Defence, Terrorism & Security
Pacification in Algeria 1956-1958
Rand Corporation
A re-publication of this 326-page book providing a history of the French experience in Algeria's war of independence
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-09-21
Israel; The War Against Hizballah and the Battle Against Hamas
Washington Institute
A 14-page address on Israel's strategy for dealing with its twin terrorist threats
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-23
U.S.-ROK Relations: Searching for a Vision
Pacific Forum CSIS
This 27-page paper examines the tensions besetting the US-ROK alliance
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-09-27
Dynamism in Islamic Activism
WRR
This 238-page Dutch report investigates the characteristics and dynamics of Islamic activism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-28
Understanding the Iran-Hezbollah Connection
United States Institute of Peace
A paper reporting on a panel held to evaluate Iran's role in the most recent Israel-Hezbollah fighting and in the political scene left in its wake
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-28
EU Global Power? Reflections on the European Security and Defence Policy
DIIS
This 34-page Danish report considers the global power of the EU in the aftermath of the failed referenda in France and the Netherlands
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-03
Iran, Its Neighbours and the Regional Crises
Chatham House
This 52-page report seeks to shed light on what the regional crises illustrate about Iran's relations with its neighbours
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-04
Al Qaeda Five Years On: The Threat and the Challenges
Chatham House
This 8-page UK briefing paper discusses the situation of Al Qaeda today
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-04
Toward a Comprehensive Safeguards System: Keeping Fissile Materials out of Terrorists' Hands
American Academy of Political and Social Science
This 12-page US article explains the difficulties involved in building a comprehensive safeguards system for preventing nuclear terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-04
Biotechnology and the Challenge to Arms Control
Arms Control Association
This US article draws attention to the risks to arms control posed by developments in biotechnology
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-10-06
The Arab-Israeli Conflict: To Reach a Lasting Peace
Crisis Group
A 38-page report analysing the obstacles to a peaceful solution of the Arab-Israeli conflict and proposing a possible way forward
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-10-06
The Ambiguous Ambition: The Development of the EU Security Architecture
IRRI-KIIB
This Belgian paper examines the military capacity-building capability of ESDP and discusses the ambition and will of member states to utilize this capability
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-06
Strategy or Stratagem? The European Security Strategy in Perspective
IRRI-KIIB
This Belgian conference paper discusses whether the European Union has a substantial security strategy
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-06
North Korean Civil-Military Trends: Military-First Politics to a Point
SSI
This 68-page US paper examines the military leadership of the DPRK
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-06
Strategic Challenges for Counterinsurgency and the Global War on Terrorism
SSI
This 313-page collection of US essays deals with counterinsurgency and other strategic issues
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-06
Arab Imperialism: The Tragedy of the Middle East
Begin-Sadat Center
This 36-page paper argues that the concept of a pan-Arab empire has exacerbated and prolonged the Israeli-Palestinian dispute
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-07
The Second Lebanon War
Begin-Sadat Center
A 6-page Israeli assessment of the Lebanon war and its consequences
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-07
Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations in the Post-9/11 Era
Carnegie Endowment
This 24-page paper examines the evolution of the situation in Afghanistan and current Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-11
The Bush Administration is Weak on Terror
MIT Center for International Studies
An 8-page critique of the Bush Administration's record on counterterrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-11
The War on Terror: Forgotten Lessons from WWII
MIT Center for International Studies
A 6-page US essay urging the Bush administration to apply methods proved during WWII in the fight against terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-11
North Korea Conducts Nuclear Test
CNS
A 9-page provisional analysis of North Korea's claim to have successfully conducted a nuclear test on 9th October
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-11
Iran's Nuclear and Missile programs: A Strategic Assessment
CSIS
A 79-page presentation on the threat posed by Iran's nuclear and missile developments
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-11
The NATO Riga Summit
CSIS
A 4-page paper assessing the import of the forthcoming NATO summit in Riga for the transatlantic partnership
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-11
Securing Europe: Implementing the European Security Strategy
ETH
This 151-page document contains a series of essays dealing with different aspects of the European Security Strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-11
Who Did It? Using International Forensics to Detect and Deter Nuclear Terrorism
Arms Control Association
An article arguing for the creation of an international forensic service to track any nuclear attack to the source of the materials
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-12
Resolving Timor-Leste's Crisis
Crisis Group
A 36-page report offering proposals for the resolution of the crisis in Timor-Leste
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-10-17
U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues
Congressional Research Service
This 29-page report covers the size and nature of the US nuclear arsenal and issues concerning its size and structure
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-17
Terrorist Watchlist Checks and Air Passenger Prescreening
Congressional Research Service
A 20-page US report on problems and issues concerning terrorist watchlist checks and air passenger screening
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-17
The Case for Direct US Engagement with North Korea
Cicero Foundation
This 27-page paper urges the US to normalize its relations with North Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-18
Prospects for Ending North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program
FPRI
A US article on the prospects for terminating North Korea's nuclear program
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-10-23
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
The Afghan Summer of War
Oxford Research Group
A 5-page monthly security briefing centred upon the Middle East
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-24
Palestinian Security Sector Governance: Challenges and Prospects
PASSIA, DCAF
An 18-page document containing the summary report and 3 presentations made at a workshop held to discuss the challenges of Palestinian security governance and the prospects for security sector reform (SSR)
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-10-25
The New Nuclear Threats
DGAP
The Fall 2006 issue of "Internationale Politik", which explores the global proliferation of nuclear weaponry and the rise of new nuclear powers (single page linking to each article)
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-25
Democracy and Security in Britain After the 'Heathrow Plot'.
SWP
A 10-page commentary on the UK government's actions in response to terrorist threats
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-25
The Future of the Ban on Biological Weapons
SWP
This 32-page German research paper considers how the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) might be strengthed at the forthcoming review conference
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-25
The Future of Strategic Early Warning
IDSS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary defining the requirements of effective strategic early warning systems
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-25
Remaking Alliances for the War on Terrorism
Brookings Institution
A 45-page US essay addressing US alliance dilemmas and the war on terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-30
Space War
TomPaine.com
An article commenting on the space policy of the current US Administration and its implications for a future arms race in space
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-31
Energy Security and Chinese Foreign Policy in the Hu Jintao Era
Brookings Institution
A 32-page US working paper examining whether a resource war between China and the other major energy-consuming countries is inevitable
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-31
North Korea's Nuclear Test and U.S.'s North Korea Policy
Brookings Institution
This 4-page paper examines how North Korea's nuclear test on October 9 is affecting US policy towards North Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-31
Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 1998-2005
CRS
This 98-page US report quantifies transfers of conventional arms to developing nations by the US and other countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-10-31
Countering Afghanistan's Insurgency: No Quick Fixes
Crisis Group
A 30-page report examining the state of the insurgency in Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-03
Analyses of the Groupe Salafiste pour le Predication et le Combat (GFSPC)
Center for Contemporary Conflict
An introduction and 4 articles based on a US course designed to illustate a range of analytical methods for organizing thought and approaches to terrorism research (single page linking to each article)
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-04
Number Nine
Arms Control Association
A commentary on the implications of North Korea's nuclear test explosion on October 9.
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-06
Israel/Hizbollah/Lebanon: Avoiding Renewed Conflict
Crisis Group
This 34-page report examines the fragile stability existing in the Israel/Hizbollah/Lebanon dispute
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-06
Asad's Declarations: Ambiguous Words, Clear Meaning
JCSS
An Israeli article commenting on the change in Bashar Asad's stance in respect of Israel since the Lebanon conflict
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-06
Confronting the Unconventional: Innovation and Transformation in Military Affairs
Strategic Studies Institute
This 87-page paper studies the limits to military transformation by analyzing French, British and US efforts to deal with irregular threats
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-07
Iran, Its Neighbours and the Regional Crises
Chatham House
This 52-page report comprises a series of contributions on Iran's regional role and its involvement in regional crises
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-08
Technical Perspective on North Korea's Nuclear Test
FSI Stanford
The transcript of a Q&A session on the nature of the nuclear test conducted by North Korea on October 9 and possible technical implications
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-08
The Case for Alliances
FSI Stanford
A 6-page US article examining The United States' need for strategic alliances
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-08
Relics of Cold War: Defence Transformation in the Czech Republic
SIPRI
A 71-page policy paper examining how the Czech republic has tackled the challenges of defence reform
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-08
Serbia's New Constitution: Democracy Going Backwards
Crisis Group
A 20-page briefing describing how Serbia is moving away from Western values and European integration and setting the stage to continue its role as a source of instability in the Balkans
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-11
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
North Korea's Nuclear Test: The Fallout
Crisis Group
A 20-page briefing examining the North Korea nuclear standoff ibn the light of the events of October 2006
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-13
Prudence and Realism in Japan's Nuclear Options
Brookings Institution
A paper examining whether Japan might react to North Korea's nuclear test by developing its own nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-14
Insecurity in Iraq
Oxford Research Group
A UK commentary on the security situation in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-14
Look Not to the Skies: The IAF vs. Surface-to-Surface Rocket Launchers
INSS
An Israeli article analyzing the effectiveness of the Israeli Air Force in countering surface-to-surface rocket attacks
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-15
Transforming NATO (...Again)
CSIS
This 71-page document addresses the challenges and opportunities currently facing NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-15
The Senate and the U.S.-Indian Nuclear Deal: Issues and Alternatives
Arms Control Association
Transcript of a press conference held to discuss the implications of the US-Indian nuclear deal on non-proliferation and global security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-11-17
The Militant Ideology Atlas
CTC
The 23-page executive report of an in-depth study of the Jihadi Movement's top thinkers and their most popular writings
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-18
The 2006 Biological Weapons Convention Review Conference
Arms Control Association
A 68-page reader comprising articles and interviews on tackling the threats posed by biological weapons
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-18
Thinking About Seabasing: All Ahead, Slow
CSBA
A 329-page report on the seabasing concept and its role in US naval and joint operations
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-18
Explosive Affinities: Cross-Border Consequences of Civil Strife in Iraq
Brookings Institution
A 3-page US article warning of the danger of widespread regional spillovers of violence if the internecine conflict in Iraq developes into full-scale civil war
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-21
Jihad in Denmark
DIIS
An 83-page working paper providing an overview and analysis of Jihadi activity in Denmark
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-23
Strategic Overview of Armed Violence Data Collection and Analysis Mechanisms (South East Europe) 1st edition
SEESAC
This 119-page report provides an insight into data-gathering practices relating to armed violence at the individual and local levels in South East Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-11-28
The Global Reach of Iran's Ballistic Missiles
JCSS
This 48-page Israeli memorandum describes and interprets the Iranian missile programme within the context of Iran's threat perception, armament policies and overall ambitions
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-28
Somalia Conflict Risk Alert
Crisis Group
A brief highlighting the danger of all-out war in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-28
Iranian Nuclear Sites
Congressional Research Service
A 4-page US report describing Iran's known nuclear sites listed in IAEA reports
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-28
India and Iran: WMD Proliferation Activities
Congressional Research Service
A 7-page US report examining whether India's cooperation with Iran may affect efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-28
Aceh's Local Elections: The Role of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM)
Crisis Group
A 16-page briefing examining the implications of electoral infighting within the Free Aceh Movement (GAM)
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-29
Sri Lanka: The Failure of the Peace Process
Crisis Group
This 35-page report describes the conflict in Sri Lanka, its development, and major problems plaguing the peace process
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-11-29
Radiological Terrorism: Public Response and Security
CITS
A 26-page preliminary report of the NATO-Russia Advanced Research Workshop, "Social and Psychological Effects of Radiological Terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-01
Private Actors and Security Governance
DCAF
This volume considers the phenomenon of security privatization from the top-down and bottom-up standpoints
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-01
Peace in Waziristan
SWP
A 7-page German commentary on the counterterrorism implications of the recent cease-fire in Northern Waziristan
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-01
EU Strategy on Counter Terrorism: Steps Towards a Coherent Network Policy
SWP
A 32-page German evaluation of the EU Strategy on Counterterrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-02
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
"From Counter-Society to Counter-State: Jemaah Islamiyah According to PUPJI"
IDSS
A 49-page Singaporean working paper using Jemaah Islamiyah's handbook, PUPJI, as a basis for understanding the organisation
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-02
The SCO's Current Approach
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the direction being taken by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-02
The ISI's Supervisory Role in Assam
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the activities of Pakistan's intelligence agency in Assam
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-02
Verification: IAEA Capabilities, Challenges and New R&D
IAEA
A 21-page conference presentation providing an overview of the IAEA's verification capabilities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-12-03
If It's Not Terrorism, It's Not Relevant
NPSIA
A 30-page assessment of the ability of NATO to contribute to the international campaign against terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-03
The Seven Deadly Sins of Failure in Iraq: A Retrospective Analysis of the Reconstruction
MERIA
This Israeli article analyses the US reconstruction efforts in Iraq
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-05
China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues
CRS
A 56-page updated US report discussing the problem of China's role in weapons proliferation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-05
Nuclear Weapons: Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
CRS
A 30-page updated US background report on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-05
Israeli Military Calculations Towards Iran: A Looming Showdown?
IISS
A 2-page article considering Israel's likely response to the nuclear threat from Iran
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-06
Half Full or Half Empty? Realizing the Promise of the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty
ACA
A US article assessing the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty and proposing means of strengthening it
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-07
Agroterrorism: Why We're Not Ready
NIJ
An 8-page US document examining the risk of deliberately-induced foot-and-mouth disease to the US
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-07
Backdrop to Iran's Nuclear Policy
Clingendael
A 5-page speech by Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, offering a backdrop to Iran's nuclear policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-07
British Middle East Policy: The Counterterrorism Dimension
MERIA
An Israeli analysis of British Middle East policy and the implications of the counterterrorism offensive
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-12
Darfur Crisis
GAO
This 103-page US report reviews US humanitarian assistance to Darfur and challenges to the African Union mandate
Internal Displacement, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-12
Pakistan's Tribal Areas: Appeasing the Militants
Crisis Group
A 38-page report examining the interrelated issues of governance, militancy and extremism in the Pashtun-majority tribal areas of Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-12
Post-Conflict Security-Building
Chatham House and ESRC
An 8-page UK briefing paper examining what is wrong with post-conflict security-building and reconstruction
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-13
Russian Defense Reforms: Current Trends
SSI
This 75-page monograph reviews reforms to the Russian military under President Putin
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-13
Russia, Iran and the Nuclear Question: The Putin Record
SSI
A 61-page US monograph tracing Russia's stance vis-a-vis Iran's nuclear programme, and its implications for US-Russian relations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-13
Iraq Study Group Report
USIP, Iraq Study Group
The US 84-page consensus report recommending a course of action for the US to follow in respect of Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-13
Troubles on the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
USIP
The report of a US conference held to discuss concerns relating to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-13
Security Sector Reform in Nepal: The Role of Civil Society
USIP
This US briefing reviews a Kathmandu programme held to discuss security sector reform, and civil society's contribution, in Nepal
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-13
Five Years After the Fall of the Taliban: Afghanistan and the War on Terrorism
USIP
The report of a US meeting held to discuss the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-13
Defense Transformation: To What, For What?
SSI
An 82-page US monograph asserting that defence transformation is too often influenceed by weapons systems preferences rather than by policy needs
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-14