Defence, Terrorism & Security
Sudan 2012: Scenarios for the Future
Clingendael
This 28-page Dutch report describes four possible scenarios for the future of Sudan, defined by two key uncertainties: 1) In 2012, will Sudan be united or will the North and South have gone separate ways? 2) In 2012, will there be a new war between the North and the South, or will there be no war?
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-28
China Takes to the Sea
CSIS
A 2-page US brief on the development of Chinese naval power
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-28
Afghanistan Force Requirements
AEI
A 45-page US presentation that argues for an addition of 40,000-45,000 U.S. troops in 2010 to the 68,000 American forces that will be there by the end of this year. The report illustrates where U.S., NATO, and Afghan forces are now and where additional forces are needed to accomplish the mission. It links the U.S. force requirements to the growth of the Afghan National Security Forces on an accelerated timeline
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-27
What to do on Lebanon: The Future of Lebanon-Israel Relations
MERIA
An Israeli article assessing the future of Lebanon-Israel relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-24
Politics, Terrorism and the Sunni Divide
FPRI
An article explaining the differences between groups of Sunni Islamists
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-24
Integrating Civilian Agencies in Stability Operations
Rand Corporation
This 200-page US book assesses the capacity of the civilian agencies to participate in SSTR operations, analyzes the recurring structural problems that have plagued their attempts to do so, and suggests a series of options that are worth considering in order to improve the current situation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-23
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
Challenges to Human Security in the Arab Countries
UNDP
This 288-page Arab Regional Report focuses on human development in the Arab world through a human security lens
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2009-09-20
Toward a Risk Management Defense Strategy
SSI
This 76-page US monograph outlines eight principles for a risk management defence strategy
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-20
Anticipating the Future: Scenarios and Strategic Options for a New Global Order
DGAP
This 100-page German conference report discusses future scenarios and strategic options in the fields of European security, energy, climate change and global trade
Globalisation & International Trade, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-17
Violence in Southern Thailand: More than Just Religion
Stimson Center
A US article explaining the roots of extremist violence in Southern Thailand
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-16
Friend or Foe: Yemen’s Salih Regime, Internal Crisis, and Counterterrorism
Stimson Center
This US article argues that Yemen’s viability as a partner in the fight against terrorism is called into question
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-16
What is Achievable in Afghanistan? Japan and Europe Should Talk Straight to the US
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese commentary asking for clarity in Western strategy towards Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-16
Iran: Domestic Crisis and Options for the West
CSS
This 3-page Swiss analysis studies the likely interaction of Iran's domestic crisis and Western policy towards Iran's nuclear ambitions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-16
Military-humanitarian Integration: The Promise and the Peril
FIIA
This 6-page Finnish briefing paper puts Finland\'s drafting of a comprehensive national crisis management strategy in conversation with the increase in violence directed at aid workers in crisis situations, with special reference to Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-09-15
Yemen: Avoiding a Downward Spiral
CEIP
A 36-page US paper arguing that the current risks in Yemen are unprecedented in their scope and interconnectivity
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-14
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
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: A Partner for Stabilising Afghanistan?
Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies
This Australian report argues that during efforts to bring stability and security to Afghanistan, the international community of states may have overlooked a critical ally; the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-11
Is the Expansion of Chinese Military Capability a Threat to the Stability of the Western Pacific?
Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies
A 13-page Australian paper studying whether China's growing military power is a cause for concern
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-11
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
Is There Time to Prevent an Iranian Nuclear Weapon?
ACA
This 5-page US threat assessment brief takes a timely and critical look at the assumptions behind projections that Iran will soon have a nuclear weapon and the implications for diplomatic efforts to defuse the crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-10
The Battle for Baghdad
Nixon Center
A US article highlighting the importance of continuing US commitment to Iraq's stability
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-10
Supplying Iran with S-300 Systems
INSS
An Israeli article on the implicationsof discussions between Russia and Iran for the supply of S-300 defence systems
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-10
Indonesia: Noordin Top’s Support Base
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing examines the backgrounds of those arrested, killed or on the run in connection with the July terrorist attacks in Indonesia
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-10
The Costs of Organized Violence: A Review of the Evidence
CESifo
This 38-page working paper reviews recent studies that estimate those costs of violence and conflict that can emerge among organized political groupings, from states, religious and ethnic organizations to guerillas and paramilitaries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-09-09
Security Promotion in Fragile States: Can Local Meet National?
Centre for Conflict Studies
This 142-page Dutch study argues that the lack of local involvement in Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) is arguably one of the causes of the limited success of DDR programmes
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-09-09
Ethiopia: Ethnic Federalism and Its Discontents
Crisis Group
This 45-page background report examines the potential for a violent eruption of conflict in Ethiopia ahead of the June 2010 elections amidst rising ethnic tensions and dissent
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-09-09
Yemen's Increasing Importance in the Regional Struggle
INSS
An Israeli article highlighting the significance of Yemen as an arena of struggle between regional powers
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-08
Hamas Steps Up its Struggle against the Global Jihad-affiliated Networks Trying to Challenge its Control of the Gaza Strip
IICC
An Israeli report on the use by Hamas of extreme force to suppress global jihad operatives
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-07
Corporations and Counterinsurgency
Rand Corporation
This 57-page US study explores counterinsugency operations by large multinational corporations in Liberia, Papua New Guinea, and the Niger Delta region of Nigeria
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-07
Japan Should Work Harder for Nuclear Disarmament
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese commentary on Japan's contribution to nuclear disarmament
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-05
Who is Prince of Jihad?
RSIS
A 3-page commentary on Indonesian terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-05
Arms Transfers to the Middle East
SIPRI
An 8-page Swedish background paper reporting on arms transfers to and from states in the Middle East
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-09-05
Scenarios for Sudan: Avoiding Political Violence Through 2011
USIP
This 12-page US report summarizes three workshops designed to explore opportunities to avoid political violence in Sudan through the end of 2011
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-05
How Opium Profits the Taliban
USIP
This 44-page US report examines who are the main beneficiaries of the opium trade, how traffickers influence the Taliban insurgency as well as the politics of the region, and considers the extent to which narcotics are changing the nature of the insurgency itself
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Drug AbusePosted: 2009-09-05
Pioneering for Solutions to Somali Piracy: Facing the Challenge, Seizing the Opportunity
Clingendael
This 5-page Dutch policy brief gives a comprehensive account of the piracy issue and presents recommendations to nations engaged in counter-piracy activities
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-03
Threat Assessments and Reviews: A Note on Current Practice
Stimson Center
Using the existing literature, this 12-page practice note examines current practice in conducting threat assessments. Using the cases of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Uganda it attempts to draw out relevant lessons learned in this area.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-08-31
Withdrawal from Iraq: Assessing the Readiness of Iraqi Security Forces
CSIS
This 227-page US study examines the readiness of Iraqi security forces to take over effectively following a US withdrawal
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-29
Shining Path, Tupac Amaru
CFR
A US backgrounder on rebel groups in Peru
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-29
What Ambitions for European Defence in 2020?
ISS-Europa
This 175-page volume seeks to define Europe’s long-term security and defence ambitions, and to examine how these ambitions might translate into policies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-29
China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities - Background and Issues for Congress
CRS
A 36-page US report discussing how much emphasis to place in U.S. defense planning on programs for countering improved Chinese military forces by the US Navy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 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
Filling the Void: Dispatch from Afghanistan
CEIP
A brief US analysis of the political and security situation in Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-28
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 Mujahedin-e Khalq in Iraq: A Policy Conundrum
Rand Corporation
This 132-page US report finds that the coalition's experience with the MeK offers valuable lessons for dealing with special populations in future military actions and for providing better training for field commanders and enlisted personnel
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-18
Taking Up the Security Challenge of Climate Change
SSI
A 26-page US paper examining the destabilizing effects of climate change and how the military could be used to mitigate global warming and to assist at-risk peoples and states to adapt to climate change, thereby promoting stability and sustainable security
Climate Change & Environment, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-16
Oslo Revisited: Are the Fundamental Assumptions still Valid?
INSS
An Israeli article analyzing recent developments in Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-16
Too Little, Too Late: Europe Needs Better Crisis Management
Körber Foundation
A 58-page German paper drawing lessons for crisis management in Europe and beyond
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-16
Nepal’s Future: In Whose Hands?
Crisis Group
This 53-page report warns of the deteriorating political situation after the fall of the Maoist-led government in May 2009. The collapse of consensus and widening rifts between the major players have fuelled a more militaristic atmosphere. Meanwhile, the grounds for compromise have become narrower
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-13
China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues
CRS
A 67-page US report discussing the security problem of China’s role in weapons proliferation and issues related to the U.S. policy response since the mid-1990s
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-12
Somalia: The Trouble with Puntland
Crisis Group
This 16-page policy briefing warns about the rise in insecurity and political tension that the semi-autonomous north-eastern region of Somalia has been experiencing for three years
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-12
Withdrawing from Iraq: Alternative Schedules, Associated Risks, and Mitigating Strategies
Rand Corporation
A 208-page report of an independent study to examine drawdown schedules, risks, and mitigating strategies relevant to a US withdrawal from Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-08-10
Iran’s Activity in East Africa, the Gateway to the Middle East and the African Continent
IICC
A 26-page Israeli report on Iran's activities in East Africa
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-08-10
The Operation in Gaza: Factual and Legal Aspects
Government of Israel
This 165-page paper, prepared by the Government of Israel, discusses a range of factual and international legal issues relating to the military operation undertaken by the Israel Defence Forces (“IDF”) in Gaza in December 2008-January 2009 (the “Gaza Operation")
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-10
Scenarios for Sudan: Avoiding Political Violence Through 2011
USIP
A 12-page US report on the risks of further violence in Sudan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-09
How Opium Profits the Taliban
USIP
This 44-page US report examines who are the main beneficiaries of the opium trade in Afghanistan, how traffickers influence the Taliban insurgency as well as the politics of the region, and considers the extent to which narcotics are changing the nature of the insurgency itself
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Drug AbusePosted: 2009-08-09
Counterproliferation in the Twenty-First Century
Washington Institute
This 7-page US lecture focused on what the United States and its allies can do to prevent weapons of mass destruction from falling into the hands of terrorists willing to use them
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-09
The US Government’s Approach to Somalia
Chatham House
A 7-page speech explaining the US Government's policy towards Somalia
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-08
Changing Concepts of Security and Defence
Chatham House
This is a 9-page summary of the European Security and Defence Workshop held to debate the concepts and practice of security and defence
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-08
Shared Security Strategy for a Euro-Atlantic Partnership of Equals
CSIS
A 25-page paper contributing to a series examining serious challenges for the states of the Euro-Atlantic community
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-08
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
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
Combating Sexual Violence in the DR Congo: Towards a Comprehensive Approach?
NUPI
A 38-page Norwegian report on the United Nations Comprehensive Strategy on Combating Sexual Violence in the DRC framework.
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-06
Three Perspectives on Korean Developments
CSIS
Three perspectives that illustrate the wide differences that exist regarding Korean Peninsula denuclearization
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-08-06
Japan-U.S. Security Relations: A Testing Time for the Alliance
CSIS
The 76-page report of a conference held to discuss the challenges facing the US-Japan alliance
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-06
The Case for Restraint with Iran
Clingendael
A Dutch commentary arguing that because of Iran's importance, the European Union and the United States have to engage Iran energetically
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-05
National Summit on Intelligence: Gathering, Sharing, Analysis, and Use after 9-11
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
This 47-page US report contains findings from a summit that addressed challenges encountered in sharing criminal intelligence. It includes eight recommendations on how law enforcement agencies can share information and intelligence seamlessly while protecting privacy and civil rights
Crime, Law & Order, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-04
Why is North Korea so Aggressive? Kim Jong-Il's Illness and North Korea's Changing Governing Style
Nautilus Institute
A US article on the influence of the military on North Korea's recent aggressive stance
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-08-04
China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues
CRS
This 67-page US report discusses the security problem of China’s role in weapons proliferation and issues related to the U.S. policy response since the mid-1990s
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-03
Strategic Implications for Japan of the Relocation of US Marines from Okinawa to Guam
JIIA
A 4-page Japanese commentary on the strategic implications of the relocation of US Marines from Okinawa to Guam
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-08-03
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
Arc of Conflict
ORG
A 4-page July 2009 security briefing with updates on the situation in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-31
Hizb’allah’s Communication Strategy: Making friends and Intimidating Enemies
DIIS
A 44-page Danish report on Hizb'allah's communications strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-30
The Responsibility to Protect (RtoP) and Genocide Prevention in Africa
IPI
This 32-page report outlines the outcomes from an expert roundtable convened jointly by IPI, the UN Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, and the InterAfrica Group, which took place in Addis Ababa in October 2008
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2009-07-29
Intelligence, Emergencies and Foreign Policy: The EU's Role in Counter-terrorism
CER
This 20-page essay calls for a better joint EU-USA strategy in the fight against terrorism and offers ideas to Europan governments on how to improve internal security cooperation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-27
North Korea's Dangerous Game
IISS
A 2-page commentary on North Korea's recent nuclear test and missile launches
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-25
Avoiding a Nuclear Crowd
Hoover Institution
A US article studying the threat of nuclear proliferation
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-24
Indonesia: The Hotel Bombings
Crisis Group
A 9-page briefing considering the implications of the recent hotel bombings in Jakarta
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-23
Toward an Intelligence-based Nuclear Cooperation Regime
FPRI
A US essay arguing that Russian-American collaboration against the spread of nuclear weapons needs to extend
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-23
Strategic Survey for Israel 2009
INSS
This 217-page volume presents thirteen analytical essays that dwell on Israel's strategic environment in the period under review. Focus is on how Israel's new government and the new US administration will affect the dilemmas and options facing Israel
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-23
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
Af-Pak Strategy: A Survey of Literature
IPCS
A 13-page Indian literature reviewaiming to analyzethe ongoing debate on the Af-Pak strategy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-21
Addressing the Resurgence of Sea Piracy: Legal, Political and Security Aspects
IAI
The 17-page report of a conference held to address the resurgence of sea piracy, with special reference to Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-07-21
Iran Tightens its Security Collaboration with Persian Gulf Countries in an Attempt to Secure Regional Hegemony
IICC
An Israeli commentary on Iran's recent activities to promote security collaboration with three important Persian Gulf countries, Qatar , Bahrain and Oman
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-19
Burma's Forgotten Conflicts: A Risk for the Region's Security
SWP
This 8-page German commentary deals with the huge potential for violence that is contained in the conflicts that are coming to a head between the central government in Burma and the ethnic minorities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-18
Pakistan as a Nuclear Power: Nuclear Risks, Regional Conflicts and the Dominant Role of the Military
SWP
This 30-page German study mainly focuses on the following three research questions: How secure are Pakistan’s nuclear weapons as well as its nuclear facilities? How stable is the domestic political situation in Pakistan? What are the perspectives for the ongoing Pakistan-India conflict?
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-18
Darfur Review IV
FRIDE
In this fourth, 8-page issue, Darfur Review follows the recent decline in media interest in the Sudanese crisis, the ongoing conflict at the Sudan-Chad border in light of the failure to implement the peace accord, and the growing danger that as the Sudanese conflict becomes chronic, it will feature ever less on the international agenda
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Internal DisplacementPosted: 2009-07-17
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
The START Follow-on Negotiations: Russians Focus on Delivery Vehicles
BASIC
A 6-page commentary on the START follow-on negotiations between the US and Russia
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-16
The Taliban's Winning Strategy in Afghanistan
CEIP
This 36-page US report explains how the Taliban have developed a coherent leadership, sophisticated propaganda operation, and national reach that have put the International Coalition on the defensive, marginalized the local Afghan government, and given the Taliban control of the South and East
Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-16
North Korea’s Nuclear Test and its Aftermath: Coping with the Fallout
NTI
A US issue brief dealing with the implications of North Korea's nuclear test
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-16
Islamist Radicalisation: The Challenge for Euro-Mediterranean Relations
CEPS
In this 181-page book, Arab and European authors ask whether the EU's current policies are contributing to the radicalisation of Islamist movements in the Middle East and North Africa, and argue in favour of an EU policy based on inclusion
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-14
Countering Online Radicalisation in Australia
Australian Strategic Policy Institute
The report of a policy forum held to examine approaches to countering online radicalisation in Australia (single page linking to each contribution)
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-14
Red Light, Green Light: Establishing US Levers of Pressure on Iran
INSS
An Israeli commentary on current US policy towards Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-13
Mastering Counterinsurgency: A Workshop Report
Brookings
The 8-page report of a three-day workshop that explored American and Pakistani approaches to counterinsurgency (COIN) and low-intensity conflict (LIC) from March 10 to March 12, 2009
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-13
The Gaza Strip after Operation Cast Lead
IICC
This 46-page updated Israeli report describes the rebuilding of the civilian and military infrastructure in the Gaza Strip carried out by Hamas. At the same time, it details how Hamas continues entrenching its control of the Gaza Strip
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-13
Palestinian Security Reform: A Moment of Truth
FPRI
A US analysis of the Palestinian security situation and its consequences for negotiating with Israel
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-10
Putting Together the North Korea Puzzle
FPRI
A US essay studying whether the old pattern of North Korean provocations answered by foreign tolerance and reward is likely to continue
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-10
Reconstruction Under Fire: Unifying Civil and Military Counterinsurgency
Rand Corporation
This 158-page US report describes how civilian counterinsurgency (civil COIN) (essential human services, political reform, physical reconstruction, economic development, and indigenous capacity-building) could be conducted more safely in the face of active insurgency
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-09