Defence, Terrorism & Security
Designing Community Security Programmes
UNIDIR
This 7-page note discusses how to go about the generation of local knowledge and local understandings about security, and how to apply that knowledge at the working level
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-11-16
Detecting Nuclear and Radiological Materials
Royal Society
This 33-page UK report presents the findings of an international workshop exploring innovative approaches for detecting the illicit trafficking of nuclear and radiological materials
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-07
Detection of Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Science, Technologies, Observations
CRS
A 102-page US report on the detection of nuclear weapons and materials
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-11
Detection of Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Science, Technologies, Observations
CRS
A 112-page US report on new technologies for the detection of nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-07-08
Deter and Assure: Charting a Course for America’s Asian Alliances in a New Nuclear Age
AEI
A 17-page US working paper examining the future of The United States' alliances and security partnerships in Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-19
Deter, Defend, Repel, and Partner
AEI
This 28-page US report is designed to help generate serious reflections on how best to preserve the ROC's own accomplishments as a people and a government and to enable it to choose its own future as free of coercion as possible
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-02
Determinants of Productivity for Military Personnel
Rand Corporation
An 87-page U.S. report reviewing the literature and findings on major factors contributing to the productivity of military personnel
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-09
Deterrence, Missile Defence and Collateral Damage in the Iranian-Israeli Strategic Relationship
SSI
A 4-page US op-ed on issues relevant to the likehihood of an Iranian nuclear attack on Israel
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-03
Deterrence: From Cold War to Long War
Rand Corporation
This 123-page US monograph is intended to encourage debate and discussion on howdeterrence can best be incorporated into U.S. strategy.
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-26
Deterring Conflict in the Taiwan Strait: The Successes and Failures of Taiwan's Defense Reform and Modernization Program
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A 36-page examination of Taiwan's defence reform and modernization program and an assessment of future prospects
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-07-26
Deterring State Sponsorship of Nuclear Terrorism
CFR
This 48-page US report examines how to deter rogue states from sponsoring nuclear terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-02
Developing a Security and Defence Policy in the European Union: A View From the British Presidency
Cicero Foundation
A 14-page lecture on the need for a European Security and Defence Policy, its progress to date and the challenges and opportunities ahead
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-27
Development Cooperation, Climate Change and Conflict
DIIS
A 4-page Danish policy brief discussing how development cooperation can help prevent climate change-associated conflict
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2012-05-03
Developments on the North Korean Nuclear Axis: Parallels with Iran?
JCSS
An Israeli article examining developments in the North Korean nuclear crisis and their relevance to the Iranian nuclear issue
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-21
Digging for Peace: Private Companies and Emerging Economies in Zones of Conflict
BICC
A 52-page German brief examining trends in the causes of violent conflict in Africa
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-04-10
Diplomatic Engagement: The Path to Avoiding War and Resolving the Nuclear Crisis
ACA
This 8-page US brief argues that in order to avoid unintentional conflict with Iran, there is an urgent need to establish better lines of bilateral communication at all levels-between military forces in the region, between diplomats, and between senior officials
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-01-05
Dirty Bombs and Primitive Nuclear Weapons
Oxford Research Group
This 16-page paper provides information about the dirty bomb and a primitive nuclear explosive
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-06-28
Disaggregating the Pakistani Taliban
DIIS
A 12-page Danish brief providing a detailed insight into the most important Pakistani Taliban factions. Against this background, it is recommended that USA and NATO pursue a policy of differentiation between various Taliban groups in other ways than has hitherto been the case
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-22
Disarmament Forum 2005 no. 1
United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
This issue contains several articles focusing on advances in science and technology and their implications for the chemical and biological weapons regimes
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-17
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
Disaster in the DRC: Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in North Kivu
USIP
This 12-page US briefing discusses a recent event that focused on human security implications of resurgent violence which left hundreds dead, thousands displaced and millions destitute in North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Internal DisplacementPosted: 2009-01-19
Disaster Resilience and Recovery: Two Sides of the Same Coin
ASPI, Unisys Defence and Security
An 11-page Australian speech highlighting the need to re-examine how we can prevent disasters or minimize their impact on the community
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-03-28
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
Disposal of Surplus Small Arms: A Survey of Policies and Practices in OSCE Countries
Bonn International Center for Conversion, et al.
This 146-page report reviews the small arms disposal policies and practices of 9 European countries and the US, and considers the options and best practices available
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-02-27
Disposition of Excess Russian Weapon HEU and Plutonium
UNIDIR
A 10-page brief discussing the disposal of excess Russian weapon HEU and plutonium
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-02-27
Disrupting the Foreign Fighter Flow
FPRI
This US essay addresses the challenge of disrupting the flow of foreign fighters
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-10-15
Distrust But Verify
AEI
A US article commenting on the recent nuclear negotiations between the US and North Korea
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-29
Divergent European Approaches to Combatting PKK Terrorism
Washington Institute
A 3-page brief on PKK terrorist activities in Europe and governmental reactions to it
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-15
Do Oil Exports Fuel Defense Spending?
SSI
This 62-page US monograph explores the impact that oil revenue had on the national defence spending of five oil-exporting countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-03-22
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
Do We Detect Some Neo-Finlandisation in the Eastern Neighbourhood?,
CEPS
This 2-page commentary surveys the overall strategic landscape of the six Eastern Neighbourhood partners of the EU
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-04
Does Terror Threaten Human Rights? Evidence from Panel Data
CESifo
A 43-page working paper presenting a political economy model linking terror and governments' respect for human rights
Human Rights, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-27
Does Terrorism Work?
Maurice Falk Institute
This 52-page Israeli paper examines whether terrorism is an effective tool to achieve political goals
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-11
Does Trade Integration Contribute to Peace?
ADB
This 44-page working paper examines the effect of trade integration on military conflict
Globalisation & International Trade, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-02-07
Domestic Threats to Iranian Stability: Khazistan and Baluchistan
American Enterprise Institute
An issue brief examining the robustness of internal stability in Iran
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-11-14
Double Alienation and Muslim Youth in Europe
USIP
This US briefing examines the alienation felt by much of Muslim youth in Europe and recommends remedial policies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-08-31
Drafted to Fight Terror: U.S. Public Health on the Front Lines of Biological Defense
Anser
A 71-page U.S. report examining the ability of the U.S. public health system to respond adequately to bioterrorist attacks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2004-09-24
Drift to War
ORG
This 4-page UK security briefing focuses on the prospect of a US-Iran conflict
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-12
Drivers of Suicide Terrorism in Pakistan
RSIS
This 3-page Singaporean commentary examines the causes of suicide terrorism in Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-01
Drug Trafficking, Violence, and Instability
SSI
An 88-page US monograph focussing on the complex relationship between human security, crime, illicit economies, and law enforcement. It also seeks to disentangle the linkages between insurgency on the one hand and drug trafficking and organized crime
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-05-09
Drums of War: Israel and the “Axis of Resistance”
Crisis Group
This 38-page report examines rising tensions and heightened dangers on the Israeli-Lebanese border
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-02
Dynamism in Islamic Activism
WRR
This 238-page Dutch report investigates the characteristics and dynamics of Islamic activism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-28
East Asian Institutionalism: Where Do We Go Now?
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies
A 3-page commentary on East Asian multilateral institutions viewed from the perspective of security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-15
East Asian Security: Two Views
SSI
A US publication combining a Chinese and a US paper on security challenges in Northeast Asia
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-10
East of the Middle East: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and U.S. Security Implications
CDI
A 9-page U.S. article describing how the policies and agendas of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation freuquently clash with those of the US
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-22
East Timor: The Crisis Beyond the Coup Attempt
Nautilus Institute at RMIT
An Australian paper examining the crisis in East Timor
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-19
East Timor: The Crisis Beyond the Coup Attempt
Nautilus Institute
An Australian report on the background to the crisis in East Timor
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-19
Eastern Fronts
American Prospect Online
A commentary on the East Asia policy of the U.S.
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-24
Economic and Policy Frameworks for Cybersecurity Risks
Brookings
This 24-page US paper offers three observations built around a framework of risk management to help focus the discussion on cybersecurity
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2011-07-26
Economic Constraint and Ukraine’s Security Policy
IFRI
This 24-page French paper examines the motivations for extending Russia's Crimean bas lease as well as the history of military reform in the country to find that economic interests rather than ideological issues have motivated decision making in this area
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-05-31
Economic Drivers of Conflict and Cooperation in the Horn of Africa
Chatham House
A 16-page UK briefing paper analyzing the economic drivers of conflict and cooperation in the Horn of Africa
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-12-29
Economic Implications of a "Bold Switchover" in DPRK Security Policy
American Enterprise Institute
This 17-page U.S. paper examines the economic potential for North Korea of a dramatic policy shift to "defence sufficiency"
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-21
Economic Sanctions: Silver Bullet or Harmless Dud?
CSS
This 3-page Swiss analysis paper examines the effectiveness of economic sanctions in security and foreign policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-12-02
Edging Towards Reform: Kuwait's Security Sector
Stimson Center
A commentary on democratization in Kuwait, with special reference to the security sector
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-14
Educating Imams in Europe
Dayan Center
A 4-page Israeli commentary on the difficulties of providing academic imam education in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2011-11-03
Effects-Based Approaches to Operations: Canadian Perspectives
Canadian Department of National Defence
A 266-page Canadian monograph analyzing the militsry concept of effects-based operations from the Canadian perspective
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-27
Efforts to Combat Terrorist Financing
U.S. Department of The Treasury
Testimony by Under-Secretary of the U.S. Treasury to the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee on efforts being taken by the U.S. to combat terrorist financing
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-27
Egypt-Sinai-Gaza: The Triangular Threat to Israel
INSS
An Israeli commentary arguing that the common border area between Egypt, Israel and the Gaza Strip will likely continue to be a focus for increased activity by terrorist organizations against Israeli targets
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-28
Egypt: Security, Political and Islamist Challenges
SSI
This 161-page US monograph approaches 3 issues in contemporary Egypt; failures of governance and political development, Islamism and counterterrorism
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-27
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood
CFR
A US backgrounder on Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-21
Egypt's Muslim Brothers: Confrontation or Integration?
Crisi Group
A 36-page report examining Egypt's ruling NPD's hard-line stance and the Muslim Brothers' approach to political participation
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-06-18
Egypt's Sinai Question
Crisis Group
This 37-page report examines the Sinai region in the wake of recent terrorist attacks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-31
Election 2008 and the Future of Cross-Strait Relations
Hoover Institution
This 29-page US essay considers how Taiwan's 2008 presidential election is likely to affect cross-strait relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-17
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
Eliminating Nuclear Threats: A Practical Agenda for Global Policymakers
CEIP
This 332-page US report outlines practical policy options designed to make progress on today’s proliferation challenges, produce positive outcomes at the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, ensure the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and move to a world free of nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-02-06
Embracing the Fog of War: Assessment and Metrics in Counterinsurgency
Rand Corporation
A 340-page US monograph examining assessment and metrics in counterinsurgency
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-19
Emergency Management Education in Canada
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
A 74-page research report analyzing further education courses in emergency/disaster management in Canada and proposing necessary changes
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-01-31
Emergency Response and Recovery
HM Government - U.K.
This 104-page U.K. document provides guidance to senior responders involved in emergencies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-09-26
Emerging Powers and Cooperative Security in Asia
RSIS
This 41-page Singaporean working paper arguing that it is necessary for the regional countries, particularly India, China and Japan, to develop a security mechanism to ensure long-term peace and stability in Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-28
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
Enabling Kurdish Illusions
AEI
A US commentary warning of the dangers of promoting ethnic federalism for Iraq, with special reference to Kurdish aspirations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-12
End of a Nuclear Weapons Era: Can Britain Make History?
Arms Control Association
This article discusses the options facing the UK in respect of replacing the Trident nuclear weapons system
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-11
End-State Afghanistan
Egmont
This 31-page Belgian paper aims to return to the core of crisis management in Afghanistan and stimulate a broad debate about a grand strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-30
End-State Afghanistan: A European Perspective
Egmont
This 4-page Belgian security brief on the importance of the forthcoming international conference on Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-11-25
Endgame for Palestine
FPRI
A US essay examining the US Administration's latest effort to secure a resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-31
Endgame on Karabakh?
ADA
An Azerbaijani article assessing speculation that the South Caucasus is on the verge of a new outbreak of violence
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-08
Ending Jihadism? The Transformation of Armed Islamist Movements
CEIP
A US commentary on the persistence of de-radicalization by armed Islamist movements in recent years
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-09-14
Ending the Gaza Blockade: But How?
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the need to end the Gaza blockade and the difficulties involved
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-23
Ending the Indifference!
Rights & Democracy
This 68-page Canadian report highlights sexual violence during the 1993-2003 armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-09-14
Ending the War in Gaza
Crisis Group
This 28-page policy briefing analyses the bloody developments in Gaza since expiration of the fragile six-month ceasefire on 19 December and proposes a path to cessation of hostilities and beyond
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-01-06
Ending the War with Al Qaeda?
U.S. Army War College
This 36-page US paper considers whether the defeat of Al Qaeda is possible
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-01-07
Energy Security and Chinese Foreign Policy in the Hu Jintao Era
Brookings Institution
A 32-page US working paper examining whether a resource war between China and the other major energy-consuming countries is inevitable
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-31
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
Energy Security: An Agenda for Research
CFR
This 28-page US summary report presents a broad agenda for energy security research that emerged from a meeting held to assess the security implications of the way the world produces and consumes oil and natural gas
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-06-20
Engagement, Coercion, and Iran’s Nuclear Challenge
Stimson Center
This 76-page US report arguing for a policy of "strategic engagement" towards Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-11-25
Engaging Pakistan: Getting the Balance Right
CEIP
This 8-page US policy brief proposes a strategy for the US to pursue in respect of Pakistan
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-09-05
Engaging the DPRK Enrichment and Small LWR Program: What Would It Take?
Nautilus Institute
A report arguing that it may be possible to slow and even reverse the DPRK’s nuclear breakout by collaboration that assists it to develop small light water reactors (LWRs) that are safe, reliable, and above all, safeguarded, and integrates its enrichment capacity into a regional enrichment consortium, possibly as part of a Northeast Asian Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-01-27
Enhancing Civilian Protection from Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas: Building a Policy and Research Agenda
ICRC
This 28-page paper describes the effects of explosive violence, critically examines how the existing humanitarian law regime tends to address this issue and explores some current developments in building a research and policy agenda to try to reduce civilian harm from the use of explosive weapons
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-03
Enhancing Public Health Preparedness: Exercises, Exemplary Practices, and Lessons Learned
Rand Corporation
This 92-page technical report evaluates the validity of criteria developed to assess the design of emergency response exercises
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-07-10
Ensuring Bosnia's Future: A New International Engagement Strategy
Crisis Group
This 40-page report examines the dangers currently facing Bosnia and proposes a new international engagement strategy based primarily on the EU
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-16
Ensuring that China Rises Peacefully
Clingendael
This 2-page Dutch article deals with China's new assertiveness
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-01-27
Enter Hamas: The Challenges of Political Integration
Crisis Group
A 51-page report urging the EU and the U.S. to engage with Hamas so as to encourage the organisation to choose politics over violence
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-01-24
Eritrea's Border Troubles
CFR
A US analysis of the risks of Eritrea becoming embroiled in Horn of Africa disputes
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-04
Escalation Control and the Nuclear Option in South Asia
Stimson Center
A series of essays on escalation control in the subcontinent, drawing on Western deterrence theory (one page with links to all chapters)
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-04
Escalation in Attacks from the Gaza Strip as Hamas Announces the End of the Lull Arrangement
IICC
An Israeli report of massive rocket and mortar attacks on Israel from Gaza following Hamas' announcement of the end of the cease fire arrangement
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-28
Escalation in the Kunduz Region:
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the nature of the insurgency in the Kunduz region
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-01-13
ESDP After Lisbon: More Coherent and Capable?
CSS
A 3-page Swiss analysis of the implications of the Treaty of Lisbon, designed to improve the performance of the EU as a security actor
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-02-20
ESDP Operations and the Challenges of Evolving Multilateral Security
Cicero Foundation
An 8-page paper on the role of the ESDP in a fluid multilateral security environment
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-19
Establishing Law and Order After Conflict
Rand Corporation
A 292-page U.S. book examining post-Cold War reconstruction efforts and assessing their success in reconstructing internal security institutions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-21
Establishing Strategic Hierarchy in Europe
CAP
A 4-page German paper stressing Europe's need for a strategic culture and identity to underpin its security strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-23