Defence, Terrorism & Security
Iraq in Transition: Vortex or Catalyst?
Royal Institute of International Affairs
A 26-page briefing paper proposing three possible scenarios for the short-term future of Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-22
Saudi Arabia Backgrounder: Who are the Islamists?
International Crisis Group
A 32-page background to Islamist movements in Saudi Arabia, and the need for serious internal reforms if the radical elements are to be defeated
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-22
Neo-Liberal Globalisation, Conflict and Security: New Life for Authoritarianism in Asia?
Asia Research Centre
This 27-page working paper traces recent advances in capitalism and liberalism, highlights challenges created by these advances and reactionary consequences flowing from the U.S. "war on terror".
Globalisation & International Trade, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-22
South Asia and the Nuclear Future: Rethinking the Causes and Consequences of Nuclear Proliferation
Center for International Security and Cooperation
A 5-page conference report on a workshop held in June 2004 to discuss nuclear weapons and stability in South Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-22
A Preemptive Attack on Iran's Nuclear Facilities: Possible Consequences
Center for Nonproliferation Studies
A report examining Iranian nuclear facilities that might be subject to a preemptive attack and their proliferation risk profile; likely preemptive scenarios and possible consequences
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-23
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
Oceania and Terrorism: Some Linkages with the Wider Region and the Necessary Responses
Centre for Strategic Studies - New Zealand
A 19-page New Zealand working paper describing the potential for terrorist activities in Oceania and how this potential threat might best be addressed
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-24
The South Pacific: Managing Security Challenges
Centre for Strategic Studies - New Zealand
A 7-page New Zealand paper discussing the political organisation of the South Pacific region, its security problems and how they might be addressed
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-24
Drafted to Fight Terror: U.S. Public Health on the Front Lines of Biological Defense
Anser
A 71-page U.S. report examining the ability of the U.S. public health system to respond adequately to bioterrorist attacks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2004-09-24
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
A Meeting with Iraqi Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi
Council on Foreign Relations
Transcript of an address given by the Iraqi interim Prime Minister on 23 September 2004 to the Council on Foreign Relations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-25
Colombia's Borders: The Weak Link in Uribe's Security Policy
International Crisis Group
A 38-page report highlighting the need for Colombia to engage fully with its neighbours if it is to solve its internal security problems
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-27
Responding to Terrorism: Russia at a Crossroads
American Enterprise Institute
A 5-page U.S. essay on the internal political implications of President Putin's response to the Beslan massacre
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-28
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
A Strategy for a Nuclear Iran
American Enterprise Institiute
A 6-page paper examining the strategic options available to the U.S. for dealing with Iran's drive towards nuclear weapon capability
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-04
States at Risk and Failed States: Putting Security First
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A 10-page paper argung that outside intervention in the affairs of at-risk or failed states should focus on establishing and maintaining security
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-04
Legions Stretched Thin: The U.S. Army's Manpower Crisis
Century Foundation
A 12-page paper questioning whether the U.S. Army has sufficient manpower to fulfill the U.S. Administration's strategic goals.
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-06
Chirac's Gaullism: Why France Has Become the Driving Force Behind an Autonomous European Defence Policy
Cicero Foundation
This 14-page paper analyses Chirac's European Defence Policy and how it fits into the Gaullist tradition
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2004-10-06
Biological Threat Assessment: Is the Cure Worse Than the Disease?
Arms Control Association
A U.S. article criticising the U.S. Administration's attitude towards biological threat assessment as a defence against bioterrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-06
The Georgian Knot: The Crisis in South Ossetia in the Context of Georgian-Russian Relations
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
An 8-page German paper focusing on the South Ossetia crisis and its impact on Georgian-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-08
The Jakarta Embassy Bombing: Jemaah Islamiyah's Return?
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
This 4-page commentary sees the Jakarta embassy bombing as signalling a comeback by the Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist group, facilitated by investigative and cooperative deficits in the region
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-08
"Constructing" the Jemaah Islamiyah Terrorist: A Preliminary Enquiry
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies
This 62-page paper investigates the dynamics driving the regeneration from which Jemaah Islamiyah seems to be benefitting
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-13
China
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Commentary on the recent change in China's military leadership
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-13
The Middle East In Transition: An Overview
Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies and Sussex Academic Press
The 8-page opening chapter of "The Middle East Strategic Balance 2003-2004"
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-14
Special Issue on Dissuasion in U.S. Defense Strategy
Center for Contemporary Conflict
A series of 9 U.S. seminar papers exploring the challenges of attempting to dissuade enemies from military competition (1 page with links to all papers)
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-19
A Fresh Examination of the Proliferation Dangers of Light Water Reactors
Nonproliferation Policy Education Center
A 92-page U.S. study examining the "proliferation-resistance" of Light Water Reactors
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-20
Beslan: A People's Trauma
Royal Institute of International Affairs
A commentary on the likely internal and international consequences of the Beslan hostage crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-10-20
Turkey and ESDP
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Report of a seminar held to provide a forward-looking analysis of the relationship of Turkey and the European Security and Defence Policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2004-10-21
Civil-Military Change in China: Elites, Institutes and Ideas After the 16th Party Congress
Strategic Studies Institute
This 381-page book examines the political and military ramifications of the leadership changes in China initiated by the 16th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-21
Missile Defense All Over Again
Foreign Policy in Focus
A brief criticising the U.S. Administration's pursuit of missile defence
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-22
Iran: Countdown to Showdown
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
An article commenting on the latest developments in respect of Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-23
The South Korean Laser Isotope Separation Experience (1)
Institute for Science and International Security
An article reviewing South Korean research into molecular and atomic vapour laser-based isotope separation techniques and possible implications for nuclear proliferation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-23
Limited War With Pakistan: Will it Secure India's Interests?
Program in Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security
An occasional paper discussing the viability of a limited war being waged by India against Pakistan (1 page with links to all chapters)
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-27
Pakistan's Education System: Fighting Terrorists or Drafting Recruits?
Center for Defense Information
An issue brief on the position and influences of madrassas in Pakistan's education system
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EducationPosted: 2004-10-27
Making States Work: From State Failure to State-Building
International Peace Academy
This 26-page report considers how internal and external actors can best contribute to the rebuilding of failed states
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-10-29
The Unspoken Power: Civil-Military Relations and the Prospects for Reform
Brookings Institution
A 50-page U.S. analysis paper examining the prospects for democratization in military-dominated Arab states and how other countries can assist the process
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-30
Iraq: Can Local Governance Save Central Government?
International Crisis Group
A 39-page paper proposing a concentration on establishing provincial and local government in Iraq as a stabilizing strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-10-30
Seeking Breakthroughs: The Meandering U.S.-India Relationship Needs a Fresh Impetus
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A 2-page article arguing that improved military relations alone are insufficient to transform U.S.-India relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-02
Time For Arms Talks? Iran, Israel and Middle East Arms Control
Arms Control Association
An article arguing that diplomatic efforts currently focused on Iran need buttressing by attempts to create a more favourable regional climate for arms control
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-03
Normality Takes Hold in Japanese Security Policy
European Policy Centre
Commentary arguing that Japan has been in the process of joining the circle of militarized sovereign states for the past three years
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-11-04
It's the Taking Part That Counts: The New Member States Adapt to EU Foreign and Security Policy
Finnish Institute of International Affairs
This 56-page report examines the effect of enlargement on the development of a common foreign, security and defence policy; whether it will affect relations between the EU and the U.S., and between the EU and Russia and the CIS area
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-04
Pre-Empting Nuclear Terrorism in a New Global Order
Foreign Policy Centre
This 56-page report argues that the first priority in the war against terror should be preventing nuclear terrorism and to achieve this by denying terrorists access to nuclear arms and materials
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-04
An Escalation of Violence in the Caucasus, Hardening in Russia
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
An 8-page commentary on instability in the Caucasian region
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-11-05
The Western Balkans: Moving On
EU Institute for Security Studies
A 23-page paper discussing issues that need addressing prior to integrating the region into the EU
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-05
Terrorism and Security in Asia: Redefining Regional Order?
Asia Research Centre
This 16-page working paper analyses the major implications of terrorism and counter-terrorism post-September 11 for Asian security order, with particular focus on Southeast Asia
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-10
Losing the Democratic Moment? Southeast Asia and the War on Terror
Asia Research Centre
This 16-page working paper assesses the extent of the terrorist problem in Southeast Asia and the extent to which it reflects repressive practices in the region
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-10
Korean Reunification: The Nuclear Factor
Center for Contemporary Conflict
A 9-page U.S. paper focusing on the ramifications a North Korean nuclear programme may have on the evolving Korean unification process and for the resulting united Korean state
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-11
Suicide Attacks in September 2004: The Asian Ring of Fire
Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies
This 9-page newsletter reports on suicide terrorist attacks worldwide during September 2004
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-13
Nuclear Proliferation and the Potential Threat of Nuclear Terrorism
International Atomic Energy Agency
Keynote address by the Director-General of the IAEA at the Asia-Pacific Nuclear Safeguards and Security Conference
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-13
U.S. Intelligence Reform
International Institute for Strategic Studies
An article questioning some of the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Report to remedy deficiences in the U.S. security system
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-13
Strengthening African Security Capabilities
Danish Institute of International Studies
A 42-page report comparing the capacities of the main African regional and sub-regional security organisations, analysing their strengths and weaknesses and recommending which organisations and areas should receive Danish support
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-14
Life After Arafat
Council on Foreign Relations
An e-mail interview with the Director of the Palestine Center for For Policy and Survey Research in Ramallah, regarding the post-Arafat scenario
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-15
The Taiwan Issue in the Context of New Sino-U.S. Strategic Cooperation
Brookings Institution
This 29-page working paper discusses the Taiwan issue in the context of the post 9/11 and post-Korea strategic cooperation between China and the U.S.
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-15
Strategy for Solving the North Korean Nuclear Crisis and the Future of Six-Party Talks: U.S. Policy for 2005
Brookings Institution
An 11-page paper proposing a new policy direction for the U.S. to adopt in relation to North Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-15
Global Implications of the U.S. Election
Carnegie Endowment for World Peace
Commentary on the implications of President Bush's re-election for the foreign policy of the U.S. and other countries
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-17
The Iraq Quagmire Deepens
Foreign Policy in Focus
Commentary claiming that U.S. policy in Iraq is seriously flawed
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-11-17
Being "Over There": Location, Location, Location
Foreign Policy in Focus
This 8-page policy report examines the consequences of the U.S. Global Posture Review in terms of the future capacity of U.S. military forces to protect vital American overseas interests
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-11-18
Iraq, al-qaida and a renewed Caliphate
Oxford Research Group
A 6-page monthly security briefing, centred on Iraq and al-Qaida
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-19
The Middle East: Growing Arc of Crisis
Royal Institute of International Affairs
An article examining the interaction of U.S. Middle Eastern policy and the "war" on terror
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-11-19
The Current Crisis in Thailand
Singapore Institute of International Affairs
A 2-page paper analysing the causes of unrest in Southern Thailand
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-19
Thailand: Troubles in the South
Singapore Institute of International Affairs
A 3-page summary of two addresses by Thai experts on the causes and mishandling of the unrest in Southern Thailand
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-19
In Search of Security: Finding an Alternative to Nuclear Deterrence
Stanford Institute for International Studies
A 12-page address by the Director-General of the IAEA on how best to deal with nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-19
Proliferation Rings: New Challenges to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime
Center for International Security and Cooperation
This 45-page article examines three types of challenge to the nuclear nonproliferation regime
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-19
Shadows of Things Past and Images of the Future: Lessons for the Insurgencies in Our Midst
Strategic Studies Institute
A 57-page U.S. monograph dealing with the political-strategic challenges of modern unconventional conflicts, focusing on the political complexity of insurgency
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-19
Crude Nukes on the Loose?
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
This 173-page Norwegian working paper offers a framework for the prevention of nuclear terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-20
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
Afghanistan: From Presidential to Parliamentary Elections
International Crisis Group
A 42-page report stressing the importance of the forthcoming parliamentary and local elections in Afghanistan, and the need for the Afghan government and international community to deal with critical internal problems prior to the elections
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-25
Iran: Where Next on the Nuclear Standoff?
International Crisis Group
A 20-page briefing on the Iranian nuclear standoff, urging the U.S. to become involved in seeking a comprehensive solution that also meets the legitimate security concerns of Iran
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-25
Saving NATO from Europe
Council on Foreign Relations
A commentary on the threat to the future of NATO posed by the draft EU constitution
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2004-11-25
Understanding Palestinian Politics
Foreign Policy Research Institute
A paper examining the key players and factions in post-Arafat Palestinian politics
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-25
Congress Stops 2005 Funding for New U.S. Nuclear Weapons
British American Security Information Council
An explanation and commentary on the decision of the U.S. Congress to deny funds for new nuclear weapons
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-27
The Proliferation Security Initiative: Towards a New Anti-Proliferation Consensus?
British American Security Information Council
An occasional paper examining the prospects of success for the Proliferation Security Initiative
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-27
The IAEA and Iran: Crisis Averted - For the Time Being
British American Security Information Council
An occasional paper describing the current state of play in the Iranian nuclear crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-27
Conditions for a European Intervention Strategy in applying the ESDP and U.S./NATO crisis management
Center for European Integration Studies
A 32-page discussion paper addressing the current security strategies of NATO, the E.U. and the U.S., seeking points of convergence and areas for transatlantic cooperation
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-27
Georgia: Avoiding War in South Ossetia
International Crisis Group
A 43-page report offering proposals for a comprehensive approach to peace to resolve the Georgia-South Ossetia conflict
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-29
Walking on Eggshells in Tehran
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A commentary on the foreign policy implications of the Iranian nuclear standoff
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-02
Afghanistan Opium Survey 2004
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
A 125-page report on opium cultivation and countermeasures in Afghanistan
Drug Abuse, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-02
Defeating the Jihadists: A Blueprint for Action
Century Foundation
A 200-page multi-authored U.S. report overviewing the Islamist terrorist threat and offering a detailed action plan for neutralising the core of worldwide terrorism (Single page with links to all sections of the report)
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-02
European Security: No Strategy Without Politics
European Policy Centre
A 21-page working paper proposing that the European Security Strategy be used as a springboard to foster wider public political debate on the priorities for European foreign and security policy
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-03
An Economic Analysis of Security Policies
German Institute for Economic Research
This 28-page discussion paper applies economic concepts to public policy choices in the security economy, identifies key policy trade-offs and discusses policy instruments for achieving security while minimising trade-offs
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-12-04
Escalation Control and the Nuclear Option in South Asia
Stimson Center
A series of essays on escalation control in the subcontinent, drawing on Western deterrence theory (one page with links to all chapters)
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-04
Armed Groups: A Tier-One Security Priority
USAF Institute for National Security Studies
This 104-page U.S. paper develops a typology and profiling model for terrorist groups, defines the regions where such groups are able to thrive and makes proposals for effective countermeasures
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-06
Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and Advanced Conventional Munitions
Central Intelligence Agency
A 12-page unclassified version of a CIA report to Congress on acquisitions of WMD and advanced conventional weapons by states and other actors during July-December 2003
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-06
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
Rebasing, Revisited
American Enterprise Institute
This 6-page essay examines the challenge of re-positioning U.S. military bases so as to best meet present and future security needs
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-07
The Crisis in Sudan: Issues and Prospects
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 22-page research brief providing a background to the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan and examining the possibilities for a solution
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-12-07
Australia's Maritime Strategy in the 21st Century
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A research brief concerning Australia's maritime strategy, written to inform public discussion in the lead up to the development of the Australian Government's next Defence White Paper
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-07
The Nuclear Third Rail: Can Fuel Cycle Capabilities Be Limited?
Arms Control Association
An essay addressing the practicability of restricting states from producing and using fissile materials
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-12-08
The Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Is It Time for a Multilateral Approach?
Arms Control Association
This paper considers the case for a multilateral approach to nuclear nonproliferation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10
Liberia and Sierra Leone: Rebuilding Failed States
International Crisis Group
A 44-page report explaining how current international interventions in Liberia and Sierra Leone are failing to produce stable states because they do not tackle the underlying political dynamics
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10
Why Has Globalization Eluded the Middle East?
Center for Contemporary Conflict
A 14-page paper examining the magnitude and complexity of integrating the Middle East into a globalized world
Globalisation & International Trade, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10
Changing Paths: Evaluating U.S. Policy Toward Lebanon
Center for Contemporary Conflict
This 9-page paper proposes that the U.S. re-engage with Lebanon and support a return to democracy in that country
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10
The Sources of Terrorist Conduct
Center for Contemporary Conflict
A 6-page article offering the U.S. a strategic and policy prescription for the war on terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10
Saudi Security: Challenges for the Post-Saddam Era
Center for Contemporary Conflict
A 68-page thesis examining the security challenges facing Saudi Arabia
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10
U.S. Strategy: Assisting Pakistan's Transformation
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A 20-page paper proposing a strategy for the U.S. to guide Pakistan towards democratic reform while maintaining the country's cooperation in the war against terrorism
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-11
Addressing the Iranian Nuclear Option
Institute of International Affairs
This 11-page article argues that the international community must re-engage with Iran in order to bring about a positive change in the direction of its nuclear policy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-11
The Political Impact of the "War on Terror" in Indonesia
Asia Research Centre
A 9-page working paper recommending a nuanced approach to deal with terrorism in Indonesia
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-13
Terrorism Goes to Sea
Council for Foreign Relations
A U.S. paper warning that piracy is becoming a key tactic of terrorist groups
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-14
Disarmament Forum 2005 no. 1
United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
This issue contains several articles focusing on advances in science and technology and their implications for the chemical and biological weapons regimes
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-17
A More Secure World: Our Shared Responsibility
United Nations
A 99-page report by the U.N. Secretary-General's High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change offering a plan to address 21st century threats, make the world more secure and strengthen the U.N.
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-18