This Week at ISN

26 - 30 March 2012 Prior to launching Part Two of our Editorial Plan on 2 April, we provide coverage of the Center for Security Studies' Strategic Trends 2012.

Strategic Trends 2012

CSS Launches Strategic Trends 2012
26 Mar 2012 / ISN Podcast

In this podcast Dr Daniel Mckli talks about the key themes of Strategic Trends 2012. This years' edition discusses the dynamics of structural interdependence in a 'polycentric' world - multipolarity no longer accurately describes the interconnected international system. More China's Uncertain Peaceful Rise
27 Mar 2012 / ISN Special Feature

The CSS' Prem Mahadevan argues that China's continued rise is not as assured as experts sometimes assume. More Strategic Trends 2012: Europe and Africa
28 Mar 2012 / ISN Special Feature

Daniel Mckli discusses the strategic weakening of Europe, and An Jacobs looks at regional conflicts across the Middle and Horn of Africa. More The Militarization of Cyber Security as a Source of Global Tension
29 Mar 2012 / ISN Special Feature

Cyber security is seen as one of the most pressing national security issues of our time. Though cyber operations will be a significant component of future conflicts, Myriam Dunn argues that the role of the military in cyber security will be limited and needs to be carefully defined. More Unconventional Resources: The Shifting Geographies and Geopolitics of Energy
29 Mar 2012 / ISN Special Feature

Jonas Grtz asserts that the emergence of unconventional oil and gas reserves marks a break with several established trends in energy supply. More

Other Topics
Assessing the Toulouse Killings
29 Mar 2012 / ISN Special Feature

In light of the Toulouse killings, Lorenzo Vidino assesses the nature of the jihadist terrorist threat in Europe. More What Did We Learn From Jamming?
26 Mar 2012 / ISN Blog

Giorgos Chatzidakis provides a two-part summary of ideas discussed at Security Jam 2012. More Nuclear Disarmament: Switzerland's Policy Turn
29 Mar 2012 / ISN Blog

Deviating from the agenda, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter confronted participants at the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit with his call for nuclear disarmament.Yet, as Gina Menghini reveals, Switzerland has not always advocated denuclearization. More Tibetans End Hunger Strike in New York
28 Mar 2012 / ISN Blog

Kristen Saloomey reports on Tibetan demonstrators calling on the UN to pressure China to end "undeclared martial law," admit international media, release political prisoners and stop the so-called "patriotic reeducation" campaign in Tibet. More

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