The Hub: International Perspectives

Bloody Syria

By Peter Foot for ISN

Friday, October 4, 2013 - 12:43

Russian concerned about Georgia joining NATO special task force

By Zaza Gachechiladze, for The Messenger

Just a couple of days ago Georgian Defense Minster, Irakli Alasania, stated that in 2015, Georgian military forces will become part of the NATO special task-force. Russian and Armenian analysts immediately responded by asking the question of how this might influence the current equilibrium of forces in the region?

Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 11:34

France's New Strategy: The 2013 White Paper

By Lisa Watanabe, originally published on ISN

This brief analyzes the 2013 French White Paper on National Security and Defense -- i.e., it outlines its strategic priorities, main objectives, and how the country might fulfill them in the future.

Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 09:56

Taming financial markets is a must for regaining stability -- why the Bretton Woods spirit and logic need to be rediscovered

By Daniel Daianu, for HotNews

Fears are mounting about emerging markets being hit by the US Fed’s ending its monetary stimulus.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 10:29 By: Daniel Daianu, for HotNews

Exploring the Opportunities for Australian Energy Companies in East Africa’s Gas Discoveries

By Kim Moss, for Future Directions International

Decades of exploration in East Africa, have produced few large discoveries of oil and gas. Past exploration has also been hampered by political uncertainty and regional conflict. Things look set to change, however.

Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 08:45 By: Kim Moss, for Future Directions International

U.S. involvement in Syria and the Georgian position

By Zaza Gachechiladze, for The Messenger

The crisis in Syria and the possible involvement of the US in the country gives birth to intensive speculation in Georgia as well. Analysts, journalists, and politicians offer different opinions and interpretations over the now inevitable US-led involvement. Some analysts here in Georgia suggest that the complications could indirectly affect Georgia as well.

Friday, September 13, 2013 - 12:24 By: Zaza Gachechiladze, for The Messenger

Nigeria and the Multinationals

Originally published in Financial Nigeria magazine, September 2013 edition.

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 12:15 By: Femi Aribisala, for Financial Nigeria magazine

MNLF warns of war

Editor's Note: In light of the attack Sept. 9 attack on Zamboanga City, we wanted to reprint a story providing a little more background on the conflict.

Originally published by The Manila Times on July 28.

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 11:11 By: Jerry Adlaw, for The Manila Times

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