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Made in China
The Chinese government is genuinely afraid of an escalation of Islamic extremism in the Xinjiang Region of China and the potential destabilization that this will cause.
India’s Soft Gulf Offensive
In New Delhi, it is now all about looking West, towards the Gulf and beyond. Oil has always been a priority, but to secure a distinct role in West Asia, India’s new Look West policy has established priorities on the diplomatic and economic fronts. The objective is to bring India closer to its “extended neighbourhood” across the Arabian Sea and to “soft-balance” China.
What’s Next for Hezbollah?
March 14’s unexpected triumph in the recent parliamentary elections in Lebanon has been interpreted as a significant defeat for Hezbollah and its allies (“March 8”), in what had been portrayed as a hotly contested showdown between Washington and Tehran for influence in the Middle East. Yet despite this apparent setback, Hezbollah remains a powerful political force that has to be reckoned with.
Not Over Yet
The IMF’s World Economic Outlook Report released updated projections on the state of the global economy. Globally, its assessment is positive, increasing projections for the overall economy. However, for the Middle East predictions are less promising. While the expectations for the Middle East are low, in the context of this recession, the region is performing well. This article looks to explain the resilience of the region as well as policy recommendations that should sustain a positive performance.

The strategic location of Yemen together with its regional importance justifies an interest in this country's hot events. Despite the relative political stability that Yemen has been able to achieve, recent events in the South have aroused fears, especially when considering all the players involved.

Book Reviews

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The peace promise

"The Arab-Israeli conflict, I discovered, really did have two sides." Writes Aaron David Miller who shares his own experience on the transition from a young man raised in a family believing strictly in Zionism to a mature political figure acknowledging the biased stance.

Think Tank Reports

The Day After Tomorrow: Why Nukes Will Always Be With Us

The report analyzes the conditions necessary for complete nuclear disarmament to become a possibility. It argues that currently states have not done enough to move this discussion forward, although it acknowledges that for such an effort to take place a multiplicity of conditions must be met. The focus of this article is on the recommendations that the report suggests for making disarmament more feasible.

Cover Story

Beyond Oil and Security

As many regional variables begin to play into the future defi nition of Saudi-US ties, the formula that was once used to characterize their rapport no longer applies writes Caryle Murphy

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J Street vs AIPAC

J Street has grown since its inception as a force to be reckoned with in American politics. In this issue Steven Glain discusses how the differences between J Street and AIPAC, including their respective influence on politics, might impact the US’s foreign policy in the Middle East.

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