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The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) - University of London

The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) - University of London

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Russia invades Georgia. How did it come to this? - By Anne Applebaum For the best possible illustration of why Islamic terrorism may one day be considered the least of our problems, look no further than the BBC's split-screen coverage of Friday's Olympics opening ceremony. On one side, fireworks sparkled, and thousands of exotically dressed Chinese dancers bent their bodies into the shape of doves, the cosmos, and so on. On the other side, gray Russian tanks were shown rolling into South Ossetia, a rebel province of Georgia. The difference, of course, is that one event has been in rehearsal for years while the other, if not a total surprise, was not actually scheduled to take place this week. Russia, by contrast, is an unpredictable power, which makes a response more difficult. But there are other players involved—paramilitaries, provocateurs, even peacekeepers, some of whom (Russians) have apparently been killed—and a complicated chain of events with myriad possible interpretations. Both sides have deeper motives for fighting.

ANU - STUDYAT - SE Asian Security This course surveys the main issues of Southeast Asian security, giving due attention to traditional concerns with interstate conflict as well as non-traditional themes like the economy and the quality of democratic governance. It also provides a grounding in the Cold War-era conflicts that shaped the region as we know it today. The central focus, however, is on contemporary internal armed conflict rooted in processes of state formation and state decay. Key internal conflicts affecting the human security of millions of Southeast Asians, as well as near neighbours like Australia, will be analysed in their unique historical and cultural context, and related to cross-cutting questions with broad inter-disciplinary significance negotiating views from above and below, from inside and outside. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students will have gained a thorough understanding of security issues in Southeast Asia. Indicative Assessment Workload Requisite and Incompatibility Majors Minors

ANU - STUDYAT - Development and Change This course is about development and change in the contemporary world. It examines the main theoretical approaches to development and how they affect development practice. Against this background the course takes up some key themes connected to the current “development agenda”, including the role of social policies, foreign aid, gender, environmental sustainability, and development-induced displacement. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the different perspectives and theories of development and change in the modern era.Analyse the competing interests, motivations and rhetoric of key stakeholders and interest groups.Apply development theory and perspectives to contemporary issues.Conduct research and think critically and to develop academic writing styles to suit different purposes.Understand the issues and processes described and to relate them to current affairs and present-day issues of significance. Indicative Assessment

Background of the 2008 South Ossetia war Detailed map of the Caucasus region (1994), including locations of economically important energy and mineral resources: South Ossetia has reserves of lead and zinc, Abkhazia has coal, and Georgia has oil, gold, copper, manganese, and coal. This article describes the background of the Russo-Georgian war. Participants[edit] South Ossetia[edit] The Ossetians are an Indo-European ethnic group descended from the Alans, one of the Sarmatian tribes, and speaking the Ossetian language which is an Iranian language similar to the Pathan language spoken in Afghanistan. Historically, Ossetians and Georgians have lived together more or less peacefully and often intermarrying. The Ossetians first came into contact with Tsarist Russia because of their proximity to the main southerly route through the Caucasus. South Ossetians and Georgians side by side for centuries without extensive friction. Abkhazia[edit] Georgia[edit] NATO aspirations[edit] Cooperation with the US[edit] Russia[edit] NATO[edit]

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