The revolutions of 2011 have become the politics of 2012. Has Iran been the main beneficiary of the power shift in the Middle East, and how have other powers responded? A new IDEAS Special Report on Power Shifts in the Middle East| has been launched on the subject.

China's Geoeconomic Strategy in a Changing International Order|

China's rise to power has entered the West's collective consciousness in the past decade. But what has been the strategy driving this process, and what lobal role does China aspire to? On May 29, LSE IDEAS will host an event and launch a special report on this subject.

Research internship opportunity for talented student|

Jonathan Powell, former Chief of Staff for Tony Blair and member of the LSE IDEAS Advisory Board, has set up a charity promoting dialogue between governments and insurgent groups. 'Inter Mediate|' seeks a talented social science graduate with an outstanding track record.

Ramachandra Guha Absence|

We have been informed that Dr Ramachandra Guha and his family were involved in a car accident in India near their home in Bangalore. Fortunately, everyone is doing well. More information here|

India: The Next Superpower?|

India's remarkable growth has seen expectations grow that India might become a superpower. But is India ready to expand its influence abroad, or should it focus on the fissures within its borders? Read coverage by major Indian news outlets here| and a BBC article here|.

LSE IDEAS ranked among world's most influential think tanks|

LSE IDEAS has been named the world's fourth-best university think tank in a global survey. The rankings, published by the Think Tank and Civic Society Program at the University of Pennsylvania, compared more than 5,300 think tanks from 120 countries.

Pulitzer Prize winner announced as next Philippe Roman Chair|

The London School of Economics and Political Science is pleased to announce that author and Pulitzer Prize winner Anne Applebaum will take up the post of Philippe Roman Chair in History and International Affairs at the School for 2012-13.

Transnational crime in the Asian Century
Across the Asian region, crime follows opportunity and is fostered by globalisation, economic growth, conflict and social change. Weak and erratic governance also multiplies the risk of transnational crime by offering potential safe havens for criminals.

No easy fix for insurgency in Thailand’s deep south
The recent bombings in the tourist city of Hat Yai in southern Thailand reflect deep-seated and enduring institutional problems that defy easy categorisation.

Dispute Between China and Philippines Over Island Becomes More Heated
China escalated its quarrel with the Philippines over an island in the South China Sea, halting Philippine bananas at customs for longer inspections and starting an official media campaign that suggested that any claims on the island represented an infringement of Chinese sovereignty.

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The end of an era? Not really. A Post-mortem of the Greek elections
By Dr Eirini Karamouzi & Dr Dionysios Chourchoulis On 6th May 2012, the Greek nation punished its political establishment for the country’s financial, economic and political meltdown. The election’s result put an end to the dominance of the two major … Continue reading →

The New Islamists: Pluralism and Minorities?
In his analysis of Islamist governance on pluralism and minorities Fawaz A. Gerges concludes this special series of posts commissioned by LSE IDEAS exploring Islamism and the Arab Spring. The series also includes articles on the history of political Islam, … Continue reading →

Election Outcomes in Algeria
By Lakhdar Ghettas, a Stonex PhD Coordinator of Maghreb Studies at LSE IDEAS Centre for Diplomacy and Strategy. On 10thMay the Algerian regime is holding parliamentary elections against a backdrop of a string of strikes, protests, riots, and the spectre … Continue reading →

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POSTPONED: Indonesia in the New Geopolitics of Southeast Asia

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances The Hon. Dr. R. Natalegawa has had to postpone his lecture here at the LSE.

US Foreign Policy Second Edition - Book Launch|

Thursday 10 May 2012, 6.30pm, COL 2.01, Columbia House
Speakers: Professor Michael Cox, Dr Doug Stokes; Chair: Dr Nicholas Kitchen

UK-Argentina: Is There a Way Forward?|

Thursday 17 May 2012, 6.30pm, Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building
Speakers: Ambassador Alicia Castro, Dr John Hughes
Moderator: Professor George Philip
Chair: Dr Francisco Panizza

Kiss of the Dragon? China’s Geoeconomic Strategy in a Changing Global Order
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Tuesday 29 May 2012, 6.30pm, Old Theatre, Old Building
Speakers: Jonathan Fenby, Guy De Jonquieres, Linda Yueh
Chair: Professor Arne Westad

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