Sars in Asia: Crisis, vulnerability, and regional responses

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The lessons learnt from the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome crisis in East and Southeast Asia, arguing that the wide-ranging impact of infectious diseases makes it imperative for the states to treat the disease as security concerns. The security agenda by adding infectious diseases allows for better handling of sudden outbreaks that are dangerous to lives and threaten the survival of nation-states.

Government domestic functions, Asia, Prevention, Communicable diseases, Control, Health policy, Severe acute respiratory syndrome

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Russia's debate on military-technological cooperation with China: From Yeltsin to Putin

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The debate among relevant sections of Russia's foreign policy elite regarding the country's military-technological cooperation with China are examined with reference to changing views under Presidents Yeltsin and Putin. Russian views are erratic and are significantly influenced by the dynamics of the relations between the U.S. and Russia.

China, International politics, Russia, Political aspects, Chinese foreign relations, Military policy, Russian foreign relations, International cooperation, Foreign policy

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