Indian Ocean SWA Articles
Tension in the Caucasus: Azerbaijan’s Shifting Relationship with Iran and the West
- Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Baku’s negotiations with Israel over the possible purchase of the short-range Spyder anti-aircraft missile system are set to further alienate Tehran.
Sri Lanka: Still Difficult To “Bell the Cat”
- Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Sri Lanka’s trajectory remains hard to gauge as human rights issues appear to have surfaced again and the government of President Mahinda Rajapakse continues to consolidate its authority.
India’s Diplomatic Skills Tested in the Maldives
- Wednesday, 20 February 2013
The political impasse in the Maldives is forcing India to re-examine its policy of non-interference in foreign domestic politics.
South Africa: Zuma Flags Mining Royalties and Land Reform in State of the Nation Address
- Wednesday, 20 February 2013
The prospect of changes to mining royalties and land redistribution arrangements may heighten uncertainty in two key areas of the economy.
Australia’s Vessel for Change in Burma
- Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Foreign Minister Bob Carr is prioritising a shift in Australian foreign policy towards Burma, focussing on its development and bringing the country back into the international community, while also demonstrating Australia’s regional soft power credentials.
Kachin and Burmese Leaders Talk about Talks in Chinese Border Town
- Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Burmese officials and Kachin rebel leaders held talks in the Chinese border town of Ruili in early February, demonstrating China’s interest in a peaceful resolution. Questions remain, however, over just how committed the government and the Burmese armed forces are to any peace process.
Djibouti Election Could Herald Changes in Strategic African Country
- Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Parliamentary elections in which the opposition is actually able to participate could be the beginning of longer-term change in this impoverished country, which is an important Western ally in a highly unstable region.
Countries Call on Taliban to Negotiate but Major Obstacles Remain
- Wednesday, 13 February 2013
The United Kingdom, Pakistan and Afghanistan have called on the Taliban to negotiate at their recent meeting. While the trilateral talks are a step in the right direction, a number of major obstacles still stand in the way of the negotiation process.
India’s Missile Tests Pose a Danger
- Wednesday, 13 February 2013
The nuclear missile development programme could pose a threat to India itself.
China’s Plans for Yarlung Tsangpo River Cause India Concern
- Wednesday, 06 February 2013
Chinese infrastructure plans to dam or divert the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River, are raising water security concerns in New Delhi.