Defence, Terrorism & Security
The African Union Mission in Somalia: Decision Time
SIPRI
A Swedish essay concluding that AMISOM in its current form is incapable of fulfilling its mandate to help bring peace and stability to Somalia
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-12-16
Eurasian Security Arrangements Face Reality Check After Kyrgyzstan Crisis
SIPRI
This Swedish essay describes how the bloody events in Kyrgyzstan in the summer of 2010 have created a new security situation in Eurasia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-15
Libya: Lessons in Controlling the Arms Trade
SIPRI
This Swedish article considers the lessons of supplying arms to Libya
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-04-03
Resource-Conflict Links in Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
SIPRI
This 20-page Swedish paper focuses on the policies and interventions targeted at the mining sectors of Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-10-22
Taking Stock of Russian–US Arms Control After New START
SIPRI
This Swedish article assesses the significance of the New START Treaty
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-24
Countering Bio-Threats: EU Instruments for Managing Bio Materials, Technology and Knowledge
SIPRI
A 46-page policy paper assessing the role of the EU in reducing security risks from microorganisms and toxins
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-31
Military Expenditure in the Three-year Federal Budget of the Russian Federation, 2008-10
SIPRI
This 17-page Swedish working paper analyzes military expenditure in the Russian budget for 2008-10
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-27
Reforming Nuclear Export Controls: The Future of the Nuclear Suppliers Group
SIPRI
This 150-page Swedish book examines the structure and activities of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-01
Reporting Transfers of Small Arms and Light Weapons to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, 2007
SIPRI
This 12-page Swedish background paper details and analyses UN member states’ reporting of international transfers of small arms and light weapons (SALW) to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms (UNROCA) for 2007
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-02-26
South African Arms Supplies to sub-Saharan Africa
SIPRI
A 16-page Swedish background paper on South African arms supplies to sub-Saharan Africa
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-28
Japan’s Security and Defence Policy: The More Things Change . . .
SIPRI
A Swedish essay on trends in Japan's security policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-30
Foreign Military Bases in Eurasia
SIPRI
A 78-page Swedish policy paper examining what has been happening to basing practices in Eurasia since the end of the cold war
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-30
Will Pinning NATO’s Security to Missile Defence Lead to More Cohesion?
SIPRI
A Swedish article on the prospects for missile defence in NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-29
Chemical and Biochemical Non-lethal Weapons: Political and Technical Aspects
SIPRI
This 50-page Swedish Policy Paper describes and analyses biological and chemical substances that have the potential to be used as weapons or can improve the efficacy of other, more traditional, weapons.
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-19
Chemical and Biochemical Non-lethal Weapons
SIPRI
This 50-page Swedish policy paper describes and analyses biological and chemical substances that have the potential to be used as weapons or can improve the efficacy of other, more traditional, weapons
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-13
South Ossetia and Abkhazia: Placing the Conflict in Context
SIPRI
This 4-page Swedish policy brief argues that attention must be paid to some of the less publicized but no less important local, regional and broader international developments related to the conflict around South Ossetia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2008-11-19
The Private Military Services Industry
SIPRI
This 20-page Swedish report surveys the rapidly-growing military services sector of the arms industry
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-22
Relics of Cold War: Defence Transformation in the Czech Republic
SIPRI
A 71-page policy paper examining how the Czech republic has tackled the challenges of defence reform
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-08
Stemming Destabilizing Arms Transfers
SIPRI
A 20-page Swedish paper examining the impact of EU air safety regulations on the activities of air cargo operators suspected of being involved in destabilizing arms transfers
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-14
Ukrainian Arms Supplies to Sub-Saharan Africa
SIPRI
A 16-page Swedish background paper on the supply of arms to sub-Saharan Africa by Ukraine
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-18
Chemical and Biochemical Non-lethal Weapons
SIPRI
This 50-page Swedish policy paper describes and analyses biological and chemical substances that have the potential to be used as weapons or can improve the efficacy of other, more traditional, weapons
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-13
Arms Transfers to Zimbabwe: Implications for an Arms Trade Treaty
SIPRI
This 12-page Swedish background paper details the sources of Zimbabwe's arms and military equipment and examines the question of how human rights considerations should affect arms supplies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2011-04-14
Arms Transfers to Zimbabwe: Implications for an Arms Trade Treaty
SIPRI
This 12-page Swedish background paper details the sources of Zimbabwe's arms and military equipment and examines the question of how human rights considerations should affect arms supplies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2011-05-22
China's Energy and Security Relations with Russia: Hopes, Frustrations and Uncertainties
SIPRI
A 56-page Swedish policy paper illuminating the current status of China’s security and energy relations with Russia
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-10-19
Towards a Regional Security Regime for the Middle East: Issues and Options
SIPRI
In this Swedish paper, the original 1998 report is republished in its entirety, along with an extensive new afterword by the author identifying lessons from work to date on a regional security system that are relevant to today’s Middle East
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-14
Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2011
SIPRI
This 8-page database contains information on all international transfers of major conventional weapons from 1950 to the end of 2011
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2012-04-02
Maritime Transport and Destabilizing Commodity Flows
SIPRI
A 64-page Swedish policy paper on maritime arms and drug trafficking
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-17
Using Nuclear Forensics to Increase International Nuclear Security Cooperation
SIPRI
A Swedish article explaining how the potential applications of nuclear forensics go beyond nuclear security and demonstrating that cooperation can be achieved in and between a number of international security frameworks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-03-23
Thailand: Troubles in the South
Singapore Institute of International Affairs
A 3-page summary of two addresses by Thai experts on the causes and mishandling of the unrest in Southern Thailand
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-19
The Current Crisis in Thailand
Singapore Institute of International Affairs
A 2-page paper analysing the causes of unrest in Southern Thailand
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-19
New Features of the Strategic Environment in Northeast Asia
Shorenstein APARC
A 7-page US speech oncurrent security conditions in Northeast Asia, addressing recent events involving North Korea, China's political assertiveness, maritime disputes, the Democratic Party of Japan's foreign policy, and the next two years of the Obama administration
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-12-10
Revisit International Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism: Applying and Transcending Geopolitics
Shanghai Institute for International Studies
This paper proposes that the application of geopolitics alone will not be sufficient to counter terrorism and other security threats. It urges governments to take a broader and more scientific view of the world
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-03
Assessing the Contribution of International Actors in Afghanistan
SFB
A 24-page German paper based on the results of a representative survey of households in North East Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-20
Reclaiming Israeli-Syrian Talks
SETA
A 28-page Turkish report on Israeli-Syrian relations and their relevance to regional security
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-11-02
Turkey and the Transformation of NATO
SETA
This 16-page Turkish policy brief examines the implications of NATO's current transformation process for Turkish interests
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-05
Turkey and Northern Iraq on the Course of Rapprochement
SETA
A 9-page Turkish policy brief tracing recent developments in Turkish policy towards Northern Iraq
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-01
Turkey in the United Nations Security Council
SETA
A 16-page policy brief commenting on Turkey's new seat in the United Nations Security Council
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-01-21
Delivering on the Responsibility to Protect
SEF
An 8-page symposium paper addressing key issues relating to the responsibility to protect
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Internal DisplacementPosted: 2008-01-10
The Responsibility to Protect: A Way Forward - Or Rather Part of the Problem?
SEF
This 8-page German paper presents two views on the viability of the Responsibility to Protect principle
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-05
Strategic Overview of Armed Violence Data Collection and Analysis Mechanisms (South East Europe) 1st edition
SEESAC
This 119-page report provides an insight into data-gathering practices relating to armed violence at the individual and local levels in South East Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-11-28
SIRC Report 2003-2004
Security Intelligence Review Committee - Canada
This 90-page report is an operational review of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-23
SIRC Annual Report 2004-2005
Security Intelligence Review Committee
This 115-page report is an operational review of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-12-05
Nuclear Zero: Key Issues to be Addressed
Security Index Journal
A 6-page Russian article questioning the efficacy of the nuclear deterrent
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-28
The Gathering Storm: Is Climate Change a Threat to Security?
Security Index
This 11-page Russian article analyzes the implications of climate change and global warming for security in different regions of the world
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-08-28
Unfinished Business: Reform of the Security Sector in Democratic Indonesia
Security Challenges
This paper describes how Indonesia’s military men and their fellow travellers in the conservative civilian elite are again feeling confident enough to challenge their exclusion from the political mainstream
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-12-19
Europe's Long-Term Vision on the Defence Environment: Sharp or Fuzzy?
Security and Defence Agenda
The 14-page report of a seminar held to examine issues arising from a consideration of European internal and global security in the coming decades
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-08-07
The Issues Shaping Asian Security
Security and Defence Agenda
The 43-page report of a roundtable held to discuss the issues shaping Asian security
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-08-07
How to Help Pakistan
Search for Common Ground
An article arguing that the developed world needs to provide Pakistan with targeted economic assistance to fight extremism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-01-08
Is Ballistic Missile Defence Destabilising?
SDSC
This 4-page Australian paper discusses how ballistic missile defence is affecting relations between China, Russia and the United states
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-23
Empowering Afghanistan: The Elements of a “Civilian Surge”
SDA, NATO
The 20-page report of a debate on Afghanistan's future
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-08-01
Global NATO: Overdue or Overstretch?
SDA, KAS, HP
The 68-page report of a conference held to discuss the future role of NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-13
Relaunching NATO or Just Re-branding It?
SDA
In this 32-page discussion paper, experts tackle critical questions regarding the NATO Alliance’s new strategic consensus
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-08
Assessing the Security Implications of Balkan Integration
SDA
This 28-pager Belgian discussion paper considers the arguments for and against stabilising Balkan countries through integration into the EU and NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-01
Revisiting NATO-ESDP Relations: Part 1
SDA
The first part (32 pages) of a discussion paper on the future of NATO-ESDP relations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-11
Azerbaijan's View of the Security Situation in the Southern Caucasus
SDA
The 20-page report of an event held to consider the Azerbaijani perspective on the security situation in the Southern Caucasus
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-15
Re-thinking Europe’s Naval Power
SDA
A 20-page Belgian report of an event held to assess the future for multinational naval operations and to consider the need for a collective EU naval strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-01
Security and Defence Priorities During France's EU Presidency
SDA
The 30-page report of a roundtable conference discussing the chief ESDP weaknesses and the impact of France's return to NATO
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-21
Assessing the Cyber Security Threat
SDA
The 24-page report of a roundtable on threats to cyber security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-11
Protecting Europe: Policies for Enhancing Security in the EU
SDA
A 68-page report of an international conference held to discuss policies that could enhance security within Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-21
Raising Biopreparedness Levels in Europe
SDA
A 72-page report on European preparedness against bioterrorism and pandemics
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-01-08
Could Europe Do Better on Pooling Intelligence?
SDA
The 20-page report of a debate on how Europe could pool intelligence more effectively
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-11-26
The External Dimension of Security, In Particular the Fight Against Terrorism
SDA
A 5-page opening conference speech dealing with the EU approach to terrorism and organized crime
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-27
Can NATO's Solidarity Crisis be Fixed?
SDA
This 20-page study publishes the findings of an online consultation considering NATO's credibility as a constructive global security player
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-01
Redefining NATO and the Transatlantic Relationship
SDA
The 24-page report of a roundtable discussion on the future of NATO and the transatlantic relationship
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2011-01-06
Azerbaijan's View of the Security Situation in the Southern Caucasus
SDA
The 20-page report of a meeting held to present the Azerbaijani view of the security situation in the Southern Caucasus (June 2008)
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-22
Security Sector Reform: Public-Private Priorities
SDA
The 26-page report of a roundtable held to consider key issues relating to security sector reform
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-30
Revisiting NATO-ESDP Relations: Part II
SDA
The 32-page second part of a discussion paper on NATO-ESDP relations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-30
The New Global Security Landscape: 10 Recommendations from the 2010 Security Jam
SDA
This meeting report considers overall security solutions in the 21st century
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-17
Protecting the Global Commons
SDA
The 20-page report of a roundtable debate held to “identify trends and issues that will shape the global security climate”, and to identify NATO’s role in these diverse areas
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-12-10
The EU's Africa Strategy: What are the Lessons of the Congo Mission?
SDA
This 42-page discussion paper offers a snapshot of the EU's latest military mission to Congo DRC, and aims to clarify thinking on the future development of ESDP in Africa
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-22
The Private Security Phenomenon: Policy Implications and Issues
SDA
The 27-page report of a roundtable held to discuss the implications of the growth of private security companies for Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-13
Cybersecurity: Is Technology Moving Faster than Policy?
SDA
The 16-page report of a meeting held to discuss the need for a common typology of cyberthreats and security policy responses in the European context
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-11
Shaping Europe's Defence Debate
SDA
A 70-page study analyzing the quality of debate on the future course of ESDP
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-29
Cyber-security: The Vexed Question of Global Rules
SDA
A 108-page report on cyber-preparedness around the world
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2012-04-27
Cyber-security: The Vexed Question of Global Rules
SDA
A 108-page report on cyber-preparedness around the world
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2012-02-17
Protecting Global Trade in Transit
SDA
The 16-page report of a debate held in Belgium to discuss concerns that maritime trade could become a new focus for terrorists in response to a decade of tighter aviation security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2012-02-17
New Challenges in Urban Security
SDA
The 16-page report of a Belgian debate on security challenges in cities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Urban IssuesPosted: 2011-08-01
Security Sectors in the Gulf: Immune to the Arab Awakening?
Sada
A US article examining the reality of the claimed reforms of security sectors in the Middle Eastern monarchies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-18
Back to the Barracks: The Tunisian Army Post-Revolution
SADA
A US article assessing the role the Tunisian military will play in the aftermath of the recent elections
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-04
Nuclear Security After the Washington Summit
RUSI Journal
A 6-page commentary on the Washington summit on nuclear security
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-27
A Progressive Nuclear Policy: Rethinking Continuous-at-sea Deterrence
RUSI Journal
This 6-page article argues that there is instead a great opportunity for Britain to take the lead as the most progressive of the nuclear weapons states by reducing the readiness and size of its strategic force
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-09-27
Countering Internet Radicalisation in Southeast Asia
RSIS, ASPI
The focus of this 24-page research report is on Southeast Asian jihadist websites and the report includes policy recommendations for governments to counter possible ways the Internet can be used to facilitate terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-28
Globalization: Implications of and for the Modern/Post-modern Navies of the Asia Pacific
RSIS
This 52-page Singaporean paper examines the nature of the navies being developed in the Asia Pacific
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-27
Comprehensive Maritime Domain Awareness: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
RSIS
This 37-page Singaporean paper argues for greater international cooperation in information sharing and interpretation to more effectively counter threats to maritime safety and security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-27
Sino-U.S. Competition in Strategic Arms
RSIS
A 42-page Singaporean working paper analyzing the Chinese perceptions of U.S. strategic weapon development and the implications of Chinese responses
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-06-02
ASEAN’S Next Challenge: Preventing Incidents at Sea
RSIS
This 2-page Singaprean commentary deals with a series of recent confrontations between navies in the waters of Southeast Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-08-08
The Philippines as an Archipelagic and Maritime Nation: Interests, Challenges, and Perspectives
RSIS
This 55-page Singaporean research paper calls for a transformation in strategic thinking to develop a truly archipelagic and maritime approach for the Philippines
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-08
The Role of the Five Power Defence Arrangements in the Southeast Asian Security Architecture
RSIS
This 22-page Singaporean working paper discusses the evolving Southeast Asian security architecture by focusing on the role of a “mini-lateral” defence coalition, the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA)
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-05-05
Reviving the Caliphate in the Nusantara:
RSIS
This 49-page Singaporean working paper describes Hizbut Tahir Indonesia, its aims and its activities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-25
Is What You See Really What You Get? A Different Take on China's Defence Budget
RSIS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the accuracy of China's published defence budget
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-07
Bracing for Impact: Fifth-Generation Jet Fighter Programmes in Asia
RSIS
A Singaporean commentary on fifth-generation jet fighter programmes in Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-05-06
China’s Gulf of Aden Expedition: Stepping Stone to East Asia?
RSIS
This 3-page Singaporean commentary assesses the implications of China's Gulf of Aden expedition
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-16
China's 60th Anniversary: Celebrating Beijing's Peaceful Rise
RSIS
This 3-page Singaporean commentary argues that Chinese rising power should be viewed positively
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-10-03
ASEAN and the Poor Seafarers: The Price of Additional Maritime Security
RSIS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the interconnection between crew working conditions and maritime security
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-16
The China Syndrome: China's Military Modernization and the Rearming of Southeast Asia
RSIS
A 43-page Singaporean working paper analyzing the causes of the current military modernization efforts of the ASEAN states
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-16
Fighting Online Extremism: Tackling Old Challenges in the Internet Age
RSIS
A 3-page commentary on the Singaporean approach to tackling bigotry and religious extremism in the Internet age
Social Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-15
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Indian Ocean and the Maritime Balance of Power in Historical Perspective
RSIS
A 34-page Singaporean paper exploring the historical roots and changing dynamics of the maritime balance of power in the Indian Ocean
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-29
From Hegemony to Loose Bipolarity: The Evolving Geopolitics of the US, EU and China
RSIS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the current evolution of global politics
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-01
Islam and Violence in Malaysia
RSIS
This 41-page paper examines the few cases of violence in Malaysia that have driven a wedge between Islamists and the state
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-22
Post-Suharto Indonesia: Can a Military Coup Happen?
RSIS
This 3-page Singaporean commentary assesses the risk of a military coup in Indonesia
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-19