Energy Studies Institute

Dr Hooman PEIMANI
Head, Energy Security & Geopolitics, and Principal Fellow

Phone: 6516-7083
Email: esihp@nus.edu.sg

Research Interests
Energy Security
Regional and International Security
- Political
- Economic
- Military
- Energy and Environment


Short Biography

Hooman PEIMANI (Ph.D.) is the Head of Energy Security & Geopolitics at the Energy Studies Institute. Drawing on his years of work experience, he specializes in energy (energy security) and security (regional/international), particularly those of South and West Asia, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.

Having worked at different senior capacities, his diversified employment engagements in North America, Europe and West Asia include working for academic (e.g., Geneva School of Diplomacy & International Relations) and non-academic entities, including energy corporations (e.g., Nord Stream, Zug/Switzerland), private and public organizations (e.g., Canadian government) and national and international institutions such as UN agencies (e.g., UNICEF, UNCHR, UNRISD and WHO). Added to his over twelve years of experience as a freelance journalist working for many newspapers (e.g., South China Morning Post and Moscow Times) and news agencies (e.g., Inter Press Service/Berlin, International Relations and Security Network/Zurich and Eurasianet/New York), his employment experience also includes working for research institutes (e.g., Jane’s Defence/UK, Centre for International Cooperation and Security/UK, Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces and Arab Petroleum Research Center/France). He has extensive field experience in West and South Asia and the Asia/Pacific region, including Central Asia, the Caucasus, Turkey and South East Asia.

Drawing on over 20 years of research experience, his extensive publications include 10 books, 23 chapters in books, over 200 journal/newspaper articles, scores of government/UN documents/reports and several book reviews of which many are available on the Internet. He has also contributed as an expert to the publications of many news agencies (e.g., Reuters and United Press International) and/or been quoted by them. In the capacity of an expert in energy and security, he has made since the 1990s regular contributions to the programs and publications of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the programs of Radio France Internationale and Deutsche Welle while presenting as invited speaker in dozens of academic and non-academic events in North America, Europe, West Asia and South East Asia.


Commentaries

Hooman PEIMANI, “Energy Demand of China and the United States – Can They Move Away From Using Coal?”, 26 June 2009


Recent Presentations

"Energy Security in East Asia” at the “2nd East Asia Security Outlook Seminar” organized by the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, Banda Seri Begawan/Brunei Darussalam, 7 January 2010.

Moderator/speaker for the Asia Political and International Studies Association (APISA) Capacity Building Workshop: Research, Teaching and Administration, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 13-14 December 2009.

“The Challenge of the 21st Century: China in Search of Energy Security in a Multipolar World”, Conference on “Comprehensive Security in the Asia-Pacific Region” organized by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the Asian Political and International Studies Association (APISA) and Kieo University, Tokyo, Japan, 1 December 2009.

“Quest for Energy Security in the Emerging Multipolarity” at “Shell-ESI Energy Dialogue: Towards a New Energy Future – How will Technology, Efficiency and Security Shape it?”, 17 November 2009.

“Iranian Fossil Energy Industry: Regional and International Role in the 21st Century”, ISEAS seminar, 19 August 2009.

“Pipeline Security” at “Energy Security Conference” organized by ESI, 22 May 2009.


Books

Forthcoming monographs : European Union’s Justice and Security Sector Reform Programming Components. Geneva: Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces, 2011.

Forthcoming (editor/co-author): Major Trends in Energy Markets. Singapore: NUS Press, 2010.

Forthcoming (editor/co-author): Energy Infrastructure Security in Asia. Singapore: NUS Press, 2010

Conflict and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus . Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2009.

The Caspian Pipeline Dilemma: Political Games and Economic Losses . Westport , CT : Praeger, 2001.

Failed Transition and Bleak Future? War and Instability in Central Asia and the Caucasus . Westport , CT : Praeger, 2002.

Falling Terrorism and Rising Conflicts: The Afghan “Contribution” to Polarization and Confrontation in West and South Asia . Westport , CT : Praeger, 2003.

Iran and the United States : The Rise of the West Asian Regional Grouping. Westport, CT : Praeger Publishers, 1999.

Nuclear Proliferation in the Indian Sub-Continent: The Self-Exhausting "Superpowers" and Emerging Alliances . Westport , CT : Praeger, 2000.

Regional Security and the Future of Central Asia: The Rivalry of Iran, Turkey, and Russia. Westport, CT : Praeger, 1998.

Regional Security and the Future of Central Asia. Beijing : Xinhua Publishing House, 2002.


Chapters

Forthcoming: “The Caucasus: Conflict, Instability and Fossil Energy Export Route,” ISEAS Energy Book, vol. 2. Singapore: Institute of South East Asian Studies, 2010.

“East Asia Security Outlook 2010.” InEnergy Security In East Asia, edited by Hamza Suleiman. Bandar Seri Begawan/Brunei Darussalam: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, 2010.

“Caspian Energy Security,” In Regional Energy Security: Implications for the Global Markets, edited by Elspeth Thomson. Singapore: NUS Press, 2011.

“National Security Council of Afghanistan.” Afghanistan’s Security Sector Governance Studies. Geneva: Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces, 2010.

“Alevi Muslims.” In Encyclopedia of Modern Asia . Great Barrington , MA : Berkshire Reference Works, 2002.

“ Armeia .” In Encyclopedia of Global Perspectives on the United States . Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Press, June 2005.

“Armenians.” In Encyclopedia of Modern Asia . Great Barrington , MA : Berkshire Reference Works, 2002.

“Civil Defence Forces and Post-Conflict Security Challenges: International Experiences and Lessons for Africa ." In Civil Militia: Africa ’s Intractable Security Menace? , edited by David J. Francis. London : Ashgate Publishers, 2005.

“Economy of Eritrea .” In Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies, ed. Sara Pendergast and Tom Pendergast. Detroit : Gale Research Inc., 2001.

“Economy of Hong Kong .” In Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies, ed. Sara Pendergast and Tom Pendergast. Detroit : Gale Research Inc., 2001.

“Economy of Japan .” In Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies, ed. Sara Pendergast and Tom Pendergast. Detroit : Gale Research Inc., 2001.

“Economy of Libya ” In Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies, ed. Sara Pendergast and Tom Pendergast. Detroit : Gale Research Inc., 2001.

“Economy of North Korea .” In Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies, ed. Sara Pendergast and Tom Pendergast. Detroit : Gale Research Inc., 2001.

“Economy of South Korea .” In Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies, ed. Sara Pendergast and Tom Pendergast. Detroit : Gale Research Inc., 2001.

“Energy Resources of the Caspian States of Azerbaijan , Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan .” In Project Turk, ed. Hasan Celal Güzel. Ankara : Yeni Türkiye, 2002.

"EU and US Policies towards Iran : Common Objectives and Different Forms." In The Impact of 9/11 on European Foreign and Security Policy, ed. Giovanna Bono. Brussels : VUP Press, 2006.

“ Georgia .” In Encyclopedia of Global Perspectives on the United States . Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Press, June 2005.

“Growing Tension and the Threat of War in the Southern Caspian Sea : The Unsettled Division Dispute and Regional Rivalry.” In Central Eurasia in Global Politics: Conflict, Security and Development , edited by Mehdi Parvizi Amineh and Henk Houweling. Boston : Brill Academics Publishers, 2003.

“ Kazakhstan - History.” In Encyclopedia of Modern Asia . Great Barrington , MA : Berkshire Reference Works, 2002.

“ Pakistan .” In Nations and Nationalism, ed, Guntram H. Herb. (2008). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

“ Pakistan – Education System.” In Encyclopedia of Modern Asia . Great Barrington , MA : Berkshire Reference Works, 2002.

“Political Economy of Agrarian Reform in Central Asia : Lessons from Policy Failures.” In Policy Reforms and Agriculture Development in Central Asia, edited by Suresh Chandra Babu and Sandjar Djalalov. New York : Springer, 2006.

“Political Parties – Philippines .” In Encyclopedia of Modern Asia . Great Barrington , MA : Berkshire Reference Works, 2002.

“Threat to the Security of the Newly-Independent States of Central Asia : Terrorism and Drug-Trafficking.” In Project Turk, ed. Hasan Celal Güzel. Ankara : Yeni Türkiye, 2002.


Book Reviews

Heradstveit, Daniel. Democracy and Oil: The Case of Azerbaijan. In Central Eurasian Studies Review, Vol 2, No. 3 (Fall 2003).

Hoffmann, Stanley. World Disorders: Troubled Peace in the Post-Cold War Era, updated edition. In The International Journal of Comparative Sociology, Vol. XLII, No 3 (2001).

Lawrence, Peter and Colin Thirtle, eds. Africa and Asia in Comparative Economic Perspective . In The International Journal of Comparative Sociology (2003).

Nojumi, Neamatollah. "The Rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan : Mass Mobilization, Civil War, and the Future of the Region." In e-Extreme, Vol.5, No.2, Summer 2004.

Steinberg, Richard H. and Bruce Stokes. Partners or Competitors? The Prospects for U.S.-European Cooperation on Asian Trade, ed. In The International Journal of Comparative Sociology Vol. XLII, No 5 (2001).

Van der Leeuw, Charles. Storm over the Caucasus in the Wake of Independence . In The Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. IV, No. 2 (Spring/Summer 2000).

Van Tongeren, Paul, Hans van de Veen, and Juliette Verhoeven, eds. Searching for Peace in Europe and Eurasia : An Overview of Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Activities. In Comparative Sociology, Vol. 3, No. 3-4, 2004.


Journal Articles

Forthcoming : “Decline or Re-rise of OPEC: Implications for Northeast Asia,” Northeast Asia Energy Focus, Vol. 7, No.1 (Spring 2010).
“New Threats,” World Pipelines (Surrey, UK), Vol. 10, No. 4, (April 2010).

“Russian Review,” World Pipelines (Surrey, UK), Vol. 10, No. 1, (January 2010).

“Global Report.” World Pipelines (Surrey, UK), Vol. 9, No. 12, (December 2009).

“Selecting the Right of Way.” World Pipelines (Surrey, UK), Vol. 9, No. 11, (November 2009).

“Staying in the Fast lane.” World Pipelines (Surrey, UK), Vol. 9, No. 10, (October 2009).

“Middle Eastern Progress.” World Pipelines (Surrey, UK), Vol. 9, No. 5, (May 2009).

“A Chance for Iran ?” World Pipelines (Surrey, UK), Vol. 5, No. 4, (April 2005).

“A Global Update.” World Pipelines (Surrey, UK), Vol. 7, No. 12, (December 2007).

“A Question of Import and Export.” World Pipelines ( Surrey , UK ), Vol. 3, No. 7, (September 2003).

“A Village's Unrest Reflects Unresolved Woes in Azerbaijan ” Eurasianet (New York), 4 March 2003 .

“Abusing the "War on Terrorism" in Central Asia .” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (14 August 2002).

“The Afghan and Central Asian Factor in Indian-Pakistani Rivalry.” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (10 April 2002 ).

“Afghanistan-Based International Drug-Trafficking: A Continued Threat.” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (8 May 2002 ).

“ Afghanistan : La bataille perdue contre l’opium.” L’Hebdo ( Geneva ), 18 October 2001 .

“The American Containment Policy in West and South Asia : Wrong Assumptions and Surprising Results.” Defense Journal ( New Delhi ), October 2004.

“American Military Presence in Central Asia Antagonizes Russia .” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), ( 23 October 2002 ).

“ Baku Caspian Meeting Created Hopes but Not Concrete Results.” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington , D.C. ), 12 March 2003 .

“The Caucasus.” Marco Polo (Venice), (1/2004).

“Central Asian States Increase Energy Swap Deals with Iran .”Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington , D.C. ), 30 June 2004 .

“Challenges to Government-Building in Afghanistan .” REF/RL Central Asia Report ( Prague ), (28 March 2002 ).

“The Changing of the Guard.” World Pipelines ( Surrey , UK ), Vol. 4, No. 2, (February 2004).
“ China ’s Acquisition of PetroKazakhstan: A Blessing or a Curse?” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (7 September 2005 ).

“The Emerging Arms Race in the Caspian Region: The Legal Regime Factor.” Marco Polo ( Venice ), (3/2002).

“Expanding Bilateral Ties Provide Economic, Geopolitical Benefits for China and Iran .” Eurasianet ( New York ), 29 May 2003 .

“ Georgia and Ukraine : Buying Iranian Gas?” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (6 April 2005 ).

“Growing Tension and the Threat of War in the Southern Caspian Sea : The Unsettled Division Dispute and Regional Rivalry.” Perspectives on Global Development and Technology, vol. 2, no. 3/4 (December 2003).

“Has the Taliban Regime Eradicated Opium Production?” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (11 April 2001 ).

“In Spite of U.S. Alliance , Pakistan Expands Ties with Iran .” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (15 January 2003 ).

“ Iran Intent on Keeping Pace with Caspian Basin Energy.” Eurasianet, 19 August 2003 .

“ Iran and Azerbaijan : Toward Normal Relations?” Central Asia-Caucasus
Analyst (Washington, D.C.), ( 26 January 2005 ).

“ Iran ’s Pipeline Prospects.” World Pipelines ( Surrey , UK ), Vol. 6, No.1, (January 2006).

“The Iran-Armenia Pipeline: Finally Coming to Life.” Central Asia-Caucasus
Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (22 September 2004 ).

“Iran-Iraq Relations on the Mend.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 30 June 2005 .

“ Iran Launches Two Caspian Initiatives.” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), ( 15 June 2005 ).

“Iranians Disillusioned Ahead of Presidential Poll.” International Relations and Security Network (Zurich), 26 May 2005 .

“Light at the End of the Baku-Ashghabad Tunnel?” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (16 July 2003 ).

“ Middle East : A Major Pipeline Player.” World Pipelines ( Surrey , UK ), Vol. 6, No. 6, (June 2006).

“ Middle East Progress.” World Pipelines ( Surrey , UK ), Vol. 9, No. 5, (May 2009).

“The Middle East : Peace by Piece.” World Pipelines ( Surrey , UK ), Vol. 7, No. 6, (June 2007).

“Military Bases: The Dispute between Russia and Georgia .” Marco Polo ( Venice ), (4-5/2005).

“ Pakistan and Uzbekistan : Light at the End of the Tunnel?” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (9 March 2005 ).

“Piecing a Pipeline Together.” World Pipelines , Vol. 5, No. 8, (August 2005).

“Pipeline Activity: A Global Round-Up.” World Pipelines ( Surrey , UK ), Vol. 8, No. 12, (December 2008).

“Pipeline Project Round Up.” World Pipelines (Surrey , UK ), Vol. 6, No. 12 (December 2006).

“Regional Powers and the Prospects of Durable Peace in Afghanistan .” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (19 December 2001 ).

“Rising Tension and the threat of War in the Caucasus .” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (29 August 2001 ).

“ Russia ’s Influence in Georgia .” Marco Polo ( Venice ), (6/2005).

“ Russia 's Nuclear Support to Iran Rebuffs American Concerns.” Eurasianet ( New York ), 8 January 2003 .

“Russian-Iranian Relations and American Military Presence in Central Asia .” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (27 February 2002 ).

“Russian Military Base in Tajikistan Inaugurated.” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (20 October 2004 ).

“Russian Military Consolidates Its Presence in Central Asia .” Marco Polo ( Venice ), (1/2005).

“Signs of a Changing US Approach to Iran .” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 20 April 2005 .

“The Re-Rise of Warlords in Afghanistan and the Expansion of Narcotics and Instability.” Marco Polo ( Venice ), (2/2003).

“The Way Ahead for West Africa.” World Pipelines ( Surrey, UK ), Vol. 8, No. 2, (February 2008).

“Trans-Asia Rail Network: A Potential Benefit to Central Asian and Caucasian States .” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (15 November 2006 ).

“Turkish Gas Import Cutbacks Threaten Turkmen Gas Export.” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (10 March 2004 ).

“Turkmen Opposition Unites, But Remains Weak.” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (3 December 2003 ).

“Turkmen-Chinese Energy Relations Likely to Cause Growing Tension in Regional Politics.” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (20 September 2006 ).

“ Turkmenistan Accuses Europe of Subversive Activities.” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (12 July 2006 ).

“ Turkmenistan Reconsiders Relations with Uzbekistan .” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (4 June 2003 ).

“ Turkmenistan 's Military Investments: The Start of an Arms Race?” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (28 January 2004 ).

“ Ukraine and Iran Close Ranks in Response to American Pressure.” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (18 December 2002 ).

“Under Iranian Eyes: The Challenge of the Caucasus ,” Global Dialogue ( Nicosia , Cyprus ), Vol, 7, No, 3-4, (Summer/Autumn 2005).

“ Uzbekistan ’s Reaction to Tashkent Bombings Generate Doubts on Efficacy.” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (21 April 2004 ).

“Will Iranian-Azerbaijani Ties Improve after President Aliyev's Visit to Iran ?” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), (19 June 2002 ).

“Will the ECO Trade Agreement Help Create A New Economic Bloc?” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst (Washington, D.C.), ( 10 September 2003 ).


Newspaper Articles

“A Privatization of Moment in Iran .” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 11 January 2003 .

“A Revolution Short of a Leader.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 21 June 2003 .

“A Treaty of Significance in Tehran .” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 7 November 2002 .

“ Afghanistan and Broken Promises.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 27 May 2003 .

“ Afghanistan Engagement.” South China Morning Post ( Hong Kong ), 16 February 2000 .

“Ahmadinejad Promises Moderation in Iran .” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 27 June 2005 .

“Al-Qaeda Pawn in Iran 's Hands. Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 22 July 2003 .

“Alievs Keep Azerbaijan in the Family. Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 7 August 2003 .

“All the World's Playing Field." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 30 November 2002 .

“Americans Stymie Japan-Iran Oil Deal.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 4 July 2003 .

“An Economic and Political Pipeline.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 20 November 2002 .

“Arab League's Warnings Fall on Deaf Ears.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 10 September 2002 .

“ Armenia and Azerbaijan Once Again on the Brink.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 23 May 2002 .

“At the Heart of the CIS, Emptiness.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 31 July 2002 .

“ Azerbaijan Attempts to Juggle Ties with US, Iran .” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 29 May 2002 .

“ Azerbaijan : Rotten Egg in the Basket.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 26 June 2003 .

“ Azerbaijan 's Riches Slip through Its Fingers.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 23 July 2002 .

Baghdad 's 'Mayor' - A Sign of Things to Come.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 22 April 2003 .

“Bahrain Turns to Iran ” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 22 August 2002 .

“Behind the Scenes of Iran-Canada Rift.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 29 July 2003 .

“ Beijing ’s Harsher Uighur Policy: A Shot in Two Feet.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 24 April 2002 .

“Blair Announces UK Elections in May.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 05 April 2005 .

“Blair Focuses on Economy Ahead of Polls.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 04 May 2005 .

“BP Marches Back into Iran ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 27 February 2003 .

“ Britain 's BG Group Makes Iran Its Business." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 24 May 2003 .

“British Military Unprepared, Says Report.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 16 June 2005 .

“The Caspian Pipeline Game.” The Times of Central Asia (Bishkek), 19 October 2000 .

“ Caspian Sea Divide No Closer to Closure.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 19 April 2002 .

“ China Makes Friends in Central Asia .” South China Morning Post ( Hong Kong ), 13 March 2000 .

“ China Seeks Global Gains in Iran 's Auto Industry.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 11 March 2003 .

“ China Suffering from High Oil Prices.” Taipei Times , 10 February 2003 .

“Containing the Taliban. The Moscow Times , 22 March 2001 .

“Continued Agony for the Afghans. Iran Daily ( Tehran ), 12 February 2000 .

“Divided Shi'ites in Power Play.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 12 April 2003 .

“Dozens Killed in Iraq Despite Appeals for Unity.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 24 May 2005 .

“Drug-Trafficking in the Fergana Valley and Instability in Central Asia .” The Times of Central Asia (Bishkek), 2 November 2000 .

“Economic Woes Threaten Saudi Stability.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 2 October 2002 .

“EU and Iran Talk Trade, Not War.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 7 June 2003 .

“EU Stands Firm in Face of US Pressure.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 7 December 2002 .

“The EU Defies US to Expand Ties with Iran .” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 2 July 2002 .

“Eurasian Transport Link Faces Roadblocks.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 14 June 2002 .

“The Ever-Threatening Shi'ite Factor.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 18 April 2003 .

“Forcing Reform in Iran .” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 4 February 2003 .

“ Georgia and Russia Square Off.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 3 September 2002 .

“Germans Follow Their Own Path in Iran .” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 11 June 2003 .

“In the pipeline: More Regime Change.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 4 April 2003 .

“ India and Iran : Renewed Energy.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 22 May 2003 .

“ India 's Missile Test: More Fuel to the Fire.” Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 14 January 2003 .

"Indian-Pakistani Tensions Jolt Iran." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 10 July 2002 .

" Indonesia : Dismal Experience and Valuable Lessons." Iran Daily ( Tehran ), 1 December 1998 .

" Iran aims for a self-reliant military." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 8 January 2003 .

" Iran and Kuwait Close Ranks." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 25 September 2002 .

“ Iran Arrests 26 Ahead of Runoff Vote.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 24 June 2005 .

" Iran Expands Its Horizon." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 24 June 2003 .

" Iran Feels the Squeeze." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 1 April 2003 .

" Iran Fights to Loosen America 's Noose." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 1 May 2003 .

" Iran Gives Non-Oil Exports A Try." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 8 February 2003 .

“ Iran Heads to Presidential Runoff Vote.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 20 June 2005 .

" Iran Lines Up Its Al-Qaeda Aces." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 2 July 2003 .

" Iran Offers Foreigners a Market Share." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 13 June 2003 .

“ Iran Seeks Stronger Ties with Old Enemy Iraq .” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 19 May 2005 .

"Iran Slams Door on Ansar al-Islam." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 28 March 2003 .

" Iran Stakes A Claim to the Silk Road ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 14 August 2003

" Iran Stakes Its Iraq Claim." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 3 April 2003 .

" Iran Starts Up the High-Tech Ladder." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 16 July 2003 .

" Iran Takes A Step Closer to India ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 18 January 2003 .

“ Iran Takes Journalists on Nuclear Facility Tour.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 31 March 2005 .

" Iran Tries to Jump-start Its Auto Industry." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 24 July 2003 .

" Iran Tries to Kick Its Oil Habit." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 16 January 2003 .

" Iran 's Bout of Irrational Exuberance." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 12 August 2003 .

" Iran 's Clerics Take the First Round." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 5 June 2003 .

" Iran 's Neutrality on the Line." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 25 March 2003 .

" Iran 's Oil Bonanza and Its Problems." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 18 July 2003 .

"Iranian Capital Coming Home." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 25 October 2002 .

"Iranian Change of Track on ME in the Wind." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 8 July 2003 .

“Iranian Police Attack Protesters on Eve of Poll.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 17 June 2005 .

"Iranian Students Have Their Day." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 14 June 2003 .

"Iraqi Opposition Forges Ties in Tehran ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 13 December 2002 .

"Iraqi-UNSCOM Crisis." Iran Daily ( Tehran ), 14 November 1998 .

"Iron Fist Leaves No Room to Move in Chechnya ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 4 January 2003 .

"Kosovo's Ordeal." Iran Daily ( Tehran ), 30 January 1999 .

"Leave It to the Iranians." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 29 May 2003 .

"Lessons for Caspian Energy Exports." Iran Daily ( Tehran ), 1 May 2000 .

“Liberal Democrats Attack Blair over Iraq , Iran .” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 27 April 2005 .

"Military Buildup Ends US-Russian Honeymoon." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 29 August 2002 .

" Mission Impossible for the Afghan Army." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 26 July 2003 .

"Oil Snub to US in the Pipeline." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 16 July 2002 .

“Oil Soars to Over US$58 A Barrel.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 05 April 2005 .

"OPEC: Long-term Interests and Changes." Iran Daily ( Tehran ), 2 February 2000 .

"OPEC Prevails in the Short Term." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 20 March 2003 .

"Pipeline to Nowhere." The Moscow Times , 17 November 2000 .

"Power Play in Northern Iraq ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 29 April 2003

"Power, Pride and Politics." South China Morning Post ( Hong Kong ), 25 January 2000 .

"President Khatami’s Visit to Arab Countries." Iran Daily ( Tehran ), 29 May 1999 .

"Puppets and Puppeteers in Iraq ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 26 April 2003 .

"Purges Shake Turkmenistan ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 6 June 2002 .

“Reformers Barred from Standing in Iranian Polls.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 24 May 2005 .

"Running Circles Around Iran ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 3 June 2003 .

"Russia-Energy: Nuclear Cooperation with Iran Strains Ties with U.S. " Inter Press Service, 2 January 2003 .

" Russia Goes Its Own Way on Iran ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 8 August 2002 .

" Russia , Iran : Stepping on the gas." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 27 September 2002 .

" Russia Navigates Another Caspian Rapid." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 8 October 2002 .

" Russia Tabs Nuclear Opportunities in Iran ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 4 March 2003 .

" Russia Turns to Iran for Oil Exports." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 11 February 2003 .

" Russia , US on Collision Course." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 18 September 2002 .

"Russian-U.S. Ties Strained Over Peace Corps Activities." Inter Press Service, 13 January 2003 .

“Series of Explosions Hit Iran .” 13 June 2005 . International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 26 May 2005 .

"Shi'ites Raise New Battle Cry." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 5 August 2003 .

" Spain Seeks a Bigger Share in Iran ," Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 23 November 2002 .

"Southern Discomfort." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 29 March 2003

"Surprising Protest in the Persian Gulf ." Iran Daily ( Tehran ), 18 March 1999 , 7.

" Syria Expects the Worst." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 9 April 2003 .

"The Caspian Pipeline Game." Iran Daily ( Tehran ), 23 December 1999 .

"The Ties That Bind Iran and Saudi Arabia ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 16 August 2002 .

"Threat of Civil Wars Looms in Azerbaijan and Georgia ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 10 May 2002 .

“Tory Leader Urged to Soften Immigration Rhetoric.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 20 April 2005 .

" Turkey and Caucasus : Pipeline Politics Play Their Course." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 1 May 2002 .

" Turkey Hints at Shifting Alliance ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 19 June 2002 .

"Turkey-Italy Dispute." Iran Daily ( Tehran ), 30 November 1998 .

" Turkey Plots Its Own Course on Iran ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 25 June 2002 .

" Turkey Squeezes Iran for Better Gas Deal." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 15 October 2002 .

"Turks Threaten: 10,000 Fighters in Kirkuk ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 21 December 2002 .

“ UK to Deploy 5,000 Troops to Afghanistan .” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 14 June 2005 .

"Ukraine Draws Strength in Iran ," Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 29 October 2002 .

"US Terror Tactics in Iran ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 8 May 2003 .

US Turns Its Sights Back in Syria ." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 31 July 2003 .

" Washington Plays into Iranian Clerics' Hands." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 17 June 2003 .

"Why Moscow Won't Back Down." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 31 May 2003 .

"Why Saudi Arabia Is Outraged." Asia Times online ( Hong Kong ), 2 August 2003 .

“Zimbabweans Vote in Calm but Tilted Elections.” International Relations and Security Network ( Zurich ), 01 April 2005 .


United Nations Publications, Reports and Documents

Analysis of 1996 UN Adopted Guidelines on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights with Respect to Their Implementation by the Commonwealth of Independent States and Eastern European Countries . Document prepared for UNAIDS, Geneva , Switzerland , January 1998.

Current and Future Stability in Central Asia: Impact on Human Security and Development , paper prepared for Regional Office for CEE, CIS and the Baltics, UNICEF, Geneva, December 2005.

Local Capacity Building , strategy and project document for improving the capability to render services for children and women of Uzbekistan ’s local governments prepared for the Tashkent office of UNICEF, December 2005.

Political Factors as Basic Causes of Poor Health and Nutrition in Countries in Transition: Experiences in Central Asia . Geneva : United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), September 2000.

Stunting in Central Asia and the Caucasus . In Third Report on the World Nutrition Situation. United Nations Subcommittee on Nutrition, December 1997.

Transition, Entitlements and Livelihood in Central Asia : The Changing Institutional Context. Research proposal developed for UNRISD, 2000.


UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) Research Projects

Afghanistan 2004-2019: Spending to Save , 2004.

Armed Violence and Poverty Initiative (Chechnya) , 2006.

Notes on a Possible Government of Nepal Peace Secretariat’ , 2005.

Use of Civilian Defence Forces in Conflicts: A Brief Study of International Experience (Sri Lanka, Peru and Guatemala) , 2005.