Jan 2010, Vol. 30, No. 1
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Issue: Jan 2010, Vol. 30, No. 1
Baroness AshtonA Question of Balance: The Future of European Union Diplomacy Institutional wrangling about who gets what in the EU’s External Action Service is diverting focus away from fashioning a more coherent foreign policy
Alastair Cameron
EU IsraelThe EU and the Middle East: An Elusive Partnership Divisions between ‘Old’ and ‘New’ Europe about Israel are undermining the EU’s potential as an effective regional mediator in the peace process
Agnieszka Eile
China EUEU-China Relations: On the Mend at Last? The importance of the burgeoning trade relationship means China and the EU must settle their fractious differences through bilateral dialogue
Benjamin Knight
Yemeni policemanYemen: Approach with Caution A knee-jerk, militarised response is not the answer. Sophisticated understanding of insecurity within a wider regional framework is required.
Charles Burnard
Iran India flagsIndia and Iran: A Pragmatic Alliance India’s traditional emphasis on foreign policy autonomy means that its deepening military and security ties with Iran should not be viewed as a surprise
Shashank Joshi
PLAN fleet reviewThe PLA in 2010: Adventurism or Introspection? The Chinese Army’s more assertive international role could lead to escalating geopolitical tensions with two key rivals – the US and India
Alexander Neill
East Asia MapAn East Asian Community? Japan’s move towards a pan-Asian regional architecture highlights a concerted effort to engage more with its neighbours over the traditional ally, the US
John Hemmings
Sri Lankan General FonsekaThe Forthcoming Sri Lankan Elections: Ethnic Minority Prospects A strong challenge to the incumbent has changed the electoral climate. But whoever wins, entrenched corruption will make alleviating the pressing humanitarian concerns a major challenge
Oliver Housden
Robert Gates in TurkeyTurkey: A New Option for European Missile Defence? The Obama administration’s attempt to find a new location for its missiles will test Ankara’s balancing act as both a member of NATO, and an ally of Iran
Cem Birsay
Arctic iceArctic Security: Neither a Great Game nor a Scramble Enhancement of military capabilities by Arctic powers may not be the zero-sum security competition that many are suggesting
Matthew Willis
 
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