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14932. China’s Private Military and Security Companies: “Chinese Muscle” and the Reasons for U.S. Engagement
- Author:
- Christopher Spearin
- Publication Date:
- 06-2020
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- PRISM
- Institution:
- Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), National Defense University
- Abstract:
- On 7 February 2019, General Thomas Waldhauser, then-Commander of United States Africa Command, stated the following during a hearing of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee: “The Chinese bring the money and the Russians bring the muscle.” “Chinese money” is evident in the fact that since 2009, China has been Africa’s largest trading partner.
- Topic:
- Privatization, Military Strategy, Hegemony, Conflict, and Strategic Competition
- Political Geography:
- China, Asia, North America, and United States of America
14933. COVID-19: The Pandemic and its Impact on Security Policy
- Author:
- Matthias Rogg
- Publication Date:
- 06-2020
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- PRISM
- Institution:
- Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), National Defense University
- Abstract:
- The world is caught up in an existential struggle. The opponent is intangible; it spares neither state nor social group and does not stop at any border. For many of us, this struggle feels like war. Indeed, with the growing use of war-like language in the fight against COVID-19, also called coronavirus, a rapidly rising number of victims, and last but not least the economic consequences which are becoming increasingly clear, we seem to be experiencing a war-like situation.
- Topic:
- Security, Public Health, Pandemic, and COVID-19
- Political Geography:
- North America and United States of America
14934. No Such Thing as a Perfect Partner: The Challenges of “By, With, and Through”
- Author:
- Emily Knowles
- Publication Date:
- 06-2020
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- PRISM
- Institution:
- Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), National Defense University
- Abstract:
- Taking a peacebuilding approach to working with local militaries and armed groups means using assistance to fragmented security sectors to increase cooperation between various formal and informal elites in a weak state. This approach places less emphasis on developing conventional military power and more emphasis on facilitating and improving relations between the different factions within the security sector and between the security sector and the civilian population. If international providers help local partners perform better at military tasks without ensuring that the forces have local legitimacy and strong accountability, progress is likely to be fleeting and could actually exacerbate civilian harm and the underlying drivers of violent conflict.
- Topic:
- Security, Defense Policy, Military Strategy, Peacekeeping, Conflict, and Local
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
14935. Elite Incentives and Power Dynamics in Fragile States
- Author:
- Sarah Rose
- Publication Date:
- 06-2020
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- PRISM
- Institution:
- Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), National Defense University
- Abstract:
- By 2030, it is estimated that half of the world’s poor will be concentrated in fragile states. These are countries where the social contract between the government and its people is weak or absent—a breakdown which both creates a heightened risk of shocks from conflict, violence, pandemic illness, and/or natural disasters, and limits the country’s resilience to them. The increasing interlinkage between global development and state fragility, the potential cross-border nature of some of the risks, and the deeply mixed track record of successful international intervention to date, have prompted many donor organizations—including the United States—to reorient their policies and approaches to better support fragile states’ pathways to peace, stability, and resilience.
- Topic:
- Security, Poverty, Inequality, Fragile States, Borders, and Peace
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
14936. Foreign Aid in an Era of Great Power Competition
- Author:
- Andrew S. Natsios
- Publication Date:
- 06-2020
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- PRISM
- Institution:
- Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), National Defense University
- Abstract:
- Over the past decade the international political system has evolved into a state of great power rivalry in which the United States is challenged for international leadership by a rising China and a rapidly re-arming, revanchist Russia. A new militant nationalism is spreading across the globe; democracy appears to be in retreat as aggrieved populations turn to populist authoritarianism as a remedy. This rising political and strategic competition has now crossed over into the international development space.
- Topic:
- Nationalism, Foreign Aid, Hegemony, and Strategic Competition
- Political Geography:
- China, Asia, North America, and United States of America
14937. IPCRI In Between Conference: Divided Societies, Shared Spaces - Mr. Tareq Nassar
- Author:
- Tareq Nassar
- Publication Date:
- 02-2020
- Content Type:
- Video
- Institution:
- Israel/Palestine Creative Regional Initiatives (IPCRI)
- Abstract:
- Since 2017, the Davis Institute for International Relations from the Hebrew University and the Center for Regional Initiatives (IPCRI) have been engaged in a project aimed at building shared visions for Jerusalem. In this project, local residents from diverse communities from across Jerusalem engaged in mapping local needs and designing their visions for the future of the city. As complementary to this work, IPCRI organized in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and the Irish Aid delegations of experts and civil society leaders from Jerusalem to other contested cities such as Belfast, Nicosia and Sarajevo. These delegations focused on the reality of cities in conflict and highlighted the lessons that can be learned from other conflicts. This conference presented the outcomes of both projects. In the first part of the conference, scholars presented policy recommendations designed by local residents and will receive input from experts from other contested cities. Following this part, we will host panels and workshops focusing on the practice of bringing change to contested spaces. From urban planning through shared education and equal representation, we aim to present a comprehensive vision towards the future of those cities in conflict. This video presents the remarks delivered by Mr. Tareq Nassar on placemaking projects in East Jerusalem.
- Topic:
- Education, Conflict, Cities, and Urban Planning
- Political Geography:
- Middle East, Israel, Palestine, and East Jerusalem
14938. IPCRI In Between Conference: Representation & Authority in a Contested City - Dr. Lior Lehrs
- Author:
- Lior Lehrs
- Publication Date:
- 02-2020
- Content Type:
- Video
- Institution:
- Israel/Palestine Creative Regional Initiatives (IPCRI)
- Abstract:
- Since 2017, the Davis Institute for International Relations from the Hebrew University and the Center for Regional Initiatives (IPCRI) have been engaged in a project aimed at building shared visions for Jerusalem. In this project, local residents from diverse communities from across Jerusalem engaged in mapping local needs and designing their visions for the future of the city. As complementary to this work, IPCRI organized in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and the Irish Aid delegations of experts and civil society leaders from Jerusalem to other contested cities such as Belfast, Nicosia and Sarajevo. These delegations focused on the reality of cities in conflict and highlighted the lessons that can be learned from other conflicts. This conference presented the outcomes of both projects. In the first part of the conference, scholars presented policy recommendations designed by local residents and will receive input from experts from other contested cities. Following this part, we will host panels and workshops focusing on the practice of bringing change to contested spaces. From urban planning through shared education and equal representation, we aim to present a comprehensive vision towards the future of those cities in conflict. This video presents remarks delivered by Dr. Lior Lehrs on the policy recommendations considering local representation in Jerusalem.
- Topic:
- Conflict, Representation, Public Policy, Cities, and Urban Planning
- Political Geography:
- Middle East, Israel, and Palestine
14939. IPCRI In Between Conference: Representation & Authority in a Contested City - Prof. Oren Barak
- Author:
- Oren Barak
- Publication Date:
- 02-2020
- Content Type:
- Video
- Institution:
- Israel/Palestine Creative Regional Initiatives (IPCRI)
- Abstract:
- Since 2017, the Davis Institute for International Relations from the Hebrew University and the Center for Regional Initiatives (IPCRI) have been engaged in a project aimed at building shared visions for Jerusalem. In this project, local residents from diverse communities from across Jerusalem engaged in mapping local needs and designing their visions for the future of the city. As complementary to this work, IPCRI organized in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and the Irish Aid delegations of experts and civil society leaders from Jerusalem to other contested cities such as Belfast, Nicosia and Sarajevo. These delegations focused on the reality of cities in conflict and highlighted the lessons that can be learned from other conflicts. This conference presented the outcomes of both projects. In the first part of the conference, scholars presented policy recommendations designed by local residents and will receive input from experts from other contested cities. Following this part, we will host panels and workshops focusing on the practice of bringing change to contested spaces. From urban planning through shared education and equal representation, we aim to present a comprehensive vision towards the future of those cities in conflict. This video presents the remarks delivered by Prof. Oren Barak on local representation in multi ethnic societies.
- Topic:
- Demographics, Ethnicity, Conflict, Representation, Cities, Authority, and Society
- Political Geography:
- Middle East, Israel, and Palestine
14940. IPCRI In Between Conference: Representation & Authority in a Contested City - Dr. Adis Maksic
- Author:
- Adis Maksic
- Publication Date:
- 02-2020
- Content Type:
- Video
- Institution:
- Israel/Palestine Creative Regional Initiatives (IPCRI)
- Abstract:
- Since 2017, the Davis Institute for International Relations from the Hebrew University and the Center for Regional Initiatives (IPCRI) have been engaged in a project aimed at building shared visions for Jerusalem. In this project, local residents from diverse communities from across Jerusalem engaged in mapping local needs and designing their visions for the future of the city. As complementary to this work, IPCRI organized in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and the Irish Aid delegations of experts and civil society leaders from Jerusalem to other contested cities such as Belfast, Nicosia and Sarajevo. These delegations focused on the reality of cities in conflict and highlighted the lessons that can be learned from other conflicts. This conference presented the outcomes of both projects. In the first part of the conference, scholars presented policy recommendations designed by local residents and will receive input from experts from other contested cities. Following this part, we will host panels and workshops focusing on the practice of bringing change to contested spaces. From urban planning through shared education and equal representation, we aim to present a comprehensive vision towards the future of those cities in conflict. This video presents the remarks delivered by Dr. Adis Maksic on the lessons learned from other divided cities in Bosnia and Serbia.
- Topic:
- Civil Society, Conflict, Representation, Cities, and Authority
- Political Geography:
- Bosnia, Middle East, Israel, Palestine, and Serbia