Progress with the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention: Insights from four regional workshops held in 2016 On 3 November I was invited to speak at an international conference in Brussels organised by the European Union (EU) Non-Proliferation Consortium.1 The session was called: The Biological and Toxin… Continue reading Progress with the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention: Insights from four regional workshops held in 2016 Jean Pascal Zanders | July-December 2016 | CBW Magazine
Peace in South Sudan in the aftermath of the July 2016 Crisis Events of July 2016 have shattered the progress towards peace in South Sudan. The international community needs to put in more efforts to ensure that leaders of warring factions fulfill their commitments for a peaceful future for the people of South Sudan. Adarsha Verma | July-September 2016 | Africa Trends
EU-Libya Migrant Deal Given the lack of feasibility of other policy initiatives in order to deal with Libya, from where majority of migrants cross-over, militarisation remains the only option. Even the military solution is going to achieve partial results and human trafficking will continue to thrive. In all the chaos, migrants will be caught between a rock and a hard place, with Libya being unpropitious to stay and journey to Europe being increasingly perilous. Nachiket Khadkiwala | July-September 2016 | Africa Trends
Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Africa: New Avenues of Cooperation Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Africa will go a long way in cementing ties with the African countries in the field of food security, energy and defence. At the same time, this visit will put to rest criticism of India’s visibility deficit in the region. Ruchita Beri | July-September 2016 | Africa Trends
The Hague Ruling on the South China Sea: Has David Taken Down Goliath Whether the ruling would induce China to adopt a fresh look at the dispute or it would only further complicate the domestic and regional political situations will depend on the domestic, regional and international responses in the coming days and weeks. Prashant Kumar Singh | July 14, 2016 | IDSA Comments
Understanding Duterte: The Unpredictable President of The Philippines The Hague Tribunal’s decision and China’s take on it are unlikely to compel Duterte to ignore economic interests that can be furthered through cooperation with China. Sampa Kundu | July 14, 2016 | IDSA Comments
South China Sea Ruling: India Strikes the Right Balance While using unexceptionable language, India has actually not supported the Chinese position in the South China Sea and has called upon China to adhere to the limits laid down in the UNCLOS. Aman Saberwal | July 14, 2016 | IDSA Comments
Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons by Daesh / ISIS The recent years have been witness to the rise of religious extremism, radicalization and increased conflict from Non State Actors. The tactics of anarchism and the spread of extremist hate… Continue reading Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons by Daesh / ISIS Natallia Khaniejo | July-December 2016 | CBW Magazine
The Chinese Maritime Militia: A Perfect Swarm? The South China Sea is a zone of contention between China and other nations in the region. The US Navy has decreased the number of ships available to counter Chinese encroachments here and this power vacuum may be exploited by the Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM). The militia is comprised of fishing vessels that are used to augment the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and possesses sophisticated communication and GPS technology. Michael D. Armour | July 2016 | Journal of Defence Studies
The Eight Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention: A Missed Opportunity The recently concluded Eighth Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) held in Geneva during 7-25 November 20161 reached a disappointing outcome as the participant states failed to adopt… Continue reading The Eight Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention: A Missed Opportunity Kapil Patil | July-December 2016 | CBW Magazine
