Defence, Terrorism & Security
Algeria Under Bouteflika: Civil Strife and National Reconciliation
CEIP
A 24-page US paper examining President Bouteflika's efforts to restore stability to Algeria
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-06
Alliance of Contradictions
CSS
This 3-page Swiss paper reviews NATO's 60th anniversary summit in Strasbourg and Kehl
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-18
Alternate Trajectories of the Roles and Influence of China and the United States in Northeast Asia and the Implications for Future Power Configurations
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
A 19-page book chapter examining the future security situation of Northeast Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-01
Alternative Strategies towards China: Charting India’s Course for the Next Decade
IPCS
A 4-page Indian issue brief asssessing furure Indo-Chinese relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-10
America after 9/11: Public Opinion on the War on Terrorism and America's Place in the World
American Enterprise Institute
A study of public opinion in the U.S. in respect of the war on terrorism, the Iraq War and the place of the U.S. in the World
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-01-11
America Leaves Iraq: A Strategic Appraisal
IDSA
An Indian commentary assessing the future prospects of Iraq as well as the strategic lessons learnt by the United States during its seven-year involvement in the country
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-27
America, India and Pakistan
International Institute for Strategic Studies
A commentary on Washington's newly-developed policy towards assisting both India and Pakistan
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-22
America’s Intelligence Assessment on the Iranian Nuclear Issue
INSS
An Israeli article on the ramifications of a recent American intelligence report dealing with (inter al.) the Iranian nuclear issue
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-03-22
American Intelligence Reappraises the Iran Nuclear Issue
INSS
An Israeli analysis of the recently-released US intelligence report on Iran, and its implications
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-13
American Jihad
Nixon Center
A US article on the administration's failure in the war on terror
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-04-29
American Jihadist Terrorism: Combating a Complex Threat
CRS
This 128-page US report describes homegrown violent jihadists and the plots and attacks that have occurred since 9/11
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-10-21
American Jihadist Terrorism: Combating a Complex Threat
CRS
This 145-page updated US report describes homegrown violent jihadists and the plots and attacks that have occurred since 9/11. It also discusses the radicalization process and the forces driving violent extremist activity
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-12-02
America's New Welcome Mat: A Look at the Goals and Challenges of the US-VISIT program
Center for Immigration Studies
Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in support of the US-VISIT program
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-03-10
An Alternative Afghanistan Strategy
CEIP
A 114-page US report arguing that a long-term commitment to building an effective Afghan state is the only way to achieve victory and defend U.S. national security objectives.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-20
An Analysis of Al-Qa'ida's Worldview: Reciprocal Treatment or Religious Obligation?
MERIA
This Israeli essay seeks to highlight the many disparities behind al-Qa'ida's words
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-29
An Approach to Managing North Korea
Brookings Institute
This 20-page US paper offers a strategy for the US-ROK alliance to deal with North Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-27
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
An Economic Analysis of the Financial Records of al-Qa'ida in Iraq
Rand Corporation
This 116-page US monograph analyzes the finances of the militant group al-Qa‘ida in Iraq (AQI) in Anbar province during 2005 and 2006, at the peak of the group’s power and influence
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-01-07
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
An EU Security Strategy: An Attractive Narrative
Egmont Institute
This 5-page Belgian paper considers the EU's security strategy
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-14
An Interdisciplinary Look at Security Challenges in the Information Age
"Military and Strategic Affairs"
This 17-page Israeli essay focuses on interrelationships among information technology, the information age and security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2012-04-04
An International Force for Lebanon?
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 4-page German commentary arguing that there can be no sustainable stabilization of the conflict involving Lebanon without a political settlement
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-08-15
An Introduction to Theater Strategy and Regional Security
SSI
This 59-page US monograph explains what theatre strategy is, and how it is formulated and executed
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-09-22
An Iranian Ambassador in Space?
INSS
An Israeli assessment of the recent Iranian satellite launch
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-09-01
An Israeli View of the Iranian Nuclear Challenge
FPRI
An Israeli perspective on the threat posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-07
An Uncertain Future: Law Enforcement, National Security and Climate Change
ORG
A 22-page UK report exploring the environmental, socio-economic and security consequences of climate change
Climate Change & Environment, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-19
An Unrealized Nexus? WMD-Related Trafficking, Terrorism and Organised Crime in the Former Soviet Union
Arms Control Association
This US article investigates the connections between WMD-related trafficking, terrorism and organized crime in the former Soviet Union
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-07-09
An Unwelcome Déjà vu: A New US-North Korea Missile Deal
JIIA
A 4-page Japanese perspective on US-North Korea negotiations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-27
Analyses of the Groupe Salafiste pour le Predication et le Combat (GFSPC)
Center for Contemporary Conflict
An introduction and 4 articles based on a US course designed to illustate a range of analytical methods for organizing thought and approaches to terrorism research (single page linking to each article)
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-04
Annual Report 2003
International Atomic Energy Agency
The 76-page report on the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency contains sections on technology, safety, verification and technical cooperation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-17
Annual Report of the Communications Security Establishment Commission 2006-2007
CSE Commission - Canada
This 42-page Canadian report deals with the work of the commission established to balance the right to privacy with the need for information to protect national security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Personal PrivacyPosted: 2007-07-04
Annual Report to Congress on the Safety and Security of Russian Nuclear Facilities and Military Forces
U.S. National Intelligence Council
This U.S. paper updates the annual report to Congress on safety and security issues concerning Russia's nuclear facilities and arms
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-07
Another Deadly Wakeup Call For Europe
Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies
A commentary on the Madrid terrorist attack, focusing on the nature of international terrorism and proposing a strategy for dealing with it.
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-18
Another Name for NATO?
Clingendael
This 2-page Dutch commentary calls for a re-branding of NATO
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-16
Anthrax Detection
GAO
An 18-page US House testimony on the adequacy of tests used to detect Anthrax in mailed packages
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-30
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
Anti-Terrorism Control Orders in Australia and the United Kingdom: A Comparison
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 28-page Australian paper compares anti-terrorism control orders in Australia and the UK
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-06-01
Anti-Terrorism Control Orders in Australia and the United Kingdom: A Comparison
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian research paper comparing the anti-terrorist control order regimes of Australia and the UK
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-01
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
Anticipating the Future: Scenarios and Strategic Options for a New Global Order
DGAP
This 100-page German conference report discusses future scenarios and strategic options in the fields of European security, energy, climate change and global trade
Globalisation & International Trade, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-17
Anticipation is Making Me Wait: The "Inevitability of War" and Deadlines in Cross-Strait Relations
Hoover Institution
A 12-page essay on the prospects for a military crisis between China and Taiwan in the next four years
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-20
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
Arab Reactions to Bin Ladin's Demise
Dayan Center
An Israeli article commenting on Arab reactions to Bin Ladin's death
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-11
Arbitration on the Syrian Border
INSS
An Israeli policy brief advocating arbitration as a method of settling the Israeli-Syrian border dispute
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-21
Arc of Conflict
ORG
A 4-page July 2009 security briefing with updates on the situation in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-31
Are the Basic Assumptions Behind the Bush Administration's Nuclear Deal Sound?
Stimson Center
This US commentary questions some of the key assumptions underlying the US-India nuclear agreement
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-03-22
Are the United States and Iran on a Collision Course?
INSS
An Israeli article analysing the worsening relations between the US and iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-10-31
Are We Delivering Coherently in Afghanistan?
NUPI
A 12-page Norwegian background paper on Afghanistan, discussing three issues: - the relationship between the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs), UNAMA and Afghan authorities - donor coordination - transfer of authority to civilian actors in insecure areas
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-13
Argentina Steps up Pressure on UK over Falklands
IISS
This 3-page commentary describes how Argentina has adopted an increasingly assertive strategy of regional diplomacy and economic pressure to draw attention to its long-running row with the United Kingdom over the islands
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-03-29
Armchair Kamikaze: What the Latest Generation of Small Armed Drones Means for Antiterrorism
Brookings
A US article considering the security opportunities and threats posed by the development of small armed drones
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-10-11
Armed Clash in the South China Sea
CFR
An 11-page US contingency planning memorandum discussing the risk of conflict in the South China Sea
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-19
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
Arming the Heavens
CSBA
A 128-page US assessment of the cost and cost-effectivenss of space-based weapons
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-05
Arms Control and Proliferation Challenges to the Reset Policy
SSI
This 129-page US monograph examines the prospects for further progress in the reset policy with Russia regarding arms control and nuclear proliferation by North Korea and Iran
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-27
Arms Transfers to Europe and Central Asia
SIPRI
A 12-page Swedish background paper on military expenditure and arms imports in Europe and Central Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-22
Arms Transfers to the Middle East
SIPRI
An 8-page Swedish background paper reporting on arms transfers to and from states in the Middle East
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-09-05
Arms Transfers to Zimbabwe: Implications for an Arms Trade Treaty
SIPRI
This 12-page Swedish background paper details the sources of Zimbabwe's arms and military equipment and examines the question of how human rights considerations should affect arms supplies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2011-05-22
Arms Transfers to Zimbabwe: Implications for an Arms Trade Treaty
SIPRI
This 12-page Swedish background paper details the sources of Zimbabwe's arms and military equipment and examines the question of how human rights considerations should affect arms supplies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2011-04-14
Artisanal Mining and Post-conflict Reconstruction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
SIPRI
This 20-page Swedish background paper examines the problems of mineral resource governance in the DRC
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-19
Asad's Declarations: Ambiguous Words, Clear Meaning
JCSS
An Israeli article commenting on the change in Bashar Asad's stance in respect of Israel since the Lebanon conflict
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-06
ASEAN and Its Security Offspring: Facing New Challenges
SSI
This 45-page monograph assesses the effectiveness of ASEAN and its offspring organisations in dealing with internal and external challenges
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-25
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
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
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
Asian Approach to Space Security
CNS
Report on a conference held to ascertain Asian national approaches to space security
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-24
Asia's Forgotten Crisis
CFR
This 4-page US article describes the security threat posed by Burma (Myanmar)
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-08
Asia's Strategic Challenges: In Search of a Common Agenda
IISS
The presentations given at a June 2008 conference held to discuss issues relevant to Asian and Pacific security (single page linking to each presentation)
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-02
Ask Iran to Come Clean on Nuclear Weaponization Before Removing Sanctions
ISIS
A 2-page US analysis of Russia's proposal for settling international concerns regarding Iran's nuclear programmes
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-08-12
Assessing China's ASAT Program
Nautilus Institute RMIT
An Australian assessment of China's January 2007 ASAT test
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-26
Assessing China's Economic Rise: Strengths, Weaknesses and Implications
FPRI
A US assessment of China's future economic expansion, the underlying strengths and weaknesses, and the likely growth rate of its military power
Economic Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-11
Assessing Iran’s Nuclear Program Without Exaggeration or Complacency
IISS, ACA
This 4-page UK security brief provides a status report on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs and an evaluation of their potential as a nuclear weapons threat
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-10-07
Assessing Irregular Warfare: A Framework for Intelligence Analysis
Rand Corporation
This 86-page US book provides an analytic framework for intelligence analysis of irregular warfare (IW) environments that can be used as the basis for a subsequent IW intelligence analysis curriculum development effort.
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-02-24
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
Assessing the Contribution of International Actors in Afghanistan
SFB
A 24-page German paper based on the results of a representative survey of households in North East Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-20
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 Impact of Israeli-Iranian Tensions
USIP
A US Q&A discussing Israeli-Iranian tensions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-19
Assessing the Justification for Drone Strikes in Yemen
IISS, Harvard National Security Journal.
A US article assessing the wisdom of using drone strikes
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-10-07
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
Assessing the Utility of New Sanctions on Iran
USIP
A US Congressional testimony about the effectiveness of sanctions against Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-01-08
Atlantic Reform: A Euro-Atlantic and a Danish Perspective
Danish Institute for International Studies
A 40-page Danish report synthesizing proposals for reforming the Atlantic security institutions
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-05-05
Atoms for War? U.S.-Indian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation and India's Nuclear Arsenal
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A 64-page US report challenging the assumption that the recent US-Indian nuclear agreement will enable India to expand its nuclear arsenal rapidly
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-07-02
Attractiveness of WMD for Radical Islamist Movements
CCC
A 10-page US article examining the threat posed by the potential use of WMD by radical Islamist groups
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-21
Australia and Regional Cooperation in Northeast Asia: From Hegemony to a Multilateral Security Mechanism
Nautilus RMIT
An Australian paper on the benefits of a new regional security mechanism for Northeast Asia
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-22
Australia and the Future of Nuclear Deterrence
CIS
A 12-page Australian issue analysis raising questions about Australia's dependence on the US for extended deterrence
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-11
Australian Government Information Security Manual
Defense Signals Directorate - Australia
This 313-page manual is used for the risk managed protection of information and systems in Australia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2011-10-12
Australia's Defence Relations with the United States
Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade - Australia
A 126-page report examining how the Australian-US alliance should best be developed to meet each nation's security requirements in the Asia Pacific region and globally
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-05-29
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
Averting a Nonprofileration Disaster
ACA
A US editorial arguing that the US-India nuclear deal would be a proliferation disaster
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-08-29
Aviation Security
GAO
A 62-page testimony reporting on the steps taken by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to secure the commercial aviation system
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-14
Aviation Security
US Government Accountability Office
A 40-page US testimony reporting on the enhancements made to air passenger and baggage screening
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-05
Aviation Security
US Government Accountability Office
A 26-page congressional testimony on the progress achieved and challenges encountered by the US Transportation Security Administration in developing its Secure Flight programme
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-16
Aviation Security
CRS
A 44-page US report comprising background and policy options for screening and securing air cargo
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-10
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
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: 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
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
Aviation Security: Passenger Screening Behavior Detection Program
GAO
An 89-page report on the validity of the Passenger Screening Behaviour Deterction Program being used in the US by the TSA
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-05-28
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
Aviation Security: Systematic Planning Needed to Optimize the Deployment of Checked Baggage Screening Systems
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 78-page U.S. report examines efforts to install explosive detection systems at airports
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-17
Avoiding a Nuclear Crowd
Hoover Institution
A US article studying the threat of nuclear proliferation
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-24