Defence, Terrorism & Security


Small Arms, Terrorism and the OAS Firearms Convention

Federation of American Scientists

A 62-page U.S. occasional paper arguing that the OAS Firearms Convention could, if fully implemented, help stem the flow of weapons to illegal groups and terrorists

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-13

The Black Sea and the Frontiers of Freedom

Hoover Institution

An article arguing that the wider Black Sea region represents a potential threat to North America and Europe, which lack a coherent strategy towards the region

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-17

The Religious Sources of Islamic Terrorism

Hoover Institution

An article arguing that Islamic terrorism is a consequence not only of political and socioeconomic factors but involves a religious-ideological dimension

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-17

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

Update on the Global Campaign Against Terrorist Financing

Council on Foreign Relations

A 56-page U.S. report examining recent efforts by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia to halt terrorist financing

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-21

Conversion Survey 2004: Global Disarmament, Demilitarization and Demobilization

Bonn International Center for Conversion

The 10-page introduction to this survey, which advocates a holistic and global approach to security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-21

Moldova: Regional Tensions over Transdniestria

International Crisis Group

A 40-page exposition of the current Moldovan conflict

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-06-21

Nuclear CBMs: What is Possible?

Institute of Peace & Conflict Studies

An issue brief discussing a possible agenda in the overdue technical level talks on nuclear CBMs between India and Pakistan

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-22

Nuclear Non-Proliferation: Global Security in a Rapidly Changing World

International Atomic Energy Agency

A speech by the Director General of the IAEA describing the status of the existing non-proliferation regime and offering proposals to improve its effectiveness

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-22

Transatlantic Dialogue on Middle East Policy

Netherlands Institute of International Relations

An 88-page report on a conference held to compare U.S. and European approaches to Middle East policy issues and to offer suggestions for the development of co-operative policies for the region

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-23

Combatting Terrorism in the Transport Sector: Economic Costs and Benefits

Department of Foreign Affairs - Australian Government

A 64-page Australian report analysing the costs and benefits of counter-terrorist measures to protect transportation in the Asia/Pacific region

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-25

Military Operations: Recent Campaigns Benefited from Improved Communications and Technology, but Barriers to Continued Progress Remain

U.S. General Accounting Office

A 55-page U.S. report on the use of force networks and precision bombing in recent combat operations, with recommendations for improving effectiveness

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-29

Regionalization of Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

An 8-page U.S. summary providing practical guidance on the optimum level of regionalization for preparing against or responding to a large-scale bioterrorism attack. Full report available as a zipped file at www.ahrq.gov/clinic/evrptfiles.htm#bioreg.

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-30

Sources of Possible Crisis in East and South Asia

International Peace Research Institute, Oslo

A symposium paper examining the most likely sources of crisis in East and South Asia

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-01

Europe's New Defence Agency

Centre for European Reform

A 6-page policy brief assessing the role and likely impact of the E.U.'s defence capabilities agency, due to be set up this year

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-02

Universal Compliance: A Strategy for Nuclear Security

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

A 96-page draft strategy report, proposing a comprehensive approach to the challenges of nuclear proliferation in a post-9/11 world

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

Linkages Between Environment, Population and Development

United Nations Foundation

An 8-page paper analysing the security implications of the linkages between the environment, population and development

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-07

Water, Conflict and Cooperation

United Nations Foundation

A 6-page paper examining the security implications of water scarcity

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-07

The Security Implications of Climate Change for the U.N. System

United Nations Foundation

An 8-page paper analysing the security implications of climate change

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-07-07

Pulling Back from the Brink in the Congo

International Crisis Group

A briefing that warns of the risk of full-scale war in the Democratic Republic of Congo unless the international community strengthens its engagement

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

Building a Forward Line of Defense: Securing Former Soviet Biological Weapons

Arms Control Association

An article highlighting the importance of securing biological weapons in Russia and the former Soviet states

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-12

What is Brazil Doing in Haiti?

Interhemispheric Resource Center

A 2-page commentary on the implications of Brazil's intervention in Haiti

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-14

The Past Perfect Promise of Facial Recognition Technology

Program in Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security

This 24-page occasional paper examines the history, technology and practical application of facial recognition and biometrics

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Personal PrivacyPosted: 2004-07-14

NATO and Missile Defence: Stay Tuned This Could Get Interesting

British American Security Information Council

A commentary on moves towards a missile defence system for NATO

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-14

The Problems Preventing NATO From Taking on a Larger Role in Iraq

British American Security Information Council

An examination of the reasons why NATO is unlikely to extend its commitment to Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-07-14

Modernization and Democratization in the Muslim World: Obstacles and Remedies

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 50-page report seeking to explain the issues and interconnections lying behind the Muslim world's modernization and democratization gap

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-15

Can Saudi Arabia Reform Itself?

International Crisis Group

A 40-page study of what Saudi Arabia needs to do to reform successfully

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-15

Will Istanbul Get Transatlantic Relations Back on Track?

Netherlands Atlantic Association

A commentary on the current state of U.S.- Europe relations

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-16

The Proliferation Security Initiative: Counterproliferation at the Crossroads

Center for Contemporary Conflict

An 8-page commentary on the place of the Proliferation Security Initiative in the context of an overall counterproliferation strategy

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-19

Iraq and Jihadist Terrorists: A Review Essay

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 9-page U.S. essay reviewing the evidence for a connection between Saddam's Iraq and Jihadist terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-19

South Philippines Backgrounder: Terrorism and the Peace Process

International Crisis Group

Executive summary of background report on the involvement of Jemaah Islamiyah with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the threat posed to the Philippines peace process. Links to full report

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-19

Transnational Terrorism: The Threat to Australia

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

A 130-page White Paper detailing the nature and international dimensions of the terrorist threat to Australia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-21

Past Its Prime? The Future of the U.S.-Japan Alliance

U.S. Army War College

An assessment of the likely future development of the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-07-24

North Korea and Iraq

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research

Summary of a U.S. round table discussion on the question of whether the Iraq war has had a positive or negative effect on efforts to control the spread of weapons of mass destruction

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-24

Defense Acquisitions: Space-Based Radar Effort Needs Additional Knowledge before Starting Development

U.S. Government Accountability Office

A 43-page study into the challenges facing the U.S. space-based radar program, designed to track enemy vehicles in all weathers, day or night

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-25

The 9/11 Commission Report

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States

An account of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including preparedness and the immediate response to the attacks. A 1- page link to the entire report and individual sections

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-25

Afghanistan: Lessons Learned from a Post-War Situation

Danish Institute for International Studies

A Danish working paper drawing the lessons from developments in Afghanistan since the Bonn Agreement

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-07-25

Combatting Terrorism - The Challenge for Policymakers in Australia and the U.S.

Australian Strategic Policy Institute

A 13-page presentation considering the terrorist threat from three standpoints, the theory of terrorism, its contemporary nature and the required policy response

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-26

Deterring Conflict in the Taiwan Strait: The Successes and Failures of Taiwan's Defense Reform and Modernization Program

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

A 36-page examination of Taiwan's defence reform and modernization program and an assessment of future prospects

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-07-26

The Shifting of Maritime Power and the Implications for Maritime Security in East Asia

Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies - Singapore

This 34-page working paper discusses the relationship between maritime power and economic power and illustrates how maritime power is shifting to East Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-07-27

NATO's Istanbul Summit: Alliance Under a Cloud

International Institute for Strategic Studies

A 2-page article commenting on the results of NATO's Istanbul summit and the future of the organisation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-07-29

Carrot, Stick or Sledgehammer: U.S. Policy Options for North Korean Nuclear Weapons

USAF Institute for National Security Studies

A 99-page U.S. occasional paper examining the policy options available to the U.S. for dealing with the North Korean nuclear challenge

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-29

Perspectives on Arms Control

USAF Institute for National Security Studies

Three papers on different aspects of arms control, nonproliferation and counterproliferation

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-29

Defense Acquisitions: The Global Information Grid and Challenges Facing Its Implementation

U.S. Government Accountability Office

A 37-page U.S. report describing the Global Information Grid project (a military network capability) and the challenges facing its implementation

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-30

Crisis Watch August 2004

International Crisis Group

Monthly update summarising recent developments in situations of actual or potential conflict around the world

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-02

Policy Recommendations for Japan: Unification of the Korean Peninsula

Brookings Institution

A 22-page paper identifying Japan's policy priorities in respect of a unified Korea and the measures needed to achieve them

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-02

Rethinking the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

An 84-page memorandum offering proposals for modifying the current non-proliferation regime, based on targeting the materials and activities associated specifically with military purposes

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-02

Islamism, Violence and Reform in Algeria: Turning the Page

International Crisis Group

A 38-page analysis focusing on the relationship between Islamic activism and violence and the problems of political reform and democratization in Algeria

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-03

Macedonia: Make or Break

International Crisis Group

A 16-page briefing examining the prospects for future stability in Macedonia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2004-08-03

The Implications of a U.S. Military Drawdown in Korea

Information and Research Services, Parliamentary Library

A 2-page research note for the Australian parliament examining the implications for Australia in the event of the U.S. reducing its military force in South Korea by one-third

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-04

U.S. Military Bases in Latin America and the Caribbean

Foreign Policy in Focus

A brief report on U.S. military bases in Latin America and the Caribbean and their purposes with an analysis of problems and policy recommendations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-08-05

Demobilising the Paramilitaries in Colombia: An Achievable Goal?

International Crisis Group

A 31-page report proposing a course of action for the Colombian government to follow in order to achieve the disbanding of the AUC

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-05

U.S. Troop Withdrawals and Self-Reliant Defense

Nautilus Institute

An essay discussing the proposed U.S. troop withrawal from the Korean peninsula and its implications for the Republic of Korea

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-08-07

Strategic Stability in South Asia

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 10-page report of a conference held to examine ways to stabilize the military and nuclear competition between India and Pakistan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-09

WMD Proliferation in the Middle East: Directions and Policy Options in the New Century

Center for Contemporary Conflict

Summary notes (7 pages) of a conference held to take a systematic and in-depth look at the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East and the policy challenges facing the U.S. and the international community

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-09

The Broader Middle East Initiative: Requirements for Success in the Gulf

Center for Contemporary Conflict

An 11-page article examining the Broader Middle East Initiative, considering in particular relalistic goals, key areas for reform and implementation problems

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-09

Suicide Terrorism: Rationalizing the Irrational

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 7-page article examining the history and the logic behind international terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-09

Cooperation or Democratisation? The EU's Conflicting Mediterranean Security Discourses

Danish Institute for International Studies

A 33-page working paper arguing that the EU's strategy towards the Southern Mediterranean states has been marked by two conflicting and mutually incompatible security discourses

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2004-08-09

Political Transition in Kyrgyzstan: Problems and Prospects

International Crisis Group

A 52-page report examining the critical issues at stake in Kyrgyzstan over the coming eighteen months

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-12

The Future of America's Alliances in Northeast Asia

Asia-Pacific Research Center

The preface and introductory chapter of this book examining the future of the strategic alliances of the U.S. in Northeast Asia (32 pages)

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-13

Uzbekistan: The Key to Success in Central Asia?

Nixon Center

A 9-page testimony to the U.S. House Committee on International Relations on the strategic importance of Uzbekistan

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-16

Annual Report 2003

International Atomic Energy Agency

The 76-page report on the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency contains sections on technology, safety, verification and technical cooperation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-17

Not Worth a Blue Ribbon

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research

A 4-page critique of the 9/11 Commission report

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-17

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

Afghanistan, al Qaeda and the Taliban

Center for Defense Information

An analysis concluding that al Qaeda is financing terrorist acts by the Taliban in Afghanistan

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-18

Georgia's Security Challenges

Center for Strategic and International Studies

The 16-page transcript of an address by Georgia's president covering domestic reforms, regional conflict resolution efforts and Georgia's relationship with Russia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-19

The 9/11 Commission Report: Strengths and Weaknesses

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 12-page analysis of the 9/11 Commission report, urging caution in implementing all of its recommendations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-19

Iran: Time for a New Approach

Council on Foreign Relations

The 91-page U.S. report by an independent task force advocating a policy of dialogue, confidence-building and incremental engagement towards Iran

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-19

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

The Terrorism to Come

Hoover Institution

An article analysing the roots of terrorism and predicting its future course

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-20

Saakashvili's Ajara Success: Repeatable Elsewhere in Georgia?

International Crisis Group

This 16-page report concludes that Saakashvili's current brinkmanship with South Ossetia may not be as successful as his similar stance towards Ajara earlier in 2004

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-20

Force Size and Strategy

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research

A 6-page U.S. essay on the future needs for its armed forces

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-23

Darfur Deadline: A New International Action Plan

International Crisis Group

A 34-page report arguing that the response of the international community to the crisis in Darfur has yielded little result, and proposing a range of tougher measures to bring pressure on Khartoum

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-24

Changing Times? India's Defence Industry in the 21st Century

Bonn International Center for Conversion

A 47-page paper examining the history, recent trends, current problems and prospects of India's defence industry

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-25

Darfur and Genocide: Mechanisms for Rapid Response, An End to Impunity

The Foreign Policy Centre

A 35-page paper arguing that the Darfur genocide was signalled months ago, and that the international community has failed to respond adequately to those indicators or to the event itself. It proposes a system for preventing future acts of genocide

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-08-25

Colombia: Security as the Road to Peace?

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

An 8-page commentary discussing the role of Europe and the international community in the Colombian conflict

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-25

The European Union and Iraq

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

A 4-page commentary urging the E.U. and its member states to support Iraq's efforts towards independence

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-25

Efforts to Combat Terrorist Financing

U.S. Department of The Treasury

Testimony by Under-Secretary of the U.S. Treasury to the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee on efforts being taken by the U.S. to combat terrorist financing

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-27

Why We Must Take European Opinion Seriously

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A paper underlining the importance of future U.S.-European security co-operation for U.S. interests

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-13

Roadmap for Middle Eastern Reforms: A Stage Theory Approach

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A paper arguing that the Greater Middle East Initiative, as it stands, is doomed to failure and should be replaced by reform initiatives tailored to the specific needs of individual countries in the region

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-13

Theater Nuclear Weapons in Europe: The Contemporary Debate

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A paper examining the relevance of placing theater nuclear weapons in Europe to the maintenance of security in today's security environment

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-13

European Security and Defence Policy: The First Five Years

Brookings Institution and Institute for Security Studies

A 5-page assessment of the achievements of the European Security and Defence Policy since its launch five years ago

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-13

Health Effects in the Aftermath of the World Trade Center Attack

U.S. Government Accountability Office

A 34-page report on the health effects observed in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attack and the efforts in place to monitor and understand these effects

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2004-09-13

The Disengagement Plan: Political and Security Ramifications

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

An article exploring how Israel's unilateral disengagement plan might contribute to a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-13

Russia's Problem: The Chechens or Islamic Terrorists?

Foreign Policy Research Institute

A commentary on recent attacks in Russia by Islamic terrorists

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-13

How to Counter WMD

Council on Foreign Relations

An article proposing an overhaul of counterproliferation policy and improved intelligence techniques

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-13

North Korea Talks: The View From Pyongyang

Arms Control Today

An article examining U.S.-North Korea negotiations on nuclear disarmament from the standpoint of North Korean concerns and motivations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-14

U.S. Nuclear Policy After the Cold War

Peace Research Institute Frankfurt

A 71-page report tracing the development of the U.S. nuclear arsenal since the end of the cold war

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-14

FBI Transformation: Data Inconclusive on Effects of Shift to Counterterrorism-Related Priorities on Traditional Crime Enforcement

U.S. Government Accountability Office

A 38-page report examining the extent to which the shift of FBI resources to counterterrorism activities has affected efforts to combat drug, white-collar and violent crime

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-09-14

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

U.S. Army Security Cooperation: Toward Improved Planning and Management

Rand Corporation

A 124-page monograph written to assist the U.S. army to assess future demand for resources devoted to security co-operation and evaluate the impact of these demands on the resources available to the army

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-16

Suicide Terrorism in Sri Lanka

Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies

This 30-page study focuses on understanding the perpetrators of suicide terrorism in Sri Lanka

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-16

Homeland Security and Emerging Economies

Heritage Foundation

An 8-page U.S. background paper urging that developing countries slould be included in strategies designed to improve ant-terrorist security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-09-17

The Impact of Missile Defence in Asia: The Dilemmas of Transition

International Institute for Strategic Studies

An article explaining the dilemmas faced by the U.S. in respect of the possible transfer of ballistic missile capabilities to Asian allies

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-17

The North Korea Nuclear Issue: The Road Ahead

Nautilus Institute

An essay proposing a strategy for the U.S. Administration to follow in dealing with the North Korea nuclear issue

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-17

Anticipation is Making Me Wait: The "Inevitability of War" and Deadlines in Cross-Strait Relations

Hoover Institution

A 12-page essay on the prospects for a military crisis between China and Taiwan in the next four years

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-20

European Defense Reform: The Beginning of the Beginning

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research

A 4-page U.S. commentary on the weakness of Europe's defence posture, with proposals for steps to improve it

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-20

Future Directions in Terrorism: Implications for Australia

Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Text of an 11-page address examining the unpredictability of terrorism together with the necessity for forecasting its likely directions

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-21

The Debate Over North Korea

The Academy of Political Science

A 27-page U.S. article assessing the case for following a policy of engagement to persuade North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons programme

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-21

Restraining a Nuclear-Ready Iran: Seven Levers

Nonproliferation Policy Education Center

Based on an assumption that Iran is only months away from acquiring a nuclear bomb, this 13-page draft U.S. report offers proposals for reducing the potential harm that could follow this acquisition

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-21