Looking Back at 2021: SAV Editors’ Picks
At South Asian Voices, we pride ourselves on publishing diverse perspectives from across the subcontinent on important and often contentious issues related to the politics, security, and economics of South Asia….
Partisan Politics and the U.S. International Media
The contentious confirmation of Michael Pack as CEO and Director of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) by the Senate in June marked the beginning of a swift downturn…
Reviewing Initial Reports on ATT Implementation: Analysis and Lessons Learned (2016)
…to fulfill their obligation to provide an initial report to the Secretariat. This section also compares the contents of the provisional reporting template with the contents of the ATT-BAP Survey….
A Political and Diplomatic Case for Protection of Civilians at NATO
…in implementing robust PoC approaches and ensuring it remains part of the operational mindset in future missions. The coming year holds particular importance as Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg leads the…
Media Bias and Democracy in India
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages out of control in India, many are rightly focusing on the content of stories on the death toll and months of lockdown. The lack of…
Saudi Security: King Abdallah’s Greatest Challenge
…Iraq, to ensure that they do not fuel the smoldering fires of domestic discontent? How does Iran’s role in Iraq affect Saudi Arabia’s perceptions of Iran and its intentions vis-à-vis…
Iran’s Calculations and the New Round of Diplomacy
…small opening and turn it into a real opportunity. The ball is now in Tehran’s hands, and the tone and content of its response will prove key to finding a…
Ethnic violence in Western China: a Lack of Mutual Understanding
…ethnic minorities stem from malcontent extremists, and so does little to address discontent expressed by moderates. Though Uighurs and other ethnic groups have in many ways profited from increased economic…