Defence, Terrorism & Security


U.S. Counternarcotics Strategy in Afghanistan

Brookings

A US House testimony on how narcotics production influences the security, political, and economic developments in Afghanistan. It also examines the effectiveness of policies to mitigate these effects

Drug Abuse, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-10-27

North Korea’s Nuclear and Missile Tests and the Six-Party Talks: Where Do We Go From Here?

Brookings

US House testimony describing how North Korea’s recent nuclear and missile tests have transformed the challenge faced by the international system

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-22

The Real Military Options in Libya

Brookings

A US article examining the military options open to the US in Libya

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-14

Beyond Madrasas: Assessing the Links Between Education and Militancy in Pakistan

Brookings

This 69-page US report takes a fresh look at the connection between schools, including but not limited to Pakistan’s religious seminaries, known as “madrasas,” and the rising militancy across Pakistan

Education, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-07-15

Fractionalized, Armed and Lethal: Why Somalia Matters

Brookings

A US article warning that the international community has grossly underestimated the capacity of Somalia to destabilize the region and to engage in extremely costly activities to the international community

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-02-19

U.S.-China Relations: Seeking Strategic Convergence in Pakistan

Brookings

A 21-page US policy paper arguing that the time is ripe for the United States and the PRC to add the stability of Pakistan to the top of their bilateral agenda

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-01-19

The Political Battle in Iraq

Brookings

A US report on the political situation in Iraq

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-07-14

North Korea’s Nuclear Paradox

Brookings

A US article explaining North Korea's nuclear policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-09

Resetting U.S.-Russian Leadership on Nuclear Arms Reductions and Non-Proliferation

Brookings

This28-page US report traces recent US-Russian efforts to build a more positive relationship, in particular with respect to nuclear arms reductions and non-proliferation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-02-01

Mastering Counterinsurgency: A Workshop Report

Brookings

The 8-page report of a three-day workshop that explored American and Pakistani approaches to counterinsurgency (COIN) and low-intensity conflict (LIC) from March 10 to March 12, 2009

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-13

Negotiations and Reconciliation with the Taliban: Key Policy Issues and Dilemmas

Brookings

A 6-page US essay arguing that the real question about negotiating with the Taliban is what shape and content any such negotiation and reconciliation should have, and what are the costs and benefits of such an approach

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-02-01

Unmanned Systems and Robotic Warfare

Brookings

A US house testimony on the state of unmanned weapons systems and robotic warfare and some of the key policy questions arising from this new domain.

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2010-03-28

Cybersecurity and U.S.-China Relations

Brookings

This US article explains how the issue of cybersecurity is looming ever larger in U.S.-China relations and is seriously affecting threat perceptions on both sides

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-02-27

Nigeria and Global Insecurity

Brookings

This US article looks at security risks emanating from Nigeria

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-03

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

Economic and Policy Frameworks for Cybersecurity Risks

Brookings

This 24-page US paper offers three observations built around a framework of risk management to help focus the discussion on cybersecurity

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2011-07-26

Four Military Options in Syria

Brookings

A US article considering the military options available for stopping repression in Syria

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-06

The Challenge of Gaza: Policy Options and Broader Implications

Brookings

A 47-page US analysis paper on Gaza shows a wide range of policies, the connections of policies to each other, and the tradeoffs that choosing one, or a set, would entail

Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-07-27

Maximizing Chances for Success in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Brookings

This is a 13-page policy brief proposing ideas for the next president on America’s foreign policy toward Afghanistan and Pakistan

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-21

North Korea and the Nuclear Security Summit: Absent but Very Much Present

Brookings

A US commentary on North Korea's nuclear plans and ambitions

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-27

Pirates of the ISPs: Tactics for Turning Online Crooks Into International Pariahs

Brookings

A 51-page US paper describing steps that can be taken to curb cybercrime’s growth—and perhaps begin to marginalize the people behind it

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-08-04

NATO, Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control

Brookings

This 47-page US paper examines NATO’s nuclear background, lays out a number of questions the Alliance must consider as it thinks about its future nuclear posture, and outlines the range of arms control approaches for dealing with non-strategic nuclear weapons

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-07-26

Next Steps for Pakistan Strategy

Brookings

This 5-page policy memorandum argues that the present crisis in US-Pakistan relations offers an opportunity. It considers that if Washington moves quietly, decisively, and on multiple fronts, it can create a more effective working partnership with Islamabad that better serves U.S. interests now and over the long run

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-06-20

Re-Engaging North Korea After Kim Jong-il’s Death

Brookings

This 23-page US policy paper outlines recommendations for engaging North Korean leadership and maximizing prospects for achieving the goal of denuclearization

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-01-18

The Anarchy Factor in Syria

Brookings

This US article warns that the failure of the Obama administration, its Western allies and several Middle East regional powers to take bolder action to stop the carnage in Syria is likely to lead to anarchy in the country

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-07

Partnership, Strength, and Presence: Converging Regional Interests and Opportunities in the Gulf

Brookings et al.

The 30-page report of a US conference convened to examine policy options for maintaining international unity in addressing Iran’s defiance of the global community over its nuclear program

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-09

NATO's Growing Role in the Greater Middle East

Brookings Institute

This 53-page US paper traces the growing involvement of NATO in the Greater Middle East

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-07

A Third Way: Alternatives for Iraq's Future

Brookings Institute

This 11-page House testimony offers alternative US strategies for dealing with Iraq

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-25

The North Korea Deadlock: A Report from the Region

Brookings Institute

Transcript (28-page) of an event co-sponsored by Brookings Institution and Asia Society on Jan. 15, 2004. Keynote speaker Ambassador Jack Pritchard presented his impressions of a private visit to North Korea a few days earlier.

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-01-27

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

A Switch in Time: A New Strategy for America in Iraq

Brookings Institute

This 142-page report, based on a series of expert discussions and visits, offers a comprehensive alternative approach to current military, political and economic policies in Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-02-23

Ukraine, Georgia and MAP: Time for Plan B

Brookings Institute

A US opinion discussing the prospects of Ukraine and Georgia joining NATO

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-06

Policy Recommendations for Japan: Unification of the Korean Peninsula

Brookings Institution

A 22-page paper identifying Japan's policy priorities in respect of a unified Korea and the measures needed to achieve them

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-02

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

Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Brookings Institution

A series of recommendations to the US government for countering the use of WMD by terrorists

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-06-24

A Plan for Action

Brookings Institution

A 42-page US report calling for a new era of international cooperation for responding to the disparate security challenges being presented now and in the near future

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-11-24

Strategic Counterterrorism

Brookings Institution

This 21-page US policy paper advocates the adoption of a new, coordinated counterterrorism strategy by the US

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-28

Terrorism in India and the Global Jihad

Brookings Institution

This US article examines the complex phenomenon of terrorism in India and its connections to the global jihad

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-03

Iran Sanctions and Regional Security

Brookings Institution

A US House testimony on the means of achieving greater international support for US efforts to isolate Iran politically and economically

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-30

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

Opium Licensing in Afghanistan: Its Desirability and Feasibility

Brookings Institution

A 17-page US policy paper assessing the viability of licensing opium for medical use in Afghanistan

Drug Abuse, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-28

The Genocide in Darfur

Brookings Institution

This 16-page US paper calls on the Administration to step up its efforts to protect civilians in Darfur

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-31

The Iraq War and the New Terrorist Threat Facing the Middle East and U.S.

Brookings Institution

A 6-page US House testimony on potential terrorist developments that may arise from the Iraq war

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-06

Study on the Effects of Nuclear Earth Penetrator Weapon and Other Weapons

Brookings Institution

An 11-page paper exploring the possibilities of using non-nuclear weapons to target underground bunkers and WMD

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-03

The Weak, the Bad and the Ugly: Policy Options in Afghanistan

Brookings Institution

A US analysis of the options open to the West in dealing with Afghanistan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-06

"The Russians Moved Because They Know That You Are Weak"

Brookings Institution

An assessment of US policy towards Russia in the light of the invasion of Georgia

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-27

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

Tackling Pakistan's Extremists: Who Dictates, Us or Them?

Brookings Institution

A US article analyzing US-Pakistan relations in respect of terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-09-10

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and Japan: Moving Together to Reshape the Eurasian Community

Brookings Institution

A US article examining how the SCO has evolved, with special reference to Japanese participation and US interests

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-04

Can "Freedom Only" Save Our Future?

Brookings Institution

An 8-page U.S. article questioning whether democracy promotion alone can be effective in eradicating a root cause of terrorism

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-12-07

Prudence and Realism in Japan's Nuclear Options

Brookings Institution

A paper examining whether Japan might react to North Korea's nuclear test by developing its own nuclear weapons

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-14

The Iranian Nuclear Program After the National Intelligence Estimate

Brookings Institution

A US commentary on the impact of the NEI assessment of Iran's nuclear programme

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-23

The Eurasian Security Environment

Brookings Institution

A 14-page U.S. testimony to the House Armed Services Committee Threat Panel, surveying the security environment in Eurasia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-10-05

China's Military Modernization and the Cross-Strait Balance

Brookings Institution

An 8-page U.S. testimony focusing on the political issues involved with China's military modernization and the cross-strait balance

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-05

The 9-11 War Plus 5: Looking Back and Looking Forward at U.S.-Islamic World Relations

Brookings Institution

A 27-page analysis paper examining relations between the US and the Islamic world since 9-11 and defining the challenges for US policy in the years to come

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-22

A New U.S.-ROK Alliance: A Nine-Point Policy Recommendation for a Reflective and Mature Partnership

Brookings Institution

This 34-page working paper analyses the strains on the U.S.-South Korean alliance and offers proposals for strengthening it

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-09-12

Index of State Weakness in the Developing World

Brookings Institution

An index ranking 141 developing nations according to their vulnerability in 4 spheres

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-08

A U.S.-Europe Statement on Iran

Brookings Institution

A 5-page statement signed by leading U.S. and European figures outlining a proposed joint U.S-Europe approach to dealing with Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-21

Global Poverty, Weak States and Insecurity

Brookings Institution

This 15-page US paper identifies 52 weak states, and develops the reasons why this weakness poses a global security challenge

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-08-22

Lebanon at the Crossroads: Rebuilding an Arab Democracy

Brookings Institution

An article examining the challenges faced by Lebanon following Syria's withdrawal

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-06-10

Building Capacity for Stabilization and Reconciliation

Brookings Institution

This US House testimony covers key issues concerning stabilization and reconciliation in failed/failing states

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-04

Malaysia

Brookings Institution

This 7-page chapter from "The Asia-Pacific Security Outlook 2005" deals with the security situation in Malaysia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-08-09

NATO: Enlargement and Effectiveness

Brookings Institution

A US House testimony on the critical issues facing NATO

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-17

How the Iraq War Has Empowered Iran

Brookings Institution

A US commentary on the consequences of the Iraq war for Iran's hardliners

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-27

Al Qaeda Five Years After the Fall of Kandahar

Brookings Institution

A US essay reviewing Al Qaeda's path over the past five years and proposing a strategy to defeat it

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-23

The Threat from Iran

Brookings Institution

A 15-page testimony to the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, analyzing the security threat posed by Iran's nuclear development

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-10-11

The Bad, The Ugly, and the Good: South Asian Security and the United States

Brookings Institution

This 14-page testimony to the U.S. House Armed Services Defense Review Threat Panel describes the nature of possible threats to the U.S. that might emanate from South Asia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-10-11

North Korea, Northeast Asia and the ROK-U.S. Alliance

Brookings Institution

This 64-page US paper analyzes the background of ROK-US dissonances during 2001-2006 and explores the possibility of forging a ROK-US strategy on North Korea

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-18

Remaking Alliances for the War on Terrorism

Brookings Institution

A 45-page US essay addressing US alliance dilemmas and the war on terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-30

The Rise of Europe's Defense Industry

Brookings Institution

A 7-page U.S. analysis paper examining the development of Europe's defence industry, and the political implications

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-05-10

The State of Space: From Strategic Reconnaissance to Tactical Warfighting to Possible Weaponization

Brookings Institution

This 20-page US testimony explains how the US is increasing its use of space for military activity

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-28

On the Ground: Protecting America's Roads and Transit Against Terrorism

Brookings Institution

This 20-page U.S. brief examines issues raised by the need for surface transportation security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-03

North Korea Status Report: What's Next After Round Four of the Six-Party Talks?

Brookings Institution

The 53-page transcript of a panel discussion analyzing what the current round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear ambitions means for future diplomatic relations between the U.S. and North Korea

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-08-18

North Korea Now: Will the Clock be Turned Back?

Brookings Institution

A US essay examining prospects for Korean denuclearization and peace process

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-02-22

North Korea's Missile Tests: Malign Neglect Meets Brinkmanship

Brookings Institution

An essay urging the US to adopt a policy of negotiation with North Korea

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-07-11

Israel's Lessons for Fighting Terrorists and their Implications for the United States

Brookings Institution

A 29-page paper analyzing the lessons to be learned from Israel's experience of dealing with terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-03-28

Explosive Affinities: Cross-Border Consequences of Civil Strife in Iraq

Brookings Institution

A 3-page US article warning of the danger of widespread regional spillovers of violence if the internecine conflict in Iraq developes into full-scale civil war

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-21

North Korea's Nuclear Test and U.S.'s North Korea Policy

Brookings Institution

This 4-page paper examines how North Korea's nuclear test on October 9 is affecting US policy towards North Korea

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-31

Protecting Hazardous Chemicals: A New Mission

Brookings Institution

A 23-page testimony to a U.S. Senate committee, offering views on the vulnerability of toxic industrial chemicals to terrorist attack and recommending steps that should be taken to improve protection

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-10

Energy Security and Chinese Foreign Policy in the Hu Jintao Era

Brookings Institution

A 32-page US working paper examining whether a resource war between China and the other major energy-consuming countries is inevitable

Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-31

European Security and Defence Policy: The First Five Years

Brookings Institution and Institute for Security Studies

A 5-page assessment of the achievements of the European Security and Defence Policy since its launch five years ago

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-13

Pakistan at the Crossroads

Brookings Institution, YaleGlobal Online

A US commentary on the future of US-Pakistan relations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-14

Catastrophe or a Last Chance in Pakistan?

Brookings Instiution

A US essay on US policy options in respect of Pakistan's political crisis

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-06

Beyond START: Negotiating the Next Step in U.S. and Russian Strategic Nuclear Arms Reductions

Brookings Instiution

A 27-page US paper commenting on the possibilities for a post-START agreement between the US and Russia for a reduction in strategic nuclear arsenals

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-10

Dangerous Doctrine: How U.S. Nuclear Plans Could Backfire

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists

This U.S. article questions whether the present U.S. National Security Strategy will enhance U.S. security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-06

Dangerous Doctrine

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

An article arguing that a U.S. policy of pre-emption and a push for new nuclear weapon designs could make nuclear proliferation more likely

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-01

Behind Russia and Iran

Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists

This article examines possible difficulties in Russia's nuclear cooperation with Iran

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-30

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

Climate Change and Security

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

A 9-page US article highlighting the complexity of the relationship between global warming and international security priorities

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-05-05

Bomb Grade Bazaar

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

This 7-page article describes how US controls on highly-enriched uranium have been weakened

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-03-17

South Korea's Nuclear Surprise

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

An article examining the implications of South Korea's recently disclosed nuclear experiments

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-20

Thinking the Unthinkable: Security Threats, Cross-Border Implications and Canada's Long-Term Strategies

C.D. Howe Institute

This 19-page Canadian background paper reports on a seminar held to consider the longer-term implications of threats to Canada and the appropriate counter-strategies

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-13

National Security Strategy

Cabinet Office - UK

This 64-page UK strategy document deals with the security challenges facing the UK

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-21

Let's Not Go Ballistic: The Case Against Canadian Participation in the U.S. Missile Defence System

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

A 26-page Canadian paper considering the issues raised by the possible involvement of Canada in the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defence System

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-10

Effects-Based Approaches to Operations: Canadian Perspectives

Canadian Department of National Defence

A 266-page Canadian monograph analyzing the militsry concept of effects-based operations from the Canadian perspective

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-27

NATO is Dead – Long Live NATO!

CAP

A 3-page German perspective on the future of NATO

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-06

Establishing Strategic Hierarchy in Europe

CAP

A 4-page German paper stressing Europe's need for a strategic culture and identity to underpin its security strategy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-23

The Urgent Need to Strengthen the Non-Proliferation Regime

Carnegie Emdowment for International Peace

This 8-page policy outlook urges the UN Security Council to adopt a generic and binding resolution that would automatically authorize three steps if a state is found in non-compliance by the IAEA

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-02-08

Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations in the Post-9/11 Era

Carnegie Endowment

This 24-page paper examines the evolution of the situation in Afghanistan and current Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-11