The Hub: International Perspectives

Neo-Neo-Ottomanism

Turkey is struggling to find its role in the Middle East. The past two years have thrown a wrench into Erdogan's plans for regional dominance.

Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 09:15 By: Stefano Casertano, The European

Virtual Threats to Real Oil

One of the world's most vital industries is virtually unguarded against digital attacks.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 09:20 By: Joseph Hammond, The European

Water Scarcity: The Real and Virtual Problems

Climate change is likely to remain the major factor behind water insecurity over the coming decades. Yet, as Ben Zala reveals, a number of ‘virtual’ factors, ranging from industrial-scale production to perceptions of scarcity, may also contribute to water conflicts in the near to mid-term.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 09:06 By: Ben Zala, for ISN

The hopes of Ivanishvili regarding Russia

During his pre-election campaign and even during his initial entrance into politics, leader of the Georgian Dream coalition, Bidzina Ivanishvili, promised to follow the pro Western movement of the country but simultaneously try to smooth over Georgia's relations with Russia. Unfortunately the first comments made by Russian Federation leaders are not very encouraging. It looks like Moscow wants to continue its policy of occupying Georgian territories.

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 09:16 By: Zaza Gachechiladze, Editor of The Messenger

A more auspicious accord?

SOME are skeptical of the goodness of the news that the Philiippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have agreed to come to an agreement to create the “Bangsamoro.” It will reportedly be signed on October 15.

In 2008, the Supreme Court killed the “Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain” portion of the hoped-for final and comprehensive peace agreement between the government and the MILF.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 10:51 By: The Manila Times

Recap: Election 2012

There were 3,668 ordinary and 71 special polling stations set up for the October 1 elections. 14 political parties and two blocks participated. Of course the major battle was between the ruling United National Movement and opposition Georgian Dream coalition. While almost all the results are known, there are still several days left before the CEC will announce the final results which are due to be published no later than 20 days after the elections. During the elections, four different organizations carried out exit polls.

Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 11:14 By: Zaza Gachechiladze, Editor of The Messenger

The Veil Slowly Lifts on North Korea's Nuclear Program

Recent satellite images suggest that North Korea is modernizing its nuclear facilities. This not only suggests that its determination to acquire nuclear weapons is now irreversible, it may also require the international community to rethink how it entices Pyongyang back to the negotiation table, or so argues Axel Berkofsky.

Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 09:08 By: Axel Berkofsky for the ISN

The False Appeal of Central Banks

We cannot rely on central banks to carry us through the Eurozone crisis.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 09:56 By: Bodo Herzog, The European