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