Category: CEIAS Papers

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

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

In the IAS Policy Paper, Filip Šebok analyses the development of the domestic political situation in Thailand, where yet another round of ongoing battle between the polarized political camps has raged since November 2013. Author also explores the implications of the current crisis on the Thai economy and foreign relations. This policy paper is only… Continue reading Political instability in Thailand: A hazardous game with the country’s future

In the IAS Policy Paper, Richard Turcsányi asks the question: Is China a new divider of the EU? The author analyses the relationship between Central and Eastern Europe with China, also from the perspective of the EU. The policy paper can be downloaded here…     Image credit: https://flic.kr/p/bV292Y