Defence, Terrorism & Security


Preventing WMD Proliferation: Myths and Realities of Strategic Trade Controls

CEIP

This 12-page US policy outlook considers how states can ensure that trade in dual-use goods and technologies does not contribute to WMD proliferation

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-01-31

Copts' Uphill Battle

CEIP

A US article reviewing the situation of the Coptic community in Egypt

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2012-03-02

2014 and Beyond: U.S. Policy Towards Afghanistan and Pakistan

CEIP

A 10-page US House testimony arguing that reconciliation talks over Afghanistan risk failure, that the real problem lurks across the border in Pakistan, and listing the steps the United States can take to improve the prospects for a successful transition

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-11-11

The Generals’ Secret: Egypt’s Ambivalent Market

CEIP

This US article details civil production facilities owned by Egypt's generals

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-10

War in the Sudan

CEIP

This US article analyzes the tensions in the Sudan and the challenges that both sides face

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-11

Toward a Euro-Atlantic Security Community

CEIP

This 35-page report lays out a series of concrete steps in six areas to improve relations between Russia, Europe, and the United States, leading to the eventual creation of a genuine Euro-Atlantic Security Community

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-03

Afghanistan: The Impossible Transition

CEIP

This 30-page US paper argues that a combination of two critical problems threatens to undermine the mission of the United States–led coalition in Afghanistan: the failure of the counterinsurgency strategy and a disconnect between political objectives and military operations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-06-23

Turkey and the Bomb

CEIP

This 34-page US paper analyzes Turkey’s nuclear programme

Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2012-02-21

Into Nations and Tribes: Yemen and AQAP

CEIP

A US article arguing that U.S. policy should face the fact that the most important transitions are taking place beyond Sanaa and the presidential turnover

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-27

The Thin Red Line: Six Observations on Obama's Iran Policy

CEIP

A US analysis of statements by senior officials from press conferences, interviews, congressional hearings, and formal speeches conveys the administration’s public efforts to delineate what level of nuclear activity or other moves by Iran would prompt the United States to take more decisive action, most prominently the use of overt force

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-02-29

Toward a New Transatlantic Bargain

CEIP

This 12-page US policy outlook asserts that NATO will come out best, however, if there is a renewed commitment on both sides of the Atlantic to some of the fundamentals of the Alliance that are important to both sides—a renewal of the transatlantic bargain

Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-06

North Korea’s Provocations

CEIP

A US Q&A suggesting that the North Korean regime is showing signs of becoming more unstable

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-19

The Future of the Nuclear Suppliers Group

CEIP

This 70-page US paper explains how the NSG today faces a host of challenges ranging from questions about its credibility and future membership to its relationship to the NPT and other multilateral arrangements

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-12-16

Southeast Asia Fault Lines

CEIP

A US article reviewing some of the internal tensions affecting Southeast Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-11

The Menace That Is Lashkar-e-Taiba

CEIP

A US policy outlook on the threat posed by Lashkar-e-Taiba

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-15

Understanding Terrorist Network Topologies and Their Resilience Against Disruption

CentER

This 14-page Dutch discussion paper investigates the structural position of covert (terrorist or criminal) networks

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-12-02

Understanding Terrorist Network Topologies and Their Resilience Against Disruption

CentER

This 14-page Dutch discussion paper investigates the structural position of covert (terrorist or criminal) networks

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-02-01

Energy Security in the 21st Century: A New National Strategy

Center for American Progress

A 12-page US report proposing the development of a comprehensive approach to ensuring energy security for the US

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-08-01

Cerberus to Mind: Media as Sentinel in the Fight against Terrorism

Center for Contemporary Conflict

This 13-page US paper considers the psychological impact of modern terrorism and the influence of the media on its impact

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-05-06

Pakistan's Kashmir Policy After the Bush Visit to South Asia

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 7-page essay analyzing Pakistan's frustration with its diplomatic dialogue with India over Kashmir and urging action to normalise Indo-Pak relations

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-11

The Prospects for Post-Conflict Afghanistan: A Call of the Sirens to the Country's Troubled Past

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 29-page U.S. essay assessing the prospects for the transition process in Afghanistan

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-13

Hamas Comes to Power: Breakthrough or Setback?

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 9-page U.S. examination of the implications of Hamas' electoral success

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-13

Russia - A Partner for the U.S. in the Post-Saddam Middle East?

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 13-page paper assessing whether Russia is likely to be a reliable ally for the U.S. in the Middle East

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-12

Current Trends in India-U.S. Relations: Hopes for a Secure Future

Center for Contemporary Conflict

This 12-page paper discusses the improved relationship between the U.S. and India and its future prospects

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-11

Do U.S. Nuclear Weapons Have a Future?

Center for Contemporary Conflict

This 4-page article examines the impact of nuclear test moratoria and test ban treaties on the U.S. nuclear arsenal

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-03-11

India and the Gulf After Saddam

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 6-page draft examining India's strategic interests in the Persian Gulf, post Saddam

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-12

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

Libya's Return to the Fold?

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 9-page paper analysing the meaning of Libya's decision to renunciate the use of WMD in terms of her true intentions and Washington's likely response

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-12

The Mirage of Terrorist Financing: The Case of Islamic Charities

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 13-page US paper examining the exploitation of Islamic charities by terrorist organisations

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-03-11

Winds of Change Across the Andes: An Introduction

Center for Contemporary Conflict

An introductory article linking to 4 essays discussing the state of democratization in the Andean subregion

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-13

When Wars Collide: The War on Drugs and the Global War on Terror

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 15-page U.S. article examining the intersection of the War on Drugs and the Global War on Terror, with special reference to Colombia and Afghanistan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Drug AbusePosted: 2005-06-20

Suicide Terrorism: Rationalizing the Irrational

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 7-page article examining the history and the logic behind international terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-09

Exploiting Weakness in the Far Enemy Ideology

Center for Contemporary Conflict

This 11-page paper identifies how the U.S. may take advantage of al Qaeda's fractured state

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-06-20

The Explanatory Value of Social Movement Theory

Center for Contemporary Conflict

This article explains social movement theory and its use in understanding the use of violence, using as an example the first Palestinian intifada

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-14

Why We Must Take European Opinion Seriously

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A paper underlining the importance of future U.S.-European security co-operation for U.S. interests

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-13

Roadmap for Middle Eastern Reforms: A Stage Theory Approach

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A paper arguing that the Greater Middle East Initiative, as it stands, is doomed to failure and should be replaced by reform initiatives tailored to the specific needs of individual countries in the region

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-13

Theater Nuclear Weapons in Europe: The Contemporary Debate

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A paper examining the relevance of placing theater nuclear weapons in Europe to the maintenance of security in today's security environment

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-13

Special Issue on Dissuasion in U.S. Defense Strategy

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A series of 9 U.S. seminar papers exploring the challenges of attempting to dissuade enemies from military competition (1 page with links to all papers)

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-19

Korean Reunification: The Nuclear Factor

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 9-page U.S. paper focusing on the ramifications a North Korean nuclear programme may have on the evolving Korean unification process and for the resulting united Korean state

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-11

The Sources of Terrorist Conduct

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 6-page article offering the U.S. a strategic and policy prescription for the war on terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10

Saudi Security: Challenges for the Post-Saddam Era

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 68-page thesis examining the security challenges facing Saudi Arabia

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10

Changing Paths: Evaluating U.S. Policy Toward Lebanon

Center for Contemporary Conflict

This 9-page paper proposes that the U.S. re-engage with Lebanon and support a return to democracy in that country

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10

Why Has Globalization Eluded the Middle East?

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 14-page paper examining the magnitude and complexity of integrating the Middle East into a globalized world

Globalisation & International Trade, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10

The Broader Middle East Initiative: Requirements for Success in the Gulf

Center for Contemporary Conflict

An 11-page article examining the Broader Middle East Initiative, considering in particular relalistic goals, key areas for reform and implementation problems

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-09

WMD Proliferation in the Middle East: Directions and Policy Options in the New Century

Center for Contemporary Conflict

Summary notes (7 pages) of a conference held to take a systematic and in-depth look at the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East and the policy challenges facing the U.S. and the international community

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-09

Thinking About Deterrence: Credibility and Warfighting

Center for Contemporary Conflict

This 6-page U.S. paper argues that the deterrent credibility of the American nuclear force needs to be enhanced by planning for tactical nuclear use

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-04

What is Driving India's and Pakistan's interest in Joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A paper examining the motives of India and Pakistan in joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-08-16

The Proliferation Security Initiative: Counterproliferation at the Crossroads

Center for Contemporary Conflict

An 8-page commentary on the place of the Proliferation Security Initiative in the context of an overall counterproliferation strategy

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-19

Iraq and Jihadist Terrorists: A Review Essay

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 9-page U.S. essay reviewing the evidence for a connection between Saddam's Iraq and Jihadist terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-19

Russian-Iranian Relations: Outlook for Cooperation with the "Axis of Evil"

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A U.S. paper examining Russia's support of Iranian nuclear development

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-08-16

WMD Proliferation, Globalization and International Security: Whither the Nexus and National Security?

Center for Contemporary Conflict

An 11-page US article exploring the relationship between WMD proliferation and the post-cold war security environment

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-07-18

Path to Kashmir Resolution Will be Arduous, But Uneasy Truce Should Hold

Center for Contemporary Conflict

This 10-page U.S. paper examines the possibilities for resolving the Kashmir dispute

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-07-13

Strategic Stability in South Asia

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 10-page report of a conference held to examine ways to stabilize the military and nuclear competition between India and Pakistan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-09

Suicide Terrorism as Strategy: Case Studies of Hamas and the Kurdistan Workers Party

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 7-page U.S. paper examining the decision by terrorist organizations to use or not use suicide terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-07-13

Solving the DPRK Problem: Regional Perspectives on the Korean Peninsula

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A special issue of "Strategic Insights" devoted to an assessment of North Korea and its policies (single page linking to each article)

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-04

Here There Be Dragons: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Center For Defense Information

This article examines the nature and purpose of The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Central Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-07

Iran's Nuclear Shadows

Center for Defense Information

A commentary on an IAEA report, leaked June 2004, claiming that Iran continues to make parts and materials usable in the manufacture of nuclear arms

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-11

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

Pakistan's Education System: Fighting Terrorists or Drafting Recruits?

Center for Defense Information

An issue brief on the position and influences of madrassas in Pakistan's education system

Defence, Terrorism & Security, EducationPosted: 2004-10-27

A Transatlantic Approach to Iran

Center for Defense Information

An issue paper calling for a transatlantic approach to the problem of Iran's nuclear capacity

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-18

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

Summary of North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal

Center for Defense Information

A U.S. article estimating the extent of North Korea's (presumed) nuclear arsenal

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-06-16

Afghanistan, al Qaeda and the Taliban

Center for Defense Information

An analysis concluding that al Qaeda is financing terrorist acts by the Taliban in Afghanistan

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-18

Military Satellites 2006: International Satellite Innovation and Cooperation

Center for Defense Information

A 33-page overview of international military satellite activity

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-05-02

Conditions for a European Intervention Strategy in applying the ESDP and U.S./NATO crisis management

Center for European Integration Studies

A 32-page discussion paper addressing the current security strategies of NATO, the E.U. and the U.S., seeking points of convergence and areas for transatlantic cooperation

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-27

Countering Terrorism in South Asia: Strengthening Multilateral Engagement

Center for Global Counterterrorism Cooperation

A 36-page report of a meeting held to provide a timely and multifaceted discussion to contribute to a better understanding of the terrorist challenge in South Asia, as well as the broader issues which frame the threat

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-22

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

South Asia and the Nuclear Future: Rethinking the Causes and Consequences of Nuclear Proliferation

Center for International Security and Cooperation

A 5-page conference report on a workshop held in June 2004 to discuss nuclear weapons and stability in South Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-22

Proliferation Rings: New Challenges to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime

Center for International Security and Cooperation

This 45-page article examines three types of challenge to the nuclear nonproliferation regime

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-19

Can the North Korean Nuclear Crisis be Resolved?

Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University

A 16-page address on the prospects for solving the North Korean nuclear crisis

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-27

Immigration and Insecurity: Post-9/11 Fear in the United States

Center for International Studies

This 4-page essay takes a critical look at US immigration policy and practice since 9/11

Immigration & Refugees, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-07-02

The Proliferation Security Initiative: Promise and Performance

Center for International Trade and Security

A series of articles covering different aspects of the Proliferation Security Initiative, designed to interdict shipments of technology dangerous to security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-05

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

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

A Preemptive Attack on Iran's Nuclear Facilities: Possible Consequences

Center for Nonproliferation Studies

A report examining Iranian nuclear facilities that might be subject to a preemptive attack and their proliferation risk profile; likely preemptive scenarios and possible consequences

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-23

Space Conflict or Space Cooperation?

Center for Nonproliferation Studies

Report of a seminar held to discuss the feasability of cooperative international engagement on space assets as an alternative to the development of space weapons

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-02-15

India and the New Look of U.S. Nonproliferation Policy

Center for Nonproliferation Studies

An article analyzing recent changes in U.S. nonproliferation policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-27

CNS Special Report on North Korean Ballistic Missile Capabilities

Center for Nonproliferation Studies

A 13-page US assessment of the strike capabilities of North Korea's ballistic missiles

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-05-03

Military Exercises in Russia: Naval Deterrence Failures Compensated by Strategic Rocket Success

Center for Nonproliferation Studies - Monterey

A report reviewing Russian armed forces exercises held Jan-Feb 2004

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-29

The Gathering Storm: Is Climate Change a Threat to Security?

Center for Policy Studies

This 11-page Russian essay analyzes the implications of climate change and global warming on the economic and social security of different regions of the world. In his article he also reviews the efforts of various international bodies to find a common solution to this global issue

Climate Change & Environment, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-16

A Comparative Analysis of Cybersecurity Initiatives Worldwide

Center for Security Studies

A 40-page background paper investigating national cybersecurity initiatives to identify common themes, best practices, problems and pitfalls

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-09-27

Russian Regional Report Vol. 8 No. 26

Center for Security Studies

Bi-weekly report on security, politics, crime and curruption in the region

Defence, Terrorism & Security, CorruptionPosted: 2004-01-13

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

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

Beyond Goldwater-Nichols: U.S. Government and Defense Reform for a New Strategic Era

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 156-page report recommending drastic steps for improving U.S. national security policymaking and execution

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-08-08

The 9/11 Commission Report: Strengths and Weaknesses

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 12-page analysis of the 9/11 Commission report, urging caution in implementing all of its recommendations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-19

Georgia's Security Challenges

Center for Strategic and International Studies

The 16-page transcript of an address by Georgia's president covering domestic reforms, regional conflict resolution efforts and Georgia's relationship with Russia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-19

Shaping the Future of Counterinsurgency Warfare: A Strategic Approach

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 16-page updated U.S. paper reviewing lessons learned from earlier counterinsurgency operations

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-12-01

The Lessons of International Cooperation in Counterterrorism

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 13-page U.S. paper arguing that international cooperation is key to developing a sustainable counterterrorism strategy and avoiding tension between the Western and Muslim worlds

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-08

Saudi Internal Security: A Risk Assessment

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 41-page working draft report examining the threats to internal security in Saudi Arabia, the security apparatus and the reforms needed to ensure internal security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-11

The Importance of Building Local Capabilities: Lessons from the Counterinsurgency in Iraq

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 38-page report arguing for fundamental changes in the way the US plans to fight counterinsurgency and counterterrorism campaigns

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-08-06

Will Diplomacy Stop Iran?

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 4-page U.S. paper assessing the strategic realities concerning Iran's nuclear activities, following the meeting of the members of the UN Security Council on January 30, 2006

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-09

Modernization and Democratization in the Muslim World: Obstacles and Remedies

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 50-page report seeking to explain the issues and interconnections lying behind the Muslim world's modernization and democratization gap

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-15

Beyond Goldwater-Nichols: U.S. Government and Defense Reform for a New Strategic Era - Phase 2 Report

Center for Strategic and International Studies

This 156-page report outlines drastic recommendations for improving U.S. national security policymaking and execution

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-09-07

Palestinian Forces: Palestinian Authority and Militant Forces

Center for Strategic and International Studies

This 54-page U.S. analysis explains the military history and capability of Hamas and PIJ

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-09

The Asian Conventional Military Balance in 2006

Center for Strategic and International Studies

This 116-page report examines the military balance in Asia and the trends shaping regional armed forces

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-07-02

The Iraq Insurgency and the Risk of Civil War: Who Are the Players?

Center for Strategic and International Studies

This 124-page draft report assesses the possibility of civil war in Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-03-14

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

Saudi National Security: Military and Security Services - Challenges and Developments

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 75-page working draft of a wide-ranging assessment of Saudi national security

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-11

Trusted Partners: Sharing Technology within the U.S.-UK Security Relationship

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A working paper on ways to improve the sharing of defence technologies between the US and the UK

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-03