Policy pointers

Defence, Terrorism & Security

The Next Base? Concerns about Somalia and Yemen

ASPI

This 8-page Australian report argues that although intelligence cooperation with key allies like the US is important, Australia will also need to adjust its domestic counter-terrorism focus as the al-Qaeda threat migrates from Afghanistan and Pakistan to Yemen and Somalia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-03-21

A New Agenda for National Security

ASPI

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

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-24

A Delicate Issue: Asia's Nuclear Future

ASPI

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

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

Jihadists in Jail: Radicalisation and the Indonesian Prison Experience

ASPI, RSIS

A 20-page report on terrorist motivations and pathways towards violent extremism based on personal interviews with members of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist organisation serving or having served prison sentences in Indonesia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-05-18

Disaster Resilience and Recovery: Two Sides of the Same Coin

ASPI, Unisys Defence and Security

An 11-page Australian speech highlighting the need to re-examine how we can prevent disasters or minimize their impact on the community

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-03-28

Transforming the U.S. Relationship with China

Atlantic Council of the US

A 12-page article calling for a radical shift in US policy towards China

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-11

Obama's Afghan Strategy: Regional Perspectives

Atlantic Review

A US article offering an Indian perspective on President Obama's Afghan strategy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-12-11

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

Misuse of the Non-profit Sector for Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

Australian Institute of Criminology

This 6-page Australian paper explores how terrorist groups take advantage of the non-profit sector and the evidence available for the misuse of funds

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-09-20

Anti-money Laundering and Counter-terrorism Financing Across the Globe: A Comparative Study of Regulatory Action

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 119-page Australian study comparing the legal framework and compliance, and enforcement outcomes of the AML/CTF regimes across countries with disparate legal traditions

Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-15

Policy Reforms and Homeland Security: The Question of Organisation

Australian Policy and History

A 2-page Australian article addressing the question of how to improve inter- security agency coordination

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-16

Maritime Terrorism: An Australian Perspective

Australian Strategic Policy Institute

An 11-page presentation giving an overview of maritime terrorist threats in Australia's region and proposals for reforms to the existing security arrangements

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-24

Countering Online Radicalisation in Australia

Australian Strategic Policy Institute

The report of a policy forum held to examine approaches to countering online radicalisation in Australia (single page linking to each contribution)

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-14

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

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

Securing the Transnational Movement of Trade and People in the Era of Global Terrorism

Australian Strategic Policy Institute

A 20-page address describing the evolution of US strategy to safeguard homeland security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-26

US Counter-radicalisation Strategy: The Ideological Challenge

Australian Strategic Policy Institute

2012This paper examines US counter-radicalisation strategy and outlines specific recommendations to counter the ideology behind violent domestic terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-01-18

Nuclear Dilemmas Remaining after Chicago

BASIC

This 4-page paper explains how the NATO Alliance’s recent strategic review has not resolved a number of serious differences among member states, and calls on the alliance to search for alternative arrangements to the current deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Europe

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-19

Beyond the UK: Trends in the Other Nuclear Armed States

BASIC

This 40-page briefing outlines recent worrying developments in the nuclear force structures of the world’s nuclear armed states. It argues that “the evidence points to a new era of global nuclear force modernisation and growth”

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-11

This Week - A South Asian Nuclear Reconciliation?

BASIC

This article examines developments to the Indian and Pakistani stances on nuclear weaponry

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

Nuclear Iran: India Has Made Its Choice

BASIC

A paper explaining India's stance vis-a-vis Iran's nuclear programme

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-31

New Players in the Dispute over Iran’s Nuclear Program: Brazilian, Turkish and Iranian Objectives

BASIC

An 11-page paper examining the role of Turkey and Brazil in relation to Iran's nuclear programme

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-18

Politics around US Tactical Nuclear Weapons in European Host States

BASIC

This 7-page paper considers the politics influencing the future of US nuclear sharing in Europe

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-04

The Dilemma between Deterrence and Disarmament

BASIC

This 20-page paper argues that China is a potentially important partner for global disarmament

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-09-05

Iran's Missile Program

BASIC

This 4-page paper examines recent Iranian developments in missile technology in the light of its recent tests

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-01

Sensitive Rationalization or Overlooked Expansion? Demystifying the Obama Plan for Missile Defense in Europe

BASIC

This 6-page paper analyzes the Obama plan for missile defence in Europe

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-11

Considering NATO’s Tactical Nuclear Weapons after the U.S. Nuclear Posture Review

BASIC

A 6-page backgounder on the implications for NATO of the U.S. Nuclear Posture Review

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-04-15

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

Changing the Frame of the International Debate Over Iran's Nuclear Programme

BASIC

A 7-page paper seeking to reframe the debate over Iran's nuclear programme as a means of breaking the existing deadlock

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-03-12

Assessing ISAF: A Baseline Study of NATO's Role in Afghanistan

BASIC

A 20-page baseline study of NATO's role in Afghanistan

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-20

North Korea Nuclear Tensions Rise

BASIC

A 6-page summary of the most relevant developments on North Korea’s nuclear programme and the broader security situation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-12-17

Mind the Gap: Healing the NATO Rift over US Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Europe

BASIC

A 9-page paper on the need for NATO to search for new and credible solutions to break out of the Cold War mould that bedevils the organization, threatens its cohesion, and brings doubt to its fundamental purposes

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-06

Preventing a New Age of Nuclear Insecurity

BASIC

A 5-page UK analysis of a July address to the IISS on nuclear disarmament

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-01

The START Follow-on Negotiations: Russians Focus on Delivery Vehicles

BASIC

A 6-page commentary on the START follow-on negotiations between the US and Russia

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-16

Current NATO Nuclear Policy

BASIC et al.

A 5-page review of NATO's nuclear policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-01

NATO's Nuclear Posture and Burden Sharing Agreements: An Italian Perspective

BASIC, IAI

The 6-page report of a roundtable held to explore the Italian perspective of NATO’s nuclear posture and burden-sharing arrangements

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-08

Present at the Creation: U.S. Perspectives on the Origins and Future Direction of the Proliferation Security Initiative

BASICINT

A 10-page paper considering the issues involved in involking the Proliferation Security Initiative to stop or hamper the nuclear programmes of North Korea and Iran

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-21

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

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

Confronting the New Nasser in Iran

Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies

A 4-page commentary on the nature of the threat posed by the president of Iran

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-07-22

Israel: The Test of the West?

Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies

An 18-page lecture exploring the concept of "The West", and its implications for relations between Europe, the U.S. and Israel

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-22

Anti-terrorism Legislation: Impediments to Conflict Transformation

Berghof Conflict Research

This 16-page German policy brief reviews the ambivalent impact of terrorist ‘blacklisting’ regimes on peace processes with non-state armed groups, and argues that when applied unwisely, they might interfere with efforts to find a political solution to asymmetric intra-state conflicts

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-30

From Combatants to Peacebuilders: A Case for Inclusive, Participatory and Holistic Security Transitions

Berghof Foundation

This 56-page Germaqn report presents key lessons learnt and policy recommendations based on findings from the participatory research project “Non-state armed groups and security transition processes"

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-01

Reflecting on Risk and Security Management

Berghof Peace Support

A 24-page Swiss case study focusing on important risk and security aspects that most conflict transformation organisations face in their daily work

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-04-07

The Politics of Transformation: The LTTE and the 2002-2006 Peace Process in Sri Lanka

Berghof Research Center

A 59-page case study of the Sri Lankan peace process

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-03

The Road to Peace in Ireland

Berghof Research Center

This 30-page German paper describes how the Irish civil rights movement became drawn into armed struggle and how it then moved towards a non-violent political strategy

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-21

From Politics to Arms to Politics Again: The Transition of the Gerakan Acheh Merdeka (Free Aceh Movement – GAM)

Berghof Research Center

This 29-page paper describes how Aceh's GAM movement was drawn into an armed struggle and then into a non-violent political movement

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-11-21

Seeking State Power: The Communist Power of Nepal

Berghof Research Center

A 55-page case study of the transition from armed struggle to peace in Nepal

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-03

Global Threat Reduction Programme

BERR

An annual report describing progress during 2007 on the UK's global threat programmes addressing nuclear, chemical and biological risks

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-29

Cooperation with the Kremlin

Bertelsmann Foundation

An 8-page German paper explaining how Russia and the EU have differenct concept of the meaning of security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-29

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

The Mideast Axis of Destabilization

BESA

A 6-page Israeli paper on the activities of the Iran-Syria-Hizbollah-Hamas alliance

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-04

Gaza: Risks and Opportunities

BESA

A 4-page Israeli article discussing the implications of the recent breach by Hamas of the Egyptian-Gaza border

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-20

Iran: The Flaws of Containment

BESA

A 4-page Israeli perspective highlighting the risks of a containment strategy vis-à-vis Iran

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-12-02

Bush Cannot Succeed in the Holy Land

BESA

A 3-page Israeli perspective on George Bush's new peace plan for the Middle East

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-05

The Threat of al-Qaeda and its Allies in Lebanon

BESA

A 4-page Israeli article on the threat to the stability of Lebanon posed by al Qaeda-affiliated groups

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-10

A Proposal to End Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity

BICC

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

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

New Chances for a Compromise in the Nuclear Dispute with Iran?

BICC

The 41-page report of a German conference held to discuss the possibilities of a compromise solution to the nuclear dispute with Iran

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-03-30

Monitoring Environment and Security

BICC

This 95-page Germsn brief focuses on identifying research gaps relevant to the security/environment nexus

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-08-28

Defense Reform and Conversion in Albania, Macedonia and Croatia

BICC

This 78-page German brief deals with military reform and conversion process in Albania, Macedonia and Croatia

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-10

Digging for Peace: Private Companies and Emerging Economies in Zones of Conflict

BICC

A 52-page German brief examining trends in the causes of violent conflict in Africa

Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-04-10

Towards a Typology of Wartime Rape

BICC

This 88-page German brief aims at developing a typology of wartime rape as a first step toward understanding the different consequences of this form of violence in war

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-10-27

A Way Out of the Impasse

BICC

This 6-page German policy brief proposes a new strategy for addressing Iran's nuclear programme

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-03

The Influence of Petroleum on Conflict Dynamics in Chad

BICC

This 84-page German brief analyzes the impact of oil revenues on potential conflict at the Chadian production site, on conflicts around the governance of oil revenues and on conflict-finances

Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-02-05

The Security-Migration Nexus

BICC

This 92-page German brief discusses the challenges and opportunities of African migration to EU countries

Immigration & Refugees, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-26

From Resource War to "Violent Peace"

BICC

This 153-page report traces the transition taking place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-07-27

Nuclear Conflict with Iran: Which Paths Lead to De-escalation?

BICC

A 4-page German bulletin offering proposals for settling the dispute over Iran's nuclear policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-01-23

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

Commercial Security and Development

BICC

This 80-page brief presents findings from Timor-Leste, Liberia and Peru on the relationship between commercial security and development

International Development, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-24

Cooperate to Survive

Bitter-Lemons-international.Org

An analysis of current Turkish-Iranian relations

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-05-20

Hardly a Savory Combination

Bitterlemon-International.org

A commentary on the strategic situation of Jordan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-04-24

Somalia after the Islamic Courts

Bitterlemons International

An analysis of the challenges facing Somalia since the overthrow of the Islamic Courts

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-04

Model Unmatched in a Volatile Region

Bitterlemons International

An article explaining Dubai's successful development

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-30

Chasing Camels in the Desert

Bitterlemons International

An article urging the US to match military power with soft power in confronting Jihadist movements

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-04

Nuclear Crisis

Bitterlemons-International.org

An Iranian commentary on the US-Iran nuclear standoff

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-28

Human Security: Incoherent Concept or Policy Template?

Bonn International Center for Conversion

A 10-page speech examining the concept of human security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-05

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

European Union (EU) Enlargement and its Consequences for Europe

Bonn International Center for Conversion

A 75-page paper examining the likely consequences of EU enlargement for its defence industries and markets

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-29

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

Rejuvenating or Restraining Civil War: The Role of External Actors in the War Economies of Sudan

Bonn International Center for Conversion

A 46-page paper examining the role of external actors involved in Sudan's war economy between 1997 and 2003

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-24

Disposal of Surplus Small Arms: A Survey of Policies and Practices in OSCE Countries

Bonn International Center for Conversion, et al.

This 146-page report reviews the small arms disposal policies and practices of 9 European countries and the US, and considers the options and best practices available

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-02-27