment to wholesale nuclear disarmament. More on «Obama’s Russian Roadblock»
2 Aug 2013
Political Islam in Central Asia – Opponent or Democratic Partner?
Following yesterday’s analysis of the region-wide governance crisis in Central Asia, Arne Seifert looks at the role of political Islam in this fragile context. He believes that the region lacks a moderate counterweight to Islamist extremism, a deficiency that may eventually lead to conflict. More on «Political Islam in Central Asia – Opponent or Democratic Partner? »
Political Islam in Central Asia
Following yesterday’s analysis of the region-wide governance crisis in Central Asia, Arne Seifert looks at the role of political Islam in this fragile context. He believes that the region lacks a moderate counterweight to Islamist extremism, a deficiency that may eventually lead to conflict. More on «Political Islam in Central Asia»
2 Aug 2013
Central Asia: Labor Migrants Caught in Russian Politicians’ Crosshairs
Sending illegal economic migrants back to Central Asia has become a staple of many Russian politicians’ election campaigns. This is a major cause for concern for the region’s ruling elites, writes Murat Sadykov. Will it lead to political unrest, they ask. More on «Central Asia: Labor Migrants Caught in Russian Politicians’ Crosshairs»

July 2013

1 Jul 2013
The New Geopolitics of Southeast Asia (Executive Summary)
If Southeast Asia hopes to take full advantage of the strategic competition between China and the US, it needs to lockstep its efforts. Yet, as today’s report by the LSE’ IDEAS project argues, a lack of trust between the area’s states makes this easier said than done. More on «The New Geopolitics of Southeast Asia (Executive Summary)»
The New Geopolitics of Southeast Asia
If Southeast Asia hopes to take full advantage of the strategic competition between China and the US, it needs to lockstep its efforts. Yet, as today’s report by LSE IDEAS argues, a lack of trust between the area’s states makes this easier said than done. More on «The New Geopolitics of Southeast Asia»
1 Jul 2013
Recalibrating American Grand Strategy: Softening US Policies Toward Iran In Order to Contain China
How might the US cope with China in an era of government austerity? Think grand strategically, says Samir Tata. Instead of fretting about how to cope with anti-access/area denial strategies in the Indian Ocean, Washington must first do something more substantial – i.e., boost its ties with India, Indonesia and Iran. More on «Recalibrating American Grand Strategy: Softening US Policies Toward Iran In Order to Contain China»

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