Asia/Pacific

South Asia’s Increasing Nuclear Capabilities

Hasini Lecamwasam • Apr 15 2013 • Essays

Though nuclear capabilities do not necessarily connote military agendas, the possession of nuclear ability naturally stirs concern. As such, India’s nuclear strategy has spawned regional unease.

Developmental States and Gender-Equity

Roxanne Kovacs • Apr 13 2013 • Essays

The Developmental State is usually regarded as one of the most successful models for economic growth. But that model’s success is built upon gender inequalities that hinder progress for women.

The Future of Nuclear Power in South Korea after Fukushima

Jonathan York • Apr 11 2013 • Essays

As South Korea is poised to become a leader in nuclear technology, the events of Fukushima question the wisdom of continuing the international expansion of its nuclear complex.

The Institutional Aspects of Russia-EU Relations

Katja Mann • Apr 5 2013 • Essays

Russia has a special relationship with the EU, but since the end of the Cold War, both entities have struggled to find enough common ground for cooperation.

Aid Conditionality and Sexual Rights in the Third World

Bruce Warwick • Apr 1 2013 • Essays

The current human rights framework, while tackling sexual rights, fails to take local contexts into account, thus increasing discrimination and limiting the impact of local activists.

The Rise of China’s Sovereign Wealth Funds

Peera Charoenvattananukul • Mar 17 2013 • Essays

China’s utilization of SWFs serves to fulfill political objectives in spite of the international regulations which tend to inhibit the combination of political and economic goals.

Han Chinese Identity and Securitization

Robbie Murray Fergusson • Mar 16 2013 • Essays

Although tying the Han identity to the state has been an effective way of nation building, securitization of this identity has been detrimental to the overall security of the CCP regime.

Why Did South Korea Grow Rich, c.1960–1985?

Loria-Mae Heywood • Mar 16 2013 • Essays

With a history of occupations and territorial division, the odds for economic success were not stacked in South Korea’s favor. Its success did not conform to any pre-existing mode of development.

The Counter-Insurgency Operation in Chechnya

Joseph Myers • Mar 13 2013 • Essays

The First Chechen War was a clear failure of counter-insurgency operations, and whilst there were improvements in the Second Chechen War, a wholly successful outcome has not been achieved.

Huawei: A Threat To National Security?

Lucie Kadlecova • Mar 13 2013 • Essays

Huawei’s business in Iran and supposed disregard for intellectual property rights exemplify why foreign governments think it does not respect international legal obligations.

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