Defence, Terrorism & Security
Terrorist Financing: Better Strategic Planning Needed
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 80-page U.S. report provides an overview of U.S. efforts to counter terrorist financing abroad and examines U.S. government efforts to coordinate training and technical assistance
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-12-02
Rebuilding Iraq: Status of Funding and Reconstruction Efforts
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 49-page U.S. report deals with the funding applied to the reconstruction effort in Iraq and progress and challenges in selected sectors
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-08-02
Homeland Security: Federal and Industry Efforts Are Addressing Security Issues at Chemical Facilities, but Additional Action is Needed
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 19-page testimony to the U.S. Senate reports on the state of anti-terrorist security enhancement at chemical facilities
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-28
Homeland Security: Much Is Being Done To Protect Agriculture From a Terrorist Attack, but Important Challenges Remain
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 101-page study of U.S. efforts to prevent agroterrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-12
Rebuilding Iraq: Stabilization, Reconstruction and Financing Challenges
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 24-page testimony before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee discusses the challenges faced by the U.S. and the Iraqi government in the reconstruction and stabilization of Iraq
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-13
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
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
Olympic Security: U.S. Support for Athens Games Provides Lessons for Future Olympics
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 35-page U.S. study reviews the lessons learned from the provision of security assistance in support of the Athens Olympics by the U.S.
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-06-14
Aviation Security: Better Planning Needed to Optimize Deployment of Checked Baggage Screening Systems
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 28-page testimony to a U.S. House Committee discusses deployment of EDS and ETD systems by the Transport Security Administration to detect explosives at airports
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-07-19
Critical Infrastructure Protection: Challenges in Addressing Cybersecurity
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 26-page testimony to a U.S. Senate Committee reporting on the efforts by the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate activities to protect the computer systems that support critical infrastructures in the U.S.
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-07-25
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
Afghanistan Reconstruction
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 97-page progress report on U.S. humanitarian, development and counternarcotics assistance to Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-08-02
Department of Homeland Security: Formidable Information and Technology Management Challenge Requires Institutional Approach
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 54-page U.S. report on the progress of the Department of Homeland Security in meeting the information and technology management challenge created by the merger of numerous federal entities into the DHS
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-28
Observations on the National Strategies Related to Terrorism
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 19-page congressional testimony addresses U.S. strategies related to Homeland security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-23
Stabilizing Iraq: An Assessment of the Security Situation
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 27-page US testimony discusses the trends in the security situation in Iraq and progress in developing Iraqi security forces
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-09-12
Information on Options for Naval Surface Fire Support
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 31-page presentation to the House Committee on Armed Services on the options available for providing Naval Surface Fire Support to the U.S. Navy and Marines
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-06
Military Transformation
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 45-page report assesses the extent to which the U.S. Department of Defense has established clear leadership, accountability and a mechanism to integrate the transformation efforts for U.S. military capabilities
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-20
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
Afghanistan Security: Efforts to Establish Army and Police Have Made Progress, But Future Plans Need to Be Better Defined
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 53-page U.S. study examines the progress made and limitations faced in developing Afghanistan's army and police force
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-07-05
Aviation Security: Secure Flight Program
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 48-page testimony covers the progress and challenges of the U.S. Transportation Security Administration in developing, managing and overseeing the Secure Flight Program
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-13
The Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction
U.S. Government
The 618-page report of this U.S. commission established to assess the country's intelligence capabilities in repect of WMD
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-03
Nonproliferation: Delays in Implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention Raise Concerns About Proliferation
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 36-page U.S. study examines the extent to which the requirements of the Chemical Weapons Convention are being met
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-28
Aviation Security: Challenges in Using Biometric Technologies
U.S. General Accounting Office
A 29-page U.S. study into the current state of biometric technology and the application of biometrics to aviation security
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-20
Aviation Security: Further Steps Needed to Strengthen the Security of Commercial Airport Perimeters and Access Controls
U.S. General Accounting Office
A 59-page U.S. report evaluating efforts taken so far to improve security of airport perimeters and access controls to secured areas
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-09
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
Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Major Weapons Programs
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 139-page U.S. study proposes an assessment approach for weapons development programs designed to reduce problems such as cost increases, delays and performance shortfalls
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-01
Nonproliferation: Further Improvements Needed in U.S. Efforts to Counter Threats from Man-Portable Air Defense Systems
U.S. General Accounting Office
A 59-page U.S. report assessing efforts to control the proliferation of MANPADS
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-04
FBI Transformation: Human Capital Strategies May Assist the FBI in Its Commitment to Address Its Top Priorities
U.S. General Accounting Office
A 16-page U.S. report on the FBI's progress in transforming its focus on terrorism and intelligence-related activities
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-04
Uncertainties Remain Concerning the Airborne Laser's Cost and Military Utility
U.S. General Accounting Office
39-page correspondence concerning the progress of the airborne laser system ordered for the U.S. Air Force as a means of destroying enemy ballistic missiles
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-20
Weapons of Mass Destruction: Defense Threat Reduction Agency Addresses Broad Range of Threats, but Performance Reporting Can Be Improved
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 37-page report on the mission of the DTRA recommends improvements to its performance reporting
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-02-15
Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE's Effort to Close Russia's Plutonium Production Reactors Faces Challenges, and Final Shutdown Is Uncertain
U.S. General Accounting Office
A 75-page report on the status of the U.S. Elimination of Weapons-Grade Plutonium Production program
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-07
Homeland Security: First Phase of Visitor and Immigration Program Operating, but Improvements Needed
U.S. General Accounting Office
A 136-page report on the management of the US-VISIT scheme to date
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-12
Overstay Tracking: A Key Component of Homeland Security and a Layered Defense
U.S. General Accounting Office
A 57-page U.S. study examining overstay tracking of foreign visitors as an anti-terrorism defence tool
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-04
Aviation Security: Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 53-page study finds implementation of the system to be beset by difficulties
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2004-02-13
Project SAFECOM: Key Cross-Agency Emergency Communications Effort Requires Stronger Collaboration
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 27-page U.S. report offers recommendations for enhancing the ability of Project SAFECOM to improve communications among first responders at all levels of government in times of emergency
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-17
Responding to Incidents of National Consequence
U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency
A 117-page U.S. report containing recommendations for fire and emergency services based on events of 11 September 2001 and other incidents. It includes a prioritized checklist of recommended actions for emergency response agencies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2004-05-28
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
Patterns of Global Terrorism 2003
U.S. Department of State
This 199-page report provides statistics on the number of terrorist attacks, fatalities and casualties
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-10
Country Reports on Terrorism 2004
U.S. Department of State
A 136-page report on terrorism worldwide prepared for the U.S. Congress
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-02
Fact Sheet: A Better Prepared America: A Year in Review
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Press release summarising the activities of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over the past year
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-28
The Widening Military Capabilities Gap Between the United States and Europe: Does it Matter?
U.S. Army War College
This 18-page US paper examines the issues raised by the widening military capabilities gap between the US and Europe
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-09-13
Why the Strong Lose
U.S. Army War College
A 16-page U.S. essay examining the phenomenon of greater-power losses to weaker adversaries, with special reference to U.S. experience
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-12-10
The Strategic Implications of Political Liberalization and Democratization in the Middle East
U.S. Army War College
This 16-page U.S. paper examines what democratization would mean for U.S. interests in the Middle East
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-09-07
Ending the War with Al Qaeda?
U.S. Army War College
This 36-page US paper considers whether the defeat of Al Qaeda is possible
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-01-07
The Future of Afghanistan
U.S. Army War College
A 16-page article focusing on the means by which the Afghan government might foster greater long-term development in governance, security and economic growth
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-03-05
The Korean Armistice and the Islands
U.S. Army War College
This 30-page US paper describes how, because of the five Northwest islands' unique strategic location, the surrounding area has become one of the primary potential sources of conflict between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the DPRK
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-07
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
Ghosts of Empire: Reducing the Specter of Imperialism in Modern Stability Operations
U.S. Army War College
This 6-page US article examines the roots of the oft-made comparison between imperial adventures of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and modern stability operations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-08-01
Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health in the Age of Bioterrorism
Trust for America's Health
This 36-page U.S. report examines 10 key indicators to assess areas of improvement and areas of continuing vulnerability in U.S. preparations to protect citizens against bioterrorism and other large-scale health emergencies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, HealthPosted: 2004-04-10
Muslim-American Terrorism Since 9/11: An Accounting
Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security
An 8-page US statistical report on Muslim-American terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-22
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
Radicalization in the West: The Homegrown Threat
The New York City Police Department
This 90-page US report examines the phenomenon of home-grown terrorism in Western countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-05-21
Exporting Terrorism and Subversion from the Gaza Strip
The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
An Israeli security assessment arguing that terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip may exploit the recent events to increase arms smuggling and infiltrate operatives into Egypt
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-11
The Turkish IHH, Which Has a Record of Supporting Terrorist Groups, has Close Relations with Turkey's AKP Government
The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
An Israeli article describing the links between the Turkish IHH and the present Turkish government
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-02
The Terrorist Attack on a Japanese Oil Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
An Israeli report on a recent terrorist attack on a Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-15
Latin America as a Terrorist, Subversive, Criminal Arena for Iran and Hezbollah
The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
A 47-page Israeli dossier on Iranian incursions into Latin America
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-08
The Damascus Puzzle
The Jerusalem Report
An Israeli article considering the complexity of Syria's political situation
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-05-07
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
Russia, Georgia and the European Union: The Creeping Finlandization of Europe
The Cicero Foundation
A 5-page paper on Europe's reaction to the Russian invasion of Georgia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-18
The Mumbai Terrorists' Other Target
The Brooklings Institution
A US article explaining how the eventual strategic implications of the Mumbai attack could be devastating, because it could further destabilize Pakistan and accelerate that failing state's collapse into a failed one.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-08
The Implications of the Mumbai Attacks for Afghanistan
The Brookings Institution
A US article discussing the implications of the Mumbai attacks for NATO efforts to stabilize Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-03
The Point of No Return
The Atlantic
A US article assessing who, if anyone, will stop Iran before it goes nuclear, and how?
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-20
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
Scenarios for Third Party Intervention in Israel/Palestine
TESEV
Report of a conference held in Istanbul to discuss possible scenarios for third party intervention in the Israel/Palestine dispute
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-17
Syria's Role in the Region: Media, Peacemaker or Aggressor
TCF
A 30-page US paper examining Syria's role in the Middle East
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-12
The Challenge of Islamists for EU and US Policies: Conflict, Stability and Reform
SWP, USIP
An 83-page volume of contributions on the challenges presented by Islamist politics to the EU and US
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-08
EU-NATO Relations: Time to Thaw the "Frozen Conflict"
SWP
A 9-page German commentary examining the impasse in the relationship between the EU and NATO
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-21
Restoring Global Leadership: US Foreign Policy under Barack Obama
SWP
This 8-page German commentary considers the scale of the challenges to Barack Obama's ambition to restore the US to a position of global leadership
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-05
The Caucasus Crisis: International Perceptions and Policy Implications for Germany and Europe
SWP
A 59-page German research paper consisting of several brief analyses examining how the Caucasus crisis has been perceived in the most important affected states and international organizations and outling the ensuing options .
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-05
Organized Crime and Terrorism in the Sahel
SWP
This 4-page German commentary considers the problem of organized criminal activity in the Sahel region and recommended EU response to it
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-01-12
The African Standby Force of the African Union
SWP
This 30-page German study presents different approaches to how the international donor community, including Germany, can support the development of the African Union into an efficient crisis management instrument.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-12-05
The Return of al Qaida
SWP
An 8-page German paper assessing the current status of al Qaida and the implications for Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-09
Russia's Military Capabilities
SWP
This 34-page German research paper examines the reality of Russia's military strength
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-10-29
Military Trends in China : Modernising and Internationalising the People's Liberation Army
SWP
A 23-page German research paper examining the development of China's armed forces
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-16
A New Helsinki for the OSCE?
SWP
This 8-page German commentary considers how the OSCE might be the forum for reviving the European Security Dialogue
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-05
International Statebuilding
SWP
A 40-page German research paper examining the challenges posed by statebuilding
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-09
A Change of Paradigm in Afghanistan
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the need for political responsibility to be transferred to the Afghan government
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-06-30
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
Russia-NATO Relations: Stagnation or Revitalization
SWP
This 32-page German research paper alalyzes the reasons why NATO-Russian relations have failed to meet earlier expectations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-15
The EU as a Strategic Actor in the Realm of Security and Defence?
SWP
This 170-page German study systematically takes stock of the strengths and weaknesses of the policy instrument of ESDP missions and operations, assessing their relevance and effectiveness as an instrument of European crisis management and the contribution they make to honing the EU's capacity to act on security and defence matters
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-01-04
Russia's Internal Abroad
SWP
This 34-page German research paper considers whether new approaches in Russia's Caucasus strategy stand up against the security policy challenges coming from the region?
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-13
Al-Qaida in the Maghreb: Just a Name Change or Indeed a New Threat?
SWP
This 8-page German commentary examines the implications of a name change by Algeria's strongest armed faction
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-28
A New Helsinki for the OSCE?
SWP
An 8-page German paper assessing the chances for a revival of the European Security Dialogue
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-01-08
Hamastan vs. Fatahland: A Chance for Progress in the Middle East?
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the implications of recent events in Gaza
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-19
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
Pakistan Against the Taliban
SWP
A 7-page German commentary on the implications of Pakistani security forces having arrested leading figures of the Afghan Taliban
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-20
Burma's Forgotten Conflicts: A Risk for the Region's Security
SWP
This 8-page German commentary deals with the huge potential for violence that is contained in the conflicts that are coming to a head between the central government in Burma and the ethnic minorities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-18
The Kazakh Chairmanship and the Future of the OSCE
SWP
A 4-page German commentary taking stock of the OSCE's activities
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-02
Old Cards Reshuffled
SWP
A 5-page German commentary on the current security and political situation in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-27
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
US Foreign Policy and Transatlantic Security Relations after the Elections
SWP
This 8-page German commentary on the future of transatlantic security relations concludes that considerable continuity in US foreign policy rather than a fundamental shift is the more likely outcome of the upcoming change in the White House.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-08
CIMIC in the ISAF Mission
SWP
A 30-page German research paper examining lessons learned in respect of Civil-Military Co-operation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-04-14
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
Saving the Two-State Solution
SWP
A 4-page German commentary arguing that the peace process - with a focus on the Israeli-Palestinian track - should be one of the main priorities on the transatlantic agenda.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2008-11-08
Escalation in the Kunduz Region:
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the nature of the insurgency in the Kunduz region
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-01-13
Sudan: Negotiating Southern Independence
SWP
A 7-page German commentary assessing the prospects for the Sudan referendum on southern independence
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-10-01
Ending the Gaza Blockade: But How?
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the need to end the Gaza blockade and the difficulties involved
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-23
Missile Defense in and for Europe?
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on issues raised by the US plan to place elements of its missile defence system in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-03
Pakistan as a Nuclear Power: Nuclear Risks, Regional Conflicts and the Dominant Role of the Military
SWP
This 30-page German study mainly focuses on the following three research questions: How secure are Pakistan’s nuclear weapons as well as its nuclear facilities? How stable is the domestic political situation in Pakistan? What are the perspectives for the ongoing Pakistan-India conflict?
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-18
The Violent Power Struggle in Syria
SWP
A 4-page German commentary discussing the scenarios and policy options for the international community in respect of Syria
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2012-03-16