Policy pointers

Transcript (28-page) of an event co-sponsored by Brookings Institution and Asia Society on Jan. 15, 2004. Keynote speaker Ambassador Jack Pritchard presented his impressions of a private visit to North Korea a few days earlier.

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-01-27

The United States in Iraq: Assessment and Outlook

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs

A 7-page commentary that finds positive aspects to the U.S. intervention in Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-01-30

Progress and Peril: Bioterrorism Preparedness Dollars and Public Health

Homeland Security (Century Foundation)

This 64-page U.S. report examines domestic measures taken to counter bioterrorism attacks

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-01

Combatting Terrorism: Evaluation of Selected Characteristics in National Strategies Related to Terrorism

General Accounting Office - U.S.

The report postulates six desirable characteristics for the development and implementation of strategies and assessess the extent to which existing strategies for combatting terrorism and maintaining homeland security address these characteristics

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-04

Integrating Intelligence for Border Security

Anser Institute for Homeland Security

This magazine article advocates the adoption of Bayesian statistical theory to bind differing types of intelligence data into security-enhancing decisions that are legally and technically defensible and lucid

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-06

Agroterrorism: What is The Threat and What Can Be Done About it?

Rand Corporation

A 2-page report proposing targetted initiatives to reduce the vulnerability of agricultural and food industries to acts of biological terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-08

In Iraq with the Coalition of the Willing

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research

This 4-page article concludes that the difficulties encountered by the U.S. in forming ad hoc international coalitions for military operations may lead it in future to rely on bodies such as NATO

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-11

Aviation Security: Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System

U.S. General Accounting Office

This 53-page study finds implementation of the system to be beset by difficulties

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2004-02-13

Weapons of Mass Destruction: Defense Threat Reduction Agency Addresses Broad Range of Threats, but Performance Reporting Can Be Improved

U.S. General Accounting Office

This 37-page report on the mission of the DTRA recommends improvements to its performance reporting

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-02-15

Pakistan: Threats to Musharraf's Rule

Council on Foreign Relations

A brief assessment of the threat posed to Musharraf by extremist groups in Pakistan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-02-17

Force Modernisation Trends in Southeast Asia

Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies - Singapore

This 49-page working paper reports on an arms build-up in Southeast Asia, examines the causes and stresses the need for arms control and political/diplomatic measures to halt the trend

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-02-18

Lashkar-e-Taiba and the threat to Australia

Information and Research Services - Parliamentary Library

A 2-page research note on this extremist Pakistani group

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-19

New Rules of the Game: Israel and Hizbollah after the Withdrawal from Lebanon

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

This 132-page study argues that the recent period of relative quiet on Israel's northern border results from a set of ground rules that has emerged between the IDF and Hezbollah, and the influence on Hezbollah of Lebanon's Shiites

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-23

Facing Up to the Conflict in Colombia

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research

This 3-page analysis aims to pinpoint the root cause of the conflict in Colombia

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-24

Disposal of Surplus Small Arms: A Survey of Policies and Practices in OSCE Countries

Bonn International Center for Conversion, et al.

This 146-page report reviews the small arms disposal policies and practices of 9 European countries and the US, and considers the options and best practices available

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-02-27

Syndromic Surveillance: An Effective Tool for Detecting Bioterrorism?

Rand Health

This 4-page research highlight takes a critical look at the potential benefits of syndromic surveillance

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-28

Nonproliferation: Improvements Needed to Better Control Technology Exports for Cruise Missiles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

US General Accounting Office

This 63-page US report examines export controls for these items and related technology, together with verification procedures

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-02-28

Military Exercises in Russia: Naval Deterrence Failures Compensated by Strategic Rocket Success

Center for Nonproliferation Studies - Monterey

A report reviewing Russian armed forces exercises held Jan-Feb 2004

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-29

WMD in Iraq: Evidence and Implications

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

This 111-page report aims to summarize and clarify the complex story of WMD and the Iraq war

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-02-29

Origins of International Terrorism in the Middle East

Ebert Foundation

This 30-page paper identifies predatory, oppressive domestic regimes as the root cause of Islamist terrorism and argues that Islam itself is incidental to the terrorist phenomenon

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-29

Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran

International Atomic Energy Agency

This 13-page report lays out the evidence of previously undisclosed Iranian research on enrichment and reprocessing of nuclear materials

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-01

Revisit International Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism: Applying and Transcending Geopolitics

Shanghai Institute for International Studies

This paper proposes that the application of geopolitics alone will not be sufficient to counter terrorism and other security threats. It urges governments to take a broader and more scientific view of the world

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-03

Strengthening Disarmament and Security

UN Institute for Disarmament Research

Issue no. 1, 2004 of "Disarmament Forum" contains a series of articles under the umbrella title, "Strengthening Disarmament and Security". This page provides links to each article

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-04

Terrorism in the Horn of Africa

United States Institute of Peace

This 16-page report is based on a specialist workshop in which regional experts analysed threats and responses for the region

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-03-04

Improving Lab Capabilities for Biological Agent ID

Homeland Security

Article describing the development of a common medical test platform developed by the US Defense Dept. to identify biological warfare agents

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-05

Defense Acquisitions: Stronger Management Practices Are Needed to Improve DOD's Software-Intensive Acquisitions

US General Accounting Office

This US report compares the practices of the US Dept. of Defense in acquiring weapons-related software with those of leading companies and recommends improvements

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-05

Can Federalism Stabilize Iraq?

Center for Strategic and International Studies

This 16-page article in The Washington Quarterly argues that federalism of a well-defined kind is the only system capable of stabilizing Iraq

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-06

The Multilateral Mantra and North Korea

Nautilus Institute

A commentary on the US policy of CVID (Complete Verifiable Irreversible Disarmament) towards North Korea

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-09

The North Korean Nuclear Challenge and American Interests: Getting the Priorities Right

Nautilus Institute

A paper arguing that an agreement with North Korea that falls short of guaranteeing a nuclear-free North Korea could still be effective in reducing the risk of the spread of nuclear materials

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-09

America's New Welcome Mat: A Look at the Goals and Challenges of the US-VISIT program

Center for Immigration Studies

Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in support of the US-VISIT program

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-03-10

CAPPS: Red Light, Green Light, or

Journal of Homeland Security

This article assesses the viability of the U.S. Second Computer-Assisted Prescreening System, designed to prevent terrorist infiltration.

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Personal PrivacyPosted: 2004-03-12

Fighting Proliferation - European Perspectives

Institute for Security Issues - EU

This 112-page paper assesses the current state of nuclear, biological, chemical and missile proliferation, analyses existing non-proliferation tools and develops concrete proposals for effective action

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-13

The Civility policy agenda: Western Strategies for Middle East Reform

Foreign Policy Centre

This 28-page paper argues that traditional alliances with authoritarian Middle East regimes are no longer in Western interests and proposes new strategies

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-13

Lurching Back Together

German Council on Foreign Relations

This paper discusses how the U.S. and Europe are stumbling towards a post-Iraq rapprochement, with consensus about the need to transform NATO and modernize the "greater Middle East"

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-14

Madrassas in India

Institute of Peace & Conflict Studies - New Delhi

This issue brief considers the position of madrassas in India, evaluating their actual and potential threat to Indian security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-17

The Reality Behind South Korea-U.S. Alliance

Nautilus Institute

This essay argues that the U.S.-South Korea alliance should be replaced by an East Asian alliance in which South Korea would be a partner

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-17

For Our Eyes Only? Shaping an Intelligence Community Within the EU

Institute for Security Studies - EU

This 55-page occasional paper addresses the challenges involved in developing effective EU intelligence co-operation and proposes a way forward

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-22

Bearers of Global Jihad? Immigration and National Security after 9/11

Nixon Center

This 151-page U.S. monograph explores the connection between immigration and terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-03-26

A World Challenged: Fighting Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century

Nixon Center and Brookings Institution

A 19-page extract of a new book by Yevgeny Primakov, the former Russian Premier, which considers the threats posed by independent terrorist organisations to the security of the global community

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-28

Co-ordinating the War on Terrorism

Rand Corporation

This 23-page U.S. occasional paper addresses how the war on terrorism should be co-ordinated within the executive branch of the federal government

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-03-31

Mapping the Risks: Assessing the Homeland Security Implications of Publicly Available Geospatial Information

Rand Corporation

This 237-page report offers an analytical framework for assessing whether publicly accessible geospatial information can assist potential attackers

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-31

Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Major Weapons Programs

U.S. General Accounting Office

This 139-page U.S. study proposes an assessment approach for weapons development programs designed to reduce problems such as cost increases, delays and performance shortfalls

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-01

The Future Security Environment in the Middle East: Conflict, Stability and Political Change

Rand Corporation

This 365-page report identifies important trends shaping regional security, examines traditional and newer security concerns and identifies their implications for U.S. foreign policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-04-02

Confronting the "Enemy Within": Security Intelligence, the Police, and Counterterrorism in Four Democracies

Rand Corporation

This 91-page U.S. document reviews domestic intelligence services in U.K., France, Canada and Australia as part of an assessment of the FBI's capability in intelligence-gathering

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-09

Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health in the Age of Bioterrorism

Trust for America's Health

This 36-page U.S. report examines 10 key indicators to assess areas of improvement and areas of continuing vulnerability in U.S. preparations to protect citizens against bioterrorism and other large-scale health emergencies

Defence, Terrorism & Security, HealthPosted: 2004-04-10

Libya's Return to the Fold?

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 9-page paper analysing the meaning of Libya's decision to renunciate the use of WMD in terms of her true intentions and Washington's likely response

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-12

Russia - A Partner for the U.S. in the Post-Saddam Middle East?

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 13-page paper assessing whether Russia is likely to be a reliable ally for the U.S. in the Middle East

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-12

India and the Gulf After Saddam

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 6-page draft examining India's strategic interests in the Persian Gulf, post Saddam

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-12

Thinking the Unthinkable: Security Threats, Cross-Border Implications and Canada's Long-Term Strategies

C.D. Howe Institute

This 19-page Canadian background paper reports on a seminar held to consider the longer-term implications of threats to Canada and the appropriate counter-strategies

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-13

The Defeat of Turkish Hizballah as a model for Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Middle East Review of International Affairs

This 8-page article analyzes the Turkish security forces' highly-successful counter-terrorism operation against the radical Islamist group, Turkish Hizballah (THB)

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-14

The Russia-Iran Nuclear Connection and U.S. Policy Options

Middle East Review of International Affairs

This 15-page article evaluates the nature of Russia's involvement in Iran's nuclear program, especially in regard to its effect on U.S.-Russian relations and non-proliferation

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-14

A Changed World

Foreign Policy Research Institute

A U.S. worldview from George Schultz, encompassing terrorism and responses to it, the Iraq war, the Middle East and the Israel-Palestine dispute

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-15

Fighting Terrorism - International Co-operation as a Strategy of Prevention

Journal of Homeland Security

Article by the German Ambassador to the U.S. on the importance of international co-operation and public-private partnerships in countering terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-16

Project SAFECOM: Key Cross-Agency Emergency Communications Effort Requires Stronger Collaboration

U.S. General Accounting Office

This 27-page U.S. report offers recommendations for enhancing the ability of Project SAFECOM to improve communications among first responders at all levels of government in times of emergency

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-17

Another Deadly Wakeup Call For Europe

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

A commentary on the Madrid terrorist attack, focusing on the nature of international terrorism and proposing a strategy for dealing with it.

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-18

Comprehending Contemporary Causes of Conflict in Indonesia

Centre for Strategic Studies New Zealand

An 8-page seminar address describing and analysing internal conflicts within Indonesia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-19

One Year On: Lessons From Iraq

E.U. Institute for Security Studies

A 203-page E.U. paper taking stock of the consequences of the Iraqi war through a range of viewpoints offered by 21 European and U.S. authors

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2004-04-27

Nonproliferation: Delays in Implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention Raise Concerns About Proliferation

U.S. General Accounting Office

This 36-page U.S. study examines the extent to which the requirements of the Chemical Weapons Convention are being met

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-28

Study on the Effects of Nuclear Earth Penetrator Weapon and Other Weapons

Brookings Institution

An 11-page paper exploring the possibilities of using non-nuclear weapons to target underground bunkers and WMD

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-03

Thinking About Deterrence: Credibility and Warfighting

Center for Contemporary Conflict

This 6-page U.S. paper argues that the deterrent credibility of the American nuclear force needs to be enhanced by planning for tactical nuclear use

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-04

The Proliferation Security Initiative: Promise and Performance

Center for International Trade and Security

A series of articles covering different aspects of the Proliferation Security Initiative, designed to interdict shipments of technology dangerous to security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-05

North Korea: Problems, Perceptions and Proposals

Oxford Research Group

This 29-page U.K. report outlines Washington's North Korean strategy, offers a range of non-military approaches and provides an independent analysis of North Korea's nuclear weapons program

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-05-06

Intelligence Requirements for Peacekeeping Operations

Research Institute for European and American Studies - Athens

This Greek commentary describes the role of intelligence in peacekeeping, the role of NATO-U.S. intelligence instruments and the steps that European countries need to take

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-06

Patterns of Global Terrorism 2003

U.S. Department of State

This 199-page report provides statistics on the number of terrorist attacks, fatalities and casualties

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-10

Homeland Security: First Phase of Visitor and Immigration Program Operating, but Improvements Needed

U.S. General Accounting Office

A 136-page report on the management of the US-VISIT scheme to date

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-12

Uncertainties Remain Concerning the Airborne Laser's Cost and Military Utility

U.S. General Accounting Office

39-page correspondence concerning the progress of the airborne laser system ordered for the U.S. Air Force as a means of destroying enemy ballistic missiles

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-20

Aviation Security: Challenges in Using Biometric Technologies

U.S. General Accounting Office

A 29-page U.S. study into the current state of biometric technology and the application of biometrics to aviation security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-20

Mapping the Mind Gap: A Comparison Of U.S. and E.U. Security Strategies

Fornet

A 22-page working paper offering a comparative analysis of the U.S. National Security Strategy and the European Security Strategy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-05-22

Southern Thailand: The Origins of Violence

German Institute for International Politics and Security

A 4-page commentary examining the origins of recent violent attacks in Thailand and speculating as to the likelihood of links with international terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-22

The U.S. in Central Asia: Active Partner or Absentee Landlord?

International Institute for Strategic Studies

A 2-page examination of the role of U.S. military power in Central Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-05-22

The Dynamic Terrorist Threat: An assessment of Group Motivations and Capabilities in a Changing World

Rand Corporation

A 126-page U.S. report offering a way of assessing and analysing the danger posed by various terrorist organisations around the world

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-25

Off Track? The Future of the European Defense Industry

Rand Corporation

This 188-page U.S. report examines the role of the European defense industry in the context of the global defense industry

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-25

WMD Proliferation and Transatlantic Relations: Is a Joint Western Strategy Possible?

Netherlands Institute of International Relations

This 40-page Dutch paper examines new U.S. and European polices to halt WMD proliferation and asks whether a collective U.S.-European effort can be achieved

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-26

The Politics of European Security

Danish Institute for International Studies

A 198-page Danish anthology offering a balanced analysis of the challenges facing the E.U. and its member states in their efforts to strengthen the European Security and Defence Policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2004-05-26

From Diplomatic Talking Shop to Powerful Partnership? NATO's Mediterranean Dialogue and the Democratisation of the Middle East

Danish Institute for International Studies

A 10-page Danish brief warning that NATO plans to play a greater role in the Middle East should not be over-ambitious

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-05-26

Checking Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

Nonproliferation Policy Research Center

A 144-page U.S. book reconsidering U.S. efforts to arrest Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-27

Fact Sheet: A Better Prepared America: A Year in Review

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Press release summarising the activities of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over the past year

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-28

Responding to Incidents of National Consequence

U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency

A 117-page U.S. report containing recommendations for fire and emergency services based on events of 11 September 2001 and other incidents. It includes a prioritized checklist of recommended actions for emergency response agencies

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2004-05-28

Is There Still a West?

Foreign Policy Research Institute

Report of a conference held to address the prospects for continued security co-operation between the U.S. and Europe

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-31

Neutralizing Terrorism-Sponsoring States: The Libyan Model

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

This essay examines how Libya was pressured into abandoning its support of terrorism and explores whether this process provides a model for neutralizing other terrorism-sponsoring states

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-06-02

Satellite Technology in the Middle East

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

An article exploring the strategic significance of satellite technology, with special reference to the Middle East

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2004-06-02

Security-Sector Reform and Transparency-Building: Needs and Options for Ukraine and Moldova

Centre for European Security Studies

A 174-page paper comprising the views of a range of experts on the reforms and transparency-building needed to enhance the security status of Ukraine and Moldova

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-03

FBI Transformation: Human Capital Strategies May Assist the FBI in Its Commitment to Address Its Top Priorities

U.S. General Accounting Office

A 16-page U.S. report on the FBI's progress in transforming its focus on terrorism and intelligence-related activities

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-04

Nonproliferation: Further Improvements Needed in U.S. Efforts to Counter Threats from Man-Portable Air Defense Systems

U.S. General Accounting Office

A 59-page U.S. report assessing efforts to control the proliferation of MANPADS

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-04

Overstay Tracking: A Key Component of Homeland Security and a Layered Defense

U.S. General Accounting Office

A 57-page U.S. study examining overstay tracking of foreign visitors as an anti-terrorism defence tool

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-04

Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE's Effort to Close Russia's Plutonium Production Reactors Faces Challenges, and Final Shutdown Is Uncertain

U.S. General Accounting Office

A 75-page report on the status of the U.S. Elimination of Weapons-Grade Plutonium Production program

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-07

Plan B: Using Sanctions to End Iran

Arms Control Association

A commentary arguing for a more focused sanctions program to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-07

Aviation Security: Further Steps Needed to Strengthen the Security of Commercial Airport Perimeters and Access Controls

U.S. General Accounting Office

A 59-page U.S. report evaluating efforts taken so far to improve security of airport perimeters and access controls to secured areas

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-09

Sailing Into Unchartered Waters? The Proliferation Security Initiative and the Law of the Sea

British American Security Information Council

Executive summary, key conclusions and link to pdf of full report, reviewing the development of the PSI to date and offering some avenues of progress

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-10

A Long Way From Consensus: Threat Perceptions in European NATO and the Future of Missile Defence

British American Security Information Council

A conference presentation discussing transatlantic and intra-European divisions concerning the rationale for missile defence

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-10

Iran's Nuclear Shadows

Center for Defense Information

A commentary on an IAEA report, leaked June 2004, claiming that Iran continues to make parts and materials usable in the manufacture of nuclear arms

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-11

Saudi Internal Security: A Risk Assessment

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 41-page working draft report examining the threats to internal security in Saudi Arabia, the security apparatus and the reforms needed to ensure internal security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-11

Saudi National Security: Military and Security Services - Challenges and Developments

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 75-page working draft of a wide-ranging assessment of Saudi national security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-11

Bradford Non-Lethal Weapons Research Project: Research Report No. 5

Centre for Conflict Resolution - Dept. of Peace Studies

A 61-page review and description of non-lethal weapons being developed and deployed and their implications

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-11