Higher Education and Research: Trends and Challenges
A liberalization process is under way in higher education and research at worldwide level. Nothing can stop this change. [...]
08
Jan
2008
04
Oct
2007
Russia and the Former Soviet States: Dynamics of Relations
After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Russia and the Former Soviet Union (FSU) states found themselves in a [...]
05
Jul
2007
The Geopolitical Dimensions of Indo-US Nuclear Deal
The signing of Indo-US nuclear deal in March this year (2006) has the potential to open up a Pandora’s [...]
19
Apr
2007
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Prospects and Opportunities
Policy Perspectives, Vlm 4, No.1 Introduction The history of mankind is full of examples of both accord and discord. [...]
14
Jan
2007
The Empire and the War for Muslim Minds
Much of the problem with US policy is encapsulated in the phrase “the war for Muslim minds.” First of [...]
05
Jan
2007
China and Russia: Partners with Tensions
The bilateral relations between China and Russia have attracted a significant amount of attention in the last half-century. The [...]
19
Jul
2006
Terrorism and War against Terrorism: Some Fundamental Issues
Policy Perspectives, Vlm 3, No.2 Abstract [There is no standard, encompassing and universally acceptable definition of terrorism available so [...]
05
Jul
2006
Global Economic Challenges and Islam
Umer Chapra (more…)
04
Jul
2006
Terrorism, Religion and World Peace
All the faiths of the world advocate benevolence. However, radical elements exploit religious teachings to sermonize hatred, violence and [...]
20
Feb
2006
The Secretary General’s Report on UN Reforms
In September 2005, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly discussed Kofi Annan’s report on UN Reforms in its Annual [...]