Connections vol.12, no.3, Summer 2013

QJ Summer 2013 coverThe Summer 2013 issue of Connections presents original studies on defence economics and NATO's drive towards 'Smart Defense', NATO's critical energy infrastructures ambitions in view of recent developments in gas and oil pipeline projects, the growing role of social media in conflicts, and security developments in the Caucasus. Two papers look at Asia, in particular to the U.S. 'pivot' and the role of China's Xinjiang for security and development in Central Asia.

Contents

Hartley, Keith. "The Economics of Smart Defense." Connections: The Quarterly Journal 12, no. 3 (2013): 1-7.
Hochwald, Thorsten. "How Do Social Media Affect Intra-State Conflicts other than War?" Connections: The Quarterly Journal 12, no. 3 (2013): 9-37.
Thompson, James. "The Rise of All." Connections: The Quarterly Journal 12, no. 3 (2013): 63-86.
Tukmadiyeva, Malika. "Xinjiang in China’s Foreign Policy toward Central Asia." Connections: The Quarterly Journal 12, no. 3 (2013): 87-108.
Kerigan-Kyrou, Dinos. "Critical Energy Infrastructure: Operators, NATO, and Facing Future Challenges." Connections: The Quarterly Journal 12, no. 3 (2013): 109-117.