The present article by Matej Šimalčík discusses the implications of ballistic missile defense systems for the stability and security of the Northeast Asian region. The paper aims to find out whether the ballistic missile defense systems contribute to the stability and security of the region, or are rather detrimental to it. A constructivist approach is… Continue reading Ballistic Missile Defense and its Effect on Sino-Japanese Relations: A New Arms Race?
Policy paper by Richard Q. Turcsányi published by STRATPOL institute on the possibility of concluding a Code of Conduct between China and ASEAN states in light of the international tribunal’s decision on Chinese claims in the South China Sea. Full paper can be downloaded here.
In her IAS Policy Paper, our colleague Alena Fričová explores a possible correlation between the ongoing processes of liberalization and democratization of Burmese society and the rising tension among ethnic groups, often leading to violent clashes and accompanying destabilization of the country, two apparent realities of Burma today. Author offers a claim there are several ways in which the ongoing reforms can destabilize… Continue reading Democratization and Ethnic Conflicts interlinked? The Case of Burma
V IAS Policy Paperi sa náš kolega Martin Šebeňa ohliada späť za dáždnikovým hnutím v Hongkongu. Hnutie podľa autora zanechalo dlhodobé dôsledky v tom, že upriamilo svetovú pozornosť na hongkonský boj o demokraciu, aktivizovalo mladú generáciu, diskreditovalo súčasný establišment (tak politické, ako aj biznis elity), prehĺbilo debatu o identite a potvrdilo odhodlanie bojovať o zmenu v dlhodobom horizonte. Policy Paper si môžete… Continue reading Ohliadnutie za hnutím Occupy Central
In the IAS Policy Paper, H.E. Sang-Hoon Park, Ambassador of South Korea in the Slovak Republic, presents multi-dimensional aspects of the North Korean nuclear issue. His analysis follows the national, regional and global dimensions, stressing the need of solving the issue not only unilaterally, but also bilaterally and multilaterally. Click here to read more
