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Infographic Investment Security, Trade and the Economy Stefano Spensieri Uncategorized Western Europe

The Greek Debt Crisis: A New Path to Recovery?

Stefano Spensieri discusses the Greek Debt Crisis, and the implications of economic plan of the newly elected Syriza party

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats India International Relations John Pollock Security Society, Culture, and Security

From Look East to Act East: Modi Reasserts India’s Foreign Policy

The landslide election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2014, remains seven months on, a stunning display of popular democracy in India. In an election that lasted from April 7 to May 12th, 8,251 candidates contested 543 Lok Sabha parliamentary seats, in a country where voter eligibility surpassed 814 million people. The turnout, reported Read More…

Angel Chu Asia-Pacific China cyber security Diplomatic Relations Investment Rights Security Security, Trade and the Economy

China Steps Up Internet Censorship, Banning Gmail and VPNs

In her latest article, Angel Difan Chu looks at the most recent developments in the Chinese internet censorship campaign and its domestic and international implications

Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Islamic State Kabir Bhatia Libya Peace & Conflict Studies Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

Geneva Peace Talks: Libya’s Last Chance for Stability

As Libya approaches ‘Failed State’ status, the UN is rushing to find a peaceful solution.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Human Rights Pakistan Peace & Conflict Studies Rija Rasul Security Terrorism

The Peshawar Attack and What’s Next

In part 1 of 2, Rija writes on the recent Taliban attack in Peshawar, and the ramifications for the future of Pakistan

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Maritime Nation Naval Issues Paul Pryce The Middle East and North Africa

Algeria’s Maritime Push

The Algerian National Navy has been on a buying frenzy in recent years, amassing a significant maritime force. In September 2014, representing the culmination of a longer term procurement project, Italy’s Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) delivered Algeria’s new flagship, an 8,800-tonne amphibious assault ship called the Kalaat Beni-Abbes. But newer projects than OSN’s are currently Read More…