[wanabidii] Russia’s strategy in Syria, plus…

...Quantitative Easing, Global English, ECHR

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Russia's policy towards Syria has not been too costly for Moscow thus far, but that could be about to change, writes Christopher Phillips in a new expert comment.

Plus, The World Today looks at where English is heading in a globalized world, Julia Leung explores the potential for a currency war in Asia and an expert roundtable examines the role of the European Court of Human Rights.

Syria: The View from Moscow

A weaker economy and the threat of Islamic State may limit some tools available to Russia, but are unlikely to alter Moscow's overall view and strategy in Syria, writes Christopher Phillips.

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English: The Fate of a Global Language

With English now playing such a dominant role in international communication, will the language implode or break apart into many dialects? asks Edgar Schneider in the new issue of The World Today.

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Quantitative Easing Leads to Threat of Currency War

Against a backdrop of slower economic growth in China and weakened world economic demand, the drumbeat of a new currency war is getting louder, writes Julia Leung.

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The European Court of Human Rights: Anti-Democratic or a Guardian of Fundamental Values?

A recent high-level roundtable meeting co-hosted with Parliamentarians for Global Action examined the relationship between the European Court of Human Rights and states within its jurisdiction in light of controversies that have arisen concerning the court's impact on national sovereignty.

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