Defence, Terrorism & Security


New Proliferation Challenges: Dealing with Hard Cases and Strengthening the Regime

International Institute for Strategic Studies et al.

This 31-page report summarises the proceedings of an international workshop held to examine nuclear proliferation threats and challenges in the wake of the Iraq war and Libya's decision to renounce its unconventional weapons programs

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-18

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

Straight Talk: Avoiding a Nuclear War Between the United States and China Over Taiwan

Center for Nonproliferation Studies

An e-book designed to support research on the Cross Strait issue between China and Taiwan by providing easier access to relevant documents and facts and to offer suggestions for issue resolution (1 page linking to all chapters)

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-20

Back to the Brink in the Congo

International Crisis Group

A 12-page report on Rwanda's incursions into the eastern Congo, the risks involved and proposals for conflict resolution

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-20

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

Somalia: Continuation of War by Other Means?

International Crisis Group

This 35-page report describes the faltering state of Somalia's peace process

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-22

What Can the U.S. Do in Iraq?

International Crisis Group

This 29-page paper offers proposals as to how the U.S. may salvage the situation in Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-23

After Arafat? Challenges and Prospects

International Crisis Group

A 16-page briefing assessing whether the new political dynamics in Palestine present an opportunity for peace

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-23

The Revolution in Military Affairs and the Boomerang Effect

Danish Institute of International Studies

A 28-page Danish paper explaining why military might does not necessarily lead to victory

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-24

Iraq: Winning the Unwinnable War

Council on Foreign Relations

An article proposing a programme of disengagement for the U.S. in Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-24

Reinventing Multilateralism

Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security

A U.S. policy brief based on a workshop and conference, focusing on securing nuclear materials, energy security and using outer space to enhance security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-26

NATO's Nuclear Posture: What's Next?

British American Security Information Council

A commentary on NATO's traditional nuclear posture and its need for updating

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-26

The Failed and Failing State and the Bush Administration

Center for Defense Information

A U.S. article arguing that the problems of failed and failing states are receiving insufficient attention from the U.S. administration

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-26

Political Stability in Arab States: Economic Causes and Consequences

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

A 55-page Israeli paper analyzing some of the strengths and weaknesses of Arab states from an economic perspective and describing how threats to domestic stability have been countered by economic reforms

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-31

Fallujah and its Aftermath

Oxford Research Group

A 5-page commentary on the consequences of the U.S. Fallujah offensive in Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-02

Robert Kaplan on the New Middle East

Foreign Policy Research Institute

Report of a talk given to address the challenges faced by the U.S. military in the greater Middle East and elsewhere

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-04

The Political Economy of Turkish Military Modernization

Middle East Review of International Affairs

This article examines the political economy of Turkey's recent military modernization project, together with its impact on relations with its allies and its democratization process

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-05

Fighting Bioterrorism: Tracking and Assessing U.S. Government Programs

Chemical and Biological Arms Control Institute

A 20-page executive summary of a report investigating the counter-bioterrorism measures taken by the U.S. administration since 2001 and offering an alternative operational plan

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-07

Targeting Europe: The Threat from Dirty Bombs

Danish Instiute for International Studies

A 16-page report of a conference held to discuss prevention, preparedness and response to threats posed by dirty bombs directed at European targets

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-11

Curbing the Iranian Nuclear Threat: The Military Option

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

An article examining the intricacy of a possible Israeli strike as a means of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapons capability

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-11

Breakthrough or Bust in 2005?

British American Security Information Council and Oxford Research Group

A 12-page overview of the state of the nuclear non-proliferation regime, introducing a series of briefings to be published prior to the 2005 NPT Review Conference

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-01-13

Grand Strategy in the Second Term

Council on Foreign Relations

This 7-page U.S. essay argues that the basic direction of U.S. strategy should remain the same in the new Bush administration, subject to certain corrections

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-14

"Effective Multilateralism": Europe, Regional Security and a Revitalised U.N.

Foreign Policy Centre

A 66-page collection of essays arguing that the E.U. should promote regional solutions to international security threats

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2005-01-14

Disarmament: Have the Five Nuclear Powers Done Enough?

Arms Control Association

An article examining the progress made by the five nuclear powers in meeting their NPT Article VI disarmament commitments

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-16

Breathing Easier: The Report of the Century Foundation Working Group on Bioterrorism Preparedness

Century Foundation

A 32-page U.S. report on the level of preparedness achieved by the U.S. health system to respond effectively to a bioterrorist attack

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-18

The Arab Gulf States and the Iranian Nuclear Challenge

Stimson Center

A commentary on the passivity of the Arab Gulf states in the face of Iran's nuclear progress

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-18

Malaysia and the United States: Rejecting Dominance, Embracing Engagement

Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies

A 36-page working paper explaining Malaysia-U.S. relations in terms of national interests

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-19

Maritime Terrorism: An Australian Perspective

Australian Strategic Policy Institute

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

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-24

The Political Impact of the "War on Terror" in Indonesia

Asia Research Centre

A 9-page working paper examining the causes and nature of terrorism in Indonesia and discussing appropriate methods of response

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-24

Private Security Companies: The Case for Regulation

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

A 71-page policy paper assessing the impact of "the privatization of security" in various security contexts and some of the ways in which the international community might respond to this development

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-26

Winning the War by Winning the Peace: Strategy for Conflict and Post-Conflict in the 21st Century

Strategic Studies Institute

The 61-page report of a U.S. conference held to discuss how the West, in a century of omnipresent terrorism, can capitalize on its superior military and economic might to achieve a satisfying and enduring modus vivendi

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-26

European Union (EU) Enlargement and its Consequences for Europe

Bonn International Center for Conversion

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

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-29

Weapons of Mass Destruction: Nonproliferation Programs Need Better Integration

U.S. Government Accountability Office

This 48-page U.S. study examines U.S. funding of nonproliferation programmes by different government departments and the need for improved coordination

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-01

Security Models and Their Applicability to the Gulf: The Potential of European Lessons Applied

Danish Institute for International Studies

This 31-page working paper explores whether lessons from the transformation of Europe from a conflict formation into a security community could be transferred to the Persian Gulf region

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-02-02

Al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia: Asymmetric Threats and Islamist Extremists

Center for Strategic and International Studies

This 25-page draft U.S. report assesses the Al Qaeda threat in Saudi Arabia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-03

Homeland Security and the Role of the Armed Forces: A Scandinavian Perspective

Danish Institute for International Studies

A 19-page article explaining the Scandinavian approach to homeland security, highlighting concepts and lessons relevant to the search for a European homeland security strategy

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-03

Hard Won Lessons: How Police Fight Terrorism in the United Kingdom

Manhattan Institute

A 24-page report based on a presentation to a U.S. meeting by U.K. counterterrorism experts

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-04

AIDS, Economics and Terrorism in Africa

Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS

A 9-page paper discussing the link between AIDS, economic failure and terrorism in Africa

Health, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-04

U.S. Policy in the Middle East: On the Brink

Foreign Policy Research Institute

This article examines the chances of success for U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-08

Darfur in the Security Council

Citizens for Global Solutions

A 5-page briefing paper on the situation in Darfur. Includes a link to the report of the U.N. Commission of Enquiry into the violations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-02-09

EU-Japan Think Tank Roundtable

European Policy Centre

A 31-page issue paper reporting on the proceedings of this roundtable, addressing EU and Japanese views on global governance, with particular attention to the reform and possible expansion of the U.N. Security Council

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-09

Elections and Their Consequences

Oxford Research Group

This 5-page security briefing views the aftermath of the recent elections in Palestine and Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-10

On the Future Role of the Security Council

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

A 4-page German commentary on the changing role of the U.N. Security Council

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-12

Toward Normalization of Japan's Security and Defense Policy

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

This 4-page German commentary examines the implications of Japan's new National Defense Program Outline

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-12

The Hague Programme: Strengthening Freedom, Security and Justice in the EU

European Policy Centre

This 72-page working paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing the European Union following the adoption of the Hague Programme

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-14

Facing the Global Terrorist Threat: A European Response

European Policy Centre

An 81-page working paper analyzing the European responses to the global terrorist threat

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2005-02-14

Agency Plans, Implementation, and Challenges Regarding the National Strategy for Homeland Security

U.S. Government Accountability Office

A 198-page U.S. study to determine the extent to which the National Strategy for Homeland Security is being implemented and to identify ongoing homeland security challenges

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-16

Iran Is Not An Island: A Strategy to Mobilize the Neighbours

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

An 8-page U.S. policy brief proposing that a more balanced U.S. stance is a pre-requisite for mobilizing all international actors in opposition to Iranian nuclear development

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-02-16

Space Security or Space Weapons? An Issue Guide

Stimson Center

A 15-page U.S. issue guide to the implications of the development of space weapons

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-16

The Congo War and the Prospects of State Formation: Rwanda and Uganda Compared

Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

This 28-page paper examines whether the Congo war has resulted in strengthening the state in the case of Rwanda and Uganda

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-18

The U.S. India Relationship: Strategic Partnership or Complementary Interests?

Strategic Studies Institute

This 55-page monograph examines the nature of the U.S.-Indian security relationship

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-23

Strategic Implications of Intercommunal Warfare in Iraq

Strategic Studies Institute

A 56-page U.S. monograph examining the implications of intercommunal strife in Iraq for the surrounding region

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-23

U.S. China-Taiwan Policy: The Key Towards Managing Regional Stability in Asia

Strategic Studies Institute

A 29-page U.S. paper proposing a strategy for using the Taiwan issue as a means to improving stability in the region

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-02-23

The Mindanao Peace Talks: Another Opportunity to Resolve the Moro Conflict in the Philippines

United States Institute of Peace

A 12-page analysis of the current peace process aiming to resolve the Muslim seccessionist rebellion in the southern Philippines

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-24

Nepal: Responding to the Royal Coup

Crisis Group

A 16-page policy briefing defining policy priorities to prevent the collapse of Nepal, and offering a programme for concerted action by donor countries to pressure the necessary reforms

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-02-25

Multilateral Approach to the Nuclear Fuel Cycle

International Atomic Energy Agency

This 113-page report of the independent Expert Group proposes, as an assurance of nonproliferation, that the making of nuclear fuel should be under the control of multilateral groups rather than individual states

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-01

National Defense in the Second Term

Council on Foreign Relations

This address focuses on the relationship between U.S. security and a world of well-ordered states

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-03-01

Taking On Tehran

Council on Foreign Relations

A 5-page U.S. essay proposing a strategy for derailing Iran's nuclear programme

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-03-01

The Culture of Death: Terrorist Organisations and Suicide Bombing

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

A report of a presentation on the nature of suicide terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-02

Disengagement and After: Where Next for Sharon and the Likud?

Crisis Group

This 27-page report examines the prospects for Ariel Sharon's disengagement plan and its political implications within Israel

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-02

Strategy and Air Power

American Enterprise Institute

A 5-page U.S. essay re-appraising what air power can and cannot be expected to accomplish against present and future threats to U.S. interests

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-04

The Revival of the U.S.-Japanese Alliance

American Enterprise Institute

This 6-page essay comments on the strengthened security ties between the U.S. and Japan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-03-04

A Spreading Danger: Time for a New Policy Toward Chechnya

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

This 8-page policy brief highlights the international dangers of the ongoing Chechnyan conflict and urges the West to make a positive contribution to the region

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-04

No Good Choices: The Implications of a Nuclear North Korea

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives International Relations Committee, discussing the issue of nuclear weapons on the Korean peninsula

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-04

The Dangerous Implications of the Harari Assassination and the U.S. Response

Foreign Policy in Focus

This 6-page report examines the potential implications of the assassination of Rafik Harari in the Lebanon

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-03-04

The UN's Role in Nation-Building

Rand Corporation

This 318-page publication reviews UN efforts to transform eight unstable countries into democratic, peaceful and prosperous partners, and compares those missions with U.S. nation-building operations

International Development, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-04

Between Nuclear Proliferation and Disarmament: Finding a Common Ground

United Nations

A summary of the proceedings and informal discussions of the Disarmament and International Security Committee of the United Nations during the 59th session

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-05

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

Understanding Islamism

Crisis Group

This 35-page report differentiates between the three main trends in Sunni Islamism and explains the importance of the diversity for the "war on terrorism"

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-07

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

Darfur: The Failure to Protect

Crisis Group

This 33-page report urges strong and immediate action by the UN to prevent mounting atrocities in Darfur

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-08

What Next for the African Union in Darfur?

Citizens for Global Solutions

A 3-page U.S. briefing paper discussing the current African Union monitoring mission in Darfur and offering recommendations for strengthening the mission

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-09

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

OSCE at the Crossroads: Old Challenges, New Opportunities

Center for Strategic & International Studies

This 5-page address by Slovenia's Minister of Foreign Affairs discusses Slovenia's agenda for the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the OSCE's role in South East Europe and Central Asia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-10

Special Report on the North Korean Nuclear Weapons Statement

Center for Nonproliferation Studies

An 11-page U.S. report summarizing recent developments, surveying foreign perspectives and assessing U.S. options in dealing with the North Korean Foreign Ministry statement on February 10, 2005

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-11

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Improved Strategic and Acquisition Planning Can Help Address Emerging Challenges

U.S. Government Accountability Office

This 19-page U.S. study identifies challenges encountered by the U.S. in respect of unmanned aerial vehicles

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-12

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

Security Without Borders? The U.N. High Level Panel and the Challenges of U.N. Security Council Reform

British American Security Information Council

A paper reviewing the findings of the U.N. Secretary-General's High Level Panel, with particular attention to options for U.N. reform and the obstacles likely to be faced

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-15

Militarization of U.S. Africa Policy, 2000 to 2005

Arms Trade Resource Center

This fact sheet traces the rise in U.S. military involvement in Africa since 2000, connecting the rise to resource security considerations

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-16

Vision for U.S. National Security in the 21st Century

Veterans for Common Sense

A 12-page policy brief outlining a global national security policy for the U.S.

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-16

Rebuilding Iraq: Preliminary Observations on Challenges in Transferring Security Responsibilities to Iraqi Military and Police

U.S. Government Accountability Office

A 23-page Congressional testimony providing observations on the U.S. strategy for transferring security responsibility to Iraqi military and police forces

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-16

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

Joining the Caravan? The Middle East, Islamism and Indonesia

Lowy Institute for International Policy

This 149-page Australian paper explores the impact that a number of Islamist and 'neo-fundamentalist' currents have had in Indonesia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-22

Preventing a War Over Taiwan

Council on Foreign Relations

This U.S. article argues that the possibility of a military conflict between China and Taiwan is one of the greatest threats to international security, and urges the U.S. administration to act now to reduce the prospect of conflict

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-22

Non-Conventional Terrorism: Availability and Motivation

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

An article discussing what motivates or restains terrorist organisations vis-a-vis their use of non-conventional weapons

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-31

The Recent American Intelligence Failures

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

An article examining how reports on recent intelligence failures enhance the understanding of intelligence failures on a strategic level

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-31

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

Saudi Arabia: Islamic Threat, Political Reform, and the Global War on Terror

Strategic Studies Institute

A 71-page U.S. monograph examining the emergence and progress of an Islamist threat in Saudi Arabia and the simultaneous development of other forces for political change, and assesses the strategic situation in the Kingdom in the light of the regional war on terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-01

Countering Destabilization in Africa

Strategic Studies Institute

This 21-page U.S. research paper examines the potential causes of instability in Africa, including AIDS, and proposes possible solutions

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-01

Political Change and the High-Level Panel: Navigating the Cross-Currents

Friedrich Ebert Foundation - New York

A 7-page paper discussing the report of the High-Level Panel, international security and the future of the United Nations

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-02

Overcoming the Security Council Impasse: The Implausible versus the Plausible

Friedrich Ebert Foundation - New York

A 48-page paper examining the possibilities for reforming the UN Security Council and the challenges to reform

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-02

Islamist Terrorism in the Sahel: Fact or Fiction?

Crisis Group

This 46-page report urges U.S. and EU cooperation on counterterrorism and development work in the Sahel to build resistance to extremism

Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-04-03

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

Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Major Weapon Programs

U.S. Government Accountability Office

A 150-page U.S. report providing a knowledge-based assessment of selected defence programmes that identifies potential risks and needed actions when a programme's projected attainment of knowledge diverges from the best practice. It can also highlight those programmes that employ practices worthy of emulation

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-04

Defense Acquisitions: Status of Ballistic Missile Defense Program in 2004

U.S. Government Accountability Office

This 137-page U.S. report assesses how well the Missile Defense Agency met its cost, schedule, testing and performance goals during fiscal year 2004

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-04

In the Spotlight: Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen

Center for Defense Information

Profile of a terrorist group aiming to annex Jammu and Kashmir and force the region to annex to Pakistan

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-06

Preventing Nuclear Terrorism

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 6-page summary of a discussion on the potential for nuclear terrorism, and possible countermeasures

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-06

The 2005 NPT Review Conference: Can it Meet the Nuclear Challenge?

Arms Control Association

An article detailing what needs to be done to strengthen the Nonproliferation Treaty

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-11

The Question of 'Failed States': Australia and the Notion of State Failure

Uniya

A 12-page Australian paper questioning the concept of failed states as a threat to security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-12

U.S. Policy Towards Iran: Developments, Options and Scenarios

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

An 8-page paper examining U.S. policy towards Iran from a German/European perspective

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-14