Defence, Terrorism & Security


Japan and India: The Making of a New Alliance?

RSIS

A 2-page Singaporean commentary on the implications of a future alliance between India and Japan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-31

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

Drivers of Suicide Terrorism in Pakistan

RSIS

This 3-page Singaporean commentary examines the causes of suicide terrorism in Pakistan

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-01

Comprehensive Maritime Domain Awareness: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

RSIS

This 37-page Singaporean paper argues for greater international cooperation in information sharing and interpretation to more effectively counter threats to maritime safety and security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-27

Russian Arms Sales: The Other Story Behind Somalia's Piracy

RSIS

A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the issues raised by Russian arms sales

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-21

Reintegration versus Reconciliation in Afghanistan

RSIS

A 3-page Singaporean commentary arguing for a strategy of reintegrating the rank and file of the Taleban

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-22

Sino-U.S. Competition in Strategic Arms

RSIS

A 42-page Singaporean working paper analyzing the Chinese perceptions of U.S. strategic weapon development and the implications of Chinese responses

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-06-02

War as They Knew It: Revolutionary War and Counterinsurgency in Southeast Asia

RSIS

A 48-page Singaporean working paper comparing the approaches of the British and the US to revolutionary war in Southeast Asia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-31

The Internet in Indonesia: Develpment and Impact of Radical Websites

RSIS

This 36-page Singaporean paper traces the development of the Internet in Indonesia and its impact on the reach of radical Islamic websites

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-21

Security in the South China Sea: China's Balancing Act and New Regional Dynamics

RSIS

A 35-page Singaporean working paper analyzing the overall pattern in Beijing's handling of South China Sea disputes over the past decade

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-01

Time for a Pan-Asian Missile Shield?

RSIS

A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the case for a common pan-Asian missile shield

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-01

ASEAN and the Poor Seafarers: The Price of Additional Maritime Security

RSIS

A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the interconnection between crew working conditions and maritime security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-16

China's Revolution in Military Affairs: Good Enough for Government Work?

RSIS

A 3-page Singaporean commentary on China's military reform programme

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-31

Globalization: Implications of and for the Modern/Post-modern Navies of the Asia Pacific

RSIS

This 52-page Singaporean paper examines the nature of the navies being developed in the Asia Pacific

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-27

Converging Peril : Climate Change and Conflict in the Southern Philippines

RSIS

This 48-page Singaporean working paper studies how the provinces of the ARMM in the southern Philippines are experiencing convergence risks from climate change and violent conflict

Climate Change & Environment, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-11-24

Post-Suharto Indonesia: Can a Military Coup Happen?

RSIS

This 3-page Singaporean commentary assesses the risk of a military coup in Indonesia

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-19

The China Syndrome: China's Military Modernization and the Rearming of Southeast Asia

RSIS

A 43-page Singaporean working paper analyzing the causes of the current military modernization efforts of the ASEAN states

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-16

The Philippines as an Archipelagic and Maritime Nation: Interests, Challenges, and Perspectives

RSIS

This 55-page Singaporean research paper calls for a transformation in strategic thinking to develop a truly archipelagic and maritime approach for the Philippines

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-08

Fighting Online Extremism: Tackling Old Challenges in the Internet Age

RSIS

A 3-page commentary on the Singaporean approach to tackling bigotry and religious extremism in the Internet age

Social Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-15

Resilience, Vigilance and Countering Fatigue in a Security Agency

RSIS

A Singaporean lecture on maintaining security alertness

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-22

The Importance of Partnership in Countering the Financing of Terrorism

RSIS

A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the challenges of countering terrorism financing

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-01

Is What You See Really What You Get? A Different Take on China's Defence Budget

RSIS

A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the accuracy of China's published defence budget

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-07

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

ASEAN’S Next Challenge: Preventing Incidents at Sea

RSIS

This 2-page Singaprean commentary deals with a series of recent confrontations between navies in the waters of Southeast Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-08-08

The Changing Power Distribution in the South China Sea: Implications for Conflict Management and Avoidance

RSIS

This 32-page Singaporean working paper focuses specifically on the changing distribution of power in the South China Sea and assesses its implications for conflict management and avoidance

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-10-03

China's 60th Anniversary: Celebrating Beijing's Peaceful Rise

RSIS

This 3-page Singaporean commentary argues that Chinese rising power should be viewed positively

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-10-03

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

Comprehensive Security and Resilience in Southeast Asia

RSIS

This 32-page Singaporean working paper describes how ASEAN has approached dealing with terrorism and sea piracy since 9/11 and the Bali bombings

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-03

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Indian Ocean and the Maritime Balance of Power in Historical Perspective

RSIS

A 34-page Singaporean paper exploring the historical roots and changing dynamics of the maritime balance of power in the Indian Ocean

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-29

Afghanistan: Avoiding another Iraq

RSIS

A 2-page Singaporean commentary on the challenge posed to the incoming Obama administration by Afghanistan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-16

China’s Gulf of Aden Expedition: Stepping Stone to East Asia?

RSIS

This 3-page Singaporean commentary assesses the implications of China's Gulf of Aden expedition

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-16

Sentinels of Afghan Democracy: The Afghan National Army

RSIS

This 35-page Singaporean working paper describes the current state and ablity of the Afghan National Army

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-29

U.S. Primacy, Eurasia's New Strategic Landscape and the Emerging Asian Order

RSIS

This 34-page Singaporean working paper explores the future strategic environment in Asia and how Southeast Asian countries should prepare for it

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-19

Recent Development in the South China Sea: Grounds for Cautious Optimism?

RSIS

A 50-page Singaporean working paper overviewing four topics impinging on the South China Sea

Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-01-28

Islam and Violence in Malaysia

RSIS

This 41-page paper examines the few cases of violence in Malaysia that have driven a wedge between Islamists and the state

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-22

Emerging Powers and Cooperative Security in Asia

RSIS

This 41-page Singaporean working paper arguing that it is necessary for the regional countries, particularly India, China and Japan, to develop a security mechanism to ensure long-term peace and stability in Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-28

Thai-Chinese Relations: Security and Strategic Partnership

RSIS

41-page Singaporean working paper examining developments in Thai-Chinese relations

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-10

The Use of SOLAS Ship Security Alert Systems

RSIS

This 48-page Singaporean working paper examines the contribution of SOLAS systems to maritime security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-04-10

Who is Prince of Jihad?

RSIS

A 3-page commentary on Indonesian terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-05

Reviving the Caliphate in the Nusantara:

RSIS

This 49-page Singaporean working paper describes Hizbut Tahir Indonesia, its aims and its activities

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-25

Future of US Power: Is China Going to Eclipse the United States? Two Possible Scenarios to 2040

RSIS

This 45-page Singaporean working paper discusses how US power may evolve from 2010 to 2040

Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-07-08

From Offensive Realism to Defensive Realism

RSIS

A 36-page Singaporean working paper offering a social evolutionary interpretation for China's security strategy

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-03

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

Humanitarian Intervention From Above: 'No-fly Zone Over Libya?

RSIS

A Singporean commentary on the complexities and challenges of establishing a No-fly zone over Libya

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-03-04

From Hegemony to Loose Bipolarity: The Evolving Geopolitics of the US, EU and China

RSIS

A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the current evolution of global politics

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-01

The Role of the Five Power Defence Arrangements in the Southeast Asian Security Architecture

RSIS

This 22-page Singaporean working paper discusses the evolving Southeast Asian security architecture by focusing on the role of a “mini-lateral” defence coalition, the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA)

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-05-05

The Korean Peninsula in China's Grand Strategy

RSIS

A 40-page Singaporean working paper arguing that China's increasingly active role in the multilateral efforts to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue has proceeded in tandem with its grand strategy of engaging in regional and global governance as a responsible stakeholder

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-22

Bracing for Impact: Fifth-Generation Jet Fighter Programmes in Asia

RSIS

A Singaporean commentary on fifth-generation jet fighter programmes in Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-05-06

Asia Pacific Summits: How China, US and ASEAN can Collaborate

RSIS

A 2-page Singaporean commentary arguing that China, the United States and Southeast Asia should think about collaborating on nontraditional security projects

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-25

Delegitimising Osama's Ideological Legacy

RSIS

A Singaporean commentary highlighting he importance of delegitimising Osama's ideological legacy

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-05-13

China’s New Defence Budget: What Does It Tell Us?

RSIS

A 2-page Singaporean commentary on the implications of China's rising defence budget

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-14

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

Nuclear Security After the Washington Summit

RUSI Journal

A 6-page commentary on the Washington summit on nuclear security

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-27

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

Back to the Barracks: The Tunisian Army Post-Revolution

SADA

A US article assessing the role the Tunisian military will play in the aftermath of the recent elections

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-04

Security Sectors in the Gulf: Immune to the Arab Awakening?

Sada

A US article examining the reality of the claimed reforms of security sectors in the Middle Eastern monarchies

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-18

Cyber-security: The Vexed Question of Global Rules

SDA

A 108-page report on cyber-preparedness around the world

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2012-02-17

New Challenges in Urban Security

SDA

The 16-page report of a Belgian debate on security challenges in cities

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Urban IssuesPosted: 2011-08-01

Cyber-security: The Vexed Question of Global Rules

SDA

A 108-page report on cyber-preparedness around the world

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2012-04-27

Protecting Global Trade in Transit

SDA

The 16-page report of a debate held in Belgium to discuss concerns that maritime trade could become a new focus for terrorists in response to a decade of tighter aviation security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2012-02-17

Revisiting NATO-ESDP Relations: Part II

SDA

The 32-page second part of a discussion paper on NATO-ESDP relations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-30

Protecting the Global Commons

SDA

The 20-page report of a roundtable debate held to “identify trends and issues that will shape the global security climate”, and to identify NATO’s role in these diverse areas

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

Azerbaijan's View of the Security Situation in the Southern Caucasus

SDA

The 20-page report of an event held to consider the Azerbaijani perspective on the security situation in the Southern Caucasus

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-15

Shaping Europe's Defence Debate

SDA

A 70-page study analyzing the quality of debate on the future course of ESDP

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-29

The External Dimension of Security, In Particular the Fight Against Terrorism

SDA

A 5-page opening conference speech dealing with the EU approach to terrorism and organized crime

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-27

Redefining NATO and the Transatlantic Relationship

SDA

The 24-page report of a roundtable discussion on the future of NATO and the transatlantic relationship

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2011-01-06

The Private Security Phenomenon: Policy Implications and Issues

SDA

The 27-page report of a roundtable held to discuss the implications of the growth of private security companies for Europe

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-13

Security and Defence Priorities During France's EU Presidency

SDA

The 30-page report of a roundtable conference discussing the chief ESDP weaknesses and the impact of France's return to NATO

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-21

The EU's Africa Strategy: What are the Lessons of the Congo Mission?

SDA

This 42-page discussion paper offers a snapshot of the EU's latest military mission to Congo DRC, and aims to clarify thinking on the future development of ESDP in Africa

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-22

Raising Biopreparedness Levels in Europe

SDA

A 72-page report on European preparedness against bioterrorism and pandemics

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-01-08

Cybersecurity: Is Technology Moving Faster than Policy?

SDA

The 16-page report of a meeting held to discuss the need for a common typology of cyberthreats and security policy responses in the European context

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-11

Relaunching NATO or Just Re-branding It?

SDA

In this 32-page discussion paper, experts tackle critical questions regarding the NATO Alliance’s new strategic consensus

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-08

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

Protecting Europe: Policies for Enhancing Security in the EU

SDA

A 68-page report of an international conference held to discuss policies that could enhance security within Europe

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-21

Revisiting NATO-ESDP Relations: Part 1

SDA

The first part (32 pages) of a discussion paper on the future of NATO-ESDP relations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-11

Azerbaijan's View of the Security Situation in the Southern Caucasus

SDA

The 20-page report of a meeting held to present the Azerbaijani view of the security situation in the Southern Caucasus (June 2008)

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-22

Security Sector Reform: Public-Private Priorities

SDA

The 26-page report of a roundtable held to consider key issues relating to security sector reform

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-30

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

The New Global Security Landscape: 10 Recommendations from the 2010 Security Jam

SDA

This meeting report considers overall security solutions in the 21st century

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-17

Could Europe Do Better on Pooling Intelligence?

SDA

The 20-page report of a debate on how Europe could pool intelligence more effectively

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-11-26

Assessing the Cyber Security Threat

SDA

The 24-page report of a roundtable on threats to cyber security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-11

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

Global NATO: Overdue or Overstretch?

SDA, KAS, HP

The 68-page report of a conference held to discuss the future role of NATO

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-13

Empowering Afghanistan: The Elements of a “Civilian Surge”

SDA, NATO

The 20-page report of a debate on Afghanistan's future

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-08-01

Is Ballistic Missile Defence Destabilising?

SDSC

This 4-page Australian paper discusses how ballistic missile defence is affecting relations between China, Russia and the United states

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-23

How to Help Pakistan

Search for Common Ground

An article arguing that the developed world needs to provide Pakistan with targeted economic assistance to fight extremism

Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-01-08

The Issues Shaping Asian Security

Security and Defence Agenda

The 43-page report of a roundtable held to discuss the issues shaping Asian security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-08-07

Europe's Long-Term Vision on the Defence Environment: Sharp or Fuzzy?

Security and Defence Agenda

The 14-page report of a seminar held to examine issues arising from a consideration of European internal and global security in the coming decades

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-08-07

Unfinished Business: Reform of the Security Sector in Democratic Indonesia

Security Challenges

This paper describes how Indonesia’s military men and their fellow travellers in the conservative civilian elite are again feeling confident enough to challenge their exclusion from the political mainstream

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-12-19

The Gathering Storm: Is Climate Change a Threat to Security?

Security Index

This 11-page Russian article analyzes the implications of climate change and global warming for security in different regions of the world

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-08-28

Nuclear Zero: Key Issues to be Addressed

Security Index Journal

A 6-page Russian article questioning the efficacy of the nuclear deterrent

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-28

SIRC Annual Report 2004-2005

Security Intelligence Review Committee

This 115-page report is an operational review of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-12-05

SIRC Report 2003-2004

Security Intelligence Review Committee - Canada

This 90-page report is an operational review of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-23

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 Responsibility to Protect: A Way Forward - Or Rather Part of the Problem?

SEF

This 8-page German paper presents two views on the viability of the Responsibility to Protect principle

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-05

Delivering on the Responsibility to Protect

SEF

An 8-page symposium paper addressing key issues relating to the responsibility to protect

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Internal DisplacementPosted: 2008-01-10

Turkey and Northern Iraq on the Course of Rapprochement

SETA

A 9-page Turkish policy brief tracing recent developments in Turkish policy towards Northern Iraq

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-01

Reclaiming Israeli-Syrian Talks

SETA

A 28-page Turkish report on Israeli-Syrian relations and their relevance to regional security

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-11-02

Turkey in the United Nations Security Council

SETA

A 16-page policy brief commenting on Turkey's new seat in the United Nations Security Council

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-01-21

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