A Framework for Vulnerability Analysis in Sustainability Science
Author(s): Turner, B. L., II, Roger E. Kasperson, Pamela A. Matson, James J. McCarthy, Robert W. Corell, Lindsey Christensen, Noelle Eckley, Jeanne X. Kasperson, Amy Luers, Marybeth L. Martello, Colin Polsky, Alexander Pulsipher, and Andrew Schiller
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Global environmental change and sustainability science increasingly recognize the need to address the consequences of changes taking place in the structure and function of the biosphere. These changes raise questions such as: Who and what are ...moreGlobal environmental change and sustainability science increasingly recognize the need to address the consequences of changes taking place in the structure and function of the biosphere. These changes raise questions such as: Who and what are vulnerable to the multiple environmental changes underway, and where? Research demonstrates that vulnerability is registered not by exposure to hazards (perturbations and stresses) alone but also resides in the sensitivity and resilience of the system experiencing such hazards. This recognition requires revisions and enlargements in the basic design of vulnerability assessments, including the capacity to treat coupled human-environment systems and those linkages within and without the systems that affect their vulnerability. A vulnerability framework for the assessment of coupled human-environment systems is presented.
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2003/07/08 |
A new security paradigm: the military-climate link
Author(s): Pau Rogers
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Many leading military analysts in the United States are increasingly alert to the link between security and climate change. If they can only expand their view of whose security is at risk, the policy consequences could be immense.
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2009/08/05 |
Adaptation of Agriculture and the Food System to Climate Change: Policy Issues
Author(s): John M. Antle
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2010/02/01 |
Assessing the costs of adaptation to climate change
Author(s): Martin Parry, Nigel Arnell,
Pam Berry, David Dodman,
Samuel Fankhauser, Chris Hope,
Sari Kovats, Robert Nicholls,
David Satterthwaite,
Richard Tiffin, Tim Wheeler
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This book takes another look at the costs of adapting to climate change. The estimates for 2030 used by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change are likely to be substantial under-estimates. Professor Martin Parry and his co-authors look at ...moreThis book takes another look at the costs of adapting to climate change. The estimates for 2030 used by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change are likely to be substantial under-estimates. Professor Martin Parry and his co-authors look at the estimates from a range of perspectives, and conclude that: • the current cost assessments do not include some key sectors, such as ecosystems, energy, manufacturing, retailing, and tourism • some of the sectors included have been only partially covered in cost estimates • the additional costs of adaptation have sometimes been calculated as ‘climate mark-ups’ against low levels of assumed investment. In some parts of the world, low levels of investment have led to an adaptation deficit, and this deficit will need to be made good by full funding of development, without which the funding for adaptation will be insufficient. Residual damages also need to be evaluated and reported because not all damages from climate change can be avoided. There is an urgent need for more detailed assessments of these costs, including case studies of costs of adaptation in specific places and sectors. This report aims to demonstrate the need for the further and transparent refinement of cost estimates for responding to climate change.
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2009/08/01 |
Community-based adaptation to climate change
Author(s): Hannah Reid, Mozaharul Alam, Rachel Berger, Terry Cannon, Angela Milligan
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This special issue of Participatory Learning and Action focuses on recent approaches to climate change adaptation which are community-based and participatory, building on the priorities, knowledge, and capacities of local people. It discusses how ...moreThis special issue of Participatory Learning and Action focuses on recent approaches to climate change adaptation which are community-based and participatory, building on the priorities, knowledge, and capacities of local people. It discusses how community-based approaches to climate change have emerged, and the similarities and differences between CBA and other participatory development and disaster risk reduction approaches. It highlights innovative participatory methods which are developing to help communities analyse the causes and effects of climate change, integrate scientific and community knowledge of climate change, and plan adaptation measures. Whilst CBA is a relatively new field, some lessons and challenges are beginning to emerge, including how to integrate disaster risk reduction, livelihoods and climate change adaptation work, climate change knowledge gaps, issues around the type and quality of participation, and the need for policies and institutions that support CBA.
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2009/12/01 |
Assessing Vulnerability and Adaptive Capacity to Climate Risks: Methods for Investigation at Local and National Levels
Author(s): Anne Kuriakose, Livia Bizikova, Carina Bachofen
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Effective planning for climate change adaptation programming in developing countries requires a fine-grained assessment of local vulnerabilities, practices, and adaptation options and preferences. While global models can project climate impacts and ...moreEffective planning for climate change adaptation programming in developing countries requires a fine-grained assessment of local vulnerabilities, practices, and adaptation options and preferences. While global models can project climate impacts and estimate costs of expected investments, developing country decision-makers also require national assessments that take a bottom-up, pro-poor perspective, integrate across sectors, and reflect local stakeholders’ experiences and values, in order to determine appropriate climate responses. This paper outlines the methodological approach of the social component of the World Bank’s Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change study. The social component features both village-level investigations of vulnerability and adaptive capacity, and innovative, participatory scenario-development approaches that lead diverse groups at local and national levels through structured discussions using GIS-based visualization tools to examine trade-offs and preferences among adaptation activities and implementation mechanisms. This dynamic, multisectoral approach allows for real-time analysis, institutional learning and capacity development. The paper presents the research and learning approach of the study and offers emerging findings on policy and institutional questions surrounding adaptation arenas in Bangladesh, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Ghana and Mozambique.
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2009/05/01 |
India Literature Review
Author(s): Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue and the Delhi Policy Group
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Annotated literature review associated with the project, ‘Comparative Perspectives on Conflict Management in Asia’.
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2009/01/01 |
Indonesia Literature Review
Author(s): Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, the Peace-
Building Institute and the Indonesian Institute of Sciences
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Annotated literature review associated with the project, ‘Comparative Perspectives on Conflict Management in Asia’.
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2009/01/01 |
From Aceh to Chile: Is ASEAN Prepared for Another Disaster?
Author(s): Yang Razali Kassim
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2010/03/01 |
The Many Faces of Statelessness
Author(s): Priyanka Bhalla and Pau Khan Khup Hangzo
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In December 2009, 4,300 Laotian Hmongs in Thailand were involuntarily repatriated to Laos. Their status in Thailand has often been disputed, as some have officially been recognised by UNHCR as 'refugees', others are considered 'economic migrants' ...moreIn December 2009, 4,300 Laotian Hmongs in Thailand were involuntarily repatriated to Laos. Their status in Thailand has often been disputed, as some have officially been recognised by UNHCR as 'refugees', others are considered 'economic migrants' or 'illegal migrants' by Thailand and as a result, many of their children are 'stateless'. The label they receive decides the treatment they get under national and international law. In our last alert, the aim was to better understand the issue of statelessness, why it occurs and what it means under international law. This alert aims to analyse the difference between stateless persons in their habitual residence and stateless persons on the move, explaining the many faces of statelessness within Southeast Asia.
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2010/02/26 |
Climate Change Vulnerability Mapping for Southeast Asia
Author(s): Arief Anshory Yusuf and Herminia Francisco
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This paper provides information on the sub-national areas (regions/districts/provinces) most vulnerable to climate change impacts in Southeast Asia. This assessment was carried out by overlaying climate hazard maps, sensitivity maps, and adaptive ...moreThis paper provides information on the sub-national areas (regions/districts/provinces) most vulnerable to climate change impacts in Southeast Asia. This assessment was carried out by overlaying climate hazard maps, sensitivity maps, and adaptive capacity maps following the vulnerability assessment framework of the United Nations' Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The study used data on the spatial distribution of various climate-related hazards in 530 sub-national areas of Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Based on this mapping assessment, all the regions of the Philippines; the Mekong River Delta in Vietnam; almost all the regions of Cambodia; North and East Lao PDR; the Bangkok region of Thailand; and West Sumatra, South Sumatra, West Java, and East Java of Indonesia are among the most vulnerable regions in Southeast Asia.
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2009/01/01 |
Environmental Refugees: Myth or Reality
Author(s): Richard Black
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This paper is concerned with 'environmental refugees', who although their case for consideration has been somewhat sidelined in recent years, nonetheless represent an important group of interest to many policy-makers at international level. This ...moreThis paper is concerned with 'environmental refugees', who although their case for consideration has been somewhat sidelined in recent years, nonetheless represent an important group of interest to many policy-makers at international level. This paper seeks to go further in questioning the value of international policy-makers focusing on 'environmental refugees' as a significant group of migrants, deserving of the world's attention. It is argued that although environmental degradation and catastrophe may be important factors in the decision to migrate, and issues of concern in their own right, their conceptualisation as a primary cause of forced displacement is unhelpful and unsound intellectually, and unnecessary in practical terms. Particular reference is made to three categories of supposed 'environmental refugees': those fleeing 'desertification'; those displaced (or potentially displaced) by sea level rise; and victims of 'environmental conflict'. Following on from this, possible reasons for focusing on 'environmental refugees' as a policy strategy are subjected to critical scrutiny.
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2001/03/01 |
Environmentally displaced people: understanding the linkages between environmental change, livelihoods and forced migration
Author(s): Dr Camillo Boano, Professor Roger Zetter, Dr Tim Morris
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2008/11/01 |
NTS Bulletin March 2010 (Issue 1)
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On 12 January 2010, Haiti was struck by a 7.0 earthquake killing between 200,000 to 250,000 people. The death toll was estimated to be the largest ever incurred in a single country as a percentage of population. Moreover, the Inter-American ...moreOn 12 January 2010, Haiti was struck by a 7.0 earthquake killing between 200,000 to 250,000 people. The death toll was estimated to be the largest ever incurred in a single country as a percentage of population. Moreover, the Inter-American Development Bank estimated the damage caused by the earthquake at approximately USD 13.2 billion, making it the most destructive natural disaster in modern times. Then on 27 February 2010, Chile was hit by an 8.8 earthquake. As of 1 March 2010, the death count from the earthquake has been reported as 708 and is set to increase as more areas become accessible.
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In conversation with Prof. Emil Salim (Advisor for Environment and Sustainable Development Issues, Govt of Indonesia)
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2009/08/27 |
In conversation with Dr Bernadette P. Resurreccion (Gender & Development Studies, The Asian Institute of Technology)
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2009/08/27 |
In conversation with Mr Fitrian Ardiansyah (Programme Director for Climate and Energy, WWF)
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2009/08/27 |
In conversation with Mr Masakazu Ichimura (Chief of Environment and Development Policy Section, UNESCAP)
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2009/08/27 |
Energy Renaissance In East Asia: Nuclear Or Renewables?
Author(s): Punzalan Kevin Christopher De Guzman and Koh Swee Lean Collin
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As East Asia rapidly develops, greater demands are being placed on governments to efficiently supply energy to sustain economic growth. Simultaneously, public awareness of environmental issues has placed new imperatives on energy planning. To meet ...moreAs East Asia rapidly develops, greater demands are being placed on governments to efficiently supply energy to sustain economic growth. Simultaneously, public awareness of environmental issues has placed new imperatives on energy planning. To meet these challenges, the concept of sustainable development must be incorporated into energy security strategies in order to balance the three priorities of energy security, economic growth and environmental protection. Alternative energy forms a cornerstone of such a strategy. From a brief examination of the contemporary developments in alternative energy sources in East Asia, this Alert shows that the use of 'nuclear renaissance' for describing the energy future of the region is still premature, given that progress in this field has not been uniform and has largely stagnated. Instead, renewable energy developments show better progress and hold greater promise for East Asia. Instead of a 'nuclear renaissance', a 'renewables renaissance' may be taking hold in the region.
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2010/03/12 |
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Reintroducing the Human Security Debate in South Asia
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Edited, (with Mallika Joseph), (New Delhi: Samskriti Publishers, 2007)
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Minimum Deterrence and Indias Nuclear Security
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Understanding Non-Traditional Security in Asia: Dilemmas in Securitization
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Studying Non-Traditional Security in Asia: Trends and Issues
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Regional Security in Southeast Asia: Beyond the ASEAN Way
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Regional Institutions and Regional Crises in East Asia: Moving Away from the Comfort Zone?
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in Douglas Webber and Bertrand Fort (eds) Regional Integration in Europe and East Asia: Convergence or Divergence, (RoutledgeCurzon, 2005)
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Positioning Adaptation in the Climate Change Debate
Author(s): Sadhavi Sharma
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Climate change adaptation as a means for reducing vulnerability to climate change and building resilience in developing countries is steadily climbing the international agenda. While adaptation is acknowledged by some as a necessary complement to ...moreClimate change adaptation as a means for reducing vulnerability to climate change and building resilience in developing countries is steadily climbing the international agenda. While adaptation is acknowledged by some as a necessary complement to mitigation, others have expressed reservations about promoting it as a policy goal. Still others, increasingly so in developing countries, are even suggesting adaptation as an alternative to climate mitigation. Underpinning these views is the lack of a consensual understanding of what constitutes adaptation. This Alert provides an overview of adaptation and what it means, examining the position of adaptation in the climate change debate and the different perspectives on it.
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2010/04/16 |
Oiling the Wheels of Foreign Policy? Energy Security and China's International Relations
Author(s): Zha Daojiong
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This paper offers a review of a broad set of issues that are recurrent in international discussions about interconnectedness of energy and security in China's international relations. The primary purpose of this exercise is to identify points of ...moreThis paper offers a review of a broad set of issues that are recurrent in international discussions about interconnectedness of energy and security in China's international relations. The primary purpose of this exercise is to identify points of convergence and divergence in Chinese and international commentaries about the motivations behind and consequences of the increasing presence of China in the international energy markets. As oil is the primary commodity that is of issue, in the paper 'energy' more or less equates to oil. The first part of the paper maps out the industry/policy contours leading to the emergence of an energy security discourse within China, and establishes the key distinction between self-sufficiency on one hand and security on the other. The paper then considers the main potential sources of instability that emerge from China's search for energy security. Between China and the West, while mutual suspicion and lack of transparency over processes and objectives might result in pessimistic predictions, China has no choice but to accept that it is now a part of (and partly dependent on) a complex and interdependent global economy. And potential (energy) adversaries must accept that China too is an essential component of this global order. As such, any aggressive action would harm the perpetrator as much as the target - a form of mutually assured (economic) destruction for the post-Cold War era.
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2010/04/21 |
NTS Bulletin April 2010 (Issue 2)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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The upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup scheduled to take place in South Africa between 11 June and 11 July 2010 has once again raised concerns over the possibility of human trafficking. A study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), South ...moreThe upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup scheduled to take place in South Africa between 11 June and 11 July 2010 has once again raised concerns over the possibility of human trafficking. A study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), South Africa's statutory research agency, has already warned that human trafficking is a serious problem in South Africa and that the FIFA World Cup could lead to an increase in the volume of trafficking. The report Tsireledzani: Understanding the dimensions of human trafficking in southern Africa stated that victims of trafficking in South Africa are mostly women, girls and boys trafficked for a variety of purposes, including prostitution, pornography, domestic servitude, forced labour, begging, criminal activity (including drug trafficking), and trafficking for the removal of body parts (or muti). Moreover, South Africa is a source, transit, and destination country for human trafficking. It has 72 official ports of entry and a number of unofficial ports of entry where people come in and out without being detected along its 5,000 km-long land borderline.
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2010/04/22 |
'Human Securitising' the Climate Security Debate
Author(s): Lorraine Elliott
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Efforts to understand the connection between climate change and national, regional and international security have fuelled something of a climate security industry, evidenced in a range of reports from governments, international organisations, and ...moreEfforts to understand the connection between climate change and national, regional and international security have fuelled something of a climate security industry, evidenced in a range of reports from governments, international organisations, and non-governmental organisations. In much of this, particularly those works produced by defence agencies and individual governments, the focus has been on threats to national security through civil unrest and violence that derive from competition for resources, access to environmental services, and the unregulated movement of people in the face of ecosystem collapse. This paper reinstates a human security approach. It explores not just the human insecurities that are generated by climate change, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific, but examines how human security models provide (i) different ways of interpreting climate conflict 'triggers' and (ii) different and more effective strategies for responding to climate insecurity. This involves an analytical move from risk to vulnerability and a strategic move from mitigation to adaptation and social resilience. Despite the challenges that this presents for more orthodox approaches to security, it is also more certain to deliver outcomes that can guarantee security for both peoples and for states.
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2010/04/22 |
Responsibility to Protect: How Should Southeast Asia Respond?
Author(s): Yang Razali Kassim & Nur Azha Putra
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The emerging doctrine of Responsibility to Protect may have been endorsed by world leaders. But the primary challenge remains how to get it implemented. RtoP may mean different things to different states. There are fundamental issues that have yet ...moreThe emerging doctrine of Responsibility to Protect may have been endorsed by world leaders. But the primary challenge remains how to get it implemented. RtoP may mean different things to different states. There are fundamental issues that have yet to be fully reconciled.
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2010/04/26 |
Operationalising Regimes and Recognising Actors: Responding to Crises in Southeast Asia
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook
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Southeast Asia as a region has a unique history, and the evolving relationships between its communities, states, regional organisations and the international community reflect this. Given this context, there is a need to better understand the ...moreSoutheast Asia as a region has a unique history, and the evolving relationships between its communities, states, regional organisations and the international community reflect this. Given this context, there is a need to better understand the motivations of the actors in negotiations, to account for the finished agreement and its impact on the region both in the short and long terms. This paper investigates the motivations behind two regional responses in two different periods of time. The first case under investigation is the set of regional responses formulated to address the Indochinese exodus in the 1970s and 1980s. The second case under investigation is the regional response to those affected by Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar during the late 2000s and early 2010. Both of these agreements have been held up as historic and ground breaking achievements within the international relations of Southeast Asia. Firstly, this paper sets the scene by critically surveying some of the literature on regionalism and game theory. Secondly, this paper investigates the politics behind these bargaining agreements and assesses the structural and agency conditions that surrounded their formulation. Finally, this paper evaluates why these agreements are hailed as historic successes, and then assesses both responses in action. Through the investigation of these two agreements, this paper argues that agency in Southeast Asia was best reflected through the coordination of the regional association as demonstrated by the longer term implications of the Cyclone Nargis response. However, while this particular agreement offers an opportunity for a sustained trusting relationship with the stakeholders, it does not necessarily mean it can be replicated elsewhere but rather provides evidence of the actors' motivations and provides some policy recommendations to further ground the progress made to make such occurrences more likely to occur in the future.
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2010/04/28 |
Integrating Adaptation into Development Policy in Southeast Asia
Author(s): Sadhavi Sharma
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Southeast Asia is potentially one of the more vulnerable regions to climate change impacts, as many of the countries in the region have relatively low levels of development, weak infrastructure, long coastlines, and a significant percentage of the ...moreSoutheast Asia is potentially one of the more vulnerable regions to climate change impacts, as many of the countries in the region have relatively low levels of development, weak infrastructure, long coastlines, and a significant percentage of the population is still dependent on agriculture, a sector which is more climate-sensitive. Recognising this, developing countries in the region have been vociferous in their support for adaptation. This Alert looks at three countries - Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines - to examine the place of adaptation in government policy.
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2010/04/30 |
The H1N1 Virus: Lessons Learnt for Business Continuity Management
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COP-15:A Step Forward or a Step Backward?
Author(s): Lorraine Elliott
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The Accord adopted at the Copenhagen Climate Change summit has done little to advance global efforts on dealing with the impact of climate change. It does little to meet ASEAN expectations or ensure that the regions peoples are made less ...moreThe Accord adopted at the Copenhagen Climate Change summit has done little to advance global efforts on dealing with the impact of climate change. It does little to meet ASEAN expectations or ensure that the regions peoples are made less vulnerable. As negotiations move ever slowly forward, ASEAN must strengthen itself as a coherent negotiating bloc.
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2009/12/24 |
The Obama Doctrine and Southeast Asia
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook
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2009/12/18 |
The US and Myanmar: Moving into a New Phase
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook
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2009/10/20 |
Human Security: A Response to the Climate Security Debates
Author(s): Lorraine Elliott
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2009/10/08 |
Ketsana and its Aftermath: Lessons on Social Resilience
Author(s): Kevin Punzalan
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2009/10/06 |
Typhoon Kestana: Asia's Katrina
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Irene A. Kuntjoro & Sofiah Jamil
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2009/10/02 |
Migrant Workers and the Right to Labour
Author(s): Nur Azha Putra
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2009/08/19 |
Aung San Suu Kyi's Verdict: Implications for ASEAN
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook and Mely Caballero-Anthony
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2009/08/12 |
Oil Pipelines from Myanmar to China: Competing Perspectives
Author(s): Zha Daojiong
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2009/07/24 |
Pandemics and International Norms: China's Handling of the H1N1 Flu
Author(s): Zha Daojiong
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2009/06/30 |
Responding to Non-Traditional Security Challenges in Asia
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony
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2009/05/16 |
The Swine Flu Alert: Keeping Asia Safe
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Julie Balen and Belinda Chng
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2009/04/29 |
Nuclear Energy: Addressing The Not-in-my-Backyard Syndrome
Author(s): Alvin Chew and Jor-Shan Choi
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2009/04/14 |
Post-Kyoto Protocol: Changing A Climate of Denial?
Author(s): Sofiah jamil
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2009/04/08 |
ICC's Verdict on Darfur: Whose Responsibility?
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Belinda Chng and Roderick Chia
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2009/03/31 |
ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement: Sealed or Leaking?
Author(s): Chang Youngho and Koh Swee Lean Collin
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2009/03/16 |
Underground Nuclear Power Plant: Why Not?
Author(s): Alvin Chew
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2009/03/04 |
The Dynamics of Global Oil Prices
Author(s): Alvin Chew
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2008/11/13 |
Energy Security in Singapore: Prospects and Challenges
Author(s): Chang Youngho and Nur Azha Putra
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2008/09/25 |
Energy Security in Singapore: Making Power Affordable To All
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Youngho Chang and Nur Azha Putra, The Straits Times, 18 September 2008
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The Myanmar Nargis Aftermath: A Disaster In Governance
Author(s): Nyi Nyi Khaw
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Managing Food Fights From Food Rights In ASEAN
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2008/04/28 |
Prospects for an ASEAN Nuclear Cooperation: A Common Nuclear Facility?
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2007/12/06 |
Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Are Regional Security Frameworks Prepared?
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2007/11/19 |
Is Nuclear Energy a Viable Option for All?
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2007/10/23 |
Climate Change and the Muslim World: The OIC Could Do With Captain Planet
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Clearing up ASEAN's Hazy Relations
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2006/10/25 |
Building a Regional Disaster Response Mechanism for a Secure ASEAN Community
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2006/06/13 |
NTS Bulletin November 2009 (Issue 2)
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Over 1,000 delegates from 125 countries gathered in Doha, Qatar, from 9-13 November 2009 for the third session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. This Conference is the third attempt to ...moreOver 1,000 delegates from 125 countries gathered in Doha, Qatar, from 9-13 November 2009 for the third session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. This Conference is the third attempt to finalise the world's first and only international anti-corruption convention and to establish a review mechanism for its enforcement. At the end of the Conference, participating States agreed to a mechanism to monitor implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
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2009/11/20 |
NTS Bulletin November 2009 (Issue 1)
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 5,000 lives have been claimed by the novel influenza virus (H1N1). The US has now declared H1N1 as a national emergency. With the start of the second wave of infections, cases have been ...moreAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 5,000 lives have been claimed by the novel influenza virus (H1N1). The US has now declared H1N1 as a national emergency. With the start of the second wave of infections, cases have been reported in France, Morocco, Iceland, Turkey, Mongolia and Rwanda. Amid these, there has been a shortfall in H1N1 vaccines, due to manufacturing delays as well as continued debate on the safety of H1N1 and other flu vaccines.
At the same time, the onslaught of natural disasters in Asia has shown to be a breeding ground for infectious diseases. After the recent devastating typhoon in the Philippines, 35,000 persons are still living in evacuation shelters and more than half are suffering from diseases. The most dangerous infection has been leptospirosis, a life-threatening infection that one could get by swallowing or absorbing contaminated water through cuts in the skin. International and local infectious disease experts of the WHO and the Global Outbreak Alert are currently trying to identify the strain of this bacteria and its animal source.
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2009/10/23 |
NTS Bulletin October 2009 (Issue 1)
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With less than 11 weeks to the UNFCCC meeting in Copenhagen, the United Nations Climate Summit was held on 22 September 2009, in a bid to rally international support and action against climate change. As world leaders made their brief speeches at ...moreWith less than 11 weeks to the UNFCCC meeting in Copenhagen, the United Nations Climate Summit was held on 22 September 2009, in a bid to rally international support and action against climate change. As world leaders made their brief speeches at the United Nations, all eyes were on the biggest carbon emitters, China and the United States, on the concrete steps they would take in reducing global carbon emission levels.
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2009/09/01 |
Maritime Predations in Southeast Asia: Three Case Studies
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While piracy in Southeast Asia has been addressed better over time, maritime predations continue to occur in the region. These predations, on small traders and maritime communities, afflict these groups and individuals and contribute to their ...moreWhile piracy in Southeast Asia has been addressed better over time, maritime predations continue to occur in the region. These predations, on small traders and maritime communities, afflict these groups and individuals and contribute to their insecurity. They are vulnerable populations whose livelihoods and way of life have been threatened, yet whose security has not been adequately dealt with through traditional maritime security approaches. Through a non-traditional security lens, the problem of lower-end piracy - or maritime predations - is examined using case studies. This may, in time, lead to more appropriate policy approaches to deal with the root causes of piracy and maritime predations in Southeast Asia in the longer term.
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Rethinking Border Control: Linking Mobility, Human Trafficking and Infectious Disease
Author(s): Kevin Punzalan and Pau Khan Khup Hangzo
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Current studies on pandemics explore the links between population mobility and health. These studies usually focus on regular population movement such as those of tourists and legal immigrants. However, less attention has been paid to another type ...moreCurrent studies on pandemics explore the links between population mobility and health. These studies usually focus on regular population movement such as those of tourists and legal immigrants. However, less attention has been paid to another type of movement: Human Trafficking victims. The failure to take into account the link between poor public health, this form of population mobility, and infectious diseases leaves a gap in the defences against the emergence of new infectious diseases.
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2009/05/15 |
ASEAN Nuclear Rennaisance In Southeast Asia
Author(s): Koh Swee Lean Collin, Irene A. Kuntjoro and Sofiah Jamil
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In the face of rising oil prices and calls to combat climate change, nuclear power has emerged as an attractive long-term alternative energy source to sustain socioeconomic development in Southeast Asia. However, this move is potentially fraught ...moreIn the face of rising oil prices and calls to combat climate change, nuclear power has emerged as an attractive long-term alternative energy source to sustain socioeconomic development in Southeast Asia. However, this move is potentially fraught with numerous difficulties, hence presenting a dilemma in balancing energy security and public concerns. This edition provides an update on the nuclear renaissance currently unfolding in Southeast Asia
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2008/08/29 |
Humanitarian Emergencies (I)
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro and Sofiah Jamil
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The june editions of NTS-Alert discuss the issue of humanitarian emergencies reflecting on the recent disasters that took place in Asia. This edition of NTS-Alert will first take a look at the debate about the different frameworks/approaches to ...moreThe june editions of NTS-Alert discuss the issue of humanitarian emergencies reflecting on the recent disasters that took place in Asia. This edition of NTS-Alert will first take a look at the debate about the different frameworks/approaches to humanitarian emergencies. It will then examine how emergencies unfold and what the causes are by looking at the cases of several major natural disasters in Asia
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2008/06/13 |
Bugged by Diseases
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Sofiah Jamil and Yang Yi
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This edition of the NTS Alert takes a look at the extent, impact and responses to the latest infectious diseases plaguing China. Also featured is coverage on the state of health of victims of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar and its implication for human ...moreThis edition of the NTS Alert takes a look at the extent, impact and responses to the latest infectious diseases plaguing China. Also featured is coverage on the state of health of victims of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar and its implication for human security and international response.
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2008/05/16 |
Migration, Regional Integration And Human Security
Author(s): Ashgate (2006)
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By Harald Kleinschmidt. This book analyzes the interconnectedness of migration, regional integration and the security studies. This book explores the conflict between the actions of transnational migrants and state government policy in a series of ...moreBy Harald Kleinschmidt. This book analyzes the interconnectedness of migration, regional integration and the security studies. This book explores the conflict between the actions of transnational migrants and state government policy in a series of theoretical chapters and regional case-studies
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Impact of Partition Refugees in Pakistan - Amtul Hassan
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One of the major catastrophes faced by the human race throughout its history is involuntary migration of large groups of people who are forced to do so due to various natural and man-made factors. Among the major causal factors other than natural ...moreOne of the major catastrophes faced by the human race throughout its history is involuntary migration of large groups of people who are forced to do so due to various natural and man-made factors. Among the major causal factors other than natural disasters are wars, internal strife, revolutions, racial riots as well as change of regimes. The problem of refugees who have been uprooted by such causal factors has become a major humanitarian issue faced by national governments as well as the international community. Amtul Hassan's study covers a vital episode of the twentieth century refugee problems that took place in South Asia, namely, the case of partition refugees in Pakistan. The volume deals with important research questions of why the Indian Muslims were forced to migrate, what were the responses of the new-born state of Pakistan towards the resulted flow of refugees, what were the causes that led to develop tension between the refugees and the state, how the refugees responded to strategies that were aimed at disempowering them and what would be the future of partition refugees and their struggle for empowerment. Within the broad scope presented by these research questions, the author attempts to examine vital issues such as partition carnage, displacement, challenges of resettlement and integration, alienation of succeeding generations, disillusionment of refugees and rise of violence and the ascension of refugee-based political movements into a decisive position in the national polity. The author examines the state's response towards the problem of refugees by each regime that came into power since independence while also capturing issues concerned with different segments of partition refugees such as of those in Punjab and Sindh provinces. More important are the problems raised by the author on the future of partition refugees in Pakistan. Would they become an isolationist force thereby contributing to a separatist line of activism or would they become a part of the national struggle for the rights of all people in Pakistan? Would the principles of powersharing be neglected for further marginalization of partition refugees? Would the MQM, the main political force of refugee movement become a catalyst for a more democratic and pluralist society, forcing the feudal-tribal order away from the polity in Pakistan? Little doubt that answers for these and other related questions would determine not only the future of the partition refugees but also the stability of political landscape of the entire country. Amtul Hassan is an M.Phil student in International Relations at Karachi University. The areas of her interest include forced migration, human rights and movement for democracy and human security issues.
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Potential for Militancy Among Bhutanese Refugee Youth - RCSS Policy Studies - Aruni John
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Short Term Migration in South Rajasthan
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The Impact of Migration on Rural Power Structure
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Coping With Risks and Managing Livelihoods: Migration in Rural Nepal
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International Instruments and Bangladeshi Migrant Workers' Rights
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Migration From Bangladesh to Italy and Spain
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Securitizing/Desecuritizing the Filipinos' 'Outward Migration Issue' in the Philippines' Relations with Other Asian Governments - Jose Franco, Jr
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Today's outward migration of millions of Filipinos has rendered international borders porous and blurred the already thin-line between legal and illegal overseas workers, making both documented and undocumented migrants from the Philippines a ...moreToday's outward migration of millions of Filipinos has rendered international borders porous and blurred the already thin-line between legal and illegal overseas workers, making both documented and undocumented migrants from the Philippines a responsibility of their government. Every case affecting Filipinos abroad, therefore, is a potential non-traditional security issue because, while migration poses no direct threat to the territorial security of sovereign states, it could threaten the survival of government if left unattended. It could make or unmake politicians, remove officials from public office, or, at worst, strain diplomatic relations between labor-sending and -receiving countries. It's also an economic issue that spills over to other related cases, such as human rights, sexual and reproductive health topics, national politics, and foreign affairs. The concept of securitization and desecuritization?as advanced by the Euro-centric Copenhagen School and adopted, with some modifications, by the Asia-centric Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, in Singapore?is a powerful tool used by actors in identifying an existential threat to a referent object in migration cases, and in resolving the issue at hand.
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Securitization of Illegal Migration of Bangladeshis to India - Josy Joseph
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Over 10 million illegal migrants from Bangladesh live in India, according to both official and unofficial estimates. This paper examines the securitization of the issue by various actors through a century. The paper goes into the influences of ...moreOver 10 million illegal migrants from Bangladesh live in India, according to both official and unofficial estimates. This paper examines the securitization of the issue by various actors through a century. The paper goes into the influences of political ideologies on the Indian State's response to the issue, and the impact of speech acts and other actions of securitizing actors on the issue. The study also examines if desecuritization of the issue would have any positive impact on solving the problem.
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Prospects for Curbing the Flow of Illegal Indonesian Migrant Labour into Malaysia - Joseph Liow Chin Yong
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The long term, undocumented flow of Indonesian migrants into Malaysia is arguably the second largest flow of illegal immigrants after the movements across the U.S.-Mexico border. The issue of the migration of illegal Indonesian labor to Malaysia ...moreThe long term, undocumented flow of Indonesian migrants into Malaysia is arguably the second largest flow of illegal immigrants after the movements across the U.S.-Mexico border. The issue of the migration of illegal Indonesian labor to Malaysia has been a persistent source of friction for Malaysian-Indonesian relations for the past 20 years. Tensions have been exaggerated by the securitization of the illegal Indonesian migrant worker problem by the Malaysian media and certain government officials. Given the vast number of Indonesian laborers in Malaysia and the crucial role they play in the Malaysian economy, unless the root causes of this problem are acknowledged and addressed coherently by both parties, the issue of illegal Indonesian migrant labor will continue to be an obstacle to better bilateral ties. This study will explore in detain the disputes between Malaysia and Indonesia concerning illegal Indonesian labor, focusing primarily on Malaysia's 'securitization' of the issue and Indonesia's response, as well as the steps taken by both parties to manage them.
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Transborder Migration and Regional Security Discourse: Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants in India - Priyankar Upadhyaya
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The object of this study is to examine the conceptual and empirical ramifications of transborder migration on South Asian security discourse. Starting with the partition itself, the cross border population flow has been a destabilizing feature in ...moreThe object of this study is to examine the conceptual and empirical ramifications of transborder migration on South Asian security discourse. Starting with the partition itself, the cross border population flow has been a destabilizing feature in the region and has recently raised an entire range of security concerns which haunt scholars and practitioners alike. The issue of Bangladeshi migrants to India, in particular, offers an opportunity to focus on the dynamics of securitization of a non-traditional security issue in the region - a dimension which is still less traversed. In addition, the project promises a problem solving analysis of the generic causes which lead to such flows in the region and suggests suitable strategies to anticipate and pre-empt potential violence arising out of such a population flux.
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The Cultural Economy of Illegal Migration: Migrant Workers Who Overstay in Hong Kong - by Amy S.C. Sim
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This paper was written as part of a project co-ordinated by the Centre of Asian Studies, University of Hong Kong under the IDSS-Ford Project on Non-Traditional Project in Asia (Phase II)
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The Securitization of Chinese Migration to the Russian Far East: Rhetoric and Reality - Elizabeth Wishnick
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This paper examines Chinese migration to the Russian Far East in terms of the securitization/desecuritization dynamics elaborated by the Copenhagen School. Although this framework is useful in describing the tendency by Russian national and ...moreThis paper examines Chinese migration to the Russian Far East in terms of the securitization/desecuritization dynamics elaborated by the Copenhagen School. Although this framework is useful in describing the tendency by Russian national and regional officials to securitize Chinese migration to the Russian Far East, it fails to explain the lack of urgency in the response by these same leaders to the alleged threat posed by migrants from China. The paper finds that Russian officials on the national and regional levels use the language of security to depict the consequences of Chinese migration, but, instead of enacting the urgent policy measures one would expect once an existential threat is identified, these officials have taken incremental steps to regulate cross-border flows. Moreover, the same Russian politicians who securitize Chinese migration to the Russian Far East when addressing Russian audiences call for increased regional cooperation when visiting China or meeting with Chinese leaders. The paper argues that the Copenhagen School's focus on security as intersubjective, without seeking to determine the presence of actual security threats and responses to them, provides only half the picture and fails to explain the complicated array of responses to Chinese migration within Russia. Nevertheless, the theory is better at explaining the Chinese reaction, which, on both the regional and national levels, in speech as well as in deeds, has been to desecuritize the migration issue and address it instead as an economic or administrative problem. This paper was written as part of a project co-ordinated by the Centre of Asian Studies, University of Hong Kong under the IDSS-Ford Project on Non-Traditional Project in Asia (Phase II)
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Migration Policy and Urban Governance: The Case of Karachi - Haris Gazdar
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This paper will examine the Karachi experience with respect to national and city policies on transnational migration. It will provide a descriptive overview ? both quantitative and qualitative ? of historical patterns and recent trends. It will ...moreThis paper will examine the Karachi experience with respect to national and city policies on transnational migration. It will provide a descriptive overview ? both quantitative and qualitative ? of historical patterns and recent trends. It will also identify gaps in secondary data. In addition to existing data sources, the paper will make use of primary qualitative research in selected communities in Karachi. The paper will attempt to draw lessons from Karachi both for future policy concerning the city itself, as well as for comparison with other large cities. The author is a Senior Researcher from the Collective for Social Science Research, Pakistan.
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A Review of Migration Issues in Pakistan - Haris Gazdar
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This paper aims to provide a strategic overview of issues relating to migration and poverty in Pakistan. According to 1998 census records, some 10 million people, or 8% of the population of Pakistan, consisted of internal or international migrants. ...moreThis paper aims to provide a strategic overview of issues relating to migration and poverty in Pakistan. According to 1998 census records, some 10 million people, or 8% of the population of Pakistan, consisted of internal or international migrants. Savings remitted by Pakistani migrants abroad constitute the largest single source of foreign exchange earnings for the country. In the early 1980s, this flow was equivalent to 10% of GNP. Currently, remittances are US$2.4 billion, or 4% of the GNP.This paper is one of twelve prepared for and presented at the Regional Conference on Migration, Development and Pro-Poor Policy Choices in Asia. The Conference was jointly organised by the Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit, Bangladesh, and the Department for International Development, UK, and took place on 22?24 June 2003 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The author is a Senior Researcher from the Collective for Social Science Research, Pakistan.
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Gypsies Among Us - Hussain Bux Mallah
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April 8 is marked Roma Day in Europe as a day of coming together of various communities that are known by names such as Gitanes, Manouche, Roma, Sintis, Travellers, Tsigan, and Yifti in different states of that continent. From Anatolia (modern ...moreApril 8 is marked Roma Day in Europe as a day of coming together of various communities that are known by names such as Gitanes, Manouche, Roma, Sintis, Travellers, Tsigan, and Yifti in different states of that continent. From Anatolia (modern Turkey) to Ireland, these communities assert a common ancestry and a shared history of survival against the odds. It is an extraordinary story that brings the Gypsies, as they are most commonly known, into close kinship relations with the people of southern Pakistan and northwestern India. The author is a Research Officer from the Collective for Social Science Research, Pakistan.
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The Law and Politics of Regional Solution of the Refugee Problem: The Case of South Asia - B S Chimni
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Afghans in Pakistan: Broadening the Focus
Author(s): Collective for Social Science Research, Jan 2006, courtesy of Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU)
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Three qualitative case studies of Afghans living in urban centres in Pakistan ? Quetta, Peshawar and Karachi ? were conducted in 2004?05 as part of a long-term, three-country (Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan) study of transnational networks ...moreThree qualitative case studies of Afghans living in urban centres in Pakistan ? Quetta, Peshawar and Karachi ? were conducted in 2004?05 as part of a long-term, three-country (Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan) study of transnational networks undertaken by AREU. The research focussed on cross-border linkages, livelihood strategies, support networks and links with Afghanistan. The project is funded by the European Commission (EC), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Stichting Vluchteling.
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Afghans in Peshawar: Migration, Settlement and Social Networks
Author(s): Collective for Social Science Research, Jan 2006, courtesy of Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU)
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Three qualitative case studies of Afghans living in urban centres in Pakistan ? Quetta, Peshawar and Karachi ? were conducted in 2004?05 as part of a long-term, three-country (Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan) study of transnational networks ...moreThree qualitative case studies of Afghans living in urban centres in Pakistan ? Quetta, Peshawar and Karachi ? were conducted in 2004?05 as part of a long-term, three-country (Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan) study of transnational networks undertaken by AREU. The research focussed on cross-border linkages, livelihood strategies, support networks and links with Afghanistan. The project is funded by the European Commission (EC), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Stichting Vluchteling.
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Afghans in Quetta: Settlements, Livelihoods, Support Networks and Cross-Border Linkages
Author(s): Collective for Social Science Research, Jan 2006, courtesy of Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU)
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Three qualitative case studies of Afghans living in urban centres in Pakistan ? Quetta, Peshawar and Karachi ? were conducted in 2004?05 as part of a long-term, three-country (Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan) study of transnational networks ...moreThree qualitative case studies of Afghans living in urban centres in Pakistan ? Quetta, Peshawar and Karachi ? were conducted in 2004?05 as part of a long-term, three-country (Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan) study of transnational networks undertaken by AREU. The research focussed on cross-border linkages, livelihood strategies, support networks and links with Afghanistan. The project is funded by the European Commission (EC), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Stichting Vluchteling.
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Afghans in Karachi: Migration, Settlements and Social Networks
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Three qualitative case studies of Afghans living in urban centres in Pakistan ? Quetta, Peshawar and Karachi ? were conducted in 2004?05 as part of a long-term, three-country (Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan) study of transnational networks ...moreThree qualitative case studies of Afghans living in urban centres in Pakistan ? Quetta, Peshawar and Karachi ? were conducted in 2004?05 as part of a long-term, three-country (Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan) study of transnational networks undertaken by AREU. The research focussed on cross-border linkages, livelihood strategies, support networks and links with Afghanistan. The project is funded by the European Commission (EC), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Stichting Vluchteling.
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A bibliography on migration has been prepared from various books, research reports and conference papers
Author(s): Courtesy of RMMRU, University of Dhaka
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Annotated bibliography on Chinese Migration
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This bibliography has been taken from the paper by Huang Ping and Frank N. Pieke presented at the DFID-RMMRU 2003 conference on Migration, Development and Pro-poor Policy Choices in Asia. Courtesy of RMMRU, University of Dhaka.
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The Case for Ratification: 1990 UN Convention on the Protection of Migrant Workers' Rights
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Policy Brief 2: Accessing Rights as Citizens: The Camp-based Urdu Speaking Community in Bangladesh
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2007/12/01 |
Coping with Riverbank Induced Displacement
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Protecting Overseas Workers: Lessons and Cautions from the Philippines
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2007/06/01 |
South Asia Migration Resource Network Biennial Report
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April 2004-June 2006, SAMReN, Supported by DFID UK
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2007/09/01 |
Gypsies Among Us
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United Nations Development Programme
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IRIN - humanitarian news and analysis: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Workshop on International Instruments for the Protection of Migrant Workers in South Asia with Special Focus on the ILO Multilateral Framework (MLF) on Labour Migration (29-30 Jan 2008, BRAC Inn, Dhaka)
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Message Development Workshop on Safe Labour Migration (Spectra Convention Centre, Gulshan-1, Dhaka)
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Good Women, Bad Women in Chinese Communities: New Research, New Realities
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This year's Women's Studies Research Centre's Spring Workshop, held on 13 May 2006, highlighted new and ongoing research in the domain of Hong Kong Women's/Gender Studies. The four papers presented reflect a range of methodologies and ...moreThis year's Women's Studies Research Centre's Spring Workshop, held on 13 May 2006, highlighted new and ongoing research in the domain of Hong Kong Women's/Gender Studies. The four papers presented reflect a range of methodologies and interdisciplinary perspectives, as well as a solid commitment to foregrounding individual women's lived experiences and narratives
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Chowdhury Abrar
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Rethinking Agriculture in the Greater Mekong Subregion - How to sustainably meet food needs, enhance ecosystem services and cope with climate change
Author(s): International Water Management Institute
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Nations of the Greater Mekong Subregion need to 'rethink' their agricultural industries to meet future food needs, given the social shifts and climate changes that are forecast for the coming decades. With better farming practices, and by managing ...moreNations of the Greater Mekong Subregion need to 'rethink' their agricultural industries to meet future food needs, given the social shifts and climate changes that are forecast for the coming decades. With better farming practices, and by managing agriculture within the wider context of natural ecosystems, nations could boost production and increase the wealth and resilience of poor people in rural communities. Demand for food is forecast to double by 2050, as populations swell and people's dietary choices change. If governments act now, they will be better placed to meet this target and withstand the more severe climatic changes likely to affect the GMS beyond 2050.These are the main messages of the summary report Rethinking Agriculture in the Greater Mekong Subregion: How to Sustainably Meet Food Needs, Enhance Ecosystem Services and Cope with Climate Change, published by IWMI in cooperation with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the WorldFish Center.
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2010/03/25 |
Power, Responsibility, and Accountability: Re-Thinking the Legitimacy of Institutions for Climate Finance
Author(s): Athena Ballesteros, Smita Nakhooda, Jacob Werksman, with Kaija Hurlburt and Seema Kumar
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This working paper from the World Resources Institute seeks to ground the debate on climate finance in an objective analysis of ongoing efforts to finance mitigation and adaptation in developing countries.
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2009/11/01 |
Degrees of separation: Poverty and climate change
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Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. It is a challenge that affects every person on the planet, but worst affected of all will be people living in the world's poorest countries. A new booklet from DFID shows just ...moreClimate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. It is a challenge that affects every person on the planet, but worst affected of all will be people living in the world's poorest countries. A new booklet from DFID shows just how close the links are between climate change and poverty. "Degrees of separation" explains how DFID and others are working to ensure that development becomes a big part of the solution to these major global problems. It also highlights the role that individuals can play in making a difference. Written in easy-to-understand language and packed with photos and illustrations, the booklet looks at poverty and climate change through the perspectives of three people: John from Kenya, Yasmin from Bangladesh and Sarah from the UK. Although they live many thousands of miles apart, their stories show how, in fact, very little separates them. All three also describe how, with a bit of ingenuity, the challenges of climate change can be turned into real opportunities.
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2008/08/29 |
UN-REDD Programme Year in Review report 2009
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The UN-REDD Programme’s “2009 Year in Review” reflects on the Programme’s first full year in operation, highlighting the significant progress of its pilot countries, the partnerships it cultivated with international ...moreThe UN-REDD Programme’s “2009 Year in Review” reflects on the Programme’s first full year in operation, highlighting the significant progress of its pilot countries, the partnerships it cultivated with international partners throughout the year, and the impact the Programme was able to make in building international consensus for REDD+. The report also highlights the important national and international work the Programme supported in key work areas, including measuring, reporting and verification (MRV), engagement of Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society and in the promotion of the multiple benefits of forests.
The report features testimonials of the UN-REDD Programme from various leaders in the REDD+ milieu, including heads of the UN-REDD Programme’s three convening agencies, Helen Clark (UNDP), Jacques Diouf (FAO) and Achim Steiner (UNEP), Norway’s Environment and International Cooperation Minister, Erik Solheim, as well as national REDD+ focal points and representatives from forestry organizations and NGOs.
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2010/03/18 |
How emission-intensive are India's industries?
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Can India meet the emissions target set by government for 2020? What are the implications for a climate constrained future? CSE releases landmark study on how India will reduce emissions to combat climate change
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Dr. Patrick Pillai
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Fellow, Institute of Strategic & International Studies, Malaysia; area of expertise in migration and civil society
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Senior Analyst, Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS), Malaysia; area of expertise in labor migration, labor market analysis and regional economics
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Hussain Bux Mallah
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Research Officer, Collectibe for Social Science Research; area of expertise in internal and transnatinal migration, focus on transhuman, landless and marginalized communities
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Senior Fellow, Department of International Relations, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies (RSPAS), Australian National University. Area of Expertise/Interests: Global politics of the environment; environmental governance in Southeast Asia; ...moreSenior Fellow, Department of International Relations, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies (RSPAS), Australian National University. Area of Expertise/Interests: Global politics of the environment; environmental governance in Southeast Asia; peace and security including non-traditional security; cosmopolitan political theory; cosmopolitan militaries; transnational harm, cosmopolitan ethics and the politics of consent; transnational environmental crime
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Mohammed Al Momani
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Director, Regional Human Security Center, Jordan; area of expertise in migration, human trafficking and demographic change
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President, AFESIP (Acting for Women in Distressing Situations); aea of expertise in human trafficking victim, activist. Field: human trafficking, HIV/AIDS
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Nguyen Hong Bac
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Director, Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group; Founder-Director, Peace Studies Programme - South Asia Forum for Human Rights, Kathmandu; area of expertise in migration and refugee studies, theory and practices of dialogue, issues of justice and ...moreDirector, Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group; Founder-Director, Peace Studies Programme - South Asia Forum for Human Rights, Kathmandu; area of expertise in migration and refugee studies, theory and practices of dialogue, issues of justice and rights during conflicts
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Dr. Ta Minh Tuan
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Deputy Director, Center for European & American Studies Institute of International Relations, Vietnam; area of expertise in human trafficking and migration
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Mika Toyota
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Posdoctoral Research Fellow, Asian MetaCentre, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore; area of expertise in migration and civil society
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Coordinator, Asian MetaCentre Headquarters; Professor, Dept of Geography, National University of Singapore; Singapore coordinator, Asia-Pacific Migration Research Network; area of expertise in migration, family and gender issues in the Asia-Pacific
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The Political Economy of the SARS Epidemic: The Impact on Human Resources in East Asia
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This book discusses the political economy of the SARS epidemic and its impact on human resources in East Asia, as it occurred in 2003. The epidemic spread from the People's Republic of China, to Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan, amongst other ...moreThis book discusses the political economy of the SARS epidemic and its impact on human resources in East Asia, as it occurred in 2003. The epidemic spread from the People's Republic of China, to Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan, amongst other countries in East Asia and as far away as North America, particularly Canada, the EU and elsewhere. The book looks first at earlier precedents, such as the Black Death and the way in which the potential threats of the recent epidemic were diffused across the world in ?instant news' reports; examining why it was dubbed the first ?global epidemic' due to its media coverage and how far the threat started a psychological ?tsunami' of fear and panic. Next, it examines the anticipated economic consequences arising from this phenomenon and how it affected the business of everyday life, market behaviour and human resources in the Chinese and Overseas Chinese economies. It focuses in particular detail on the cases of the PRC, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. It concludes with a discussion of the issues involved and lessons to be learnt, and draws conclusions both for theory and practice vis--vis future pandemics that may threaten the global economy in the coming decade and the public policy issues involved.
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Rights and Realities: Monitoring Reports on the Status of Indonesian Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Author(s): Eds. Sivananthi Thanenthiran & Ayesha Khan, Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW)
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Findings from the Indonesian Reproductive Health and Rights Monitoring & Advocacy (IRRMA) Project. Supported by the Ford Foundation in Indonesia. Click here to access book chapters in pdf form. Hardcopy available in RSIS library.
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Bird Flu: A Rising Pandemic in Asia and Beyond?
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Chickens cannot be bought in Vietnam restaurants for love or money. New reports are emerging every week of the global reach of avian influenza in birds. Africa and Europe are now affected by what was thought to be an Asian poultry disease. ...moreChickens cannot be bought in Vietnam restaurants for love or money. New reports are emerging every week of the global reach of avian influenza in birds. Africa and Europe are now affected by what was thought to be an Asian poultry disease. Governments worldwide are stockpiling antiviral drugs and forming rationing plans. Citizens are concerned that they will not be in "the list" of those who will receive these wonder drugs. Reports are emerging of antiviral drug resistance as the influenza virus mutates. What is the influenza virus? Why are people so worried about pandemic influenza? What is a pandemic? Will it really happen? What is the real situation of avian influenza in humans in Asia? What are governments in the region doing to control the epidemic in birds? Are we overreacting to a couple of hundred cases in humans across Asia and Europe? What if there is no pandemic? In this timely book, a group of experts from across Asia come together to answer these and other issues. While there are many questions which can never be answered, here for the first time is a series of scholarly articles written for the layperson by scientists and clinicians addressing the issues surrounding avian influenza and global pandemic influenza in humans.
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Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop: Filling the Gaps in Asia's Preparedness for the Next Pandemic
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony
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Overview of Health and Human Security Case Studies
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony
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From "Health and Human Security:Moving from Concept to Action", Fourth Intellecutal Dialogue on Building Asia's Tomorrow, Kisarazu, Japan March 2002
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Human Security and the Spread of Infectious Disease in the Asia-Pacific
Author(s): Peter Chalk
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This study will look at the securitization of infectious diseases in the Asia-Pacific using the concept of human security as a theoretical basis. In such a framework, the primary referent for security is the individual whose personal preservation ...moreThis study will look at the securitization of infectious diseases in the Asia-Pacific using the concept of human security as a theoretical basis. In such a framework, the primary referent for security is the individual whose personal preservation is dependent not merely on the safeguarding of the state as a single political unit but, more intrinsically, one ensuring that he has adequate access to welfare and quality of life. Infectious disease clearly represents a threat to human security in that it has the potential to affect both the person and his ability to pursue life, liberty and happiness. In addition, the spread of infectious disease can weaken public confidence in government's ability to respond, have an adverse economic impact (witness SARS), undermine a state's social order, catalyze regional instability and pose a strategic threat through bioterrorism. This study will discuss the principal causes associated with the spread of viral and bacterial infections in this part of the world, concentrating on such factors as globalization, changes in human and social behavior, accelerating urbanization, environmental degradation and the over/misuse of antibiotics. It will then assess how disease is affecting national and regional stability in the Asia Pacific, contextualizing this analysis within the theoretical framework of human security. The study will finally consider how institutional political and intelligence structures that have traditionally focused on narrow, state-centric concerns can be expanded to accommodate transnational influences that threaten broader societal interests.
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Securitization of HIV-Aids in India.
Author(s): Ilavenil Ramiah
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This study works towards further developing a much-needed conceptual framework for developing the understanding of HIV/AIDS as a security issue amongst national and international policymakers. In particular, this study will look at HIV/AIDS in the ...moreThis study works towards further developing a much-needed conceptual framework for developing the understanding of HIV/AIDS as a security issue amongst national and international policymakers. In particular, this study will look at HIV/AIDS in the Indian context. HIV/AIDS in India may be regarded as a security issue for three reasons. First, HIV/AIDS has the potential to affect the survival and security of extremely large segments of the population in the future. Second, there is reason to suggest that HIV infections may be prevalent amongst the military and police forces in India. Third, as HIV prevalence rates amongst the adult population approach the critical 1 per cent mark (it is at 0.8 percent now) India is likely to experience the adverse impact of the disease on economic growth and on the gains made in poverty reduction. The bulk of the study will focus on the process of the securitization of the HIV/AIDS issue in India. While numerous efforts have been made, there has been no systematic attempt to securitize the issue, to elevate it to the level of national concern and to confer extreme urgency to it. This study goes further to identify the benefits of securitizing HIV/AIDS in India and also the range of securitizing actors, in view of the obstacles and unique features of the Indian context. It emphasizes the roles of NGOs and especially the local media and religious leaders in persuading and facilitating the role of federal and regional political actors in securitizing the issue of HIV/AIDS. The role of international organization to this end also cannot be neglected.
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The Regionalization of Avian Influenza in East Asia: Responding to the Next Pandemic(?)
Author(s): Nicholas Thomas
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In 2003, a highly pathogenic version of an avian influenza virus?H5N1? began to emerge in a number of countries in Southeast Asia. The subsequent spread of this virus to nearly all parts of the world has raised concerns about a possible pandemic. ...moreIn 2003, a highly pathogenic version of an avian influenza virus?H5N1? began to emerge in a number of countries in Southeast Asia. The subsequent spread of this virus to nearly all parts of the world has raised concerns about a possible pandemic. This article explores how the virus spread and the policy implications for regional states.
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Climate Change and Developing Country Cities: Implications for Environmental Health and Equity
Author(s): Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum & Carlos Corvalan
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The authors are from the Department of Public Health and Environment, World Health Organization, Geneva. the article first appeared in the Journal of Urban Health. 2007 May; 84(Suppl 1): 109?117.
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Combating Infectious Diseases In East Asia: Securitization and Global Public Goods For Health and Human Security.
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony
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"This article first appeared in the Journal of International Affairs, Vol. 52, No.2 (Spring/Summer 2006).Reproduced here with kind permission from the publisher."
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Human security and public health in Southeast Asia: the SARS outbreak
Author(s): Melissa Curley & Nicholas Thomas
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From the Australian Journal of International Affairs, Vol. 58, No. 1, pp. 17?32, March 2004. The security of the state is dependent on the security of its individual citizens. If they are not secure, the state is not secure. Traditional, ...moreFrom the Australian Journal of International Affairs, Vol. 58, No. 1, pp. 17?32, March 2004. The security of the state is dependent on the security of its individual citizens. If they are not secure, the state is not secure. Traditional, state-dominant, conceptions of security are ill-equipped to provide understanding into the array of security concerns that now confront nationstates. In November 2002, one of these new security concerns, a corona pulmonary virus jumped the species barrier to begin infecting people in southern China. Three months later this virus was unwittingly transmitted from mainland China to Hong Kong. From there it spread rapidly throughout most of Southeast Asia as well as through parts of the Americas and Europe. Now known as the SARS?Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome?virus, it became a major threat to the stability and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries. This article reviews the spread and impact of the SARS virus within Southeast Asia from a human security perspective. It is intended that the utilisation of human security in this instance will not only provide a better understanding of the impact of SARS on regional states but will also advance the conceptualisation of the human security model.
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Combating Infectious Diseases in Asia: Securitisation and Global Public Goods Approach for Health and Human Security
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony
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From the Columbia Journal of International Affairs, Spring 2006
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Global Infectious Disease Surveillance And Health Intelligence
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Health Affairs. Chevy Chase: Jul/Aug 2007. Vol. 26, Iss. 4; pg. 1069, 9 pgs. Current concerns about the spread of infectious diseases, especially unexpected ("emerging") infections such as pandemic influenza or severe acute respiratory syndrome ...moreHealth Affairs. Chevy Chase: Jul/Aug 2007. Vol. 26, Iss. 4; pg. 1069, 9 pgs. Current concerns about the spread of infectious diseases, especially unexpected ("emerging") infections such as pandemic influenza or severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), have renewed focus on the critical importance of global early warning and rapid response. Although considerable progress has been made, many gaps remain. A number of the gaps can be addressed through increased political will, resources for reporting, improved coordination and sharing of information, raising clinicians' awareness, and additional research to develop more rigorous triggers for action. The increasing availability of communications and information technologies worldwide offers new opportunities for reporting even in low-capacity settings.
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Immunity for Immunizations: Tort Liability, Biodefense and Bioshield II
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Stanford Law Review. Stanford: Apr 2007. Vol. 59, Iss. 6; pg. 1753, 38 pgs. [...] in 2001, in its Third Annual Report to the President and the Congress, the Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of ...moreStanford Law Review. Stanford: Apr 2007. Vol. 59, Iss. 6; pg. 1753, 38 pgs. [...] in 2001, in its Third Annual Report to the President and the Congress, the Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction concluded that [l]imited research, development, and production capability for certain vaccines is one of the largest hurdles currently facing military and civilian responders as they prepare for biological threats. Congress passed part of the Bioshield II program-the liability protections and no-fault compensation scheme-in the form of the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act, which the President signed on December 30, 2005.7 In conferring nearly impregnable immunity from tort suits on designated products, Bioshield II built on a post-September 11 trend toward liability limitations and terrorism-related no-fault schemes. Seventh, as a matter of general policy, and because some of the above changes would reduce the attraction of biodefense research to pharmaceutical companies, Congress must create a robust market and large prizes for successful biodefense products-a more generous version of Bioshield I. Indeed, [a] popular idea among some foundations and economists in recent years is to create a guaranteed bounty for new drugs that market forces wouldn't normally supply,180 which would be similar to the 'guaranteed' contracts promised under the BioShield law.
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Zhejiang University Press has officially launched the first 5 books in its series of 10 books on "Non-Traditional Security and China's Reality" (in Mandarin). According to the Non-Traditional Security and Peace Development Research Centre (NTS-PD) ...moreZhejiang University Press has officially launched the first 5 books in its series of 10 books on "Non-Traditional Security and China's Reality" (in Mandarin). According to the Non-Traditional Security and Peace Development Research Centre (NTS-PD) in Zhejiang University, this series is a first, not only in China, but also the Asian region and possibly the world. The series serves to further mainstream the study of NTS and increase awareness on measures needed in order to sustain China's socio-economic development.
With the consultation of government officials, the series provides easy reading and serves to inform policymakers and civil servants working on public affairs regarding the reality of China's pressing non-traditional security issues for the target. This is done by applying relevant non-traditional security theories to various contexts and putting forth proposals to manage the issues and sensitize government officials to a more holistic view of national security. Authors of the series include scholars from prominent colleges universities and research institutes. Each book is divided into five parts, namely ? the status quo and problems, theoretical analysis, countermeasures and model, international comparisons and appendix, which covers China's domestic and international security regulations.
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Non-Traditional Security In Asia: Dilemmas in Securitisation
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Ralf Emmers and Amitav Acharya (eds.)
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A comprehensive analysis of the nature of security issues confronting Asia. Given the growing trend of an expanding security agenda beyond the military dimension of inter-state relations, this volume provides an extensive study of emerging ...moreA comprehensive analysis of the nature of security issues confronting Asia. Given the growing trend of an expanding security agenda beyond the military dimension of inter-state relations, this volume provides an extensive study of emerging non-traditional challenges to this region. These challenges include: environmental degradation, illegal immigration, HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, transnational crime, poverty and underdevelopment.
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* Brings together regional perspectives from across Asia
* Examines how these perspectives are perceived and managed
* Develops a systematic, conceptual framework
Specifically this study draws upon, modifies and operationalises the concepts of securitisation and desecuritisation. A valuable contribution to existing studies on security and ideally suited to core and supplementary reading for third-level undergraduates and post-graduates of security studies, international relations and development studies.
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"A much needed empirically rich addition to the securitisation literature. This book is much more than a coverage of NTS in Asia, it develops, problematises and enriches our understanding of the securitisation/ desecuritsation process. The theoretical developments are on their own invaluable but its application to Asia addresses on of the critiques of securitisation - that it is Euro-centric - and in so doing this volume helps to elucidate that critique."
-Dr Alan Collins, University of Wales Swansea, UK
Click here for a Comparative Review of this book with 'Asian Security Reassesed' (2006) by S. Hoadley & J. Ruland - taken from the Australasian Journal of Human Security
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Studying Non-Traditional Security In Asia: Trend and Issues - Ralf Emmers, Mely Caballero-Anthony, and Amitav Acharya (eds.)
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The security challenges confronting Asia today go beyond the traditional dimensions of security and tend to be more diverse than what the region has ever known before. Issues like infectious diseases, trafficking in illegal drugs, irregular ...moreThe security challenges confronting Asia today go beyond the traditional dimensions of security and tend to be more diverse than what the region has ever known before. Issues like infectious diseases, trafficking in illegal drugs, irregular migration, environmental degradation, financial crisis, and natural disasters are increasingly being treated as pressing concerns with serious security implications. Such concerns pose threats to the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of nation-states as well as to the welfare and security of their respective societies and individuals.
Consisting of a collection of essays, this volume presents current trends and research directions in non-traditional security in Asia. It is structured around research projects undertaken by various research institutes in the region, showcasing their major findings and highlighting key implications for the field of non-traditional security studies.
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Non-Traditional Security In the Asia-Pacific: The Dynamics of Securitisation - Ralf Emmers (ed.)
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This monograph studies the non-traditional security agenda in the Asia-Pacific, focusing particularly on the dynamics of securitisation. It questions why and how some issues are securitised and examines the policy outcomes that derive from ...moreThis monograph studies the non-traditional security agenda in the Asia-Pacific, focusing particularly on the dynamics of securitisation. It questions why and how some issues are securitised and examines the policy outcomes that derive from securitising these concerns. The conceptual discussion draws upon but also modifies the theory of securitisation. The empirical study analyses Thailand's securitisation of drug trafficking, Singapore's securitisation of sea piracy and maritime terrorism, and Australia's securitisation of people smuggling. The case studies consider the rhetoric used by the three countries concerned as well as their policy responses at the unilateral, bilateral and multilateral level.
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--- Political Security and Regime Legitimacy
--- Traditional and Nontraditional Security
--- Achieving Security the ASEAN Way and
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Construction Within Contradiction: Multiple Perspectives on the Relationship Between China and International Organizations
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---- China and International Organizations: the Process of Entry and Adaptation
---- International Regimes of Nuclear Nonproliferation and China
---- China's Participation in UN Peacekeeping Regime
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---- China and International Organizations: the Process of Entry and Adaptation
---- International Regimes of Nuclear Nonproliferation and China
---- China's Participation in UN Peacekeeping Regime
---- A Chinese Perspective of UN Security Council Reform
---- Mutual Adaptation between China and APEC: A Valuable Implication for Establishing New International Economic and Political Order
---- China and WTO: A Process of Mutual Learning, Adapting and Developing
---- A New Perspective on Relations between Human Right Covenants and China
---- The Evolution of UNFCCC: Interests and Options for China
---- The Traditional Chinese Thought Resources of International Organization Construction
---- China's Cultural & Ethical Orientation in International Organizations
---- China and International Institutions: Perspectives from Outside China
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Non-Traditional Security Issues in Southeast Asia - Andrew Tan & J. D. Kenneth Boutin (Eds)
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A ground-breaking discourse on an increasingly vital topic that moves away from the traditional concept of security -- as demarcated in the framework of deterrence, power balancing and military strategy. Post-crisis Asia, with the crumbling of some ...moreA ground-breaking discourse on an increasingly vital topic that moves away from the traditional concept of security -- as demarcated in the framework of deterrence, power balancing and military strategy. Post-crisis Asia, with the crumbling of some regimes and a possibility of weakened traditional power structures, has to grapple with new ideas of what other areas might constitute a security threat. Thus, issues such as the environment, migration, pluralism, regionalism, and the media now take on greater significance. This volume examines all these and more. The future role of regional groupings, such as ASEAN and EAEG, is examined in the light of recent events in post-Suharto Indonesia and East Timor. Essential reading for all interested in security dimensions. This volume is based on a Ford Foundation-sponsored study convened by the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies in Singapore and covers the following areas: Globalisation and Security, Regional Institutions and Security, Governance in Plural Societies and Security, and Environmental Security.
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Non-Military Security and Global Order - Peter Chalk
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The book examines the evolving nature of national and international security in the post-Cold War era, focusing on non-military threat potentials and how these may best countered. Six specific issues are discussed: terrorism, the heroin and cocaine ...moreThe book examines the evolving nature of national and international security in the post-Cold War era, focusing on non-military threat potentials and how these may best countered. Six specific issues are discussed: terrorism, the heroin and cocaine trade, privacy, environmental degradation, the spread of disease, and uncontrolled migration. The book concludes that greater national coordination, inter-agency cooperation, and international collaboration is needed if these problems are going to be dealt with effectively.
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Reforming ASEAN's Cooperation Mechanism and Principles: Disputes and Prospects - Wang Shilu
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Implications of the REDD negotiations for forest restoration
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This briefing provides an update on negotiations under the climate change convention on REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation), and their relevance to forest restoration. It has been prepared as part of the REFORLAN ...moreThis briefing provides an update on negotiations under the climate change convention on REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation), and their relevance to forest restoration. It has been prepared as part of the REFORLAN project, European Community Sixth Framework Programme contract number 032132. REFORLAN has carried out research on dry forest restoration in Mexico, Chile and Argentina. Hence this briefing has a particular focus on these countries. The REDD concept has now expanded to REDD+, encompassing also conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. What opportunities does this open for carbon-focused forest restoration efforts?
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Positions of responsibility: A comparison of ASEAN and EU approaches towards Myanmar
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Recent challenges have tested the approaches of both the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) to adequately respond to forced migration in Myanmar. This article provides a comparison between the European ...moreRecent challenges have tested the approaches of both the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) to adequately respond to forced migration in Myanmar. This article provides a comparison between the European sanctions regime and ASEAN's 'constructive engagement' with Myanmar. In the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, it is ASEAN, along with the United Nations (UN), that has offered an effective mechanism to access populations of concern in Myanmar. This article draws on the experience of the UN High Commission for Refugees on the western border and argues that while the new ASEAN-UN-led mechanism offers a new way to assist people in the delta region, this access is contingent on three constraints: maintenance of personal relations with military decision-makers, continuation of an ASEAN-UN-led mechanism and ongoing funding from donor nations.
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Forced migration and terrorism: Southeast Asian human security challenges
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook and Christopher Freise
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Southeast Asia faces many security challenges in contemporary world affairs. Whilst world affairs in general host the wide variety of divergent security challenges, Southeast Asia has its own local dynamics, which are characterised by many of its ...moreSoutheast Asia faces many security challenges in contemporary world affairs. Whilst world affairs in general host the wide variety of divergent security challenges, Southeast Asia has its own local dynamics, which are characterised by many of its common experiences: colonial rule; independence movements; modern industrialisation; religious penetration by Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam; economic shifts from agricultural based economies towards manufacturing in the recent past decades; a reliance on patron-client bonds2 for achieving goals; and a strong sense of the village as the primary unit of identity (Neher. 2002;2). These experiences demonstrate the diversity of peoples within the region and this chapter will look at what effects that such a rich diversity of experience has on the region. Terrorism and forced migration are two salient issues in the region, for which its shared histories have been the catalysts. Whilst the region is also home to other equally important contemporary security challenges forced migration and terrorism focus on their direct human consequences and that is the subject of this investigation. The aim of the chapter is to map the region's experiences with both forced migration and terrorism and determine how these two challenges shape regional interactions.
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Non-Traditional Security Issues: Securitisation of Transnational Crime in Asia - James Laki
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Transnational crime involving all forms of domestic crime that traverse the international boundary with another one or more states have become a concern amongst all peoples of the Asia Pacific region. Although there are many forms of transnational ...moreTransnational crime involving all forms of domestic crime that traverse the international boundary with another one or more states have become a concern amongst all peoples of the Asia Pacific region. Although there are many forms of transnational crime this paper focuses on Human and Drug Smuggling, as these have become existential threats affecting many people through out the region.
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Securitization and Desecuritization: Growing Non-Traditional Security Concerns in Indonesia - Reifqi Muna
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This study will attempt to address the issues related to securitization and desecuritization in Indonesia. The growing democratic atmosphere in Indonesia promises greater securitization of a variety of nontraditional security issues. However, it is ...moreThis study will attempt to address the issues related to securitization and desecuritization in Indonesia. The growing democratic atmosphere in Indonesia promises greater securitization of a variety of nontraditional security issues. However, it is also recognized that the political landscape is even more complex due to the uncertain process of multi-task recovery in Indonesia that may hamper the discourse on securitization and desecuritization. Indonesia has long tried to define its security comprehensively and to enlarge the definition of security. However, a distortion was taking place with regard to the nature of the New Order regime that misguidedly used a "security approach" to govern, which technically means repression. How can the Indonesian concept of "comprehensive security" vis--vis "securitization" be addressed is one of the puzzles that the Copenhagen School approach could be applied to. Among the emerging issues of non-traditional security to be addressed are the illegal trafficking of drugs, terrorism, the trade in small arms, piracy and illegal fishing, human smuggling, epidemic disease and environmental problems.
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The LTTE's Online Network and its Implications for Regional Security - Shyam Tekwani
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In the light of the expanding online networks of terrorist groups and the immediate and foreseeable threat they represent both to the sovereignty of nations and the security of the critical and informational infrastructures, the case for ...moreIn the light of the expanding online networks of terrorist groups and the immediate and foreseeable threat they represent both to the sovereignty of nations and the security of the critical and informational infrastructures, the case for securitization of the internet is a valid and urgent one. This paper will use the case study of the online network of the LTTE to demonstrate how online networks pose a security threat and how securitization of the internet can offer solutions.
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) Efforts in Dealing with Transnational Crime - Un Sovannasam
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This paper examines ASEAN's efforts and its institutional mechanism in dealing with transnational crime. In doing so, the paper is divided into three sections. The first section introduces the notion of transnational crime both in crime and ...moreThis paper examines ASEAN's efforts and its institutional mechanism in dealing with transnational crime. In doing so, the paper is divided into three sections. The first section introduces the notion of transnational crime both in crime and security terms. With a focus on transnational crime in security terms, it also examines what has traditionally meant "security cooperation" to ASEAN since its establishment 1967. The second section examines whether transnational crime has been articulated in security terms in ASEAN, as well as ASEAN efforts in combating transnational crime. The final section discusses the challenges and difficulties that face ASEAN's efforts in combating transnational crime, and explores the possible institutional mechanism that would be able to deal with transnational crime effectively and comprehensively. This article is courtesy of the Centre of Asian Studies at the University of Hong Kong.
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Trafficking in Women as a Non-Traditional Security Challenge: Philippine Cases and Responses - Irene Susan B Natividad
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A non-traditional security challenge in the Southeast Asian region today, particularly for the Philippines, is human trafficking, especially in women across international borders. This paper will focus on the trafficking of Filipino women in Japan ...moreA non-traditional security challenge in the Southeast Asian region today, particularly for the Philippines, is human trafficking, especially in women across international borders. This paper will focus on the trafficking of Filipino women in Japan and South Korea for prostitution and sexual exploitation using the entertainer's visa as a tool. It will draw upon studies and research conducted by individuals and organisations as well as reports coming from the Philippine embassies in Tokyo and Seoul. It will discuss the protection of nationals abroad as a pillar of Philippine foreign policy, and the recent responses of the Philippine, Japanese and South Korean governments to the issue. It will conclude by proposing policy recommendations, specifically for the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), to curb trafficking in women.
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Non-Traditional Security and Multilateralism in Asia: Reshaping the Contours of Regional Security Architecture? - Mely Caballero Anthony
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Freedom from Fear, Freedom from Want? Rethinking Security in Bangladesh
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The study is an expose on how state formation and political governance can breed fear, violence and insecurities by privileging gendered experiences. The state and the globalising markets are etched here as continuing sources of insecurity for ...moreThe study is an expose on how state formation and political governance can breed fear, violence and insecurities by privileging gendered experiences. The state and the globalising markets are etched here as continuing sources of insecurity for women, in particular from among religious minorities, especially in Bangladesh. The study is structured around three accounts. The first, by Hossain, describes the legacy of the 1971 war and the violence experienced by women. When the events of 1971 were subsequently recorded, women's experiences of violence were overlooked creating incomplete histories. Guhathakurta writes about women in the minority communities of Bangladesh, and the impact on their lives of the interweaving of patriarchy, kinship and community politics. Sur's ethnographic research draws on stories and folk songs to relate how the entry of global market forces has affected the lives and livelihoods of women in fishing communities. Want and fear, as the conclusion states, 'coexist in a complex matrix of silences and collective expression'. Silence about women's experiences and history of resistance results in gaps in historiography that this study begins to address by using a wide variety of sourcesarchival, textual, interviews and songs. Pgs. 100, Price: INR 195. To purchase a copy of this book, please email Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WICOMP) at wiscomp2006@gmail.com.
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The study opens up a dialogic space between constructivist and feminist approaches to security. The focus is on the seemingly 'antagonistic' approaches in the national and human security paradigms. It also focuses on the tensions between them as ...moreThe study opens up a dialogic space between constructivist and feminist approaches to security. The focus is on the seemingly 'antagonistic' approaches in the national and human security paradigms. It also focuses on the tensions between them as played out in situations of conflict, how agency is both perceived and developed in a situation of conflict and how it is mediated by gender. Pgs. 115, Price: INR 195. To purchase a copy of this book, please email Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP) at wiscomp2006@gmail.com.
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INGOs in Arms Control and Disarmament: Potential and Viability - Geetanjali Chopra Sharma, RCSS Policy Studies 40
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The focus is on constructing a model of engagement of INGOs in arms control and disarmament, based primarily on their role in the campaign against landmines and the resulting Ottawa Process and Convention. The model has then been applied to the case of small arms in order to test its applicability and thus assess the overall potential and viability of INGOs in arms control and disarmament initiatives for conventional weapons.
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Curbing Corruption in Indonesia (2004-2006): A Survey of National Policies and Approaches - Soren Davidsen, Vishnu Juwono & David Timberman
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Small is (Not) Beautiful: The Problem of Small Arms in Southeast Asia - Philips J. Vermonte (ed.)
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Drug Control Cooperation between China and ASEAN: Past, Present and Future - He Miao
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This paper is an attempt to review the background, evolution, and current state of affairs in China-ASEAN drug control cooperation. Accordingly, the paper is divided into three parts. First, in analysing the background, the paper points out that ...moreThis paper is an attempt to review the background, evolution, and current state of affairs in China-ASEAN drug control cooperation. Accordingly, the paper is divided into three parts. First, in analysing the background, the paper points out that the sea-change which has taken place in the post-Cold War era necessitates a shift in the China-ASEAN security formula towards non-traditional security dimensions. The illicit drug industry is increasing globalised, crossing borders at will. This situation finds its most striking manifestation in the region where China and ASEAN nations are situated. It thus constitutes a mutual security challenge, which drives both sides to conduct cooperation to tackle the threat. The paper highlights the formative process of the three multilateral mechanisms between China and ASEAN countries while touching upon other mechanisms in which both sides are involved. In the second section, the paper deals with the forms and effects of China-ASEAN drug control cooperation in a detailed manner. Third, and to conclude, in dealing with future orientations of the cooperation between China and ASEAN in this specific field, the paper gives a rather sanguine picture of its prospects based on the longstanding relevance of drug control cooperation in China-ASEAN security equation.
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Securitisation and the Challenge of ASEAN Counter-terrorism Cooperation - Neal Imperial
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This paper examines how the securitization of terrorism has shaped the policy responses of ASEAN from the period between 9/11 and September 2004. It will discuss and assess the forms of counter-terrorism cooperation undertaken by ASEAN, and the ...moreThis paper examines how the securitization of terrorism has shaped the policy responses of ASEAN from the period between 9/11 and September 2004. It will discuss and assess the forms of counter-terrorism cooperation undertaken by ASEAN, and the factors constraining them, in the context of the security dynamics at the domestic, regional and global levels. It will also discuss how domestic factors in two countries - the Philippines and Indonesia - have affected the securitisation of terrorism in ASEAN as a whole, and the role of the US as a global level security player in this process.
This article is courtesy of the Centre of Asian Studies at the University of Hong Kong.
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International Organizations and the "Securitisation" of Human and Narcotic Trafficking in Post-Soviet Central Asia - Nicole Jackson
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This paper positions the issues of narcotic trafficking and human trafficking in post-Soviet Central Asia in the broader international security debate. It offers a constructive critique of the role that the Copenhagen School's "securitisation" ...moreThis paper positions the issues of narcotic trafficking and human trafficking in post-Soviet Central Asia in the broader international security debate. It offers a constructive critique of the role that the Copenhagen School's "securitisation" framework can play in helping us understand international organizations' involvement in countering narcotic trafficking and human trafficking in post Soviet Central Asia .Specifically, it seeks to answer two sets of questions. First, why have international organizations attempted to "securitize" these activities and why has the "securitization" of narcotic trafficking in Central Asia been comparatively more successful than that of human trafficking? Second, how did the process of "securitization" take place and has it led to appropriate strategies to counter these activities?
This paper was written as part of a project co-ordinated by the Centre of Asian Studies, University of Hong Kong under the IDSS-Ford Project on Non-Traditional Project in Asia (Phase II).
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Trafficking and Human Security in Southeast Asia: A Sociological Perspective - Judy Hemming and Nicola Piper
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This paper takes a sociological perspective, i.e. to look at this subject as a "bottom up" process in which non-governmental actors/agents try to achieve social change. Instead of discussing power politics between states, we are interested in the ...moreThis paper takes a sociological perspective, i.e. to look at this subject as a "bottom up" process in which non-governmental actors/agents try to achieve social change. Instead of discussing power politics between states, we are interested in the issue of power in a sociological sense - discursive power and empowerment through agency. Unlike certain strands within political science, such as IPE and its excessive focus on structures and rational choice methodology whereby 'the international' treated as self constituting, extracted from domestic and transnational forces, we are going to include the sub-national and transnational spheres in this discussion, i.e. non-state political actors. We shall discuss certain civil society groups and their approaches to various security aspects of trafficking (such as sex work/prostitution, morals/crime/Human Rights issue or labour issue). It approaches human security as socially driven, therefore highlighting the importance of social action and activism in the efforts to find countermeasures to trafficking.
Given the strong link between trafficking and migration conceptually and empirically, this article first summarizes the main features in Southeast Asia to 'set the scene'. It then provides a review of the existing literature on migration and security to locate debates on trafficking within these. It then examines the Copenhagen School of securitisation, thereafter applying it to show the 'politics of trafficking' utilising the case study - the Thai sex industry and its sex workers. In the section thereafter we discuss the alternative concept of Human Security and the role of civil society in addressing the human security aspect of trafficking. The final section briefly discusses human security and development to highlight the larger context in which trafficking occurs.
This paper was written as part of a project co-ordinated by the Centre of Asian Studies, University of Hong Kong under the IDSS-Ford Project on Non-Traditional Project in Asia (Phase II)
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Weeding Risk: Financial Impacts of Climate Change and Water Scarcity on Asia's Food and Beverage Sector
Author(s): Dana Krechowicz, Shally Venugopal, Amanda Sauer, Sandeep Somani, and Shipra Pandey
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This report (from the World Resources Institute) identifies the potential financial impacts arising from climate change and water scarcity on the food and beverage sector in South and Southeast Asia.
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A Seat at the Table: Including the Poor in Decisions for Development and Environment
Author(s): Joseph Foti, Lalanath de Silva
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This report (from the World Resources Institute) closely examines access rights to environmental decision making in four countries: Cameroon, Paraguay, Philippines, and Sri Lanka.
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'Land Grabbing': The Global Search for Food Security in Southeast Asia
Author(s): Nur Azha Putra and Pau Khan Khup Hangzo
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By the end of the last decade, the total area of farmland globally that was acquired by government-backed foreign investors amounted to nearly half the size of Europe. In addition to Latin America, Africa and Central Asia, this trend has also ...moreBy the end of the last decade, the total area of farmland globally that was acquired by government-backed foreign investors amounted to nearly half the size of Europe. In addition to Latin America, Africa and Central Asia, this trend has also reached Southeast Asia (SEA). The civil society and media refer to these land acquisition investments, encouraged by governments to boost the national economy, as 'land grab'. It is against this background that this May's first Issue of the NTS Alert, attempts to highlight the 'land grab' phenomenon in the region. The second Issue will discuss the pros and cons of these land acquisition deals.
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Changing Cityscapes: Signs of Development or Disaster?
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro, Sofiah Jamil
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Given the tardy progress in mitigating climate change, adaptation measures are crucial in dealing with the current and future impacts of climate change. Adaptation measures need to be formulated and implemented based on vulnerabilities of different ...moreGiven the tardy progress in mitigating climate change, adaptation measures are crucial in dealing with the current and future impacts of climate change. Adaptation measures need to be formulated and implemented based on vulnerabilities of different localities. This paper looks at the vulnerabilities of the urban poor in Southeast Asian cities by using the cases of Jakarta and Manila, given that they are already susceptible to regular weather related disasters. While the relation between climate change and extreme weather events may be contested, cities continue to struggle to respond effectively to weather related disasters. This paper argues that various adaptation measures should be a part of holistic urban planning that involves collaborative partnership between local, national and international state and non-state actors.
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2010/05/13 |
THE RSIS-Warwick Joint Conference on Radicalisation, Non-Traditional Security and International Economic Cooperation
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2009/11/01 |
Aung San Suu Kyi: Critic or Bridge Builder?
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook
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Despite the release of Aung San Suu Kyi on 13 November 2010 following the controversial national elections in Myanmar, the key challenges faced by people remain to be extreme poverty and national reconciliation. Is there a role for her to address ...moreDespite the release of Aung San Suu Kyi on 13 November 2010 following the controversial national elections in Myanmar, the key challenges faced by people remain to be extreme poverty and national reconciliation. Is there a role for her to address these challenges?
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2010/11/19 |
Human Smuggling and Trafficking in the Taiwan Strait: Security Predicament of Political Dilemma? - James K. Chin
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Human smuggling and trafficking activities in the Taiwan Strait has not only frequently attracted the attention of the international community over the past decade, but also elicited widely different responses from various observers. While some ...moreHuman smuggling and trafficking activities in the Taiwan Strait has not only frequently attracted the attention of the international community over the past decade, but also elicited widely different responses from various observers. While some would believe these activities to be part of the inevitable consequences of globalization, others like the Copenhagen School represented by Barry Buzan, Ole Waever and Jaap de Wilde prefer to place the similar topics in a new analytical framework they built up before further observations can be conducted. While it is understandable that the new concept of securitization proposed by the Copenhagen School stemmed from the European environment and do not necessarily be applied to the complexities of East Asia, in this paper Chin wishes to test the new concept with an empirical case study on the smuggling and trafficking in persons in the Taiwan Strait and see whether there are limitations in the theory.
This paper was written as part of a project co-ordinated by the Centre of Asian Studies, University of Hong Kong under the IDSS-Ford Project on Non-Traditional Project in Asia (Phase II)
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Nuclear and Radiological Threats for India: Risk Potential and Countermeasures
Author(s): Rajesh M. Basrur and Friedrich Steinhausler
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2004/06/28 |
The Mekong Challenge - Underpaid, Overworked and Overlooked: The situation of young migrant workers in Thailand
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Tools For Prevention: Participatory Monitoring - Guidelines for Practitioners in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
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Yunnan Province, China Situation of Trafficking in Children and Women: A Rapid Assessment
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Myanmar Wildlife pays the price for China's Demands
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Mr Assad is Chief Specialist for the Economic Circle at the Center for Research and Strategic Studies, Yemen. Area of Specialisation: small arms and light weapons, armed groups
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Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies Year in Review 2009
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Many high impact events affecting the lives of ordinary people occurred in 2009, highlighting the growing list of Non-Traditional Security (NTS) threats facing the region today. These included an unspooling global economy; ongoing political turmoil ...moreMany high impact events affecting the lives of ordinary people occurred in 2009, highlighting the growing list of Non-Traditional Security (NTS) threats facing the region today. These included an unspooling global economy; ongoing political turmoil in China, Thailand and Myanmar; countless natural disasters, such as droughts, floods, earthquakes and storms, for example; as well as communicable diseases including a novel strain of the influenza virus spreading widely. These are complex times and they are changing fast. For this Year in Review, we bring you highlights of major NTS events that have affected states and societies in Southeast Asia, the current policy challenges and possible ways ahead.
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2009/12/31 |
'Land Grab' and its Discontents
Author(s): Nur Azha Putra and Pau Khan Khup Hangzo
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In the last two years, there has been a proliferation of acquisitions of farmland in resource-rich but capital-starved countries in the Global South. International reports attribute this trend to governments who are driven by long-term food ...moreIn the last two years, there has been a proliferation of acquisitions of farmland in resource-rich but capital-starved countries in the Global South. International reports attribute this trend to governments who are driven by long-term food security concerns, and who have lost faith in the market system as a consequence of the 2008 global food crisis, which saw food exporting nations imposing export restrictions when faced with global 'food shortages' and rising prices. What are the implications of these 'land grab' deals on the affected communities? This month's second issue of the NTS Alert discusses the opposing views on 'land grab', and offers recommendations on how governments and business corporations can protect their investments while preserving the human rights of affected communities.
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2010/05/27 |
The ASEAN Intergovernmental
Commission on Human Rights
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Alistair D.B. Cook, Nur Azha Putra and Steven Poh Boon Chye
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ON 23 OCTOBER 2009, ASEAN leaders announced the launch of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights at the ASEAN Summit in Thailand. The member states endorsed the High Level Panel's Terms of Reference on the human rights body and ...moreON 23 OCTOBER 2009, ASEAN leaders announced the launch of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights at the ASEAN Summit in Thailand. The member states endorsed the High Level Panel's Terms of Reference on the human rights body and announced the new AICHR representatives who then met at the Summit. As part of the announcement, member states pledged to provide $200,000 to the AICHR in a start-up fund and stated that the fund will be topped up annually from member states and external sources. The new body will meet twice a year and as part of its oversight function the ASEAN Summit will review the body's mandate every five years. The appointed member state representatives will serve three year terms with a maximum appointment for two terms. The member states did not establish a formal role for civil society and confusion surrounded civil society involvement at their planned meeting in Cha-am Hua Hin, Thailand last weekend. Below is a list of the member state representatives to the new ASEAN human rights body and a brief overview of their professional backgrounds.
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2009/10/29 |
NTS-Asia Newsletter No.21
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Cheryl Lim, Sofiah Jamil and Steven Poh Boon Chye
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The NTS-Asia newsletter is a bi-monthly compilation of the latest activities and publication in NTS-Asia.
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2010/06/01 |
Non-Traditional Security Takes Precedence
Author(s): Alvin Chew
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The United Arab Emirates recently signed a $20 billion deal with Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to bring nuclear power into the region. Envisioning the plants to be operational by 2017, the nation has transformed what was traditionally a ...moreThe United Arab Emirates recently signed a $20 billion deal with Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to bring nuclear power into the region. Envisioning the plants to be operational by 2017, the nation has transformed what was traditionally a long and deliberate process into an industrial benchmark that future nuclear deals could be based upon. However, has the nation been too hasty with its decision?
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2010/05/07 |
NTS Bulletin May 2010 (Issue 2)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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Transboundary rivers are highly political and can become a source of inter-state conflict if they are not managed well. The latest chapter in the long-running feud over the sharing of transboundary rivers came when an Extraordinary Nile Council of ...moreTransboundary rivers are highly political and can become a source of inter-state conflict if they are not managed well. The latest chapter in the long-running feud over the sharing of transboundary rivers came when an Extraordinary Nile Council of Ministers' Meeting brought together all the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) member countries at Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt on 13 April 2010. The meeting, attended by both upper riparian countries (Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea and Burundi) and lower riparian countries (Egypt and Sudan) exposed the deep fissures that separate the two groups. Whereas the upper riparian countries pushed for a Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) that would allow for the equitable sharing of water, Egypt and Sudan, which between them take the lion's share, refused to cooperate.
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2010/05/21 |
PULP FRICTION: Southern Environment or Western Agendas?
Author(s): Bill Durodie
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Campaigns against big pulp and palm oil producers in Indonesia appear to be driven by local activists on the ground. In reality, they are facilitated by huge budgets and shaped by agendas emanating from the West.
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2010/05/27 |
938Live interview on the importance of US accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC)
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook
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In this radio interview with 938Live, Dr Alistair Cook of the Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies shares his views on the importance of the accession of the US to the TAC.
Framed in 1976, the amity treaty commits signatories to three ...moreIn this radio interview with 938Live, Dr Alistair Cook of the Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies shares his views on the importance of the accession of the US to the TAC.
Framed in 1976, the amity treaty commits signatories to three basic principles: the peaceful settlement of disputes, non-recourse to the use of force and non-interference in domestic affairs.
It has also been signed by North Korea and six other countries, besides the 10 Asean members.
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2009/07/23 |
NTS Insight: Enhancing Energy Security, Underpinning Development: The Future of Nuclear Energy in ASEAN
Author(s): Ryan Clarke, Koh Swee Lean Collin and Kevin Punzalan
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If ASEAN intends to meaningfully enhance its energy security, take greater steps to protect itself from instabilities in the international energy market, and effectively underpin its continued development, it should move beyond simple public ...moreIf ASEAN intends to meaningfully enhance its energy security, take greater steps to protect itself from instabilities in the international energy market, and effectively underpin its continued development, it should move beyond simple public pronouncements, to begin a serious consistent debate on developing nuclear power in the region whilst ensuring its effective governance. Several ASEAN states have already taken concrete policy measures; the effectiveness of which can be assessed and built upon for the betterment of the entire region.
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2010/05/31 |
Barack Obama defends handling of Deepwater Horizon oil spill
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The Guardian Daily's panel of expert journalists discuss the political, environmental and business implications of the BP oil spill off the coast of the United States - the worst in the country's history.
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2010/05/28 |
What BP doesn't want you to see
Author(s): ABC News via Repower America
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Footage taken underwater to unravel the extent of the damage caused by the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the ineffective responses taken thus far.
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2010/05/24 |
Protected areas can cut poverty, study claims
Author(s): Kwaw S. Andam, Paul J. Ferraro, Katharine R. E. Sims, Andrew Healy, and Margaret B. Holland via Pratchaya W (SciDev.Net)
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As global efforts to protect ecosystems expand, the socioeconomic impact of protected areas on neighboring human communities
continues to be a source of intense debate. The debate persists because previous studies do not directly measure ...moreAs global efforts to protect ecosystems expand, the socioeconomic impact of protected areas on neighboring human communities
continues to be a source of intense debate. The debate persists because previous studies do not directly measure socioeconomic
outcomes and do not use appropriate comparison groups to account for potential confounders. We illustrate an approach using comprehensive
national datasets and quasi-experimental matching methods. Authors of this study estimate impacts of protected area systems on poverty in
Costa Rica and Thailand and find that although communities near protected areas are indeed substantially poorer than national averages,
an analysis based on comparison with appropriate controls does not support the hypothesis that these differences can be attributed to protected areas. In contrast, the results indicate that the net impact of ecosystem protection was to alleviate poverty.
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The Waters of the Third Pole: Sources of Threat, Sources of Survival
Author(s): Stephen Edwards, Catherine Lowe, Lucy Stanbrough, Isabel Hilton, Beth Walker, Randolph Kent, Rosie Oglesby, Katherine Morton
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The purpose of this report is to open up a dialogue on an issue that could put the lives and livelihoods of millions of people at risk in the foreseeable future. This issue is water - water as a vital resource and as a potential crisis driver in ...moreThe purpose of this report is to open up a dialogue on an issue that could put the lives and livelihoods of millions of people at risk in the foreseeable future. This issue is water - water as a vital resource and as a potential crisis driver in the Hindu-Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. In seeking to foster that dialogue, the report has three specific objectives: [i] to survey various types of potential water-related hazards and crisis drivers that could affect the region; [ii] to foster new types of alliances - including greater attention to what will be called humanitarian policy-maker/science dialogues - for addressing the threats that the region may face; and [iii] to propose first steps that must be taken now to lead to prevention and preparedness measures commensurate with the nature and scale of threats facing the region.
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2010/05/26 |
Copenhagen's climate finance promise: six key questions
Author(s): J. Timmons Roberts, Martin Stadelmann & Saleemul Huq
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One of the promises emerging from the confusion of the Copenhagen climate talks focused on climate finance. Ramping up to US$100 billion a year starting in 2020, the promised finance would support developing countries in adapting to climate impacts ...moreOne of the promises emerging from the confusion of the Copenhagen climate talks focused on climate finance. Ramping up to US$100 billion a year starting in 2020, the promised finance would support developing countries in adapting to climate impacts and adopting low-carbon pathways. This briefing explores the wording in the Copenhagen Accord to unearth six big questions about the promise - any one of which could seriously challenge the trust these funds were designed to build.
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2010/02/01 |
Integrating environment and development in Vietnam: Achievements, challenges and next steps
Author(s): Steve Bass, David Annandale, Phan Van Binh, Tran Phuong Dong, Hoang Anh Nam, Le Thi Kien Oanh, Mike Parsons, Nguyen Van Phuc, Vu Van Trieu
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Development and environmental management have, for too long, been treated as separate objectives in Viet Nam - as in most countries. Viet Nam's extraordinarily rapid development has brought immediate and major benefits. But it has also led to poor ...moreDevelopment and environmental management have, for too long, been treated as separate objectives in Viet Nam - as in most countries. Viet Nam's extraordinarily rapid development has brought immediate and major benefits. But it has also led to poor people suffering pollution, climate change and soil infertility. It is time for development and environment to be considered together. This paper reviews what has worked well in integrating environment and development objectives in Viet Nam, as well as what currently constrains integration. It assesses future needs, given rapidly changing demographic, economic and environmental situations. Its recommendations offer a sure footing for 'preparing for green growth' in a future middle-income Viet Nam.
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2010/01/01 |
Fishing restrictions bring better catches, says study
Author(s): Naomi Antony
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Closing fishing areas and regulating the use of fishing gear can result in more profitable catches that boost fishermen's incomes, according to a study.
The conclusion has emerged from a long-term investigation in Kenya on the effects of fishery ...moreClosing fishing areas and regulating the use of fishing gear can result in more profitable catches that boost fishermen's incomes, according to a study.
The conclusion has emerged from a long-term investigation in Kenya on the effects of fishery closures on fishermen's profits. The study, published today in Conservation Biology, used data on 27,000 fish caught in three locations off the Kenyan coast over a period of 12 years.
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2010/05/21 |
Aquino's Challenge: Energy Security in the Philippine Context
Author(s): Kevin Punzalan
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The next President of the Philippines faces many challenges to his incoming administration. A crucial one is ensuring the country's energy security. Addressing this will strengthen the Philippine economy and bolster Benigno Aquino's domestic and ...moreThe next President of the Philippines faces many challenges to his incoming administration. A crucial one is ensuring the country's energy security. Addressing this will strengthen the Philippine economy and bolster Benigno Aquino's domestic and international credibility.
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2010/05/24 |
Elephant in the room:
The new G77 and China dynamics in climate talks
Author(s): Antto Vihma,
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A briefing paper from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs on the role of the G77 and China in global climate negotiations. The author notes that despite of the growing division in climate positions, there is a logic of mutual dependency ...moreA briefing paper from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs on the role of the G77 and China in global climate negotiations. The author notes that despite of the growing division in climate positions, there is a logic of mutual dependency at work. China, although an emerging superpower, is dependent on the G77without the support and membership of the coalition it would find itself increasingly against the rest of the world as the largest absolute GHG emitter. In the context of the G77's formation and discourse of exclusion, it is also clear that what China brings to the tableunprecedented economic and political poweris valued by most G77 members. Moreover, the North/South compromise vaguely set forth in the Copenhagen Accord in terms of financing and transparency of developing country actions is a fragile one. Parties such as the EU should thus do their best, economically and politically, to build on and operationalize that compromise.
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Tools for building EU climate concensus: Bringing the CEE Member States on board
Author(s): Thomas Spencer & Anna Korppoo
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Markets and incentives in livelihoods and landscapes strategy : using economic and financial tools to sustain forest livelihoods and landscapes
Author(s): International Union for Conservation of Nature
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The Livelihoods and Landscapes Strategy (LLS) seeks to influence the ways in which forests are managed and used. It intends to leverage real and meaningful improvements in the livelihoods of the rural poor, enhance biodiversity conservation, and ...moreThe Livelihoods and Landscapes Strategy (LLS) seeks to influence the ways in which forests are managed and used. It intends to leverage real and meaningful improvements in the livelihoods of the rural poor, enhance biodiversity conservation, and ensure the sustainable supply of forest goods and services. These goals are founded on a strong recognition of the close relationship between people's economic wellbeing, and the status and integrity of forests. As described in this publication, economic factors have an extremely important influence on forest livelihoods and landscapes. The Markets & Incentives theme of LLS aims to identify how economic and financial tools can be used to support more sustainable forest use and management, while also increasing the incomes and livelihood security of the rural poor.
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2010/05/27 |
Rule : reforming water governance
Author(s): Iza, Alejandro, ed. ; Stein, Robyn, ed.; IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative
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Effective water governance capacity s the foundation of efficient management of water resources. Water governance reform processes must work towards building capacity in a cohesive and articulated approach that links national policies, laws and ...moreEffective water governance capacity s the foundation of efficient management of water resources. Water governance reform processes must work towards building capacity in a cohesive and articulated approach that links national policies, laws and institutions, within an enabling environment that allows for their implementation. This guide shows how national water reform processes can deliver good water governance, by focusing on the principles and practice of reform. RULE guides managers and decision makers on a journey which provides an overview of what makes good law, policy and institutions, and the steps needed to build a coherent and fully operational water governance structure.
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Negotiate : reaching agreements over water
Author(s): Dore, John. ed. ; Robinson, Julia, ed. ; Smith, Mark, ed.; IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative
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This guide aims to provide practical tools for government officials, NGOs and local communities to create platforms for negotiations that are balanced and open, in order to arrive at collaborative action to improve water resources management.The ...moreThis guide aims to provide practical tools for government officials, NGOs and local communities to create platforms for negotiations that are balanced and open, in order to arrive at collaborative action to improve water resources management.The book contains a brief overview of theory in this field, followed by practical tools and steps to change power relations. It describes how to analyse the issues and political play involved, convince colleagues and stakeholders, set up campaigns and advocacy, set in place participatory methods, enter negotiations, and move towards a multi-stakeholder platform for action.
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2010/03/12 |
NTS Bulletin June 2010 (Issue 1)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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On 20 April 2010, an explosion and a fire took place at the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico, 65 kilometres from the Louisiana coast in the United States. The incident took the lives of 11 crew members and ...moreOn 20 April 2010, an explosion and a fire took place at the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico, 65 kilometres from the Louisiana coast in the United States. The incident took the lives of 11 crew members and caused an oil spill with an estimated 1,000 barrels (159,000 litres) of oil leaking daily into the Gulf of Mexico. At least 22.7 million litres of crude oil has leaked into the Gulf of Mexico so far, with the oil reaching the wetlands of Louisiana. The Deepwater Horizon - one of the most technologically advanced offshore drilling platforms in the world - was leased by the oil company BP. The US government and environmental non-governmental organisations have been pressuring BP to take better action to contain and investigate the cause of the oil spill. The incident has raised a number of questions related to issues such as the safety of oil rigs, dependence on fossil fuels as a source of energy, development of nuclear energy as an alternative source of energy, and levels of preparedness in oil rigs not only against natural disasters but also against man-made ones.
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Policy Roundtable on Civilian Protection: Issues and Challenges
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In conversation with Dr Noeleen Heyzer (UN Under-Secretary-General & Executive Secretary of ESCAP)
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Strengthening Health and Non-Health Response Systems in Asia.
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In conversation with Dr Tikki Pang (Dir. of Research Policy and Cooperation, WHO)
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In conversation with Prof. Keizo Takemi (Former Japanese Vice-Minister for Health, Labour and Welfare)
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In conversation with Dr Michael Fitzpatrick (GP and Columnist for The Lancet)
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Prof Hassan is Chairman and CEO of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS). He is also Co-Chair of CSCAP Study on International Terrorism at ISIS Malaysia. Areas of Specialisation: Terrorism and Transnational Crimes in SE Asia; ...moreProf Hassan is Chairman and CEO of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS). He is also Co-Chair of CSCAP Study on International Terrorism at ISIS Malaysia. Areas of Specialisation: Terrorism and Transnational Crimes in SE Asia; Corruption
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Prof. Hussain is Executive Director of the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies in Sri Lanka. Areas of specialisation: Terrorism, Armed Conflict, South Asian Security
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Mr. Kittikhunwatchana is National Programme Officer at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Centre for East Asia and the Pacific. Areas of Specialisation: Border control, law enforcement, drug & human trafficking
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Dr. Malkawi is a Strategic Researcher at the Centre for Strategic Studies, Royal Jordanian National Defence College. Areas of Specialisation: Transnational crime
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Dayani Panagoda is a Researcher in the Conflict Resolution and Peace Support Division, at the Dandaranaike Centre for International Studies, Sri Lanka Areas of specialisation: Armed Groups, Small Arms and Light Weapons
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Richard Fielding
Author(s): School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong
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Richard Fielding is a clinical psychologist who has worked in public health at HKU since 1982. His current research interests address the behavioural and medical psychology dimensions of public health in the areas of cancer, cardiovascular ...moreRichard Fielding is a clinical psychologist who has worked in public health at HKU since 1982. His current research interests address the behavioural and medical psychology dimensions of public health in the areas of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, risk perception and communication (particularly for infectious diseases), quality of life and health risk behaviour change. He heads the Behavioural Sciences Unit and the Centre for Psycho-Oncology Research and Teaching
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Dr Pongsudhirak is General Director at the Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS); Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok,Thailand. Areas of specialisation: (Primary field) International political economy, (Secondary field) Thai ...moreDr Pongsudhirak is General Director at the Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS); Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok,Thailand. Areas of specialisation: (Primary field) International political economy, (Secondary field) Thai politics, small arms trafficking, terrorism in Southeast Asia
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Mohamed Abdel Salam
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Dr Salam is a Senior Researcher of the Military Research Unit at the Al Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies, Egypt. Area of Specialisation: Armed Groups, Small arms and light weapons
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Rizal Sukma (Dr.)
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Dr Sukma is Deputy Executive Director at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, Indonesia. Area of specialisation: Democratization in Indonesia, Transnational Crime
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China in the Mekong River Basin: The Regional Security Implications of Resource Development on the Lancang Jiang - Evelyn Goh
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Shared water resources epitomize the dilemmas surrounding common pool resources, whose use by one party diminishes the potential benefits to others. Rivers are particularly subject to these conflicts in terms of upper or mid-stream pollution, ...moreShared water resources epitomize the dilemmas surrounding common pool resources, whose use by one party diminishes the potential benefits to others. Rivers are particularly subject to these conflicts in terms of upper or mid-stream pollution, abstraction or impoundment, which may reduce the quality and quantity of water available to downstream users. Furthermore, in the case of an international river like the Mekong, the incongruence between hydro-ecological and political boundaries leads to conflicts between the principle of sovereignty as opposed to common resource issues of ownership, allocation, security and environmental degradation. Given the extent to which its riparian states depend upon the Mekong for basic needs, and the uneven distribution of its resources and potential, the development of the Mekong River represents a truly regional environmental security issue for East and Southeast Asia in terms of scope and complexity. The regional security implications of resource development in the lower Mekong basin are accentuated by the recent heavy role of China in developing the Mekong basin. What are the prospects of China's active participation in the Mekong regimes? To what extent will Beijing's preference for regional engagement affect its approach to regional environmental security issues? How can securitizing or not securitizing China's developmental plans in the Mekong basin affect issues of institutional inclusiveness, accountability and effectiveness?
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Environmental Management and Conflict in Southeast Asia ? Land Reclamation and its Political Impact - Kog Yue-Choong
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Land-scarce Singapore has no choice but to carry out massive reclamation to cope with its population growth and economic development. The ability for Singapore to continue to carry out its reclamation to enlarge its territory is tied to its ...moreLand-scarce Singapore has no choice but to carry out massive reclamation to cope with its population growth and economic development. The ability for Singapore to continue to carry out its reclamation to enlarge its territory is tied to its survival as a competitive economy. Land reclamation works have been carried out in Singapore since the late 19th century when Singapore was a British colony. After Singapore was separated from Malaysia in 1965, massive land reclamation has been ongoing almost non-stop since then without giving rise to any dispute with its neighbours. Dredged sea sand has been used for reclamation in Singapore long ago, initially the sea sand come from seabed within Singapore's territory and later from Malaysia and Indonesia. But for the first time in 2002, such reclamation works have figured in volatile ties between Singapore and Malaysia when Malaysia protested vehemently about the trans-boundary environmental impact of Singapore's reclamation works. At the same time, Indonesian leaders imposed an export ban of sea sand from Indonesia to Singapore because they felt that sea sand was being shipped to enlarge Singapore's territory at environmental costs that surpassed the economic benefits from selling the sand. This paper will review the reclamation efforts by Singapore and the perceived threat that it poses to neighbouring countries including Malaysia and Indonesia in the context of the concerns over environmental degradation, territorial rights and the tensions engendered in the relations among these countries. This paper will argue that the dispute between Singapore and Malaysia as well as Singapore and Indonesia should not be securitised. Instead, such non-traditional security issues should be viewed as ?desecuritised'. This need is particularly acute in this uncertain time because of the threats of terrorism and the challenge of escalation in economic rivalry brought about by globalisation and the opening of China and India
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A Socio-ecological Analysis of the Loss of Public Properties in an Urban Environment: A Case Study of Pokhara, Nepal - Jaganath Adhikari
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In this paper, the historical, religious and cultural aspects that led to the development of public properties (mainly chautaras ? platform with huge shade providing trees - and community orchards, open spaces and water ponds) in Pokhara, Nepal, ...moreIn this paper, the historical, religious and cultural aspects that led to the development of public properties (mainly chautaras ? platform with huge shade providing trees - and community orchards, open spaces and water ponds) in Pokhara, Nepal, are discussed in detail in relation to their ecological functions. The processes (urbanization and modernization separating nature and culture) that led to the decline of these properties are then examined. It is argued in this paper that while urbanization may be a necessity and important, the concept of separating urban people and culture from nature led to the decline of trees and other important properties which are equally important for the life of a city.
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Environmental Justice for Sustainable Livelihoods: A Grassroots Perspective - Jaganath Adhikari
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This article argues that conditions (such as access to decision-making power, rights to information, expression and organization) that enable environmental justice are essential for livelihood security at the grassroots level where people are ...moreThis article argues that conditions (such as access to decision-making power, rights to information, expression and organization) that enable environmental justice are essential for livelihood security at the grassroots level where people are directly dependent on natural resources. Sustained livelihoods, in turn, help in conserving resources. From various case studies conducted in Nepal and field research conducted by the author, it is clear that the lack of these conditions enabling environmental justice at the grassroots has led to conflicts over the distribution of ecological benefits and hazards within and between communities.
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Dumping of Hazardous Waste in S.I.T.E - Adnan Millwala & Erum Haider
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This report is based on investigations carried out by the authors for the Collective on Environmental hazards in poor localities of Karachi. The investigation consisted of interviews of affected individuals and families, community profiles of ...moreThis report is based on investigations carried out by the authors for the Collective on Environmental hazards in poor localities of Karachi. The investigation consisted of interviews of affected individuals and families, community profiles of affected communities, a review of media reporting, and physical inspections of accessible relevant areas. The report documents a case of alleged industrial pollution in the SITE area that led to the death of one child, and serious injuries to numerous children and adults this year. The aim of this preliminary study is to identify important lacunae in the maintenance of environmental standards, and possible areas for future policy advocacy, community mobilisation and research. The authors are grateful to Mr Nawab Ali and Mr. Noor for acting as resource persons during the research. The views expressed in this report are those of the authors alone.
The authors are researchers from the Collective for Social Science Research, Pakistan.
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Interaction between environment and fisheries?The role of stakeholder participation - Riku Varjopuro,Tim Gray, Jenny Hatchard, Felix Rauschmayer and Heidi Wittmer
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This paper is an introduction to the special issue on a role of participation in dealing with the interactions between environment and fisheries. In this introduction, we explore the recent discussion on the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries ...moreThis paper is an introduction to the special issue on a role of participation in dealing with the interactions between environment and fisheries. In this introduction, we explore the recent discussion on the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management (EBAFM) and extract important points for implementation of EBAFM from the social science literature on participation and participatory processes in environmental management. The introduction finishes by describing the analytical framework for studying participatory processes
Riku Varjopuro is from the Finnish Environment Institute
Tim Gray is from the School of Geography, Politics & Sociology, Newcastle University
Jenny Hatchard is from JH Fishery Management Services
Felix Rauschmayer and Heidi Wittmerd are from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental ResearchUFZ
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Environmental Security in East Asia: A Critical View - M. Shamsul Haque
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The existing international relations theories have increasingly come under challenge due to unprecedented global events or issues, among which environmental security is one of the most widely known and discussed. The conventional theories and ...moreThe existing international relations theories have increasingly come under challenge due to unprecedented global events or issues, among which environmental security is one of the most widely known and discussed. The conventional theories and approaches are inadequate to deal with environmental security, because it involves multiple actors, transcends national borders, requires interstate collaboration, and needs alternative theoretical explanations. The increasing significance of environmental security is evident in the proliferation of related international conventions and organizations, research and academic institutions, and theoretical approaches and models. In more practical terms, the worsening forms of environmental degradation and catastrophe make environmental security a crucial human concern. However, this non-traditional security issue has not gained much attention in East Asian countries that are still influenced by traditional security perception. In this context, the main purpose of this contribution is to explore the significance of environmental security in East Asia, the dominant realist perception of security in East Asia and its environmental implications, and the articulation of an environment-conscious approach for greater environmental security in the region.
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Environmental Security? - Nina Graeger
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The literature on `environmental security' struggles with conceptual and methodological shortcomings, questioning the analytical value of the concept. Lodgaard and Westing claim that linking the environment to security - and thereby to `high ...moreThe literature on `environmental security' struggles with conceptual and methodological shortcomings, questioning the analytical value of the concept. Lodgaard and Westing claim that linking the environment to security - and thereby to `high politics' - has created the political awareness and sense of urgency required to resolve environmental problems and increase our security. Despite the positive political effects, Buzan, Wver & de Wilde warn against such linking, saying it represents an undesirable `securitization' of the environment that restricts the range of means available for resolving environmental problems. In the long run, environmental security is more likely to be achieved if it is made part of the daily political debate, they argue. The environmental conflict perspective, focusing on the circumstances under which environmental degradation or change may lead to violent conflict, represents an effort to overcome some of the methodological problems of the security-environment linkage. This review also discusses how a multilevel approach to environmental security, involving global, regional, national and subnational decision-making levels according to the subsidiarity principle, would provide a more dynamic framework for action than the state-centred approach which still dominates security thinking and policy.
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Lords of Jade: Mismanaging Myanmar's Natural Resources
Author(s): Julien Levesque, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies
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The Myanmar Furniture Show, which took place during March 2007 in Yangon boasted the exceptional quality of the countrys teak. It was closely followed by a large precious stones auction. A series of criticisms questioned the deplorable human ...moreThe Myanmar Furniture Show, which took place during March 2007 in Yangon boasted the exceptional quality of the countrys teak. It was closely followed by a large precious stones auction. A series of criticisms questioned the deplorable human rights situation in Myanmar and also held the neighbouring countries responsible for the paradoxical predicament in which Myanmar stands today. How can a country endowed with such natural and human resources yet be so poor?
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2008/03/03 |
China Jatropha Plans Threaten Biodiversity, say experts at Beijing Conference
Author(s): Biofuel Digest
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2008/03/19 |
Help China Improve Environmental Awareness
Author(s): AJISS-Commentary
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2008/01/24 |
Asia Hardest Hit by Natural Disasters in 2007 - Lisa Schlein
Author(s): Voice of America
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2008/01/18 |
Myanmar Wildlife pays the price for China's Demands
Author(s): Reuters
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2007/09/03 |
The Rush for Nuclear Energy in Southeast Asia: Promises and Pitfalls
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony & Sofiah Jamil
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THE WORLD'S surging demand for energy, coupled with the urgent need to mitigate the impact of climate change, has pressed many states to explore clean energy alternatives. For many developing countries in Asia, nuclear energy seems to be the most ...moreTHE WORLD'S surging demand for energy, coupled with the urgent need to mitigate the impact of climate change, has pressed many states to explore clean energy alternatives. For many developing countries in Asia, nuclear energy seems to be the most viable option. Japan - which relies heavily on nuclear energy for about a third of its electricity needs is a prime advocate for the use of nuclear energy for civilian use - has been a good point for reference. Japan has also the largest nuclear power programme in Asia and the third largest worldwide after France and United States.
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2007/07/23 |
Destructive Mekong Dams: Critical Need for Transparency
Author(s): Henry L. Stimson Center, Washington D.C
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By Richard Cronin
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2007/03/26 |
Clearing up ASEAN's Hazy Relations
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By Sofiah Jamil. Also published in The Straits Times, 28 th Oct 2006, Pg. S10
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2006/10/25 |
Tsunamis Do Not Trump Sovereignity
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By Dana Dhillon
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2005/01/12 |
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
Author(s): International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
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Global Environmental Change and Human Security
Author(s): Global Environmental Change and Human Security
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ASEAN's Haze Action Online
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Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences
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Mangroves - A Natural Defense Against Cyclones : An Investigation from Orissa, India
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Gender, Global Environmental Change, and Human Security
Author(s): Global Environmental Change and Human Security
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2003/04/01 |
Grappling With Natural Disasters
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Sofiah Jamil and MOhamed Yasir
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Late January and early Febuary 2008 witnessed extreme weather conditions, particularly seen in China's devastating winter conditions and Indonesia's national-wide floods. This edition examines state responses to these weather related disasters.
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2008/02/22 |
Floods: Are We Ever Ready
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Sofiah Jamil and Mohamed Yasir
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This edition examins recent extreme weather incidents worldwide as well as the preventive measures, relief operations and post-flood processes that have been implemented to deal with them thus far.
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2007/11/16 |
Living with Nuclear Energy
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Sofiah Jamil and Mohamed Yasir
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The use of nuclear energy has received mixed responses regarding its feasibilityas an alternative source of energy. Its potential as an economically viable and environmentally friendly source of energy, has often been marred by accidents worldwide ...moreThe use of nuclear energy has received mixed responses regarding its feasibilityas an alternative source of energy. Its potential as an economically viable and environmentally friendly source of energy, has often been marred by accidents worldwide pertaining to the lack of safety standards. Governments, especially those from developing countries lacking in capacity, are feeling the heat as doubts are raised about their capacity in adopting nuclear energy without threatening the lives of its citizens. This edition therefore takes a look at what has been done so far to improve the viability of nuclear energy and manage concerns about nuclear safety.
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2007/09/28 |
Wild Wet Weather
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Sofiah Jamil and Mohamed Yasir
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In the past two months, nature has displayed its violent wrath in various parts of the workd. In Asia, climate chnage coupled with the La Nina effect has left a trail of devastation for many innocent and poor lives. This edition takes a look at ...moreIn the past two months, nature has displayed its violent wrath in various parts of the workd. In Asia, climate chnage coupled with the La Nina effect has left a trail of devastation for many innocent and poor lives. This edition takes a look at several countries that have been badly hit by the extreme weather conditions.
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2007/08/31 |
Nuclear Energy Special
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Sofiah Jamil and Gena Goh
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This Edition of NTS- Alert provides various articles on Energy & Security.
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2007/07/13 |
Climate Change Threatens Our Food Security
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Sofiah Jamil and Sujoyini Mandal
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This edition of NTS Alert takes a look at the effects of climate change on food security and what some Asian states have been doing about it.
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2007/05/11 |
International Relations in Southeast Asia: The Struggle for Autonomy
Author(s): Ed. Donald Weatherbee & Ralf Emmers, Rowman and Littlefield
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This balanced, comprehensive guide to Southeast Asian politics offers a sensible but nondogmatic realist approach to the region's international relations. Donald E. Weatherbee lucidly explains the dynamics of the Southeast Asian subsystem as a ...moreThis balanced, comprehensive guide to Southeast Asian politics offers a sensible but nondogmatic realist approach to the region's international relations. Donald E. Weatherbee lucidly explains the dynamics of the Southeast Asian subsystem as a struggle for autonomy in pursuit of national interests. He explores three important questions, the answers to which will shape the future Southeast Asia. Will democratic regimes transform international relations in Southeast Asia? Will national leaders succeed in reinventing ASEAN as a more effective collaborative mechanism? Finally, how will the evolving Chinese position, balancing and perhaps displacing the United States as Asia's great power, affect Southeast Asia's struggle for autonomy?
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2008/10/17 |
Democratic Revolutions: Asia and Europe
Author(s): Mark R. Thompson, Routledge
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Despite enormous differences between Asia and Eastern Europe, there are striking similarities between the peaceful, spontaneous, urban-based and cross-class democratic uprisings against unyielding dictatorships that have occurred in the two ...moreDespite enormous differences between Asia and Eastern Europe, there are striking similarities between the peaceful, spontaneous, urban-based and cross-class democratic uprisings against unyielding dictatorships that have occurred in the two regions. The book explores the kind of non-democratic regimes that are particularly vulnerable to democratic revolutions. It examines why and how democrats rebel and what the results of democratic revolutions have been. Questions posed in this book include:
* Why were communist rulers shot in China but not in Eastern Europe?
* Why did stolen elections lead to the overthrow of Miloevic in Serbia?
* Why have there been so many women leading democratic revolutions in Asia?
This book attempts to democratize theories of revolution and revolutionize democratic transitions. Cases and comparisons are drawn from 15 democratic revolutions over the last two decades and the book includes in-depth studies of East Germany, China, Serbia and the Philippines.
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2003/01/01 |
In conversation with Sir Roy Anderson (Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College London)
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Strengthening Health and Non-Health Response Systems in Asia.
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2010/06/07 |
Reserving the Right Not to Comply: Asean Legal Reservations to CRC and CEDAW
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony and Priyanka Bhalla
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All ASEAN member countries have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). However it is a less well-known fact that some ASEAN member states ...moreAll ASEAN member countries have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). However it is a less well-known fact that some ASEAN member states hold reservations on substantive articles of both Conventions, which has an impact on both regional and domestic decision-making associated to women's and children's rights. This Alert shall summarise the primary content of both Conventions and provide a summary of reservations held by ASEAN member states in order to call for improved implementation of women's and children's protection mechanisms in the region.
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NTS Bulletin June 2010 (Issue 2)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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Recent anti-corruption efforts by Indonesia have once again brought attention to the longstanding issue of corruption. Indonesia established the Corruption Eradication Commission or the Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) in 2002. KPK started ...moreRecent anti-corruption efforts by Indonesia have once again brought attention to the longstanding issue of corruption. Indonesia established the Corruption Eradication Commission or the Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) in 2002. KPK started operating in late 2003. By mid-2009, it has investigated, prosecuted and achieved 100 per cent conviction rate in 86 cases of bribery and graft related to government procurements and budgets. KPK's actions however have drawn fierce opposition from critics, primarily the members of parliament, the police and attorney general's office who have argued that its powers, including the rights to block accounts, issue travel bans and order suspension from office are too draconian and intrusive.
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2010/06/18 |
Workshop on Nuclear Energy and Human Security Report
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Energy security is more than just the security of supplies; it is multifaceted and intertwined with economic, environmental and socio-political issues, among others. For the rapidly developing Asia-Pacific, alternative energy sources represent ...moreEnergy security is more than just the security of supplies; it is multifaceted and intertwined with economic, environmental and socio-political issues, among others. For the rapidly developing Asia-Pacific, alternative energy sources represent feasible solutions towards balancing socio-economic growth and environmental protection. In particular, nuclear energy has been viewed in recent years as an attractive option in the region.
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2010/06/18 |
Preventing mass atrocities in Southeast Asia
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook and Priyanka Bhalla
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It is now over 30 years since Cambodia experienced Genocide between 1975 and 1979 when the Khmer Rouge killed approximately 1.7 million people or 21 percent of their population of about 8 million. Cambodians were powerless to help themselves ...moreIt is now over 30 years since Cambodia experienced Genocide between 1975 and 1979 when the Khmer Rouge killed approximately 1.7 million people or 21 percent of their population of about 8 million. Cambodians were powerless to help themselves against the Khmer Rouge. The international community was caught up in the midst of the Cold War and not interested. ASEAN was in its infancy.
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2010/06/15 |
Preventing crimes in SE Asia
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook and Priyanka Bhalla
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IT IS now over 30 years since Cambodia experienced genocide between 1975 and 1979 when the Khmer Rouge killed approximately 1.7 million people or 21 per cent of their population of about eight million. Cambodians were powerless to help themselves ...moreIT IS now over 30 years since Cambodia experienced genocide between 1975 and 1979 when the Khmer Rouge killed approximately 1.7 million people or 21 per cent of their population of about eight million. Cambodians were powerless to help themselves against the Khmer Rouge. The international community was caught up in the midst of the Cold War and not interested. Asean was in its infancy.
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In conversation with Lt-Gen. Satish Nambiar (Advisory Board Member of the UN Institute for Training and Research)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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2010/06/22 |
In conversation with Asst Prof. Liu Tiewa (Beijing Foreign Studies University)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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2010/06/22 |
In conversation with Dr Rizal Sukma (CSIS Jakarta Executive Director)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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In conversation with Prof. Toshiya Hoshino (Osaka School of International Public Policy)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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2010/06/22 |
In conversation with Mr Soliman Santos Jr (South South Network for Non-State Armed Group Engagement)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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2010/06/22 |
The Arroyo Imbroglio in the Philippines
Author(s): Paul Hutchcroft, Jounal of Democracy Vol. 19, No.1
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Asia's oldest democracy is sinking into a morass of corruption and scandal. The Philippines' president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, continues to undermine the country's democratic institutions in order to remain in power.
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When Will the Chinese People be Free?
Author(s): Henry S. Rowen, Minxin Pei, Dali Yang , Jul 2007, Vol. 18, No.3
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Henry S. Rowen begins the discussion with an essay to answer the question, "When Will the Chinese People Be Free?" Minxin Pei and Dali L. Yang each follow with comments on Rowen's answer as well as their own assessments.
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The Rise of Judicial Sovereignty Pratap Bhanu Mehta, April 2007, Vol. 18, No.2
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India's courts have been playing a growing role in the country's political life. Yet even as judicial interventions have become more sweeping, the principles undergirding their legitimacy have become less clear.
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World Report 2008
Author(s): Human Rights Watch
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Report from the 3rd workshop on political transition and political change in Southeast Asia,
Author(s): RSIS, CSIS (Indonesia) & KAS 30-31 July 2007
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Report from the 2nd workshop on political transition and political change in Southeast Asia,
Author(s): RSIS KAS 28-29 August 2006
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2007/08/29 |
Will Ballots Win Over Bullets in Pakistan?
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2008/02/15 |
A Change for Change in Burma
Author(s): International Crisis Group (published in the Boston Globe)
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2008/02/10 |
In conversation with Dr Michael Quah (Energy Studies Institute, NUS)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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RSIS-NTS Workshop on Nuclear Energy and Human Security
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Energy Security
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2010/06/22 |
In conversation with Prof. Jor-Shan Choi (Global COE Program, University of Tokyo)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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RSIS-NTS Workshop on Nuclear Energy and Human Security
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Energy Security
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2010/06/22 |
In conversation with Dr Mark Diesendorf (Dep. Dir. of Institute of Environmental Studies, UNSW)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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RSIS-NTS Workshop on Nuclear Energy and Human Security
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Energy Security
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2010/06/22 |
MacArthur Asia Security Initiative Interim Report 2010
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This interactive report summarises the first year of the Asia Security Initiative (ASI) project of the RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies titled 'Responding to Internal Crises and their Cross Border Effects'. The report covers ...moreThis interactive report summarises the first year of the Asia Security Initiative (ASI) project of the RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies titled 'Responding to Internal Crises and their Cross Border Effects'. The report covers the period May 2009, when the ASI was launched in Singapore, to June 2010.
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2010/06/22 |
Solar Power from North Africa: Frameworks and Prospects
Author(s): Isabell Werenfels and Kirsten Westphal
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The idea of generating solar electricity in the Sahara Desert and exporting it to Europe is captivating, both from the climate and energy perspective and with an eye to Europe's goal of intensifying cooperation with its southern neighbours. ...moreThe idea of generating solar electricity in the Sahara Desert and exporting it to Europe is captivating, both from the climate and energy perspective and with an eye to Europe's goal of intensifying cooperation with its southern neighbours. Correspondingly great has been the political and media interest provoked by the Mediterranean Solar Plan launched in 2008 by the Union for the Mediterranean and the private-sector Desertec Industrial Initiative, founded in 2009 by a consortium led by Mnchener Rck. But if these highly ambitious projects are to become reality, a proper financial, political, legal and regulatory framework will need to be put in place.
A Research Paper from the Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, German Institute for International and Security Affairs
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2010/05/03 |
Legislative Efforts, Institutional Challenges and Neglected Concerns on Women's and Children's Rights in Indonesia and the Philippines
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony and Priyanka Bhalla
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This Alert is the second in a series investigating the situation of women's and children's protection concerns in ASEAN. It aims to examine the domestic efforts that Indonesia and the Philippines have made in the area of domestic violence ...moreThis Alert is the second in a series investigating the situation of women's and children's protection concerns in ASEAN. It aims to examine the domestic efforts that Indonesia and the Philippines have made in the area of domestic violence legislation. Both countries are often cited as having national legislation which directly refers to the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), and a number of institutions that service the needs of women and children who have suffered from violence. In addition, this Alert also provides a brief glimpse into the distinct protection needs of women and children during situations of violence, citing Aceh and Mindanao as examples.
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2010/06/25 |
Powering Growth: The Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Perspective on the Energy Security Policies in Singapore
Author(s): Chang Youngho and Nur Azha Putra
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The Singapore government treats energy security as a means towards achieving sustainable economic growth. It is on that note that the Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) and National Energy Policy (NEP) reports recommended strategies which are ...moreThe Singapore government treats energy security as a means towards achieving sustainable economic growth. It is on that note that the Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) and National Energy Policy (NEP) reports recommended strategies which are meant to steer the nation towards economic competitiveness, energy security and environmental sustainability. To date, both reports provide the clearest indication of what the future energy security landscape will look like in Singapore. These reports also underline the belief that an efficient energy market would inevitably drive economic growth, and generate wealth and security for the nation. However, energy security should also be about human security as much as it is about economic growth, according to non-traditional security (NTS) literature. The NTS perspective argues that energy security should also account for the welfare and development of individuals, households and communities, among other things. Building upon the NTS discourse, this paper attempts to unpack Singapore's energy policies by tracing and analysing the rationale behind the role of oil in the nation's economic development, and explores its implication for human security.
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2010/06/28 |
Regional Champions - Examining the Comparative Advantages of AICHR and ACWC
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook and Priyanka Bhalla
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The last two years have witnessed the emergence of several new and promising policy entry points for the advancement of the protection of civilians (POC) in Southeast Asia. On 23 October 2009, the ASEAN Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights ...moreThe last two years have witnessed the emergence of several new and promising policy entry points for the advancement of the protection of civilians (POC) in Southeast Asia. On 23 October 2009, the ASEAN Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) was launched. This was followed six months later, on 7 April 2010, by the inauguration of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC). This Insight investigates how current regional institutional developments could affect and advance the POC agenda in the ASEAN region. It also provides some key recommendations for how the AICHR and ACWC might collaborate and coordinate more effectively with one another, thus maximising the benefits of these institutional developments for the security and well being of peoples/populations across the region.
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2010/06/30 |
Does the Opportunity Cost Approach Indicate the Real Cost of REDD+ ? : Rights and Realities of Paying for REDD+
Author(s): Hans Gregersen, Hosny El Lakany, Alain Karsenty, Andy White
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The focus of this paper is that the contextual issues influencing the adequacy and appropriateness of opportunity cost as a proxy for payments required to get successful REDD+ can be major ones in most tropical developing countries; and resolving ...moreThe focus of this paper is that the contextual issues influencing the adequacy and appropriateness of opportunity cost as a proxy for payments required to get successful REDD+ can be major ones in most tropical developing countries; and resolving them can be expensive and time consuming.
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2010/06/01 |
Understanding India's Climate Agenda
Author(s): Noriko Fujiwara and Christian Egenhofer
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This new Policy Brief discusses some of the factors that are key to understanding India's climate agenda with an emphasis on the country's challenges in development, adaptation, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. The Policy Brief summarises a ...moreThis new Policy Brief discusses some of the factors that are key to understanding India's climate agenda with an emphasis on the country's challenges in development, adaptation, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. The Policy Brief summarises a CEPS study and accompanies CEPS Working Document No. 325 on the Political Economy of India's Climate Agenda.
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2010/02/23 |
Key Research Needs for Global Climate Change Policy
Author(s): Ted Mathys, Aaron Strong, Kelly Sims Gallagher, Nick Davidson, Ravi Manghani, Mieke van der Wansem & William Moomaw
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The paper outlines four cross-cutting research needs, followed by seven priority research
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financing;
measurement, reporting, and verification;
technology transfer and diffusion;
the politics of international climate policy;
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areas:
financing;
measurement, reporting, and verification;
technology transfer and diffusion;
the politics of international climate policy;
legal structures;
adaptation to climate change; and
the role of trade policy in climate change policy.
In each area, a short description of the issues at stake and the associated analytical
needs is given, followed by a set of specific research questions.
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2010/06/01 |
NTS Bulletin July 2010 (Issue 1)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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In the second half of June 2010, we witnessed several weather-related disasters in various parts of the world. Heavy rains in several Asian countries inundated both rural regions such as China's Yunnan province and cities such as Mumbai, India. ...moreIn the second half of June 2010, we witnessed several weather-related disasters in various parts of the world. Heavy rains in several Asian countries inundated both rural regions such as China's Yunnan province and cities such as Mumbai, India. Even countries from the developed world were not spared from the wrath of torrential rain, as seen in the French Riviera and in Singapore. While floods are an annual occurrence in Asian cities such as Mumbai and Jakarta, the flash flood in Singapore's Orchard Road was a first for the city-state's iconic shopping district.
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2010/07/02 |
Agricultural Technologies for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Developing Countries
Author(s): Travis Lybbert and Daniel Sumner
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ICTSD-IPC Platform on Climate Change, Agriculture and Trade Series, Policy Brief 6
This paper describes the potential role innovative agricultural practices and technologies can play in climate change mitigation and adaptation and aims to ...moreICTSD-IPC Platform on Climate Change, Agriculture and Trade Series, Policy Brief 6
This paper describes the potential role innovative agricultural practices and technologies can play in climate change mitigation and adaptation and aims to address the question: what policy and institutional changes are needed to encourage the innovation and diffusion of these practices and technologies to developing countries? Focus is given to developing countries in general with some specific references to Africa.
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2010/05/01 |
Workshop Report on 'Starving Tigers? Impact of Climate Change in Southeast Asia'
Author(s): Earth Observation of Singapore and the RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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The Copenhagen Summit in December 2009 failed to yield a concrete, politically-binding agreement among states to reduce carbon emissions in order to mitigate climate change. This is so despite the widespread recognition of the potential risks of ...moreThe Copenhagen Summit in December 2009 failed to yield a concrete, politically-binding agreement among states to reduce carbon emissions in order to mitigate climate change. This is so despite the widespread recognition of the potential risks of climate change. The lack of consensus is due to diverse and often conflicting national interests and priorities. With an international collective action deemed virtually unlikely, the onus is on states to implement national and regional adaptation measures to combat climate change.
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2010/07/09 |
Transnational Organised Crime in Southeast Asia: Threat Assessment
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony and Pau Khan Khup Hangzo
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Efforts against transnational organised crime traditionally focus on organised crime groups. While organised crime groups can become problems in themselves, their elimination is unlikely to stop the phenomenon so long as there is demand. A strategy ...moreEfforts against transnational organised crime traditionally focus on organised crime groups. While organised crime groups can become problems in themselves, their elimination is unlikely to stop the phenomenon so long as there is demand. A strategy that targets not just organised crime groups but also illicit markets is essential in order to effectively combat transnational organised crime.
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2010/07/09 |
The Himalayan Challenge
Water Security in Emerging Asia
Author(s): Strategic Foresight Group
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SFG launched its report on the future of the Himalayan river basins at the Singapore International Water Week on 28th June 2010. The report examines changes in river flows from 2010 to 2030 and implications for food security, health security, ...moreSFG launched its report on the future of the Himalayan river basins at the Singapore International Water Week on 28th June 2010. The report examines changes in river flows from 2010 to 2030 and implications for food security, health security, migration, political stability, cross-border conflict. It proposes new instruments of regional cooperation. The report is a result of an Asian Security Initiative project supported by the MacArthur Foundation.
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2010/06/28 |
NTS Bulletin July 2010 (Issue 2)
Author(s): Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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The 2010 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP), compiled by the US Department of State, marks the 10th anniversary of progress in the fight against modern slavery. Key points from the report are:
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2010/07/16 |
Energy Development in ASEAN Countries and
Sino-ASEAN Energy Cooperation
Author(s): Xue Li
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East Asia is one of the three main economic blocks in the world. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries - as New Industrial Economies (NIEs) - and China - as an emerging power - are promoting regional integration. The paper ...moreEast Asia is one of the three main economic blocks in the world. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries - as New Industrial Economies (NIEs) - and China - as an emerging power - are promoting regional integration. The paper examines energy development and cooperation, an important component of economic collaboration, in this region. The paper outlines the energy products in eight ASEAN countries, presents the details of energy exploration and production in them, analyzes the South China Sea issue, and details the energy cooperation between those countries and China. Based on these factors, the author then suggests that ASEAN countries and China should continue their energy cooperation on the one hand, and on the other set up a multi-lateral framework (South China Sea Energy Development Organization, SEDO) to tackle South China Sea disputes. By doing so, energy resources under the sea will be converted from being the source of disputes to becoming a positive factor for East Asian integration. The paper also argues that China, as a major power in the region, has a special responsibility in helping smaller neighbouring countries. As far as the field of energy cooperation is concerned, China, besides making profitable energy investments in ASEAN countries, should increase official development assistance (ODA) to help develop energy resources in countries that lack hydrocarbon resources.
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2009/04/02 |
Beyond Petroleum: Limits of Risk Management
Author(s): Bill Durodie
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The cost of the BP oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico has now surpassed the US$3bn mark. That may prove to be a drop in the ocean compared to what will come if governments, businesses and civil-society groups the world over fail to learn one of its key ...moreThe cost of the BP oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico has now surpassed the US$3bn mark. That may prove to be a drop in the ocean compared to what will come if governments, businesses and civil-society groups the world over fail to learn one of its key lessons.
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2010/07/15 |
Australia and Climate Change: The Changing Weather in Climate Politics
Author(s): Yang Razali Kassim
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The rise of Julia Gillard as Australia's prime minister has given Kevin Rudd the dubious honour of being the first political leader to fall victim to climate change. What does this mean for Asia's drive to tackle global warming?
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2010/07/20 |
Transnational Security - Threats Facing Bangladesh
Author(s): BIPSS
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Transnational security issues have been of concern to policy makers for quite some time now. Global terrorism, human trafficking, small arms proliferation and other forms of transnational security threats have raised concern among policy makers for ...moreTransnational security issues have been of concern to policy makers for quite some time now. Global terrorism, human trafficking, small arms proliferation and other forms of transnational security threats have raised concern among policy makers for serveral reasons.
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2010/06/01 |
Responding to Transnational Organised Crime: Case Study of Human Trafficking and Drug Trafficking
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony and Pau Khan Khup Hangzo
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Human trafficking and illicit drug trafficking are arguably the most intractable of all transnational crimes. They are an issue of both domestic and foreign policy concern and a subject of longstanding multilateral policy commitment. This Alert ...moreHuman trafficking and illicit drug trafficking are arguably the most intractable of all transnational crimes. They are an issue of both domestic and foreign policy concern and a subject of longstanding multilateral policy commitment. This Alert reviews past and present policies adopted by countries in Southeast Asia in response to human trafficking and illicit drug trafficking. It argues that the approach adopted by countries in the region is still skewed in favour of a traditional law enforcement approach. This approach, which primarily targets organised criminal groups and individuals, is not sufficient as most trafficking flows are driven by the market rather than by the groups involved in them.
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2010/07/23 |
Energy Study Group Inception Meeting on Dealing With Energy Vulnerabilities: Case Studies of Cooperation And Collaboration in East Asia
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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Much literature on East Asia's energy security has focused on the dynamics of competition over resources and how potential conflicts could arise from this. While this analytical perspective identifies potential risks and problems, it precludes the ...moreMuch literature on East Asia's energy security has focused on the dynamics of competition over resources and how potential conflicts could arise from this. While this analytical perspective identifies potential risks and problems, it precludes the possibility that interstate cooperation is possible.
Therefore, going beyond the themes of competition and conflict, the project titled Dealing with Energy Vulnerabilities: Case Studies of Cooperation and Collaboration endeavours to examine interstate cooperation and collaboration in East Asia against the backdrop of continuing geopolitical uncertainties and tension. Specifically, this project aims to examine how transnational projects of energy cooperation and collaboration have taken place in the region, despite the emphasis on geopolitics in determining policy.
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2010/07/27 |
Indonesia and Post-New Order Reforms: Challenges and Opportunities for Promoting the Responsibility to Protect
Author(s): Annie Pohlman
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This report examines some of the challenges and possibilities for implementing the RtoP principles in Indonesia by evaluating reforms made in relevant areas over the past ten years. The overall purpose of this report is to provide a background on ...moreThis report examines some of the challenges and possibilities for implementing the RtoP principles in Indonesia by evaluating reforms made in relevant areas over the past ten years. The overall purpose of this report is to provide a background on relevant issues within Indonesia today for professionals with an interest in RtoP.
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2010/07/29 |
NTS-Asia Newsletter No.22
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Cheryl Lim, Sofiah Jamil and Steven Poh Boon Chye
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The NTS-Asia newsletter is a bi-monthly compilation of the latest activities and publication in NTS-Asia.
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2010/07/29 |
Report on Conference on Strengthening Health and Non-health Response Systems in Asia Infectious Disease Crises
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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Regardless of how strong a country's national health system is, it is only as good as its neighbours'. National borders are not able to withstand the threat posed by pandemics and infectious diseases. Hence, there is a need for countries to focus ...moreRegardless of how strong a country's national health system is, it is only as good as its neighbours'. National borders are not able to withstand the threat posed by pandemics and infectious diseases. Hence, there is a need for countries to focus on regional cooperation, as part of the larger strategy in responding to the global infectious disease crises. The two-day conference on 'Strengthening Health and Non-Health Response Systems in Asia: A Sustained Approach for Responding to Global Infectious Disease Crises' was organised by the RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies to explore avenues for global linkages, to achieve preparedness and to develop efficient response systems, as well as to reflect on
gaps and challenges with a view to building stronger health systems and global strategies for coping with infectious disease crises.
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2010/07/29 |
The Responsibility to Protect - A Way Forward
Author(s): Omar Halim
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This Insight investigates the origins and evolution of international intervention from the foundation of the United Nations in 1945 up to and beyond the inclusion of the Responsibility to Protect in the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document. It ...moreThis Insight investigates the origins and evolution of international intervention from the foundation of the United Nations in 1945 up to and beyond the inclusion of the Responsibility to Protect in the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document. It focuses on the role of United Nations peacekeeping forces and the internal and external bids and influences on their establishment. This Insight argues that the international community cannot stand by while mass atrocities occur but needs to recognise the reasons behind the reluctance to endorse the Responsibility to Protect in developing states. It evaluates under what conditions the Responsibility to Protect is able to operate and suggests ways forward.
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2010/07/30 |
Investing in Papua: The Dual Challenges of Governance and Development
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook
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Recent events surrounding the Special Autonomy status of Papua in Indonesia have caught the eye of the international media and engaged public opinion. In particular, the protests in Jayapura in early July 2010 illustrated community tensions in ...moreRecent events surrounding the Special Autonomy status of Papua in Indonesia have caught the eye of the international media and engaged public opinion. In particular, the protests in Jayapura in early July 2010 illustrated community tensions in Papua. This paper attempts to carve through the economic and political issues surrounding these events to analyse and evaluate the economic and political challenges in Papua, and thus provide an assessment on the prospects for conflict resolution.
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2010/08/03 |
NTS Bulletin August 2010 (Issue 1)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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The International AIDS Conference 2010 was held in Vienna, Austria from 18 to 23 July to gather those working in the field of HIV such as policymakers, scientists and researchers, those living with HIV, and other individuals committed to ...moreThe International AIDS Conference 2010 was held in Vienna, Austria from 18 to 23 July to gather those working in the field of HIV such as policymakers, scientists and researchers, those living with HIV, and other individuals committed to eliminating the HIV pandemic. This conference was particularly significant as a follow-up to the events of 2005, when G8 leaders, the UN World Summit and the UNAIDS Secretariat made a commitment to define a conceptual framework for universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention and care by 2010. The conference aimed to demonstrate the importance of continued HIV investments to broader health and development goals, to highlight the links between human rights and HIV, to present new scientific findings and to offer opportunities for dialogue on major issues facing the global response to HIV.
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2010/08/06 |
Demographic 'Time Bomb' or Demographic 'Dividend': Myths Surrounding Ageing Populations in Asia
Author(s): Bill Durodie and Priyanka Bhalla
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According to the 2009 HSBC 'The Future of Retirement' report, the world's ageing population will increase from 550 million today to 1.4 billion by 2050. Such a big number directly conjures up images of panic in the minds of many; policymakers in ...moreAccording to the 2009 HSBC 'The Future of Retirement' report, the world's ageing population will increase from 550 million today to 1.4 billion by 2050. Such a big number directly conjures up images of panic in the minds of many; policymakers in particular often emphasise the increase in health care and pension costs because of the projected growing number of persons above the age of 65. The growing ageing population continues to be framed as a 'burden' on society and their increase in numbers as a 'crisis'. This narrative has existed in western Europe, the United States and Japan since the 1980s (Guillemard, 1985; Heller et al., 1986; and OECD 1988a, b and c). However, it is increasingly relevant in Asia, where South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore, have joined the group of developed economies which are now facing consistently falling fertility rates and bigger ageing populations. Population giants China and India are also paying more attention to elder care and are worried about the economic and social consequences of ageing.
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2010/08/13 |
Food (In)Security in Urban Populations
Author(s): By Paul Teng and Margarita Escaler
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The food crisis at the end of the last decade and the resulting food riots that occurred in cities all over the world exposed the vulnerability and fragility of the current global food system and highlighted the increasing problem of urban food ...moreThe food crisis at the end of the last decade and the resulting food riots that occurred in cities all over the world exposed the vulnerability and fragility of the current global food system and highlighted the increasing problem of urban food security. Urban households were among the hardest hit by the food and economic crises as they saw their purchasing power decline drastically. Though aggregate world food availability was relatively good during this period, access to that food by the urban poor had been severely compromised. This working paper aims to analyse the factors that influence urban food security and argues the case for why an urban focus will increasingly matter in the international discourse on food security. A truly systems approach will be needed to study and deal with the many inter-related factors and players in food security. Too often have professional communities maintained disciplinary barriers when addressing such complex problems.
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2010/08/16 |
Facing Food Shortages: Urban Food Security in an Age of Constraints
Author(s): Pau Khan Khup Hangzo
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Seventy per cent of the world's population are expected to live in urban areas by 2050. Food production to feed this larger, more urban and richer population will have to be done in the face of changing consumption patterns, the impacts of climate ...moreSeventy per cent of the world's population are expected to live in urban areas by 2050. Food production to feed this larger, more urban and richer population will have to be done in the face of changing consumption patterns, the impacts of climate change and the growing scarcity of land and water. It is time that urban centres take charge to usher in a new era of "urban green revolution".
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2010/08/17 |
Up in Smoke: Peatland Fires in Russia and Indonesia
Author(s): By Sofiah Jamil
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Russia's peatland fires, like those in Indonesia, have been triggered by high global temperatures. The heatwaves behind the current Russian fires bear similarities with the Indonesian experiences in 1998 and 2006, Indonesia and ASEAN could share ...moreRussia's peatland fires, like those in Indonesia, have been triggered by high global temperatures. The heatwaves behind the current Russian fires bear similarities with the Indonesian experiences in 1998 and 2006, Indonesia and ASEAN could share their experiences in addressing peatland fires with Russia.
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2010/08/19 |
NTS Bulletin August 2010 (Issue 2)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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On 26 July 2010, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) delivered its first verdict against a former official of the Khmer Rouge regime, Kaing Guek Eav (also known as 'Duch'). The ECCC sentenced Duch to 30 years in prison for ...moreOn 26 July 2010, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) delivered its first verdict against a former official of the Khmer Rouge regime, Kaing Guek Eav (also known as 'Duch'). The ECCC sentenced Duch to 30 years in prison for his role in the commission of war crimes and crimes against humanity against the estimated 1.7 million casualties of the regime.
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2010/08/20 |
Expanding renewable energy in Bangladesh
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The Government of Bangladesh has established a goal of providing electrical power to all its citizens. Renewable energy is a key component of the initiative, and Bangladesh has already made impressive gains in reaching the 85 percent of the ...moreThe Government of Bangladesh has established a goal of providing electrical power to all its citizens. Renewable energy is a key component of the initiative, and Bangladesh has already made impressive gains in reaching the 85 percent of the country's population that lives in rural areas. To help speed that process, the GEF is undertaking an ambitious effort with the Government of Bangladesh, the World Bank, and Bangladesh's Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) to increase the spread of off-grid, renewable energy technologies, such as solar home systems. The Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification project seeks to reduce barriers to the use of these climate-friendly energy systems and grow the market for renewables. The project is building capacity through access to financing, business skills, training and technical skills, institutional capacity, and consumer awareness. It has already reached its goal of connecting 50,000 households with solar home systems three years ahead of schedule.
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2005/11/01 |
Pakistan - Household use of commercial energy
Author(s): Kojima, Masami
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This study aimed to examine the impact of changing availability of different energy sources and their price levels on household energy choice, consumption, and expenditures. Knowledge of household expenditures and energy consumption patterns is an ...moreThis study aimed to examine the impact of changing availability of different energy sources and their price levels on household energy choice, consumption, and expenditures. Knowledge of household expenditures and energy consumption patterns is an essential building block for further work on possible policies in the energy sector and associated poverty and social impact analysis. To this end, the four most recent household expenditure surveys-conducted in 1994, 1997, 1999, and 2001-were analyzed in detail. The survey periods included those with low fuel prices (1999) and a time of rising world oil prices (2001). No household expenditure surveys are available from the last two years, when the increase in fuel prices has far outstripped general inflation. Nevertheless, between 1994 and 2001, prices of electricity, natural gas, kerosene, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) rose more rapidly than the consumer price index (CPI), potentially offering insights into how households might react to, and manage, sharply rising energy prices. The household survey analysis was supplemented by focus group discussions and individual interviews conducted in 2004 and 2005. Participants were asked questions about reasons for energy choice, the quality of service provided, evidence of increasing competition, affordability of different energy sources, benefits and costs, and commercial malpractice.
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2006/05/01 |
Pakistan's Floods: How Not to be Caught Off Guard
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro
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The Pakistani government and the international community's response to the recent floods has been heavily criticised for being woefully inadequate. While a national disaster management framework is in place, the government must investigate ways to ...moreThe Pakistani government and the international community's response to the recent floods has been heavily criticised for being woefully inadequate. While a national disaster management framework is in place, the government must investigate ways to empower all stakeholders to improve coordination, responses and future preparedness to natural disasters.
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2010/08/23 |
Regional Consultation on
The Responsibility to Protect
Author(s): RSIS Centre For Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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Five years have passed since the signing of the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document, when United Nations (UN) member states agreed to the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP). Contained in paragraph 138 of the World Summit Outcome Document is a ...moreFive years have passed since the signing of the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document, when United Nations (UN) member states agreed to the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP). Contained in paragraph 138 of the World Summit Outcome Document is a commitment by states to prevent four specific types of mass atrocities - ethnic cleansing, genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. It was a significant commitment outlining sovereignty as responsibility. ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member states were part of this historic signing, recalling incidents of mass atrocities in their own region, such as in Cambodia and East Timor. Since the 2005 World Summit, there have been numerous regional developments, within Southeast Asia, in the areas of conflict prevention, early warning mechanisms and protection frameworks for its populations, such as the recent establishment of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC). However, there has been little discussion on what traction exists and how to operationalise RtoP in the region. In addition, there have been few avenues in Southeast Asia, for policymakers, civil society members, academics and the media to collectively discuss how RtoP is viewed in the region, how it can be better promoted and whether there are any lessons to be learned from past experiences in the region.
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2010/08/24 |
Feeding Urban Masses: A Key World Challenge adapted from Facing Food Shortages: Urban Food Security in an Age of Constraints
Author(s): Pau Khan Khup Hangzo
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2010/08/21 |
Up in smoke: Fires in Russia and Indonesia (published in The Jakarta Post) adapted from Up in Smoke: Peatland Fires in Russia and Indonesia
Author(s): Sofiah Jamil
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The recent episode of heatwaves and the resulting fires in West and Central Russia are said to be the worst in Russian history.
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2010/08/24 |
Up in smoke: Fires in Russia and Indonesia (published in the Asia News Network) adapted from Up in Smoke: Peatland Fires in Russia and Indonesia
Author(s): Sofiah Jamil
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The recent episode of heatwaves and the resulting fires in West and Central Russia are said to be the worst in Russian history.
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2010/08/24 |
Up in smoke: Fires in Russia and Indonesia (published in the Eurasia Review) adapted from Up in Smoke: Peatland Fires in Russia and Indonesia
Author(s): Sofiah Jamil
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2010/08/24 |
Assessment of the
Port of Abidjan
Author(s): United Nations Environment Programme and the International Maritime Organization
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The incident of the dumping of hazardous waste in Abidjan from the vessel Probo Koala in August 2006 emphasized the need for strengthening national and municipal waste management systems in Cte d'Ivoire, including systems for dealing with ...moreThe incident of the dumping of hazardous waste in Abidjan from the vessel Probo Koala in August 2006 emphasized the need for strengthening national and municipal waste management systems in Cte d'Ivoire, including systems for dealing with hazardous waste.
This is an evaluation report on the responses to the incident. The report has been written by the United Nations Environment Programme and the International Maritime Organization in cooperation with the Secretariat for the Basel Convention on Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal and with the support of the Government of Cte d'Ivoire
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2009/12/01 |
RSIS Commentaries COP-15:A Missed Opportunity
Author(s): Sadhavi Sharma
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2010/02/02 |
NTS Insight: ASEAN's Journey in Cyberspace: A Tale of 'Divided' Cities
Author(s): Nur Azha Putra
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In 1997, ASEAN leaders envisaged Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as the technology that would foster the region’s economic integration and has since commissioned numerous projects and resources to that end. More than a decade ...moreIn 1997, ASEAN leaders envisaged Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as the technology that would foster the region’s economic integration and has since commissioned numerous projects and resources to that end. More than a decade later, it has emerged that the impediment towards a more integrated region lies neither in the vision nor in the collective political will, but rather in the consumption of technology itself. It appears that technology has the capacity to simultaneously integrate societies and ‘divide’ the people within them.
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2010/02/03 |
NTS Bulletin February 2010 (Issue 1)
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2010/02/05 |
Understanding Statelessness: Issues, Challenges And Opportunities
Author(s): Priyanka Bhalla and Pau Khan Khup Hangzo
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In 2008 and 2009, there were numerous reports in the international media of Rohingya, a Muslim minority group from Myanmar, attempting to escape from Myanmar to Thailand and Malaysia, via perilous boat journeys. After being 'pushed back' by Thai ...moreIn 2008 and 2009, there were numerous reports in the international media of Rohingya, a Muslim minority group from Myanmar, attempting to escape from Myanmar to Thailand and Malaysia, via perilous boat journeys. After being 'pushed back' by Thai authorities, there was pressure on ASEAN and the Bali Process for People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime, to address the root cause of statelessness. The aim of this NTS alert is to analyse the problem of statelessness, giving an overview at both global and regional levels and tracing its causes and consequences. In addition, this alert explains the significance of statelessness under international law, highlights cases in Southeast and South Asia, and concludes by reviewing the types of solutions that have potential for being effective.
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2010/02/12 |
NTS Bulletin February 2010 (Issue 2)
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2010/02/24 |
Power, Responsibility, and Accountability: Re-Thinking the Legitimacy of Institutions for Climate Finance
Author(s): Maria Athena Ballesteros, Smita Nakhooda, Jacob Werksman, with Kaija Hurlburt and Seema Kumar
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This working paper seeks to ground the debate on climate finance in an objective analysis of ongoing efforts to finance mitigation and adaptation in developing countries.
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2009/11/01 |
Renewable Energy: A Survey of Policies in East Asia
Author(s): Kevin Christopher De Guzman Punzalan and Koh Swee Lean Collin
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This NTS Alert conducts a brief survey of renewable energy (RE) policy frameworks among five selected East Asian countries China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. There appears to be agreement among East Asian countries on the ...moreThis NTS Alert conducts a brief survey of renewable energy (RE) policy frameworks among five selected East Asian countries China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. There appears to be agreement among East Asian countries on the importance of alternative energy as a solution in addressing the energy-economics-environment nexus. National efforts have been undertaken in recent times to tap these underutilised resources, in part due to the possible recognition that other alternative sources, nuclear power especially, are politically and economically riskier. While earlier energy policies in these five nations were plagued by technical and financial barriers, concerted efforts have been undertaken by these governments to overcome them. However, the effectiveness of these policy revisions remains to be seen. Moreover, notwithstanding better policy frameworks, certain RE technologies might be better suited to some countries than others, thus careful national planning is necessary to evaluate the feasibility of every available RE source, prior to exploitation.
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2010/03/26 |
NTS Bulletin March 2010 (Issue 2)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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The Asia-Pacific region has witnessed remarkable economic progress and rapid development in recent decades, yet gender inequality remains entrenched even through this era of change. This is the observation of a new United Nations Development ...moreThe Asia-Pacific region has witnessed remarkable economic progress and rapid development in recent decades, yet gender inequality remains entrenched even through this era of change. This is the observation of a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report Power, Voices and Rights: A Turning Point for Gender Equality in Asia and the Pacific. According to the report, discrimination and neglect are threatening women's very survival in the Asia-Pacific region, where women suffer from some of the world's lowest rates of political representation, employment and property ownership. Their lack of participation is also depressing economic growth. Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum in its report The Corporate Gender Gap Report 2010 shed light on economic participation and the opportunity gap between men and women. India, according to the report, has the lowest percentage of female employees (23%), followed by Japan (24%), Turkey (26%) and Austria (29%). On the other hand, the United States (52%), Spain (48%), Canada (46%), and Finland (44%) display the highest percentage of total female employees.
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2010/03/24 |
Lessons from the Past: Responding to Infectious Disease Outbreak
Author(s): Bill Durodie
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A recent conference in Singapore organised by the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies examined the worldwide response to the outbreak of H1N1 influenza last year. The lessons learnt from earlier outbreaks, such as SARS in 2003, are more ...moreA recent conference in Singapore organised by the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies examined the worldwide response to the outbreak of H1N1 influenza last year. The lessons learnt from earlier outbreaks, such as SARS in 2003, are more limited than had been assumed.
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2010/03/29 |
Political Change, Democratic Transitions and Security in Southeast Asia
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony
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The fragility of democracy in Southeast Asia is a subject of increasing concern. While there has been significant movement in the direction of democratisation, the authoritarian tendencies of popularly elected leaders and the challenges posed by ...moreThe fragility of democracy in Southeast Asia is a subject of increasing concern. While there has been significant movement in the direction of democratisation, the authoritarian tendencies of popularly elected leaders and the challenges posed by emerging security threats have given rise to a shared concern about the return of military rule in the region. This book examines the nature of political transitions in Southeast Asia and why political transitions towards political liberalisation and democracy have often failed to take off. It considers political systems in Southeast Asia that have gone through significant periods of transition but continue to face serious challenges toward democratic consolidation. Some key questions that the book focuses on are - Are emerging democracies in the region threatened by weak, failed or authoritarian leadership? Are political institutions that are supposed to support political changes toward democratisation weak or strong? How can democratic systems be made more resilient and what are the prospects of democracy becoming the defining political landscape in Southeast Asia?
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2009/12/15 |
NTS-Asia Newsletter No.20
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Cheryl Lim, Sofiah Jamil and Steven Poh Boon Chye
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The NTS-Asia newsletter is a bi-monthly compilation of the latest activities and publication in NTS-Asia.
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2010/04/01 |
Pandemic Preparedness in Asia
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, RSIS Monograph No. 16, 2009.
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It is not known when, or where, the next deadly infectious disease will emerge, or how it will spread around the world. Are Asian countries prepared for a pandemic? How are National Pandemic Preparedness Plans to be operationalized at the local ...moreIt is not known when, or where, the next deadly infectious disease will emerge, or how it will spread around the world. Are Asian countries prepared for a pandemic? How are National Pandemic Preparedness Plans to be operationalized at the local level? Are there critical gaps in current planning? Which indicators can accurately determine comprehensive pandemic preparedness frameworks? What are the roles of different societal actors and how are they defined? What are the prospects of enhancing regional cooperation in preparing for pandemics and other public health emergencies? These are some of the questions that this monograph aims to address. It does so by bringing together selected papers presented at a conference on Pandemic Preparedness in Asia, held in Singapore in January 2009. The conference was an integral part of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies' broader project on understanding and assessing the capacity of states and societies in Asia to manage transnational threats, as well as to contribute to the development of crises-management mechanisms in the region.
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2008/10/01 |
NTS Bulletin April 2010 (Issue 1)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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Security Challenges and Global Governance; An Asia Perspective
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in William Wallace and Young Soogil (eds), Asia and Europe: Global Governance as a Challenge to Co-operation, (Tokyo: Council for Asia-Europe Cooperation, 2004)
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Ownership or Death: Women and Tenant Struggles in Pakistani Punjab
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This study engages with questions of food and water security and land rights with reference to Pakistan. Women's activism in a farmer's movement in Pakistan Punjab is explored where the ubiquity of the military - economic elite and indeed the force ...moreThis study engages with questions of food and water security and land rights with reference to Pakistan. Women's activism in a farmer's movement in Pakistan Punjab is explored where the ubiquity of the military - economic elite and indeed the force of the state is a continuing source of violence and insecurity. Pgs. 163, Price: INR 195. To purchase a copy of this book, please email Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP) at wiscomp2006@gmail.com.
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The study surveys the history of women in Sri Lankan politics, with special reference to women's peace activism as well as the unusual role that women have played in the conflict itself, particularly women combatants in the Liberation Tigers of ...moreThe study surveys the history of women in Sri Lankan politics, with special reference to women's peace activism as well as the unusual role that women have played in the conflict itself, particularly women combatants in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. It reconstructs the experiences of some members of the Subcommittee on Gender Issues, thereby providing insight into the politics and process of the subcommittee. What becomes clear is the potential that women's active participation in official peace talks has for bringing women's issues to the peace agenda. However, their mere presence guarantees nothing, especially if those involved work at a distance from their community grassroots. Women's needs and concerns also cannot be relegated to special subcommittees; they need to make an appearance at the peace table itself. The study highlights the challenges of 'mainstreaming' women's concerns at the peace table, made more acute, by their under representation in legislatures and formal structures of decision-making. Pgs. 121, Price: INR 195. To purchase a copy of this book, please email Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP) at wiscomp2006@gmail.com.
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The study addresses the issue of population flow across and within borders and boundaries in India's north-east, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal. This research is essentially a study of the complex relationship between three variables: migration, ...moreThe study addresses the issue of population flow across and within borders and boundaries in India's north-east, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal. This research is essentially a study of the complex relationship between three variables: migration, insecurity and gender. The study finds that within a secure circle there are insecure spaces. It draws attention to the circular way in which insecurity is reinforced and experienced by the migrant. It also critiques the 'pull-push' framework of voluntary versus forced migration. Pgs. 131, Price: INR 195. To purchase a copy of this book, please email Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP) at wiscomp2006@gmail.com.
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In January 2009 WISCOMP organised a symposium titled Democracies in Transition: Opportunities and Challenges for Nepal in New Delhi. The symposium brought together scholars, practitioners, activists, women in politics from different parts of Nepal ...moreIn January 2009 WISCOMP organised a symposium titled Democracies in Transition: Opportunities and Challenges for Nepal in New Delhi. The symposium brought together scholars, practitioners, activists, women in politics from different parts of Nepal and India to reflect upon the ongoing processes of conflict transformation and peacebuilding in Nepal. The aim was to focus on the challenges of constitution building for Nepal and how different civil society groups including women's groups saw their role in the unfolding democratic process and in envisioning the new Nepalese identity, as a fresh chapter is carved out in its political history. It also provided a context to examine the conflicts that the newly formed Constituent Assembly is impelled to address. This publication is based on the discussions at the symposium. Pgs. 167, Price: INR 750 or USD$35. To purchase a copy of this report , please email Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP) at wiscomp2006@gmail.com.
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2010/05/01 |
Update on COP15: States' Deliberations and Decisions
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro and Sofiah Jamil.
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In the lead-up to the 15th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP15) in Copenhagen, world leaders had been constantly reminded of the need to act on one of the most pressing global contemporary ...moreIn the lead-up to the 15th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP15) in Copenhagen, world leaders had been constantly reminded of the need to act on one of the most pressing global contemporary issues to date. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has been a prime advocate, as seen in his efforts to rally global support to spur, particularly, developed and industrialising countries to formulate effective policies and give 'hope' for the survival of developing countries most vulnerable to climate change. Thanks to the support of media industries worldwide, the UN's efforts of providing hope at Copenhagen became known as Hopenhagen. Unfortunately, national and regional efforts came to naught during the two weeks of COP15 as the objectives that had been initially set out were hardly achieved. This Alert examines countries' deliberations and decisions that have influenced COP15's piecemeal outcome.
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2010/01/15 |
NTS Bulletin May 2010 (Issue 1)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale rocked Southern Qinghai in China on Wednesday, 14 April 2010. Over 2,200 people have died in the earthquake. The population of the province is largely Tibetan. Despite the rough terrain, soldiers, ...moreAn earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale rocked Southern Qinghai in China on Wednesday, 14 April 2010. Over 2,200 people have died in the earthquake. The population of the province is largely Tibetan. Despite the rough terrain, soldiers, civilians and Tibetan monks were seen working together in providing relief to those affected. However, looking at some lessons learnt from the Sichuan's earthquake in 2008, questions about the preparedness of the authorities in the face of natural disasters still remain. Besides, with the collapse of many buildings, issues regarding shoddy construction are also being raised, with blame directed at the Chinese government for overlooking the issue of unauthorised construction and for the region's relative poverty, which makes them more vulnerable to the impact of the disaster.
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2010/05/07 |
Pakistan's Floods: How Not To be Caught Off Guard (published in the Eurasia Review) adapted from Pakistan's Floods: How Not to be Caught Off Guard
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro
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The Pakistani government and the international community's response to the recent floods has been heavily criticised for being woefully inadequate. While a national disaster management framework is in place, the government must investigate ways to ...moreThe Pakistani government and the international community's response to the recent floods has been heavily criticised for being woefully inadequate. While a national disaster management framework is in place, the government must investigate ways to empower all stakeholders to improve coordination, responses and future preparedness to natural disasters.
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2010/08/26 |
Indonesia's National Defence Forces: Recent Strategic Changes and Implications
Author(s): Evan A. Laksmana
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Following President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's re-election in November 2009, the Indonesian National Defence Forces (TNI) have been undergoing several significant structural changes. What are the implications for military reform?
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2010/08/26 |
Rising Food Prices and Food Security: Impact of the 2008 Food Crisis on Asia
Author(s): Arpita Mathur
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The trend of rising food prices has made this basic human need inaccessible to an increasing number of people. The impact on vulnerable groups, especially the poor, is immense. Food price rise has implications for individuals, households as well as ...moreThe trend of rising food prices has made this basic human need inaccessible to an increasing number of people. The impact on vulnerable groups, especially the poor, is immense. Food price rise has implications for individuals, households as well as the state as a whole. This Insight delves into the drivers behind the 2008 food crisis and the impact on Asia.
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2010/08/27 |
Arsenic Poisoning of Water in Bangladesh
Author(s): Arpita Mathur
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Arsenic poisoning of water is a serious problem in Bangladesh. It has significantly negative physical and social impact. There is an urgent need for the government to take effective steps to salvage the situation.
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2010/08/30 |
Arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh: Is It a Security Issue?
Author(s): Ishtiaque Alam
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Arsenic poisoning has become a critical health security issue for Bangladesh. Various scientific researches have pointed out the fact that Bangladesh is under heavy burden of arsenic pollution. Renowned medical journal Lancet has revealed in a ...moreArsenic poisoning has become a critical health security issue for Bangladesh. Various scientific researches have pointed out the fact that Bangladesh is under heavy burden of arsenic pollution. Renowned medical journal Lancet has revealed in a research in 2010 that up to 77 million people in Bangladesh have been exposed to toxic levels of arsenic from drinking water. A FAO report indicates that arsenic has entered into the food cycle of people through irrigation of crops by arsenic polluted groundwater. Arsenic poisoning is becoming a national health security issue for Bangladesh. This paper particularly focuses its attention to look into the matter from a national security perspective and assesses its implications for Bangladesh.
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2010/09/01 |
What have we learnt from H1N1? (published in Today) adapted from Lessons from the Past: Responding to Infectious Disease Outbreak
Author(s): Bill Durodie
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Yesterday, health experts in Geneva began examining the controversial response to the first influenza pandemic of the 21st century, nearly a year after global alarm was raised over the new H1N1 strain.
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2010/04/13 |
The Benefits of an Aging Population in Asia
Author(s): Bill Durodie
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Much of the discussion in the West about aging populations also occurs in Asia. Yves Guerard, the secretary general of the International Actuarial Association, has compared these discussions to climate change; he sees the issue of an aging ...moreMuch of the discussion in the West about aging populations also occurs in Asia. Yves Guerard, the secretary general of the International Actuarial Association, has compared these discussions to climate change; he sees the issue of an aging population as a "big, immediate urgent problem" that is largely ignored "because it's inconvenient."
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2010/08/31 |
Ageing populations in Asia: Issues and myths
Author(s): Bill Durodie
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Much of the discussion in the West about ageing populations also occurs in Asia. Yves Guerard, the Secretary-General of the International Actuarial Association, has compared these discussions to 'climate change'; he sees the issue of an ageing ...moreMuch of the discussion in the West about ageing populations also occurs in Asia. Yves Guerard, the Secretary-General of the International Actuarial Association, has compared these discussions to 'climate change'; he sees the issue of an ageing population as a 'big, immediate urgent problem' that is largely ignored 'because it's inconvenient'.
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2010/08/30 |
The TNI: Strategic changes and implications (published in The Jakarta Post) adapted from Indonesia's National Defence Forces: Recent Strategic Changes and Implications
Author(s): Evan A. Laksmana
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Following President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's re-election in November 2009, the Indonesian Military (TNI) have undergone several structural changes, many of which escaped notice of a public distracted by the numerous political dramas unfolding in ...moreFollowing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's re-election in November 2009, the Indonesian Military (TNI) have undergone several structural changes, many of which escaped notice of a public distracted by the numerous political dramas unfolding in Jakarta.
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2010/09/01 |
Water Regime Resilience and Community Rights to Resource Access in the Face of Climate Change
Author(s): Keokam Kraisoraphong
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This paper begins by arguing that an analysis of social vulnerability seeking to enhance social resilience must take into account the social construction of vulnerability, namely, the economic, institutional and political factors which promote or ...moreThis paper begins by arguing that an analysis of social vulnerability seeking to enhance social resilience must take into account the social construction of vulnerability, namely, the economic, institutional and political factors which promote or constrain options for adaptation. Drawing on a case study of water security in the Lower Mekong Basin, this paper further argues that in the area of water governance, a critical hydropolitics approach would indicate that what some perceive as creativity and adaptation in the activities of the water regime may be argued to demonstrate constraints imposed by the dominance of law, engineering and economics. This informs a central concern of the paper, that of the relationship between the apparent resilience of institutions and the resilience of individuals and communities. In response to this concern, this paper explores people-centred approaches to resilience that focus on community rights and access to resources.
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2010/09/06 |
NTS Bulletin September 2010 (Issue 1)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies
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The past month has witnessed several major environmental disasters in Asia. Of particular significance are the Pakistan floods, which have engulfed a fifth of Pakistan's total land area and affected 20 million people. According to international ...moreThe past month has witnessed several major environmental disasters in Asia. Of particular significance are the Pakistan floods, which have engulfed a fifth of Pakistan's total land area and affected 20 million people. According to international humanitarian organisation Islamic Relief, the damage caused by the Pakistan floods is worse than that of the 2004 Asian tsunami, 2005 Pakistan earthquake and the 2010 Haiti earthquake combined. A series of landslides also occurred as a result of heavy rainfall and flooding in China. A number of provinces have been the hardest hit, in particular, the northwest province of Gansu, the northeast province of Liaoning and the southern province of Yunnan. The death toll as a result of the landslides is said to be more than 2,000 thus far. Said to be the worst case of flooding and mudslides in China this year, estimates are that the heavy rains have affected more than 305 million people across the country and cost US$1.7 billion. In terms of response to the disasters, China seems to have managed the crises better than Pakistan. China was even able to provide aid to Pakistan, while still managing to address its own set of floods and landslides. Nevertheless, latest reports suggest that flooding in both Pakistan and China continue to be a problem, with floods in the latter spilling over to North Korea.
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2010/09/03 |
Pakistan's Flood: How not to be caught off guard (published in The Jakarta Post print edition)
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro
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2010/08/28 |
Pakistan's Flood Disaster:
An Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis
Author(s): Sania Nishtar
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The recent monsoon-related floods have wreaked havoc in Pakistan. Decades of development outcomes have been wiped out and critical human security challenges have been precipitated. It is critical to build Pakistan's capacity to cope with the ...moreThe recent monsoon-related floods have wreaked havoc in Pakistan. Decades of development outcomes have been wiped out and critical human security challenges have been precipitated. It is critical to build Pakistan's capacity to cope with the unprecedented crisis.
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2010/09/06 |
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): Reducing Human Vulnerabilities to Natural Disasters
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro and Mely Caballero-Anthony
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This issue of the NTS Alert offers an overview of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) as a means of improving long-term preparedness against the projected increase in frequency and intensity of natural hazards. It aims to provide a better understanding ...moreThis issue of the NTS Alert offers an overview of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) as a means of improving long-term preparedness against the projected increase in frequency and intensity of natural hazards. It aims to provide a better understanding of DRR in relation to the holistic frameworks of disaster management, sustainable development and climate change adaptation.
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2010/09/09 |
Non-Traditional Security Challenges, Regional Governance, and the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC)
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony
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Much of the attention on institutional development within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has focused on the progress in establishing the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC). Since the idea was first conceived in 1993, ...moreMuch of the attention on institutional development within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has focused on the progress in establishing the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC). Since the idea was first conceived in 1993, much has changed in the regional political and security landscape in Southeast Asia. Among these are the slew of emerging non-traditional security (NTS) challenges confronting the region which compel a re-thinking of regional modalities in order to address these security threats. This paper argues that the APSC is as much a regional political project as it is a security goal. In unpacking the APSC as a regional political and security initiative, the paper examines the importance of regional governance as a framework that can be used to manage transnational problems, while remaining cognizant of the need to embed the dynamics of regional governance within the context of domestic politics.
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2010/09/13 |
In conversation with Mr Alain Aeschlimann (ICRC Regional Head of Operations)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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2010/09/15 |
In conversation with Ms Diane M. Swales (Regional Adviser for Child Protection, UNICEF)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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2010/09/15 |
In conversation with HRH Prince Norodom Sirivudh, Cambodia
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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2010/09/15 |
In conversation with Mr Rafendi Djamin (AICHR Commissioner, Indonesia)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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2010/09/15 |
The Implementation of a Disaster Management Agreement in Asean: Towards Regional Preparedness?
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro and Mely Caballero-Anthony
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The ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) which was signed in July 2005 and entered into force in December 2009 is the culmination of ASEAN's work in building regional resilience to natural disasters, an effort ...moreThe ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) which was signed in July 2005 and entered into force in December 2009 is the culmination of ASEAN's work in building regional resilience to natural disasters, an effort which began in 1971 when the ASEAN Expert Group on Disaster Management first met. Nevertheless, this is only the beginning of a long journey towards its effective implementation.
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2010/09/24 |
In conversation with Prof. Shin-Wha Lee (Korea University)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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2010/09/15 |
NTS Bulletin September 2010 (Issue 2)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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The United Nations (UN) marked World Humanitarian Day on 19 August 2010 in honour of aid workers who have lost their lives in the humanitarian cause. The day was designated in memory of those who died in the bombing of Canal Hotel, Iraq in 2003. ...moreThe United Nations (UN) marked World Humanitarian Day on 19 August 2010 in honour of aid workers who have lost their lives in the humanitarian cause. The day was designated in memory of those who died in the bombing of Canal Hotel, Iraq in 2003. That attack claimed the lives of UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Sergio Vieira de Mello, and others. The day is celebrated by various agencies, from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the World Health Organization.
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2010/09/17 |
The Securitization of Trafficking in Indonesia
Author(s): Rizal Sukma
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2007/08/01 |
'Cyclones and Humanitarian Crises: Pushing the Limits of R2P in Southeast Asia' in Global Responsibility to Protect, Vol. 1 Issue 2, pp.135-55
Author(s): Belinda Chng, Mely Caballero-Anthony
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The devastating cyclone that hit Myanmar in May 2008 and the lack of immediate action on the part of the military junta to respond to the humanitarian crises triggered not only international dismay but renewed debates on the utility of the R2P. But ...moreThe devastating cyclone that hit Myanmar in May 2008 and the lack of immediate action on the part of the military junta to respond to the humanitarian crises triggered not only international dismay but renewed debates on the utility of the R2P. But given the lack of international consensus on the R2P on the one hand, and the urgency to act to provide humanitarian relief and protection on the other, this paper argues that it is about time that a R2P variant be exploredif indeed the ultimate objective of the R2P is the protection and promotion of human security. This paper therefore examines the idea of a R2P-Plus that is responsive to different kinds of human security threats, such as those caused by intentional state neglect in times of natural disasters, and sensitive to the political context in Asia. The notion of a R2P-Plus is aimed at finding convergence between the advocates of the strict interpretation of the R2P and those who argue for an R2P that is more attuned to the realities of Asia.
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2009/03/01 |
Natural Disasters in Southeast Asia: How Prepared Are We? (published in AsiaViews, Nov 2009 Edition)
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro
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2009/11/01 |
Stop Sweeping Food Issue Under Carpet (published on 2 May 2008 in TODAY)
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Sofiah Jamil, Irene A. Kuntjoro
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2008/05/02 |
Myanmar Elections 2010:
Civilianising the Military Government?
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook
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The Myanmar military government has announced the holding of national elections on 7 November 2010. What does this signal for the people in Myanmar? Will these elections matter to them? What are countries in the region saying about this?
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2010/09/22 |
Adaptation to Climate Change in Public Lands Management
Author(s): Joel B. Smith and William R. Travis
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As defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, adaptation includes a set of actions to moderate harm or exploit beneficial opportunities in response to climate change. To date, little research has addressed public policy options to ...moreAs defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, adaptation includes a set of actions to moderate harm or exploit beneficial opportunities in response to climate change. To date, little research has addressed public policy options to frame the nationfs approach to adapt to
a changing climate. In light of scientific evidence of extreme and unpredictable climate change, prudent policy requires consideration of what to do if markets and people fail to anticipate these changes, or are constrained in their ability to react. This issue brief is one in a series that results
from the second phase of a domestic adaptation research project conducted by Resources for the Future. The briefs are primarily intended for use by decisionmakers in confronting the complex and difficult task of effectively adapting the United States to climate change impacts, but may also
offer insight and value to scholars and the general public. This research was supported by a grant from the Smith]Richardson Foundation.
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2010/02/03 |
Beyond Copenhagen: Securitising Climate Change
Author(s): Richard Youngs
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this Policy Brief Richard Youngs points out that the EU needs urgently to build systematic consideration of the strategic impact of climate change into its mainstream foreign policy decisions. The broader question of how climate change is likely ...more this Policy Brief Richard Youngs points out that the EU needs urgently to build systematic consideration of the strategic impact of climate change into its mainstream foreign policy decisions. The broader question of how climate change is likely to fundamentally challenge what we mean by security remains to be addressed. Climate change requires a more engaged and geostrategic foreign policy, not just renewables targets.
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2009/12/03 |
Baseline for trust: defining
'new and additional' climate funding
Author(s): Martin J Stadelmann, J. Timmons Roberts and Saleemul Huq
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Climate finance is becoming a dark curve on the road from Copenhagen to Cancn. Poorer nations fear that richer ones will fulfil the US$30 billion fast-start climate finance promises made in the non-binding Copenhagen Accord by relabelling or ...moreClimate finance is becoming a dark curve on the road from Copenhagen to Cancn. Poorer nations fear that richer ones will fulfil the US$30 billion fast-start climate finance promises made in the non-binding Copenhagen Accord by relabelling or diverting basic development aid, or by simply delivering on past climate finance pledges. The problem is simple: contributor countries are operating with no clear baseline against which their promise of new and additional funding can be counted and they do not accept the baselines put forth by developing countries. A viable solution for the short term is to use projections of business-as-usual development assistance as baselines. The longer-term benchmark could be the provision of truly new funds from new funding sources. Substantial up-front negotiations may be required, but seizing this opportunity to define baselines will build confidence on both sides and create predictability for future finance.
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2010/06/03 |
The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2009
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Economic crises impacts and lessons learned
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2009/12/03 |
The State of Food Insecurity
in the World 2008
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High food prices and food security - threats and opportunities
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2008/12/03 |
The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2006
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Eradicating world hunger - taking stock ten years after the World Food Summit
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2006/12/03 |
The food price crisis and urban food (in)security
Author(s): Marc J. Cohen and James L. Garrett
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2009/08/03 |
Friction and vested interests in pulp and palm oil production
Author(s): Bill Durodie
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Campaigns against big pulp and palm oil producers in Indonesia appear to be driven by local activists on the ground. In reality, they are facilitated by huge budgets and shaped by agendas emanating from the West.
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2010/05/27 |
On Thailand, what would Trotsky say?
Author(s): Bill Durodie
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For over a year now, the political scene in Thailand has been in tumult. At the end of 2008, protesters wearing yellow shirts got international media coverage by forcing the closure of the capital citys two airports. Now, protesters wearing red ...moreFor over a year now, the political scene in Thailand has been in tumult. At the end of 2008, protesters wearing yellow shirts got international media coverage by forcing the closure of the capital citys two airports. Now, protesters wearing red shirts occupy parts of Bangkok, demanding the resignation of the prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, and fresh elections.
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2010/04/12 |
The battle for Thailand's soul
Author(s): Bill Durodie
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For over a year now, the political scene in Thailand has been in tumult. At the end of 2008, protesters wearing yellow shirts got international media coverage by forcing the closure of the capital city's two airports. Now, protesters wearing red ...moreFor over a year now, the political scene in Thailand has been in tumult. At the end of 2008, protesters wearing yellow shirts got international media coverage by forcing the closure of the capital city's two airports. Now, protesters wearing red shirts occupy parts of Bangkok, demanding the resignation of the prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, and fresh elections.
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2010/05/06 |
In conversation with Gil Saguiguit, Jr (Director, SEARCA)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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Food Security Expert Group Meeting on 'Food First: Ensuring Food and Nutrition for Urbanites'
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2010/09/27 |
In conversation with Roger Yeo (Director, Sino:Genesis Pte Ltd)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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Food Security Expert Group Meeting on 'Food First: Ensuring Food and Nutrition for Urbanites'
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2010/09/27 |
In conversation with Prof. Paul Teng (Dean, Graduate Studies, National Institute of Education)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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Food Security Expert Group Meeting on 'Food First: Ensuring Food and Nutrition for Urbanites'
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2010/09/27 |
Renewable Energy in East Asia (published in the Business Times)
Author(s): Kevin Punzalan
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2010/08/24 |
Myanmar Elections 2010: Civilianising The Military Government? (published in the Eurasia Review) adapted from Myanmar Elections 2010: Civilianising the Military Government?
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook
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The Myanmar military government has announced the holding of national elections on 7 November 2010. What does this signal for the people in Myanmar? Will these elections matter to them? What are countries in the region saying about this?
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2010/09/27 |
Nuclear Energy Still a Heavily Contested Topic
Author(s): Olivia Choong
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2010/05/12 |
Misdirected Development a Threat to Security - Analysis of Southeast Asia
Author(s): Manpavan Kaur and Lina Gong
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Under-performance on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and conflicts are connected such that the former can catalyse or prolong the latter. This Insight looks at Southeast Asia, where intrastate conflicts and violence have plagued countries ...moreUnder-performance on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and conflicts are connected such that the former can catalyse or prolong the latter. This Insight looks at Southeast Asia, where intrastate conflicts and violence have plagued countries for years. Three socially vulnerable groups experiencing inequality in access to outcomes of projects on the MDGs are identified - women and youth in rural areas and internally displaced persons (IDPs). The propensity for such inequality to incite and prolong conflict is examined.
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2010/09/30 |
The West Still Needs to Think Big
Author(s): Bill Durodie
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2010/09/30 |
NTS-Asia Newsletter No.23
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Cheryl Lim, Sofiah Jamil and Steven Poh Boon Chye
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The NTS-Asia newsletter is a bi-monthly compilation of the latest activities and publication in NTS-Asia.
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2010/10/01 |
Singapore Global Dialogue:
Heated Start to Strategic Debates
Author(s): Yang Razali Kassim
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Asia's new forum to debate global issues kicked off with a surprisingly fiery exchange between China and Japan over their latest dispute in the East China Sea. Can Asia be at the forefront of international discourses on strategic issues?
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2010/09/27 |
NTS Bulletin October 2010 (Issue 1)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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The United Nations (UN) Summit on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) took place in New York on 20-22 September 2010. The Summit brought together UN member states, representatives of the private sector, foundations, international organisations, ...moreThe United Nations (UN) Summit on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) took place in New York on 20-22 September 2010. The Summit brought together UN member states, representatives of the private sector, foundations, international organisations, and civil society and research organisations to take stock of the progress on women and childrens health.
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2010/10/08 |
Dependency and Complacency in the Energy Sector: Implications for Human Security
Author(s): Sofiah Jamil, Lina Gong and Mely Caballero-Anthony
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Fossil fuel exploration and extraction can and have contributed to human insecurity on many dimensions - economic, health, community and environmental. This NTS Alert examines the human security threats arising from dependency on the oil and coal ...moreFossil fuel exploration and extraction can and have contributed to human insecurity on many dimensions - economic, health, community and environmental. This NTS Alert examines the human security threats arising from dependency on the oil and coal sectors in particular. It is argued that these threats are due to over-emphasis on economic rather than human security aspects in the development of the oil and coal industries, as well as mismanagement and complacency in those industries. Addressing these are vital as they have significant long-term implications for sustainable development.
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2010/10/15 |
Ensuring Urban Food Security in ASEAN
Author(s): Paul Teng, Mely Caballero-Anthony, Margarita Escaler and Pau Khan Khup Hangzo
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This policy brief provides the main findings of the Food Security Expert Group Meeting which was convened by the RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies in Singapore on 4-5 August 2010. The Meeting brought together experts from ...moreThis policy brief provides the main findings of the Food Security Expert Group Meeting which was convened by the RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies in Singapore on 4-5 August 2010. The Meeting brought together experts from multilateral and bilateral agencies, international and regional organisations, universities, agribusiness firms and relevant Singapore government agencies. It aimed to examine the context of urban food security relative to global food security and rural food security; explore the development of an ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Food Security Management Information System; assist in developing a research agenda on urban food security; and identify possible roles for Singapore in the global food system.
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2010/10/18 |
ADMM Plus: New Twists to Old Security Issues
Author(s): Yang Razali Kassim
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The inaugural ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus) is the latest move by ASEAN to influence and shape the regional security architecture in a changing global order. Significantly, it is kicking off by tackling non-traditional security ...moreThe inaugural ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus) is the latest move by ASEAN to influence and shape the regional security architecture in a changing global order. Significantly, it is kicking off by tackling non-traditional security challenges.
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2010/10/19 |
NTS Bulletin October 2010 (Issue 2)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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The date 31st October 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security. The resolution was the first international instrument to link women's experiences of conflict to the ...moreThe date 31st October 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security. The resolution was the first international instrument to link women's experiences of conflict to the international peace and security agenda. It draws attention to the impact of conflict on women, and calls for the engagement of women in conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
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2010/10/22 |
'Crying Over Spilt Milk': Responses to Oil Spills in East Asia
Author(s): Sofiah Jamil, Lina Gong and Mely Caballero-Anthony
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The previous issue of the NTS Alert (October 2010, Issue 1) examines the threats to human security from exploration and extraction activities within the traditional energy sector. This edition follows up on that by examining disaster responses and ...moreThe previous issue of the NTS Alert (October 2010, Issue 1) examines the threats to human security from exploration and extraction activities within the traditional energy sector. This edition follows up on that by examining disaster responses and existing initiatives for addressing human insecurities in the energy sector in East Asia, with particular focus on the Montara oil spill off the coast of Western Australia and the Xingang Port oil spill in Dalian, China.
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2010/10/27 |
Examining Pandemic Responses in Asia
Author(s): Li Hongyan and Ong Suan Ee.
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The recent pandemic disease outbreaks which affected many Asian countries underscore the need for appropriate pandemic responses to be developed in order to contain and mitigate the spread of pandemics that emerge in the future. Through an ...moreThe recent pandemic disease outbreaks which affected many Asian countries underscore the need for appropriate pandemic responses to be developed in order to contain and mitigate the spread of pandemics that emerge in the future. Through an examination of the different responses to SARS and H1N1 in the region, and the effects of those efforts, this NTS Insight seeks to highlight issues which should be considered when developing pandemic response programmes.
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2010/10/29 |
Triple Trouble in Indonesia:
Strengthening Jakarta's Disaster Preparedness
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro and Sofiah Jamil
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The recent back-to-back disasters in Indonesia highlight the difficulties in ensuring effective early warning systems, complexity in coordination and ultimately the lack of local capacity to respond to the challenges when national assistance is ...moreThe recent back-to-back disasters in Indonesia highlight the difficulties in ensuring effective early warning systems, complexity in coordination and ultimately the lack of local capacity to respond to the challenges when national assistance is stretched thinly across simultaneous disasters.
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2010/11/01 |
The Korean Peninsula: Peaceful Engagement for Humanitarian Concerns
Author(s): Hamid-ur-Rehman
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This paper reviews the prospects for Korean reunification in view of the policies and actions of the governments of the two Koreas. It also looks at the roles played by the major global powers, that is, the US, China, Japan and Russia, as their ...moreThis paper reviews the prospects for Korean reunification in view of the policies and actions of the governments of the two Koreas. It also looks at the roles played by the major global powers, that is, the US, China, Japan and Russia, as their policies directly affect any long-term political solution and ongoing humanitarian concerns on the Korean peninsula. This paper argues that Korean reunification can best take place through sustained engagement and peaceful means. An important facet is the creation of the right environment for achieving the goal of reunification and denuclearisation, a daunting task, particularly before the implementation of at least one of the international commitments made, such as the 2000 and 2007 South-North Summit Declarations or the 1994 Agreed Framework between the US and North Korea; or the lifting of international sanctions on North Korea.
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2010/11/01 |
The Role of NGOs in Combating Avian Influenza in Indonesia: A Muhammadiyah Case Study
Author(s): Siti Masyitah Rahma
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Avian influenza, or 'bird flu', has been detected in Indonesia since 2003 but it was not until 2005 that the first human cases were discovered. It is estimated that economic losses caused by this virus in Indonesia have reached US$470 million, ...moreAvian influenza, or 'bird flu', has been detected in Indonesia since 2003 but it was not until 2005 that the first human cases were discovered. It is estimated that economic losses caused by this virus in Indonesia have reached US$470 million, and disrupted the livelihoods of over 10 million people dependent on the poultry industry. The Government of Indonesia has coordinated government and non-government programmes in efforts to control avian influenza in Indonesia. However, it has encountered certain constraints which resulted in a gap between policy and implementation. This allowed non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to play significant roles in terms of providing financial resources and social capital.
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2010/10/25 |
Indonesia's Twin Disasters:
Will the Next Big One Reach Singapore?
Author(s): Yang Razali Kassim
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The twin disasters that struck Indonesia in the last week of October 2010 are a timely alert that the region must be better prepared for the worst. Scientific predictions point to a bigger earthquake, and consequently a possible killer tsunami in ...moreThe twin disasters that struck Indonesia in the last week of October 2010 are a timely alert that the region must be better prepared for the worst. Scientific predictions point to a bigger earthquake, and consequently a possible killer tsunami in the years to come.
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2010/11/02 |
Can Asia Learn from Brazil's Agricultural Success?
Author(s): Margarita Escaler and Paul Teng
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Over the last four decades, Brazil has transformed its agricultural sector to become the first tropical agricultural giant and the first to challenge the dominance of the world's major food exporters. This paper examines the secrets of Brazil's ...moreOver the last four decades, Brazil has transformed its agricultural sector to become the first tropical agricultural giant and the first to challenge the dominance of the world's major food exporters. This paper examines the secrets of Brazil's success and ponders whether Asia should try to emulate the Brazilian model to help achieve food security for its people and contribute to an increased level of self-sufficiency in the region.
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2010/11/02 |
Myanmar's 2010 Elections: Boon or Bane for ASEAN's Political and Security Community?
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony
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After two decades of keeping the international community in the dark, Myanmar's military Government has finally announced that national elections will be held on 7 November 2010. The announcement has received mixed reactions-from critics and ...moreAfter two decades of keeping the international community in the dark, Myanmar's military Government has finally announced that national elections will be held on 7 November 2010. The announcement has received mixed reactions-from critics and skeptics who view the exercise as no more than rubber-stamping the authority of the military junta camouflaged in civilian uniforms, to those who see some light at the end of the tunnel in the countrys long, arduous journey towards a political transition to democracy. Regardless of which camp one sits in, the much anticipated elections in Myanmar will have significant ramifications not only for the countrys political development, but more importantly to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), a regional community that has embarked on an ambitious plan to build a political and security community in Southeast Asia.
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2010/11/04 |
NTS Bulletin November 2010 (Issue 1)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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Typhoon Megi hit northern Philippines on 18 October 2010, inundating affected areas and lashing residents with winds in excess of 225 kilometres per hour. While it will be some time before the full extent of the damage can be assessed, initial ...moreTyphoon Megi hit northern Philippines on 18 October 2010, inundating affected areas and lashing residents with winds in excess of 225 kilometres per hour. While it will be some time before the full extent of the damage can be assessed, initial reports claim that the storm has left at least 36 people dead, 200,000 homeless, and caused over USD 175 million worth of damage to property.
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2010/11/04 |
Comprehensive Food Security: An Approach to Sustainably Address Food Insecurity
Author(s): Pau Khan Khup Hangzo
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Food security has become one of this century's key global challenges. Given current population and consumption trends, as well as the factors of climate change and resource scarcity, the situation is set to worsen - unless drastic actions are ...moreFood security has become one of this century's key global challenges. Given current population and consumption trends, as well as the factors of climate change and resource scarcity, the situation is set to worsen - unless drastic actions are taken. The multi-dimensional nature of the food problem requires a comprehensive approach, one that not only addresses food production and availability but also deals with access issues. Only then can sustainable food security be achieved.
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2010/11/09 |
Advancing ASEAN's Political-Security Community: The Protection of Civilians Agenda
Author(s): Manpavan Kaur, Holly Haywood and Mely Caballero-Anthony
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Southeast Asia is currently confronted by many situations of internal conflict and violence, with their various effects on both human security and state stability. This NTS Alert considers the necessity of a robust human rights agenda for the ...moreSoutheast Asia is currently confronted by many situations of internal conflict and violence, with their various effects on both human security and state stability. This NTS Alert considers the necessity of a robust human rights agenda for the region based on a consolidation of international humanitarian and human rights law, to fill the civilian protection gaps left by the largely state-centric premise of international humanitarian law.
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2010/11/12 |
Comparing the H1N1 Crises and Responses in the US and China
Author(s): Yanzhong Huang
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Both the US and China responded to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic in a decisive and swift manner. However, they handled the crisis with fundamentally different strategies. From the start of the crisis, the US approach was mitigation, focusing on minimising ...moreBoth the US and China responded to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic in a decisive and swift manner. However, they handled the crisis with fundamentally different strategies. From the start of the crisis, the US approach was mitigation, focusing on minimising the impact by maximising surge capacity. By contrast, Chinas response until September 2009 was characterised by an aggressive containment approach that sought to establish barriers against the spread of the disease. In doing so, emphasis was placed on reducing the surge. While the divergent policy responses can be attributed to the differences in the pattern of spread of the virus and policy learning experiences, Chinese leaders had strong political incentives to pursue an excessive approach not informed by science and epidemiology. A comparison of the effectiveness of the two strategies clearly points to the inferiority of the containment strategy in handling the H1N1 pandemic. It is true that decision-makers tend to err on the side of caution when encountering an unpredictable and potentially disastrous novel disease, but that is no justification for allowing risk assessment and risk communication be dominated by worst-case scenarios, or allowing domestic political concerns to prevail over science in decision-making. A comparison between the US and China also suggests the importance of beefing up core surveillance and response capabilities in a coherent and sustainable manner.
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2010/11/17 |
Pandemic Flu: Public Health and the Culture of Fear
Author(s): Michael Fitzpatrick
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'Better safe than sorry' has been the familiar response of public health authorities to concerns about the enormous cost and disruption to health services that resulted from the 2009 global scare over what turned out to be a relatively benign swine ...more'Better safe than sorry' has been the familiar response of public health authorities to concerns about the enormous cost and disruption to health services that resulted from the 2009 global scare over what turned out to be a relatively benign swine flu virus. Some critics have focused on links between prominent public health figures and the manufacturers of antiviral medications and vaccines who were the conspicuous financial beneficiaries of the scare, alleging undue influence and conflicts of interest. This paper argues from the perspective of a general practitioner engaged in an inner city practice in the UK during the 2009 pandemic - that the promotion of exaggerated fears of infectious disease as an instrument of policy risks further undermining popular trust in medicine and public health.
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2010/11/22 |
REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation): Mitigation, Adaptation and the Resilience of Local Livelihoods
Author(s): Enrique Ibarra Gene and Arif Aliadi
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This paper discusses the policy and implementation context of the REDD (reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) demonstration activity in Ulu Masen in the province of Aceh, Indonesia. It is argued that the slow endorsement of ...moreThis paper discusses the policy and implementation context of the REDD (reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) demonstration activity in Ulu Masen in the province of Aceh, Indonesia. It is argued that the slow endorsement of the demonstration activity by the Indonesian government may be due to mistiming in relation to the regulations on REDD projects and to diverging interpretations of the law that grants special status to the province of Aceh on the management of forests. It is also observed that while the proponents of this project have undertaken consultations at different levels, there is still a need to improve consultations with local communities on the design and implementation of the project to ensure local understanding - and ownership - of the projects goals and activities.
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2010/11/15 |
Triple trouble In Indonesia: Strengthening
Jakarta's disaster preparedness (published in PreventionWeb) adapted from Triple Trouble in Indonesia: Strengthening Jakarta's Disaster Preparedness
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro and Sofiah Jamil
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Recent disasters in Indonesia have emphasised the difficulties in ensuring effective early warning systems and highlight the importance of disaster management among communities and at all levels of government, write Irene A Kuntjoro and Sofiah ...moreRecent disasters in Indonesia have emphasised the difficulties in ensuring effective early warning systems and highlight the importance of disaster management among communities and at all levels of government, write Irene A Kuntjoro and Sofiah Jamil, Associate Research Fellows at Nanyang Technological University. 'There is a need to alter public awareness from perceiving natural disasters as unmitigated and unpredictable events to internalising disaster risk reduction (DRR) and responses as part of their lives', assert the authors.
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2010/11/04 |
Strengthening RI's disaster preparedness (published in The Jakarta Post) adapted from Triple Trouble in Indonesia: Strengthening Jakarta's Disaster Preparedness
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro and Sofiah Jamil
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2010/11/04 |
Triple Trouble In Indonesia:
Strengthening Jakarta's Disaster
Preparedness (published in the Eurasia Review) adapted from Triple Trouble in Indonesia: Strengthening Jakarta's Disaster Preparedness
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro and Sofiah Jamil
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The recent back-to-back disasters in Indonesia highlight the difficulties in ensuring effective early warning systems, complexity in coordination and ultimately the lack of local capacity to respond to the challenges when national assistance is ...moreThe recent back-to-back disasters in Indonesia highlight the difficulties in ensuring effective early warning systems, complexity in coordination and ultimately the lack of local capacity to respond to the challenges when national assistance is stretched thinly across simultaneous disasters.
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2010/11/12 |
'Pakistan's Floods: How Not to Be Caught Off Guard' (published in World Affairs Journal) adapted from Pakistan's Floods: How Not to be Caught Off Guard
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro
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Globally, more than 33 percent of the world's population live in countries with limited or no press freedom, according to Reporters Without Borders. With this in mind, please consider that some media outlets that appear on these pages are ...moreGlobally, more than 33 percent of the world's population live in countries with limited or no press freedom, according to Reporters Without Borders. With this in mind, please consider that some media outlets that appear on these pages are controlled, heavily restricted, or influenced by the state, political, or other narrow interests. Therefore, when assessing reports in these pages, it is important to consider the degree to which the media outlet is genuinely independent. Freedom House also offers useful media freedom reports as well as an interactive global map for press freedom.
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2010/08/23 |
NTS Bulletin November 2010 (Issue 2)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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The 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals that nearly three quarters of the 178 countries in the index have a score of below five, on a scale of 10 (highly clean) to 0 (highly corrupt). Denmark, New Zealand and Singapore are tied at the top of ...moreThe 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals that nearly three quarters of the 178 countries in the index have a score of below five, on a scale of 10 (highly clean) to 0 (highly corrupt). Denmark, New Zealand and Singapore are tied at the top of the list with a score of 9.3, followed closely by Finland and Sweden at 9.2. Somalia has a score of 1.1, trailing Myanmar and Afghanistan at 1.4 and Iraq at 1.5.
Transparency International comments that governments need to integrate anti-corruption measures in all spheres: from their responses to the financial crisis and climate change, to commitments by the international community to eradicate poverty. It also advocates stricter implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption, the only global initiative that provides a framework for putting an end to corruption.
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2010/11/19 |
Advancing Protection of Civilians through the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)
Author(s): Holly Haywood, Manpavan Joth Kaur and Mely Caballero-Anthony
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In the first issue of this month's NTS Alert, the importance of a robust human rights framework to complement international humanitarian law, and address its shortcomings in protecting civilians caught up in intrastate conflict and violence in ...moreIn the first issue of this month's NTS Alert, the importance of a robust human rights framework to complement international humanitarian law, and address its shortcomings in protecting civilians caught up in intrastate conflict and violence in Southeast Asia, was explored. Against this backdrop, this issue of the NTS Alert examines the potential for the recently established ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) to enhance civilian protection through a human rights framework.
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2010/11/26 |
COP16: Can Cancun Salvage Copenhagen?
Author(s): Sofiah Jamil and Devin Maeztri
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Given the dismal results of COP15 in Copenhagen last year, there has been growing pessimism over the prospects of the forthcoming COP16 meeting in Cancun. Governments and civil society organisations should push for a better outcome.
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2010/11/24 |
Suu Kyi release could boost Burma's economy (published in Bangkok Post)
Author(s): Alistair D.B. Cook
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The release of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi could pay off economically for Burma's junta even though Western nations are unlikely to ease trade and other sanctions soon, analysts said.
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2010/11/17 |
The Indonesian Defence Forces and Disaster Relief: Potential Pitfalls and Challenges
Author(s): Evan A. Laksmana
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The triple disaster that struck Indonesia in recent months has led to the deployment of the Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI) to provide disaster relief. What are the potential pitfalls and challenges of increasing the military's role in disaster ...moreThe triple disaster that struck Indonesia in recent months has led to the deployment of the Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI) to provide disaster relief. What are the potential pitfalls and challenges of increasing the military's role in disaster relief and management?
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2010/11/29 |
Cheap but Costly: Constraints of Economic Development in the Coal Mining Industry
Author(s): Sofiah Jamil and Lina Gong
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The demand for coal is set to increase over the coming years, especially among developing countries. However, while coal may be a cheap source of energy to facilitate economic development, it is costly in terms of the implications for human ...moreThe demand for coal is set to increase over the coming years, especially among developing countries. However, while coal may be a cheap source of energy to facilitate economic development, it is costly in terms of the implications for human security. Coal mining has been seen to adversely impact local communities and cause sociopolitical instability. Long-term environmental sustainability is also negatively affected. This NTS Insight seeks to examine the extent to which governance mechanisms have been successful in mitigating these socioeconomic and environmental costs, with a focus on China and Indonesia. The paper will also assess the effectiveness of current initiatives designed to address the various forms of human insecurities stemming from coal mining in the two countries.
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2010/11/30 |
Pandemic Influenza A/H1N1 (pH1N1) in Hong Kong: Anatomy of a Response
Author(s): Richard Fielding
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Pandemic influenza A/H1N1 (pH1N1) spread rapidly from its origins in Mexico to affect Hong Kong as its first point of entry into Asia. In this paper, the different stages of government response from prevention to mitigation to vaccination and stand ...morePandemic influenza A/H1N1 (pH1N1) spread rapidly from its origins in Mexico to affect Hong Kong as its first point of entry into Asia. In this paper, the different stages of government response from prevention to mitigation to vaccination and stand down are described and discussed from the perspectives of feasibility, pragmatism, effectiveness and population responses to offer insights into future influenza pandemic preparedness.
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2010/12/03 |
Optimism and Different Approach Needed (published in The Straits Times) adapted from COP16: Can Cancun Salvage Copenhagen?
Author(s): Sofiah Jamil and Devin Maeztri
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Given the dismal results of COP15 in Copenhagen last year, there has been growing pessimism over the prospects of the forthcoming COP16 meeting in Cancun. Governments and civil society organisations should push for a better outcome.
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2010/11/30 |
COP16: Can Cancun Salvage Copenhagen? (published in Eurasia Review) adapted from COP16: Can Cancun Salvage Copenhagen?
Author(s): Sofiah Jamil and Devin Maeztri
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Given the dismal results of COP15 in Copenhagen last year, there has been growing pessimism over the prospects of the forthcoming COP16 meeting in Cancun. Governments and civil society organisations should push for a better outcome.
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2010/11/29 |
Human Trafficking is More Than Sexual Exploitation: Experts (published in Today)
Author(s): RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies
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Media coverage of the 4th NTS-Asia Annual Convention on Non-Traditional Security.
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2010/11/29 |
Researchers have Much to Chew On (published in The Straits Times) adapted from Ensuring Urban Food Security in ASEAN
Author(s): Paul Teng, Mely Caballero-Anthony, Margarita Escaler and Pau Khan Khup Hangzo
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This policy brief provides the main findings of the Food Security Expert Group Meeting which was convened by the RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies in Singapore on 4-5 August 2010.
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2010/11/27 |
Aung San Suu Kyi: Critic or Bridge Builder? (published in The Jakarta Post) adapted from Aung San Suu Kyi: Critic or Bridge Builder?
Author(s): Alistair D. B. Cook
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Despite the release of Aung San Suu Kyi on 13 November 2010 following the controversial national elections in Myanmar, the key challenges faced by people remain to be extreme poverty and national reconciliation. What role can is there for her to ...moreDespite the release of Aung San Suu Kyi on 13 November 2010 following the controversial national elections in Myanmar, the key challenges faced by people remain to be extreme poverty and national reconciliation. What role can is there for her to address these challenges?
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2010/11/24 |
The Case for Urban Food Security: A Singapore Perspective
Author(s): Paul Teng and Margarita Escaler
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The state of food security can differ in urban and rural environments, as well as in net food-importing and net food-exporting countries. Considering food security in a general manner is no longer adequate for planning anticipatory and response ...moreThe state of food security can differ in urban and rural environments, as well as in net food-importing and net food-exporting countries. Considering food security in a general manner is no longer adequate for planning anticipatory and response strategies. In this NTS Perspectives, we propose the concept of Urban Food Security, and discuss the need to circumscribe the concept in order to identify more cogent approaches to de-securitise the issues in urban food insecurity. The discussion is placed in the Singapore context and is characterised by the need to develop successful strategies to ensure security in an urban, high-income and net food-importing country. Singapore is illustrative of the global urbanisation process and the issues arising from the development of megacities.
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2010/12/07 |
May Cancun Salvage Copenhagen (published in The Jakarta Post) adapted from COP16: Can Cancun Salvage Copenhagen?
Author(s): Sofiah Jamil and Devin Maeztri
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Given the dismal results of COP15 in Copenhagen last year, there has been growing pessimism over the prospects of the forthcoming COP16 meeting in Cancun. Governments and civil society organisations should push for a better outcome.
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2010/11/27 |
Nuclear Energy in Southeast Asia:
Competition or Cooperation?
Author(s): Alvin Chew
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Southeast Asia is expected to see the operation of its first nuclear power plant by 2020. While this will alleviate concerns over energy security and carbon emissions, will the advent of nuclear reactors spark a nuclear energy race in the region?
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2010/12/07 |
NTS-Asia Newsletter No.24
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Cheryl Lim, Sofiah Jamil and Steven Poh Boon Chye
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The NTS-Asia newsletter is a bi-monthly compilation of the latest activities and publication in NTS-Asia.
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2010/12/08 |
Water Insecurity in Himalayas:
Emerging Tensions & Lessons for ASEAN
Author(s): Yang Razali Kassim
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Climate Change is triggering water insecurity in the Greater Himalayan region, raising new sources of tension that may embroil India and China in future conflict. These emerging tensions need to be managed. There are also lessons for ASEAN.
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2010/12/08 |
H1N1 Outbreak in Pakistan: Lessons Learnt
Author(s): Sania Nishtar
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Compared to many other countries in Asia, the outbreak of pandemic influenza H1N1 appeared to be of minor concern to Pakistan. This paper analyses, using qualitative research methods, the extent to which such a notion was justified and the response ...moreCompared to many other countries in Asia, the outbreak of pandemic influenza H1N1 appeared to be of minor concern to Pakistan. This paper analyses, using qualitative research methods, the extent to which such a notion was justified and the response of Pakistans health system to the outbreak, exploring the degree to which it is responsive to problems posed by an emerging infection. It looks at the health system measures introduced prior to the H1N1 outbreak (after the implementation of the International Health Regulations 2005) as these came into play during this episode, as well as specific measures introduced subsequent to the H1N1 outbreak.
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2010/12/10 |
Climate Change and Regional Defence Forces: Is There a Connection?
Author(s): Evan A. Laksmana
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A spate of natural disasters in Southeast Asia has underscored how vulnerable the region is to climate change. While regional militaries are often called on to address the security ramifications, few pay attention to the impacts of climate change ...moreA spate of natural disasters in Southeast Asia has underscored how vulnerable the region is to climate change. While regional militaries are often called on to address the security ramifications, few pay attention to the impacts of climate change at the strategic, institutional and operational levels.
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2010/12/14 |
Mudflow Management: Lessons for Southeast Asia
Author(s): Sofiah Jamil & Devin Maeztri
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Hungary's Toxic Red Mud Spill in early October has important lessons for Southeast Asia. Key amongst them is the need for greater precaution for similar projects in Southeast Asia in future.
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2010/12/14 |
Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies Year in Review 2010
Author(s): Mely Caballero-Anthony, Alistair D.B. Cook, Bill Durodie, J. Jackson Ewing, Lina Gong,
Pau Khan Khup Hangzo, Sofiah Jamil, Manpavan Joth Kaur, Irene A. Kuntjoro, Li Hongyan, Devin Maeztri and Ong Suan Ee
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Throughout 2010, there were several notable developments which had an impact on non-traditional security (NTS) concerns. These developments informed cooperation between states and societies across the Asia-Pacific at the local, national, regional ...moreThroughout 2010, there were several notable developments which had an impact on non-traditional security (NTS) concerns. These developments informed cooperation between states and societies across the Asia-Pacific at the local, national, regional and international levels. It has been continually noted that there are numerous inter-linkages among the policy areas of internal conflict, health, climate change, energy and food covered in this Year in Review. During the year, there were several significant international conferences which brought together policymakers, practitioners and academics to address these policy concerns. Through this Year in Review 2010, we bring you highlights of major NTS events and issues which have taken place across the Asia-Pacific in 2010, with particular focus on Southeast Asia.
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2010/12/09 |
International Workshop Report
Benefits of Cooperation in the Himalayan River Basin Countries
Author(s): Strategic Foresight Group
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Strategic Foresight Group (SFG) and the S Rajaratnam School for International Studies (RSIS) organized the Third International Workshop on Benefits of Cooperation in the Himalayan River Basins in Singapore on 2-3 December 2010. The Centre for ...moreStrategic Foresight Group (SFG) and the S Rajaratnam School for International Studies (RSIS) organized the Third International Workshop on Benefits of Cooperation in the Himalayan River Basins in Singapore on 2-3 December 2010. The Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies was the co-host, on behalf of RSIS at the Nanyang Technology University of Singapore. This is part of a long term process to build confidence and cooperation between countries that make up the central and eastern Himalayan River Basins.
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2010/12/10 |
Natural disasters in Indonesia: Strengthening disaster preparedness (published in East Asia Forum) adapted from Triple Trouble in Indonesia: Strengthening Jakarta's Disaster Preparedness
Author(s): Irene A. Kuntjoro and Sofiah Jamil
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2010/11/07 |
Mudflow Management: Lessons for S-E Asia (published in The Straits Times) adapted from Mudflow Management: Lessons for Southeast Asia
Author(s): Sofiah Jamil and Devin Maeztri
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2010/12/16 |
The Economics of Climate Change in Southeast Asia
Author(s): Juzhong Zhuang, Suphachol Suphachalasai and Jindra Nuella Samson
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Climate change mitigation is a global public good and requires a global solution that is built on a common but differentiated responsibility. As one of the regions highly vulnerable to climate change, Southeast Asia should play an important part in ...moreClimate change mitigation is a global public good and requires a global solution that is built on a common but differentiated responsibility. As one of the regions highly vulnerable to climate change, Southeast Asia should play an important part in a global solution. While adaptation is the regions priority, Southeast Asia should also make greater effort at mitigation. Adaptation and mitigation actions will create economic and business opportunities, and will provide new sources of growth. Southeast Asia should seize the opportunity now to start a transition towards a climate-resilient and low-carbon economy.
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2010/12/17 |
COP16 Cancun: Shifting Goals of Climate Negotiations
Author(s): J. Jackson Ewing and Irene A Kuntjoro
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The COP16 meeting in Cancun has revealed a fundamental shift in the near-term objectives of the UN's annual climate gatherings. What is this shift and what are its consequences?
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