Month: June 2013
LDESP News Update From Europe: May – June 2013
LDESP NEWS UPDATE FROM EUROPE: May-June 2013 The May-June 2013 edition of the LDESP Europe News Update includes articles, reports and analysis which provides situational awareness in the various European regions. Please click here to view the News Update. What’s inside: News Headlines: April 2013 ♦ News from the Balkans, Caucasus, Black Sea, and Western Europe… Read More ›
In Review: Libya’s Uncertain Future
From our 21 June LDESP Africa News Update. In mid-June, as President Obama approved sending U.S. arms to Syrian rebels, Reuters published a fascinating article looking at how weapons from the now-neglected conflict in Libya have been making their way into Syria for over a year. “The Adventures of a Libyan Weapons Dealer in Syria,”… Read More ›
LDESP Africa News Update – June 2013
LDESP AFRICA NEWS UPDATE: 21 June 2013 The focus of the 21 June edition of the LDESP Africa News Update includes articles, reports and analysis regarding Libya as well as the Horn of Africa. Please click here to view the document without having to login. What’s inside: In Review – Libya’s Uncertain Future “The Adventures of… Read More ›
In Review: An Emblematic Tragedy in Bangladesh
From our 13 June LDESP Asia-Pacific News Update. In late April 2013, events in Bangladesh captured global attention when a gargantuan garment factory complex outside the capital of Dhaka collapsed, killing over 1,100 workers and injuring thousands more. What was described as the one of the world’s worst industrial accidents brought different issues within the… Read More ›
LDESP Asia-Pacific News Update – June 2013
LDESP ASIA-PACIFIC NEWS UPDATE: June 2013 The focus of the 13 June 2013 edition of the LDESP Asia-Pacific News Update includes articles, reports and analysis regarding Bangladesh, specifically the recent garment factory tragedy, as well as an in-depth look at news about India and Burma. Please click here to view the document without having to login…. Read More ›
LDESP AFPAK NEWS UPDATE: 4 June 2013
LDESP AFPAK NEWS UPDATE: 4 June 2013 Please click here to view the News Update. What’s inside: ►In Review: Troop Drawdown and Today’s Insurgency ►Afghanistan-Pakistan News Headlines: 20 April – 4 June 2013 As always, we’re eager to hear feedback on the usefulness of this service as well as your suggestions on improving it. LDESP… Read More ›
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