Defence, Terrorism & Security


Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy

CRS

A 47-page US report on Israeli-Arab negotiations and their implications for US policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-03-26

A Survey of Missions for Unmanned Undersea Vehicles

Rand Corporation

This 222-page US monograph assesses which military missions for unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) appear most promising to pursue in terms of military need, operational and technical risks, alternatives, and cost

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-08

Is Israeli Policy Crazy?

Independent Institute

A US commentary on Israel's use of its superior military power

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-01-06

The Muslim Brotherhood in the Arab World and Islamic Communities in Western Europe

ITIC

This 12-page Israeli paper updates and supplements ITIC's June 2011 study of the Muslim Brotherhood. It examines the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and other Arab countries in the wake of the past year's regional uprisings. It deals with the nature of the movement in each country, its relations with the various regimes and evaluates its chances of exploiting regional unrest to its own ends. It also examines the Muslim Brotherhood's branches in Western European countries and the implications of its activity for both internal European affairs and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-01-13

2020 Vision: Visioning the Future of the United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture

NUPI

A 29-page Norwegian working paper on the development of peacebuilding as a field in its own right and the creation of new international architecture

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-05

A New Helsinki for the OSCE?

SWP

This 8-page German commentary considers how the OSCE might be the forum for reviving the European Security Dialogue

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-05

A New Security Architecture for Europe? Russian Proposals and Western Reactions Part II

Egmont

A 6-page Belgian security policy brief focusing on the Russian drafts for a “European Security Treaty” and for an “Agreement Governing Relations among NATO-Russia Council Member States in the Security Sphere.” It questions what added value, if any, these proposals have for enhancing security in the Euro-Atlantic region

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-06

EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report

Europol

This 56-page report provides policymakers and the general public with a fact-based understanding with regard to terrorism in the European Union (EU). In addition to the presentation of facts, it seeks to identify trends in the development of this phenomenon.

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-20

Eurasian Security Arrangements Face Reality Check After Kyrgyzstan Crisis

SIPRI

This Swedish essay describes how the bloody events in Kyrgyzstan in the summer of 2010 have created a new security situation in Eurasia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-15

For Iran, the Sanctions Price May Be Worth Paying

Reuters

An analysis assessing Iran's likely reaction to the imposition of additional sanctions

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-11-30

From Hegemony to New Geopolitical Competition

FIIA

This Finnish paper assesses Russia's strategic footprint in Central Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2008-11-07

From Coherent Policy to Coordinated Practice: Are We Delivering Coherently in Afghanistan?

NUPI

This 12-page Norwegian background paper on Afghanistan discusses three issues: - the relationship between the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs), UNAMA and Afghan authorities - donor coordination - transfer of authority to civilian actors in insecure areas

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-11-18

Global Nuclear Security: Building Greater Accountability and Cooperation

UNIDIR

This 78-page study presents an overview of the elements of the international nuclear security regime and discusses proposals to strengthen its accountability arrangements, as well as the challenges of expanding the scope of the regime and creating a framework for global nuclear security efforts

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-12-15

Military Trends in China : Modernising and Internationalising the People's Liberation Army

SWP

A 23-page German research paper examining the development of China's armed forces

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-16

No Quick Deliverance from Terrorism for Pakistan

IDSA

An Indian commentary on the need for Pakistan to end the network of jihadists in provinces like Punjab and Sindh as well as the Taliban if it really wants to get rid of the Islamist menace

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-03

Reactions in the Arab and Muslim World to the Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai

IICC

A 6-page preliminary Israeli report of reactions in the Arab and Muslim worolds to the terror attacks in Mumbai

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-02

Reinforcing Efforts to Seize the Fleeting Window of Opportunity in North Kivu

Clingendael

This 4-page Dutch policy brief states that far greater international diplomatic pressure, coupled with the deployment of a neutral external force to help stabilise the situation and build confidence, is urgently required to create the conditions for successful mediation and dialogue.

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Internal DisplacementPosted: 2008-12-07

Shared Security Strategy for a Euro-Atlantic Partnership of Equals

CSIS

A 25-page paper contributing to a series examining serious challenges for the states of the Euro-Atlantic community

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-08

Strategy and Credible Commitment. A Game Theoretic Analysis of the Conflict in Afghanistan

NUPI

This 90-page Norwegian study attempts to examine why international security actors, in particular the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), have failed to defeat the insurgency in Afghanistan

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-05

The African Standby Force of the African Union

SWP

This 30-page German study presents different approaches to how the international donor community, including Germany, can support the development of the African Union into an efficient crisis management instrument.

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-12-05

The Point of No Return

The Atlantic

A US article assessing who, if anyone, will stop Iran before it goes nuclear, and how?

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-20

US Foreign Policy and Transatlantic Security Relations after the Elections

SWP

This 8-page German commentary on the future of transatlantic security relations concludes that considerable continuity in US foreign policy rather than a fundamental shift is the more likely outcome of the upcoming change in the White House.

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-08

10 Years after St. Malo

ISS-EU

This 2-page analysis examines whether the European Security and Defence Policy (EDSP) has fulfilled its expectations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-05

2006 Riga Conference: Riga Papers

GMF

A series of 5 papers on the future challenges facing NATO

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-02

2010 NPT RevCon: Opening Bids and Conflicting Agendas

INSS

An Israeli perspective on the 2010 NPT Review Conference (RevCon)

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-18

2014 and Beyond: U.S. Policy Towards Afghanistan and Pakistan

CEIP

A 10-page US House testimony arguing that reconciliation talks over Afghanistan risk failure, that the real problem lurks across the border in Pakistan, and listing the steps the United States can take to improve the prospects for a successful transition

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-11-11

9/11 and U.S.-China Relations

FPRI

A 4-page US essay examining the consequences of 9/11 for US-China relations

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-09-09

A New Wave of Terror in the Arabian Peninsula?

INSS

An Israeli analysis of factors likely to result in testing the relative effectiveness demonstrated by the security forces in the Arabian Peninsula in recent years in their struggle against terror

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-12

A Case Study in Security Sector Reform: Learning from Security Sector Reform/Building in Afghanistan

SSI

This 88-page US paper provides insights into how the military interacts with host-nation governments, the United Nations, the State Department, and national embassies to solve today’s complex problems. It also reveals many pitfalls in security sector building and international team-building

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-11-27

A Case Study in Security Sector Reform: Learning from Security Sector Reform/Building in Afghanistan (October 2002-September 2003)

SSI

This 89-page US case study provides insights into how the military interacts with host-nation governments, the United Nations, the State Department, and national embassies to solve today’s complex problems in security sector reform

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-11-04

A Change of Paradigm in Afghanistan

SWP

A 4-page German commentary on the need for political responsibility to be transferred to the Afghan government

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-06-30

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

A Chronology of Significant International Terrorism for 2004

National Counterterrorism Center

A 92-page U.S. chronology of international terrorist acts during 2004, with summaries

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-02

A Community Dilemma: DDR and the Changing Face of Violence in Colombia

Clingendael

This 71-page Dutch paper asks what more the Colombian government, civil society and the international community can do to ensure that the demobilization process does not end in failure

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-07-22

A Comparative Analysis of Cybersecurity Initiatives Worldwide

Center for Security Studies

A 40-page background paper investigating national cybersecurity initiatives to identify common themes, best practices, problems and pitfalls

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-09-27

A Complex War in the Shadows

ORG

This 4-page UK briefing looks at recent developments in Afghanistan and the United States’ increasingly shadowy war against al-Qaida. It also examines the planned withdrawal of US combat forces from Iraq and the debate about the US withdrawal from Afghanistan due to start in July 2011

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-26

A Conversation with Dmitry Medvedev

CFR

The transcript of a speech by the Russian president to a US audience, focusing on US-Russian relations

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-25

A Creeping Crisis: The Serbian Government's Plan for Kosovo

IFIMES

A Slovene commentary on the current situation in Serbia vis-a-vis Kosovo

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-08

A Dangerous Opportunity? American Defense Policy at a Crossroads

AEI

This 4-page US policy brief argues that the US is in need of a coherent defence strategy

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-31

A Day in the Future: Accelerating Solutions to Security Threats

EastWest Institute

A 20-page paper assessing the future global security environment

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-05

A Delicate Issue: Asia's Nuclear Future

ASPI

This report argues that Australian strategic policy should retain the flexibility to accommodate a range of possible Asian nuclear futures, striking a balance between its ordering and hedging strategies during a possible turbulent era in regional security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-14

A European Defence Strategy

Bertelsmann Foundation

A 102-page report providing concrete proposals for a European Defence Strategy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2004-06-18

A Failure of Strategy

IISS

An article assessing the strategic consequences of the war in Georgia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2008-11-09

A Failure of Strategy

IISS

An article reviewing the results of the war in Georgia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-07

A False Choice in Pakistan

CFR

A 7-page US essay urging Washington to maintain a cautious strategy in its dealings with Islamabad

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-13

A Force in Fragments: Reconstituting the Afghan National Army

Crisis Group

This report examines the development of the Afghan national defence forces. It assesses the corrosive effects of an arcane military bureaucracy, of ethnic factionalism and of corruption, and identifies measures to improve cohesion through legislative initiatives and the empowerment of government institutions

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-16

A Fresh Examination of the Proliferation Dangers of Light Water Reactors

Nonproliferation Policy Education Center

A 92-page U.S. study examining the "proliferation-resistance" of Light Water Reactors

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-20

A Future Agenda for the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP)

Egmont et al.

A 47-page working paper working paper aiming to bolster debate and policymaking in the near future through a number of proposals in the main areas and topics regarding EU defence

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-25

A Grand Strategy: Does it Matter in the Real World?

Egmont

This 4-page Belgian policy brief examines the need for a European Grand Strategy for its security

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-02-15

A Hint of Victory?

ORG

This 4-page UK article cautions that optimism about progress in Afghanistan could prove premature

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-30

A Hundred Osamas: Islamist Threats and the Future of Counterinsurgency

Strategic Studies Institute

This 83-page U.S. monograph explores the "new jihad" and examines U.S. responses to it

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-01-27

A Linguistic Turn of Terrorism Studies

DIIS

This 18-page Danish working paper examines why some young European men of Muslim faith, who have lived all or most of their lives in democratic societies, choose to give up their seemingly well-integrated, normal lives in order to follow the call for Jihad

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-01-30

A Long Hot Summer

Lowy Institute

A 12-page Australian policy brief calling for a more aggressive posture by coalition forces and increased international pressure on Pakistan if Afghanistan is not to revert to being a terrorist stronghold

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-03

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

A Meeting with Iraqi Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi

Council on Foreign Relations

Transcript of an address given by the Iraqi interim Prime Minister on 23 September 2004 to the Council on Foreign Relations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-25

A Merlion at the Edge of an Afrasian Sea

RSIS

This 38-page Singaporean paper examines the evolutionary dynamics of Singapore's strategic involvement in the Indian Ocean

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-22

A Military Attack on Iran? Considerations for Israeli Decision Making

INSS

A 16-page Israeli paper on the discussion that will necessarily be held by the Israeli leadership as it sits down to reach a decision as to whether to attack Iran's nuclear installations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-18

A More Secure World: Our Shared Responsibility

United Nations

A 99-page report by the U.N. Secretary-General's High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change offering a plan to address 21st century threats, make the world more secure and strengthen the U.N.

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-18

A Mutual Enemy: U.S.-Turkish-Iraqi Cooperation Against the PKK

Washington Institute

A US article calling for tripartite cooperation to counter the activities of the PKK

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-04

A National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia’s Future

Department of Health and Ageing - Australia

This document sets out major structural reforms to establish the financing and governance foundations of a National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia’s future

Health, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-12

A New Agenda for National Security

ASPI

A 12-page Australian report highlighting the challenges involved in setting national security priorities

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-24

A New Direction for France's Security and Foreign Policy

Stimson Center

A US article on the current reappraisal of French security and foreign policy

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-07

A New Geography of European Power?

Egmont

This 35-page Belgian paper offers an analysis of the geography of European power in the early twenty-first century

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-01-28

A New Helsinki for the OSCE?

SWP

An 8-page German paper assessing the chances for a revival of the European Security Dialogue

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-01-08

A New Maritime Strategy: Navigating Uncertain Waters

FPRI

A commentary on the issues surrounding the development of a new maritime strategy by the US

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-11

A New Middle East?

INSS

A 12-page Israeli essay introducing "Strategic Survey for Israel 2011"

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-03

A New Security Architecture for Europe? Russian Proposal and Western Reactions

Egmont

A 6-page Belgian security brief discussing how Russia is proposing to fix de jure the political commitments undertaken within the OSCE and the NATO-Russia Council

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-25

A New Transatlantic Relationship? European Response to US Global Hegemony

DIIS

A 21-page Danish working paper examining how Europe has responded to changes in US strategic and military policy

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-18

A New U.S.-ROK Alliance: A Nine-Point Policy Recommendation for a Reflective and Mature Partnership

Brookings Institution

This 34-page working paper analyses the strains on the U.S.-South Korean alliance and offers proposals for strengthening it

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-09-12

A Nuclear Iran: What Does it Mean and What Can be Done?

INSS

A 91-page Israeli report examining possible scenarios for a Middle East that includes a nuclear-empowered Iran

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-21

A Plan for Action

Brookings Institution

A 42-page US report calling for a new era of international cooperation for responding to the disparate security challenges being presented now and in the near future

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-11-24

A Practical Guide to Winning the War on Terrorism

Hoover Institution

A collection of essays recommending methods beyond the use of force to defeat terrorism (A page introducing the book with links to each essay)

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-20

A Preemptive Attack on Iran's Nuclear Facilities: Possible Consequences

Center for Nonproliferation Studies

A report examining Iranian nuclear facilities that might be subject to a preemptive attack and their proliferation risk profile; likely preemptive scenarios and possible consequences

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-23

A Progressive Nuclear Policy: Rethinking Continuous-at-sea Deterrence

RUSI Journal

This 6-page article argues that there is instead a great opportunity for Britain to take the lead as the most progressive of the nuclear weapons states by reducing the readiness and size of its strategic force

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-09-27

A Proposal to End Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity

BICC

A 2-page article outlining a proposal for a standing force capable of rapid deployment to prevent genocide and crimes against humanity

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Internal DisplacementPosted: 2007-03-20

A re-START to Nuclear Arms Reductions

ISS

A 3-page analysis of recent US-Russian discussions on nuclear arms reductions

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-21

A Reflection on the Current State of Nuclear Non-proliferation and Safeguards

EU Non-Proliferation Consortium

This 18-page paper looks at the main prohibitions of the 1968 Non-Proliferation Treaty, examines the history and operation of the IAEA safeguards system and concludes with some suggestions for improvements

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-02-06

A Return of Armies to the Forefront of Arab Politics?

IAI

An 11-page Italian working paper investigating what kind of actors armies are

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-12

A Return Trip to North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Complex

CISC

An 8-page US report of a visit to North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Complex

Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-12-10

A Risk-based Approach for Homeland Security

RSIS

This 3-page Singaporean commentary advocates a risk-based approach as the basis for a homeland security strategy

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-03

A Secure America in a Secure World

Foreign Policy in Focus

A Task Force on Terrorism paper arguing (inter al.) that the open-ended global war on terrorism is counter-productive and that U.S. foreign policy has weakened those organisations and alliances necessary to an effective global effort to combat terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-15

A Shift in Focus

ORG

A 3-page UK briefing focusing on the need to confront Islamist militias in Western Pakistan

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-11

A Social Network Approach to Understanding an Insurgency

US Army War College

This 12-page US essay proposes a network approach to aid understanding an insurgency

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-21

A Spreading Danger: Time for a New Policy Toward Chechnya

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

This 8-page policy brief highlights the international dangers of the ongoing Chechnyan conflict and urges the West to make a positive contribution to the region

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-04

A Strategy for a Nuclear Iran

American Enterprise Institiute

A 6-page paper examining the strategic options available to the U.S. for dealing with Iran's drive towards nuclear weapon capability

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-04

A Suez Moment?

ORG

This 5-page essay compares Britain's situation at the time of the Suez crisis with the position of the US in respect of Iraq and Afghanistan

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-19

A Surge in Two Wars?

ORG

A 4-page UK briefing on the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-19

A Switch in Time: A New Strategy for America in Iraq

Brookings Institute

This 142-page report, based on a series of expert discussions and visits, offers a comprehensive alternative approach to current military, political and economic policies in Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-02-23

A Tale of Two Crises

FPRI

A US foreign policy perspective on Israeli-Palestinian and Indo-Pakistani conflicts

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-20

A Technical Analysis of North Korea's Oct. 9 Nuclear Test

Arms Control Association

An article analyzing the nature of North Korea's underground nuclear test on October 9.

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-23

A Third Lebanon War

CFR

An 11-page US contingency planning memorandum considering the implications of a further Israeli-Hezbollah war

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-09

A Third Lebanon War: CPA Contingency Planning Memorandum

CFR

This 8-page memorandum discusses the most plausible scenarios and associated warning signs of a “Third Lebanon War,” its implications for the United States, and U.S. policy options to reduce the likelihood of renewed Israel-Hezbollah conflict and mitigate the consequences should it occur

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-18

A Third War

Oxford Research Group

An article commenting on the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Lebanon

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-08-02

A Third Way: Alternatives for Iraq's Future

Brookings Institute

This 11-page House testimony offers alternative US strategies for dealing with Iraq

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-25

A Toughened US Stance toward Iran

INSS

An Israeli commentary on indications that the US is adopting a new and considerably more determined approach to Iran's nuclear programme

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-09

A Toxic Cocktail: Pakistan's Growing Instability

USIP

The report of an expert discussion group on the potential for worsening conflict in Pakistan and the prospects for stability

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-08

A Transatlantic Approach to Iran

Center for Defense Information

An issue paper calling for a transatlantic approach to the problem of Iran's nuclear capacity

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-18

A Tribal Strategy for Afghanistan

CFR

A US article discussing the merits of adopting a tribal strategy for Afghanistan

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-16

A Tunisian Solution for Egypt’s Military

"Foreign Affairs"

This US article explains that Egypt’s military does not have the stranglehold on power that many think, and a real Tunisian solution -- a civilian government free of military involvement -- could come to Egypt as well

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-23