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East Asian States, the Arctic Council and International Relations in the Arctic

While interest in the potential of the Arctic region grows, it’s unclear whether Northeast Asian states are willing to complement each others' aims and objectives there. Today, James Manicom and Whitney Lackenbauer examine their respective policies and levels of engagement with the Arctic Council. More
Security Watch

In Search of a Solution in Thailand’s 'Deep South'

Thailand has spent billions of dollars over the past decade to quell a supposedly Muslim-led insurgency in its southern provinces. But here’s the problem, writes Murray Hunter – Bangkok may have overlooked that the conflict is really about preserving a distinctly Malaysian identity and way of life. More
ISN Blog Post

Border of Syria, Israel, Lebanon, Shows Signs of War

Recent clashes over a border town on the Golan Heights demonstrate that the Syrian civil war is gradually drawing in Damascus’ neighbors. Today, Asher Kaufman explains why the Israel-Lebanon-Syria tri-border region is now the most vulnerable one to the war’s spillover effects. More
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Australia-China Strategic Partnership

Her boosters claim that Julia Gillard recently led the ‘strongest Australian delegation ever’ to visit China. Is that true or not? Today, Rahul Mishra reviews the major achievements of the delegation’s visit and wonders how Canberra’s improving ties with Beijing will impact its long-standing partnership with the US. More
Organization

Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS)

New ISN partner: This week we feature the Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), Kathmandu, Nepal. More

Northeast Asia: Future Tense

A quick look at the news might convince you that balance-of-power politics will continue to dominate Northeast Asia’s geopolitical and security landscape for a long time to come. But is that really the case? Do the states in the region remain mired in mutual antipathy or are they becoming increasingly amenable to the idea of regional cooperation, if not outright integration? In trying to grapple with these questions, we focus on three topics this week – the contemporary security landscape of Northeast Asia; the formal and informal attempts being made by different actors to stimulate regional cooperation; and the negative impact rising nationalism might have on these attempts.

Vietnam's Bailout Politics

Video by STRATFOR

Apr 2013 Publications

East Asian States, the Arctic Council and International Relations in the Arctic

While interest in the potential of the Arctic region grows, it’s unclear whether Northeast Asian states are willing to complement each others' aims and objectives there. Today, James Manicom and Whitney Lackenbauer examine their respective policies and levels of engagement with the Arctic Council. More on «East Asian States, the Arctic Council and International Relations in the Arctic»

A group of soldiers, courtesy of Washington National Guard/Flickr

20 Jun 2013 Security Watch

In Search of a Solution in Thailand’s 'Deep South'

Thailand has spent billions of dollars over the past decade to quell a supposedly Muslim-led insurgency in its southern provinces. But here’s the problem, writes Murray Hunter – Bangkok may have overlooked that the conflict is really about preserving a distinctly Malaysian identity and way of life. More on «In Search of a Solution in Thailand’s 'Deep South' »

Australia Pavillion at Shanghai Expo, courtesy Toby Simkin/flickr

13 May 2013 Publications

Australia-China Strategic Partnership

Her boosters claim that Julia Gillard recently led the ‘strongest Australian delegation ever’ to visit China. Is that true or not? Today, Rahul Mishra reviews the major achievements of the delegation’s visit and wonders how Canberra’s improving ties with Beijing will impact its long-standing partnership with the US. More on «Australia-China Strategic Partnership»

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Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS)

The Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS) is a fully independent, non-political, secular, research think-tank based in Kathmandu, Nepal. More on «Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS)»

ISN Announcements

Welcome to the ISN’s Expanded Audio Holdings

They're here – again! In order to serve you better, we’ve expanded the audio portion of the ISN’s Digital Library to feature, for the first time, partner-provided audio materials.

Attention ISN Researchers – We’ve rearranged and improved our Search Box!

If you click on “Browse Information”, for example, you’ll be taken to a redesigned landing page that features multiple ways for you to retrieve our Digital Library content. Yes, changes are afoot and they’re all designed to make your research efforts that much easier. Check it out! – The ISN Staff

Jobs

We are looking for temporary Fall Library Coordinators (80-100%) to help us diversify and expand our Digital Library.

ISF Recordings

We have now incorporated a selection of podcasts from the recently held 10th International Security Forum (ISF) into our Digital Library holdings.