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Strategic RegionsGreater Middle EastMarch 16, 2010 | Obama's Pakistan Policy a SuccessObama’s foreign policy approach is bearing fruit in Pakistan. ++ The Pakistani military is engaging Taliban havens in the North of the country and increased intelligence-sharing with Washington has led to the capture of several Taliban …More March 16, 2010 | Iran Sanctions Don't Stick“Sanctions are a sign of a failed policy.” ++ The Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, currently under consideration in the United States Congress, targets Iran’s civilian economy and will likely accomplish little in reshaping Iran’s …More March 15, 2010 | Is Netanyahu Compromising the Peace Process?Leaders claim they want to bring about peace and stability between Israel and Palestine, but they haven’t demonstrated their commitment to it. ++ Netanyahu’s actions are compromising any chance at constructive …More ChinaFebruary 16, 2010 | Another Lesson of Chinese WisdomOutstanding records in all fields prove again that 2010 will definitely be the year of China. ++ Beside the 10 Chinese growth rate outrunning the timid 3,9 world GDP, China is surprisingly enough the world’s first importer in almost all raw …More February 15, 2010 | What Does Chinese Socialist Nationalism Look Like Today?Filippo / Mauri: How does the Chinese authority deal with the political identity crisis resulting from a socialist and yet ever more opening economy, influenced by Western values? The construction of national identity in the post-Mao era relies heavily on cementing the gap between China and the West. …More February 12, 2010 | Russian Foreign Policy: Smitten by China?Russia is increasingly smitten by China.Since the days of Primakov as Foreign Minister, China has largely replaced the West as the object of admiration in Russian foreign policy. This new orientation in Russian foreign policy is not …More IndiaFebruary 9, 2010 | The Gap Between China and India WidensThe gap between China and India continues to grow, despite the tendency to group the emerging countries together. ++ China’s GDP is four times that of India and will likely double over the next 30 years. ++ By 2040 Chinese GDP is …More January 15, 2010 | A Bright Spell In SightNeighbours witness a very positive context in spite of a 40 years old past of stormy relations between India and Bangledesh. ++ Timing eventually made both sides meet on an common ground for reinforced dialog. ++ Trade and border security issues are on the …More January 11, 2010 | Turn the Focus on KashmirThe U.S. government has all but ignored the conflict in Kashmir and espoused a “hands off” approach on the issue. However, pressure to engage is increasing. After all, a resolution of the Kashmir conflict, which pits two nuclear powers against one another, …More Eastern Europe/Central AsiaMarch 15, 2010 | Kosovo Beyond NationalismStefan G. Ducich: More than ten years after Operation Allied Force, there is no durable peace in Kosovo. The global community, and the EU in particular, has the responsibility and the influence to usher in a system of governance and accountability, whereby the entire Kosovar populace – regardless of ethnic back …More February 26, 2010 | The Russian Energy Rule is OverFor years, Russia has largely benefited from its “energy super power” strategy. ++ Today, using gas and oil supplies as a tool for the Russian diplomacy is becoming less relevant. ++ While the European market is oversupplied and battles over the …More February 4, 2010 | Political Pipelines as Diplomatic Fault LinesJoshua Posaner: Europe should strengthen infrastructure across the former Soviet space as opposed to directly competing with Russia on gas pipelines. The White Stream project currently in development by Ukraine provides a possible counterweight to Moscow’s increasing energy dominance and an antidote to Eastern Europe’s increasing isolation. …More Asia-PacificMarch 12, 2010 | Indonesia and the US Contemplate Forming a UnionIndonesia is trying to determine whether to increase diplomatic engagement with the US in the run up to Pres. Obama’s visit on March 20. ++ The Asian country could be a good partner for the US as it has proved its commitment …More March 10, 2010 | Women Can Do It BetterEmpowering women in Asia is not only a requirement for basic human rights but also an economic asset in recovery form the global recession. ++ It remains the best way to lower the illiteracy, malnutrition and child mortality rates in the long term. ++ A …More February 19, 2010 | Soccer Star Pushes Countries to Meet MDG TargetsFrench soccer star and UN Goodwill Amb. Zinedine Zidane is trying to raise support and awareness of the MDGs. ++ The financial crisis has set back the efforts of Asian countries to meet MDG targets. ++ The Asian Development Bank …More AfricaMarch 12, 2010 | A Renewed Commitment to the MDGsMuch progress has been made in the last decade in the area of international development, yet right now the developed world needs to re-affirm and strengthen its commitment to the Millenium Development Goals. ++ With enough effort, millions of people …More March 8, 2010 | The World Should Not Give Up on SomaliaSomalia is typically associated with war, displacement, terrorism, and piracy, but the country is not the failed state it’s portrayed as. ++ “Somalis are resilient and committed to peace, and sickened by the nihilistic violence of the …More February 24, 2010 | Post Apartheid South Africa Turns 20For its 20th birthday, post-apartheid South Africa has little to celebrate. ++ SA is doing better than anticipated, but expectations were very low. ++ The country has some of the highest murder and AIDS rates in the world as well as one of the …More Focus AfghanistanMarch 16, 2010 | Corruption is Afghanistan's Greatest ProblemAccording to nearly 60% of Afghans, corruption is their country’s greatest problem, and not the precarious security situation. Hours spent waiting in lines, weeklong delays in obtaining necessary licenses from local bureaucrats have …More February 24, 2010 | Spain's War in AfghanistanEd Burke: Spain cannot avoid the incoming fight in its Area of Responsibility in Afghanistan and should resource the mission properly. The Spanish responsibility to link the southern and western parts of Afghanistan to the north remains essential in the fight against the insurgency. …More February 23, 2010 | Afghanistan is the Straw that Broke Holland's BackThe Dutch gov’t. has unraveled over how to proceed in Afghanistan. ++ PM Jan Peter Balkenende was hoping to find a compromise between a promise to the Dutch people of troop withdrawal by the end of 2010 and American insistence …More - Military & Police ForcesMarch 3, 2010 | US-Europe: the Winning Losers' PartnershipThe anti-Europe discourse is fashionable again these days in American tribunes. ++ “Pacifist Europe” progressively withdrawing its commitment from NATO’s engagement in Afghanistan fuels scepticism towards the everlasting European …More March 2, 2010 | Dutch Exodus a Game ChangerJulian Lindley-French & Kurt Volker: The departure of the highly-acclaimed Dutch force from Uruzghan has ramifications for both regional security and transatlantic relations in a broader sense. If no other European power fills the void, regional security could deteriorate and NATO cohesion will be strained. …More February 25, 2010 | Denmark Shows How to Get Support for AfghanistanWhile European support to NATO’s strategy in Afghanistan is progressively being undermined, Denmark stands out by maintaining a supportive public opinion in spite of heavy casualties. ++ The Danish government unveils the ingredients …More - Civil SocietyFebruary 15, 2010 | NATO Provides Alternatives to Insurgents
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