Defence, Terrorism & Security
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
Shared Responsibilities: A National Security Strategy for the UK
IPPR
This 19-page summary and recommendations of a UK report sets out a wide range of proposals designed to make the country and its citizens, businesses, and communities more secure
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-07
Iraq and the Kurds: Trouble Along the Trigger Line
Crisis Group
This 42-page report warns that a new and potentially destructive ethnic conflict has arisen between the Iraqi federal and Kurdistan’s regional government
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-07
Turkey and the Transformation of NATO
SETA
This 16-page Turkish policy brief examines the implications of NATO's current transformation process for Turkish interests
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-05
The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power in the Middle East
INSS
An Israeli commentary assessing the case for and against the use of nuclear power in the Middle East
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-05
Nuclear Security in Pakistan: Reducing the Risks of Nuclear Terrorism
ACA
This US article assesses the risks of nuclear terrorism resulting from Pakiistan's instability
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-05
Government Decentralization as a Disincentive for Transnational Terror? An Empirical Analysis
IZA
This 42-page discussion paper analyzes the impact of decentralization on the occurrence of transnational terror
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-05
Challenges to Implementing the Protection of Civilians Agenda
NUPI
A 4-page Norwegian policy brief considers the challenges faced by the UN if the Protection of Civilians agenda is to succeed
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2009-07-03
Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses
CRS
A 70-page US updated report on concerns relating to Iran and possible policy responses
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-02
The Internal Conflict in Iran
INSS
An Israeli perspective on the internal conflict in Iran
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-25
Guinea-Bissau: Beyond Rule of the Gun
Crisis Group
This 20-page policy briefing warns that the killings of General Tagme (the chief of defence staff) and President Vieira in March, as well as the recent assassinations of opposition leaders and former ministers, are an indication the democratic process in Guinea-Bissau cannot cope
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-24
Preventive Military Action: The Worst Way to Deal with Iran's Nuclear Program
ACA
This 6-page US brief examines the risks and realities of the military option against Iran, its effects on Iranian decisions regarding its nuclear program, and why it would not serve the interests of U.S. and international peace and security.
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-23
North Korea: Getting Back to Talks
Crisis Group
This 33-page policy report examines the international community’s options in the wake of the test and the UNSC resolution
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-23
North Korea’s Nuclear and Missile Tests and the Six-Party Talks: Where Do We Go From Here?
Brookings
US House testimony describing how North Korea’s recent nuclear and missile tests have transformed the challenge faced by the international system
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-22
Putting Together the North Korea Puzzle
FPRI
A US essay assessing whether the old pattern of North Korean provocations answered by foreign tolerance and reward will continue
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-21
Background Briefing: The START Follow-On Agreement and Beyond
Arms Control Association
This US briefing paper describes what to expect from the START follow-on negotiations, and explains the motivations and constraints affecting both sides
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-21
Making Waves: Piracy Floods the Horn of Africa
CSS
This 3-page Swiss brief examines the issue of piracy off the Horn of Africa, identifying both causes and consequences of the spike in pirate attacks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-18
Alliance of Contradictions
CSS
This 3-page Swiss paper reviews NATO's 60th anniversary summit in Strasbourg and Kehl
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-18
Frustration and Civil Unrest: The Financial Crisis in Asia
EastWest Institute
This article analyzes the implications of the global financial crisis on security in Asia and recommends measures to prevent worst-case scenarios
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-18
EWI Briefing on Iran to members of the U.N. Security Council
EastWest Instiute
The report of a briefing on EWI’s U.S.-Russia Joint Threat Assessment on Iran’s nuclear and missile potential
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-18
The Gaza Strip after Operation Cast Lead
IICC
A 6-page Israeli report on Hamas activities in Gaza since the cease fire
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-18
Terrorism, Ideology and Misconceptions
IDSA
An Indian perspective on the use of terror
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-16
Islamist Radicalisation: The Challenge for Euro-Mediterranean Relations
CEPS, FRIDE
This 185-page book considers how the violent and quietist trends within political Islam raise important and difficult policy dilemmas for European policy-makers
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-15
Responsibility to Protect: Translating Ideas into Capacity
FRIDE
An 18-page report of a conference held to discuss R2P, its implementation and its prospects as an internationally accepted working norm of the future
Human Rights, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-15
Readings in European Security, Volume 5
CEPS
This 264-page volume tackles the big issues of European and global security in these turbulent political and economic times
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-14
Contest Two and Counter Extremism: Lessons for Australia
ASPI
This 10-page policy analysis examines what Australia can learn from the UK approach with respect to domestic counter extremism policy
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-11
From Cooperation to Confrontation: Russia and the United States since 9/11
ACDIS
The objective of this 30-page US essay is to track recent Russian relations with the United States—focusing on the period between the U.S. intervention in Iraq in spring 2003 until the end of 2008—to support the argument that Russian leaders have decided to pursue a policy of independence, even confrontation, in their relations with the United States, as well as with Europe, as an integral part of a new assertive approach to achieving policy objectives
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-11
The ICC Arrest Warrant Against Omar al-Bashir: Darfur and the Non-Intervention Discourse
Dayan Center
This 5-page Israeli commentary discusses the implications of the ICC arrest warrant against the Sudanese president
Human Rights, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-10
World Passivity in the Face of Advanced Nuclear Challenges
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the nuclear activities of Iran and Syria
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-09
How The Russian-Georgian War Transformed The World
ADA
An Azerbaijani perspective on the implications of the Russian-Georgian war
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-09
Multilateralization of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Assessing the Existing Proposals
UNIDIR
A 124-page comprehensive analysis of existing proposals on fuel-cycle multilateralization
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-09
North Korea’s Nuclear Paradox
Brookings
A US article explaining North Korea's nuclear policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-09
The Long March: Building an Afghan National Army
Rand Corporation
This 85-page US monograph assesses the ANA's progress in the areas of recruitment, training, facilities, and operational capability
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-08
The Evolving Terrorist Threat to Southeast Asia
Rand Corporation
Building on prior research analyzing the motives, drivers, and capabilities of the principal extremist groups operating in the Philippines, southern Thailand, and Indonesia, this 264-page US book examines the historical roots of militancy in these countries, the development and perpetuation of extremist ideological frameworks, and national and international government response efforts
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-08
Shifting Tectonic Plates: Basic Assumptions on the Peace Process Revisited
INSS
An 18-page Israeli article examining whether basic assumptions adopted by Israel in the early 1990s are still valid, whether strategic turning points require that they be revisited, and what the implications are for Israeli policy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-07
U.S. Middle East Policy: Too Many Challenges and Yet a Single Theme
MERIA
This 12-page Israeli article is a brief analysis of the issues posed to the US by the Middle East and the options possessed by the administration in dealing with them
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-07
Ineffective, Unprofessional, and Corrupt: The Afghan National Police Challenge
FPRI
A US article placing policing at the heart of both the problem and the solution in the stability and development of Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-06-07
Challenges and Opportunities for the Obama Administration in Central Asia
SSI
A 63-page US paper arguing that a winning strategy in Afghanistan depends upon a new coordinated nonmilitary approach to Central Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-05
State and Nonstate Associated Gangs: Credible "Midwives of New Social Orders"
SSI
This 78-page US monograph examines contemporary populism and neopopulism, 21st century socialism, and a nonstate actor (al-Qaeda) seeking regional and global hegemony
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-05
Pakistan’s IDP Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities
Crisis Group
This 16-page policy briefing examines the operations against religious militants in Malakand Division and their impact on internally displaced persons (IDPs) and local communities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-05
Good Order at Sea in Southeast Asia
RSIS
This 52-page Singaporean policy paper examines the threats to good order at sea in Southeast Asia and makes recommendations to enhance inter-governmental cooperation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-05
North Korea: The Reverberations of 25 May
ASPI
This 5-page Australian policy analysis assesses the strategic consequences of North Korea’s second nuclear test.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-04
Do We Detect Some Neo-Finlandisation in the Eastern Neighbourhood?,
CEPS
This 2-page commentary surveys the overall strategic landscape of the six Eastern Neighbourhood partners of the EU
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-04
Prosecuting Conflict-related Sexual Violence at the International Criminal Court
SIPRI
This 16-page Swedish paper examines the ICC's ability to act as a symbool of deterrence and a catalyst
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-04
Beyond Dependence and Legacy
ORG
The 10-page report of a 2-day meeting of experts exploring the implications of the sustainable security framework for the sub-Saharan Africa
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-05-28
Countering Internet Radicalisation in Southeast Asia
RSIS, ASPI
The focus of this 24-page research report is on Southeast Asian jihadist websites and the report includes policy recommendations for governments to counter possible ways the Internet can be used to facilitate terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-28
An Unwelcome Déjà vu: A New US-North Korea Missile Deal
JIIA
A 4-page Japanese perspective on US-North Korea negotiations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-27
Fourth Follow-up: Moving Beyond the Stalemate: Addressing the Nuclear challenge by supranational Means
Clingendael
This 6-page Dutch briefing paper considers major issues relevant to the non-proliferation debate
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-05-27
Growing al Qaeda Threat in Yemen
IDSA
This Indian commentary describes the growing threat from al Qaeds in Yemen
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-26
Radicalization in the West: The Homegrown Threat
The New York City Police Department
This 90-page US report examines the phenomenon of home-grown terrorism in Western countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-21
Iran's Nuclear and Missile Potential
East West Institute
A 29-page U.S.-Russia joint assessment of Iran's nuclear and missile potential
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-21
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
Is There a Better Strategy for Afghanistan?
FRIDE
This 4-page Spanish policy brief examines alternative strategies for stabilizing Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-21
Af-Pak: Playing the fundamentalists’ Game
FRIDE
This 6-page Spanish commentary on the security situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan and Western policy to deal with it
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-21
The Scarcity of Land in Somalia: Natural Resources and their Role in the Somali Conflict
BICC
A 17-page German occasional paper explaining the causes of the current violence in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-05-20
NATO Nuclear Burden Sharing and NPT Obligations
BASIC
The key international frameworks that regulate the stationing of US nuclear weapons in NATO member states, in addition to the terms of the NPT, are outlined in the Alliance's legally enforceable "Agreements for cooperation on the use of atomic energy for mutual defense purposes". This 6-page paper examines the effects of these agreements and their compatibility with the terms of the Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-05-20
An Alternative Afghanistan Strategy
CEIP
A 114-page US report arguing that a long-term commitment to building an effective Afghan state is the only way to achieve victory and defend U.S. national security objectives.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-20
The Jihadist International: Al Qaeda's Advance in the Levant
AEI
A 27-page US review of the record, plans, and prospects of al Qaeda, as the main franchise of global jihad, in the Levant
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-19
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security and U.S. Policy
CRS
An 83-page US report provides a background to the status of governance and security in Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-19
Statistics on Terrorism Arrests and Outcomes Great Britain 11 September 2001 to 31 March 2008
Home Office
This 29-page UK statistical bulletin provides data on recent terrorism arrests and outcomes in Great Britain
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-18
Israel, Iran and the Nuclear Issue
ORG
A 4-page UK article arguing that there is an urgent need to improve the level of dialogue between the parties to prevent confrontation btween israel and Iran over the nuclear issue
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-18
Reversal in Iraq
CFR
An 8-page US article assessing four interrelated scenarios in Iraq that could derail the prospects for peace and stability in the short to medium term and positing concrete policy options to limit U.S. vulnerability to the possibility of such reversals
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-17
NATO and Russia: Post-Georgia Threat Perceptions
IFRI
This 23-page French policy paper examinines the possibilities for NATO-Russian cooperation following the war in Georgia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-17
Airport Passenger Screening: Background and Issues for Congress
CRS
A 43-page US report on issues relating to airport passenger screening
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-13
Swine Flu: Lessons for a Biological Terrorism Event
INSS
An Israeli article drawing lessons from pandemics for dealing with biological terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2009-05-12
Pakistan and Afghanistan in the Eye of the Storm
INSS
An Israeli article commenting on the dangers presented by extremist groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-05-12
Beyond START: Negotiating the Next Step in U.S. and Russian Strategic Nuclear Arms Reductions
Brookings Instiution
A 27-page US paper commenting on the possibilities for a post-START agreement between the US and Russia for a reduction in strategic nuclear arsenals
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-10
NATO-Azerbaijan: Assessing the Past, Looking Into the Future
ADA
This Azerbaijani article assesses the current level of partnership achieved between Azerbaijan and NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-05-08
The Logic of the Test Ban Treaty
ACA
A US article highlighting the importance of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-05-08
Real Bridge to Nowhere; China's Foiled North Korea Strategy
USIP
A 37-page US working paper examining the complexities of Chinese-North Korean relations, taking into account the perspective of China’s border areas, a vital aspect of China’s relationship with the Korean peninsula that is often overlooked.
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-08
Prepping for Piracy
Nixon Center
A US article on dealing with piracy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-08
Iran Increases its Political and Economic Presence in Latin America
IICC
A 40-page Israeli report on how Iran is increasing its political and economic presence in Latin America
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-07
No More Denial: Children Affected by Armed Conflict in Myanmar (Burma)
Watch List on Children and Armed Conflict
A 72-page report detailing how thousands of Myanmar children experience the devastating consequences of protracted armed conflict in parts of the country
Families, Children & Youth, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-07
The African Union and the Challenges of Implementing the “Responsibility to Protect”
Nordic Africa Instiute
This 4-page policy note deals with the concept of R2P and the challenges confronting its implementation in Africa
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-03
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Peacekeeping Operations in Contemporary Africa
Nordic Africa Institute
This 4-page Swedish policy note points towards the urgent need to change explicit and implicit patterns and habits in international peacekeeping operations in relation to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in Africa
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-03
Causes and Cures of Oil-related Niger Delta Conflicts
Nordic Africa Instiute
A 4-page Swedish policy note on oil- related conflicts in the Niger Delta
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2009-05-03
The Global Financial Crisis: Risks for Fragile States in Africa
ODI
This UK Opinion argues that the impact of the global financial crisis in fragile states has serious implications for peace and security
International Development, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-03
What to do About Piracy?
FPRI
A US paper on the elimination of piracy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-02
Can NATO's Solidarity Crisis be Fixed?
SDA
This 20-page study publishes the findings of an online consultation considering NATO's credibility as a constructive global security player
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-01
Assessing the Security Implications of Balkan Integration
SDA
This 28-pager Belgian discussion paper considers the arguments for and against stabilising Balkan countries through integration into the EU and NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-01
Re-thinking Europe’s Naval Power
SDA
A 20-page Belgian report of an event held to assess the future for multinational naval operations and to consider the need for a collective EU naval strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-01
SIPRI ARMS TRANSFERS DATA, 2008
SIPRI
This 8-page Swedish fact sheet provides measures of trends in international transfers of major conventional weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-05-01
The Future of Nuclear Weapons in NATO
FES, SIPRI
This 50-page study examines the role of nuclear weapons in European security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-01
Beyond the Strait: PLA Missions other than Taiwan
SSI
This 404-page US volume analyzes the PLA’s involvement in disaster and humanitarian relief, United Nations peacekeeping operations (UNPKO), counterterrorism and border defense, security in outer space and cyberspace, and the level of activity in regional “joint” operational contingencies. On the whole, the volume provides a discerning analysis of these varied PLA developments and how they affect policy towards both Taiwan and the entire Asia-Pacific region
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-01
The Role of the Ministerial Advisor in Security Sector Reform: Navigating Institutional Terrains
USIP
An 8-page US briefing of a panel meeting discussing what common challenges foreign advisors involved in security sector reform face and how they might pool intellectual resources and “lessons learned” to address these challenges
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-05-01
The Kurds in Syria: Fueling Separatist Movements in the Region?
USIP
This 12-page US report examines the relations between the Kurds and the Syrian state, traces the development of Kurdish political organization in Syria and the relationship between the Kurds and the Syrian prodemocracy movement, shows how the status of Syria’s Kurds has implications not only for stability within Syria but also for security throughout the region, and offers policy recommendations for the Syrian government and other international actors in the region
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-01
Preventing Nuclear Terrorism: A Global Intelligence Imperative
Washington Institute
A 3-page US article calling for the establishment of a full-fledged intelligence office within the IAEA, which would dramatically improve the agency's ability to identify and deter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-01
The Coming Order: Strategic and Geopolitical Impacts of the Economic Crisis,
World Politics Review
An article examining the strategic and geopolitical implications of the economic crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-30
End-State Afghanistan
Egmont
This 31-page Belgian paper aims to return to the core of crisis management in Afghanistan and stimulate a broad debate about a grand strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-30
Climate Change and Security
Egmont
A 12-page report of a conference held to discuss what influence the risks and challenges of climate change will have on the African continent and how they should be dealt with
Climate Change & Environment, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-04-30
The Great Australian Defence Debate; Is China a Threat?
RSIS
This 3-page Singaporean commentary covers the current debate in Australia about the security implications of the rise of China
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-04-30
Pakistan: Dealing with the Taliban
Chatham House
A UK article commenting on the apparent capitulation of the Pakistani government to the 'Pakistani Taliban'
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-29
Pirates and How to Deal with Them
Chatham House
An 8-page UK briefing note on dealing with piracy off the Somali coast
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-04-29
Piracy off the Horn of Africa
CRS
A 31-page US backgrounder on piracy off the Horn of Africa
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-04-28
Organized Crime in the United States: Trends and Issues for Congress
CRS
A 32-page US report on the issues for Congress posed by developments in organized crime
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-04-28
Nuclear Terrorism: Assessing the Threat, Developing a Response
CSBA
A 116-page US study assessing key aspects of a potential nuclear terrorist threat
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-04-24
The Menace in Europe's Midst
Nixon Center
This 3-page US article examines the rising terrorist threat posed by second generation Muslim immigrants to the UK
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-24
Gaza’s Unfinished Business
Crisis Group
This 62-page report warns that if the underlying factors that precipitated the Gaza war are not addressed, Hamas and Israel could soon find themselves on the edge of another explosion
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-04-24
From AfPak to PakAf: A Response to the New U.S. Strategy for South Asia
CFR
This 17-page US paper argues that a narrow focus on counterterrorism is insufficient to protect U.S. interests in South Asia and advocates a long-term approach that prioritizes engagement with Pakistan. Finally, it proposes a number of detailed recommendations to implement this strategy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-04-23
Punishing Acts of WMD Proliferation: More Easily Said than Done
SIPRI
This Swedish essay examines the practicalities of punishing acts of WMD proliferation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-04-23