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Clarity, Coherence and Context: Three Priorities for Sustainable Peacebuilding
NUPI
A 31-page Norwegian working paper will focusing on the challenges that should inform the 2010 Review of the UN Peacebuilding Commission
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2010-03-18
Handover from International to Local Actors in Peace Missions
NUPI
This 52-page Norwegian report focuses on the handover process from international to local actors at the end of peace missions in Burundi, Sierra Leone and East Timor. The emphasis is on the security dimension of the withdrawal phase
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-03-18
Frpm Predation to Production Post-conflict
CGDev
This 26-page US working paper builds an analytical framework that models predation (banditry) and production as part of the choice of a rational utility-maximising agent
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2010-03-18
Keeping Post-Conflict Peace-building on Track
Clingendael
The 6-page Dutch report of a seminar held to discuss the role of security sector development in Burundi
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2010-03-17
Jerusalem: The Cost of Failure
Chatham House
This 16-page UK paper warns that the situation in Jerusalem is not static, but is becoming increasingly tense and fractured
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-03-11
Endgame or Game End? The OSCE Minsk Group and the Resolution of the Karabakh Conflict
ADA
An Azerbaijani article on the contribution of the OSCE Minsk Group to the resolution of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Karabakh and other occupied territories
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-03-04
A Proposal for the Resumption of the Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations for a Two-State Solution
INSS
An Israeli article proposing the use of the Roadmap of 30 April 2003 as a basis for reaching an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Regional Posted: 2010-03-04
The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: Where Is the Obama Administration Headed?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the US Administration's policy in respect of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-03-04
Now More Than Ever: The Case for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
ACA
This 52-page US report details the case for U.S. ratification of the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-02-24
Security Sector Reform: A Case Study Approach to Transition and Capacity Building
SSI
A 119-page US monograph in which the makeup of the security sector is examined, emergent principles are identified for implementing SSR in the community of practice, and the outcomes that SSR is designed to produce are specified
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-02-18
Traditional Dispute Resolution and Stability in Afghanistan
USIP
A 6-page US brief arguing that stability in Afghanistan will remain elusive unless disputes between individuals and among communities can be resolved through peaceful and equitable means
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-02-18
Establishing Leadership on Civilian Assistance to Afghanistan
USIP
This 6-page US briefing argues that leadership of civilian assistance is necessary for success in Afghanistan, and lays out the best options to move forward
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, International Development Posted: 2010-02-18
UNAMA in Afghanistan. Challenges and Oppertunities in Peacemaking, State-building and Coordination
NUPI
This 51-page Norwegian report focuses on the role of UNAMA in peacemaking, state-building and coordination in Afghanistan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-12
The Kosovo Protection Corps. A Critical Study of its De-activation as a Transition
NUPI
This 38-page Norwegian report analyses the transformation process in which the Kosovo Protection Corps (KPC) was closed down and the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) activated
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, European Union Posted: 2010-02-12
Clarity, Coherence and Context: Three Priorities for Sustainable Peacebuilding
NUPI
This Norwegian working paper is one of nine essays that examine the possible future role of the UN’s peacebuilding architecture
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2010-02-12
Early Recovery in Post-conflict Countries: A Conceptual Study
Clingendael
This 94-page Dutch research report discusses the policy strategies and operational frameworks of selected bilateral donors, regional and multilateral organisations working for recovery in post-conflict situations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-11
Japan's Peacebuilding Policy toward Afghanistan: The Need for a Civilian Surge to Improve Security
AJISS
A 3-page Japanese commentary outlining a possible Japanese contribution to the new US strategy for Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-02-09
Countdown in Sudan
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on dangers to the peace process in Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-08
Beyond the Impasse: International Intervention and the Israeli–Palestinian Peace Process
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper asserting that diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing Israel and the Palestinians back to the negotiating table, however concerted, are not sufficient by themselves to change the underlining dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They need to be accompanied by swift progression to implementation, with international monitoring, training and support
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Regional Posted: 2010-02-06
Negotiations and Reconciliation with the Taliban: Key Policy Issues and Dilemmas
Brookings
A 6-page US essay arguing that the real question about negotiating with the Taliban is what shape and content any such negotiation and reconciliation should have, and what are the costs and benefits of such an approach
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-02-01
Resetting U.S.-Russian Leadership on Nuclear Arms Reductions and Non-Proliferation
Brookings
This28-page US report traces recent US-Russian efforts to build a more positive relationship, in particular with respect to nuclear arms reductions and non-proliferation
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-02-01
EU-UN Cooperation in Peacebuilding: Partners in Practice?
UNIDIR
A 194-page report presents recommendations for how the EU might strengthen the EC–UN operational partnership and support
efforts to improve external coherence in peacebuilding
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, European Union Posted: 2010-01-28
Deepening Palestinian Divisions in the Shadow of a Possible Renewal of the Peace Process
Dayan Center
This 5-page Israeli commentary examines how the hardening of Palestinian divisions is likely to influence the Israeli-Palestinian political process, which is showing signs of revival
Governance & Politics
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-01-25
Sri Lanka: A Bitter Peace
Crisis Group
This 24-page briefing examines how eight months after the military victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the post-war policies of President Mahinda Rajapaksa have deepened rather than resolved the grievances that generated and sustained militancy
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-01-18
Nepal: Peace and Justice
Crisis Group
This 38-page report examines the impact of the abuses and impunity on the peace processin Nepal, the institutional cultures that allowed the crimes to be committed in the first place, and the prospects for progress on justice
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2010-01-15
In Search of the Nuclear Taboo: Past, Present, and Future
IFRI
This 35-page French essay seeks to probe the underpinnings of nuclear weaponsrestraint, the strength and durability of the so-called nuclear “taboo” – especially in light of the rise of non-states actors who covet nuclear weapons for purposes other than deterrence – and the most likely paths by which existing restraints might be breached, broken, or dissolved
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-01-15
Nepal: Preventing a Flare-up
IPCS
An Indian commentary on the current political situation in Nepal
Governance & Politics
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-01-13
What Next for the Democratic Republic of Congo?
USIP
A 15-page US briefing that summarizes ways the Congolese diaspora can help resolve the long-running conflict in the DRC, with recommendations to improve conditions in the country
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2010-01-08
Restoring the NPT: Essential Steps for 2010
CEIP
This 70-page US paper identifies achievable goals for the 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference and outlines steps that nuclear-weapon states—including recommendations tailored for the United States—and non–nuclear-weapon states should take to avert failure
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-12-23
Reducing and Regulating Tactical (Nonstrategic) Nuclear Weapons in Europe
CNS, Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs
A 55-page report analyzing the prospects for reucing and regulating nonstrategic nuclear weapons in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-12-23
Obama's Afghan Strategy: Regional Perspectives
Atlantic Review
A US article offering an Indian perspective on President Obama's Afghan strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-12-11
Promising Confidence- and Security-Building Measures for Space Security
UNIDIR
This 12-page paper seeks to address the issue of space security by laying out the foundations of a space
security treaty aimed at preventing physical conflict in outer space in order to preserve its continued
use today and well into the future
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-12-08
Bandits, Borderlands and Opium Wars in Afghanistan
DIIS
This 28-page Danish working paper examines Afghan state-building viewed from the margins
International Development
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-12-02
The Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Afghanistan: Role Model for Civil-military Relations?
BICC
A 27-page German occasional paper focusing on providing a humanitarian perspective to the ongoing debate about PRTs as a role model for civil-military relation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-12-02
A Case Study in Security Sector Reform: Learning from Security Sector Reform/Building in Afghanistan
SSI
This 88-page US paper provides insights into how the military interacts with host-nation governments, the United Nations, the State Department, and national embassies to solve today’s complex problems. It also reveals many pitfalls in security sector building and international team-building
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-11-27
Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction
USIP
This 244-page US manual is a practical roadmap for helping countries transition from violent conflict to peace
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2009-11-27
The EU Non-proliferation Clause: A Preliminary Assessment
SIPRI
This 20-page Swedish paper critically surveys the record of implementation of the WMD clause
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, European Union Posted: 2009-11-26
China’s Expanding Role in Peacekeeping: Prospects and Policy Implications
SIPRI
This 52-page Swedish policy paper offers new insights into the development of China’s engagement in multilateral peacekeeping and the factors and debates that underlie it. It also examines what these new trends mean for multilateral peacekeeping and for China’s major security partners
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2009-11-19
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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-11-16
International Assistance for Implementing the UN Programme of Action on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects: Case Study of the South Pacific
UNIDIR
This 61-page report finds that there is critical and timely work to be done to improve national and subregional capacities to implement the United Nations Programme of Action to Combat,
Eradicate and Prevent the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Pacific
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-11-16
A Case Study in Security Sector Reform: Learning from Security Sector Reform/Building in Afghanistan (October 2002-September 2003)
SSI
This 89-page US case study provides insights into how the military interacts with host-nation governments, the United Nations, the State Department, and national embassies to solve today’s complex problems in security sector reform
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-11-04
Reclaiming Israeli-Syrian Talks
SETA
A 28-page Turkish report on Israeli-Syrian relations and their relevance to regional security
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-11-02
Denmark and Modern Non-proliferation Assistance and Disarmament
DIIS
A 4-page Danish policy brief proposing that Denmark should use its unique expertise on radiation protection, biosafety/biosecurity and disease surveillance and develop an international control system for nuclear and biological materials in order to help smaller states prevent dangerous materials from falling into the wrong hands
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2009-11-02
Resolving Southeast Asian Territorial Disputes: A Role for the ICJ
IPCS
This 4-page Indian issue brief attempts to establish the effectiveness
of the ICJ as a means of resolving territorial disputes in the Southeast Asia region
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Regional Posted: 2009-10-30
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building: An Indo-Pak Track II Dialogue
IPCS
The 16-page executive summary of the report of a dialogue held to provide members of the strategic community on both sides with a common platform to discuss issues that plague Indo‐Pak relations and reflect on the possibilities of charting alternative course in the near future
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Regional Posted: 2009-10-30
Ending Impunity: New Tools for Criminal Accountability in UN Peace Operations
Stimson
This 103-page issue brief summarizes the results of FOPO's launch of its new report on improving criminal accountability in UN peace operations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2009-10-29
States of Conflict: A Case Study on Statebuilding in Kosovo
IPPR
A 15-page UK paper identifying key challenges to a successful and lasting transition from conflict to self-sustaining peace in Kosovo
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-10-29
The "Soldier-diplomat" in Afghanistan and Iraq
FRIDE
A 28-page Spanish working paper arguing that, while the military is often better placed to provide immediate relief in the most insecure environments, civilian supervision over stability operations must be asserted at every level to reverse the ‘creeping militarisation’ of foreign policy
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2009-10-28
No time to wind-down in Bosnia
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief explaining that Bosnia continues to show no clear signs of reconciliation and there is a lack of commitment to the process of EU accession
Governance & Politics
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-10-28
Cold War Redux? China's Cold War Era Thinking When it Comes to Nuclear Disarmament
CNS
This US report explores Chinese principles of disarmament and their compatibility with the push for nuclear zero
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2009-10-22
Space Security 2009: Moving towards a Safer Space Environment
UNIDIR
The 43-page report of a conference held to consider space security issues
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-10-20
The NPT Review Conference 2010: Looking Good but There’s Still Time to Fail
SIPRI
A Swedish commentary on the prospects for the Non-Proliferation Treaty
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2009-10-19
Guide to Rebuilding Public Sector Services in Stability Operations: A Role for the Military?
SSI
This 55-page US study provides a set of principles and operational guidelines for peacekeepers to help a country restore public infrastructure and services
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-10-18
Nagorno-Karabakh: Getting to a Breakthrough
Crisis Group
A 16-page policy briefing calling for a break in the political stalemate on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict by the end of the year
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Regional Posted: 2009-10-18
The IAEA and Israel
INSS
An Israeli article arguing that the IAEA has become politicised
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-10-15
States of Conflict: A case study on Conflict Prevention in Macedonia
IPPR
This 36-page UK report details how Macedonia was largely spared the bloody conflict that afflicted much of the rest of the Balkans due to the focused and sustained attention of the international community
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, European Union Posted: 2009-10-15
Kosovo: Štrpce, a Model Serb Enclave?
Crisis Group
This 16-page policy briefing focuses on the Štrpce municipality, one of southern Kosovo’s largest Serb enclaves, to demonstrate how Serb communities can protect their interests within Kosovo’s constitutional order
Governance & Politics
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-10-14
Japan's Challenges and Dilemmas over Nuclear Disarmament
Nautilus Institute
A US article examining Japan's posture towards nuclear disarmament
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-09-28
International Initiatives to Prevent Illicit Brokering of Arms and Related Materials
UNIDIR
A 12-page article on the challenge to locate the gaps that need to be plugged in the existing system
of national laws and to identify what specific, concrete measures states can carry out to effectively
tackle the problem of unregulated and poorly regulated arms brokering
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 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 & Security Posted: 2009-09-23
Conflict Parties' Interests in Mediation
Berghof Center
A 14-page policy brief aimed at making stakeholders in international organizations, governments and non-governmental organizations better informed and prepared for mediation efforts
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2009-09-20
Does Integration Encourage Reconciliatory Attitudes among Diasporas?
Center for Global Studies
This 13-page US paper examines whether, among conflict-generated diasporas, more 'integration' encourages more reconciliatory attitudes?
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-09-17
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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-09-15
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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-09-14
Rethinking Conflict Transformation from a Human Rights Perspective
Berghof Research Center
This 34-page paper moves beyond “justice vs. peace” and proposes that applying a perspective of human rights in conflict transformation brings it closer to its aims – by forcing greater emphasis on structural conditions, especially the role of the state, systems of governance and issues of power
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Human Rights Posted: 2009-09-09
'State-building for Peace': Navigating an Arena of Contradictions
ODI
This 4-page UK briefing paper argues that, while peace-building and state-building may share basic characteristics, there are important tensions between them
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-09-09
Can This Treaty Be Saved? Breaking the Stalemate on Conventional Forces in Europe
ACA
This US article studies the status of conventional arms control in Europe
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, European Union Posted: 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 & Security Posted: 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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 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 & Security Posted: 2009-09-05
Looking Beyond the Golan Heights: Baku as a Possible Mediator in the Middle East
ADA
An Azerbaijani article discussing the possibility od a mediating role for Azerbaijan in the Israeli-Syrian dispute
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Regional Posted: 2009-08-18
The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Conflict and State Fragility in Sub-Saharan Africa
GSDRC
This 41-page issues paper collates recommendations from a range of sources on how the impacts of the financial crisis on countries which are currently politically unstable and suffer from pre-existing conflicts might be addressed and suggests potential areas of collaboration among donors
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, International Development Posted: 2009-08-17
Prolonging East Asia’s Surprising Peace: Can It Be Managed?
FPRI
This US essay analyzes more than a decade of mainly constructive Sino-American relations and peace in East Asia
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2009-08-16
Peace, Reconciliation, and Displacement
Brookings
A 17-page US presentation focusing on the relationship between peace and displacement
Internal Displacement
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 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 & Security Posted: 2009-08-16
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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-08-10
Guide to Rebuilding Governance in Stability Operations: A Role for the Military?
SSI
This 84-page US guide focuses on the military’s role in rebuilding and establishing a functional, effective, and legitimate nation-state; one that can assure security and stability for its citizens, defend its borders, deliver services effectively for its populace, and is responsible and accountable to its citizens
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 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 & Security Posted: 2009-08-09
Israeli Settlements: Time for a Solution
Chatham House
This UK article considers what can be done to resolve the settlers issue, and whether it will strain US-Israeli relations and undermine an Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Governance & Politics
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-08-08
Bottlenecks to Deployment? The Challenges of Deploying Civilian Personnel to Peace Operations
NUPI
This 36-page Norwegian report addresses the role of training programmes with respect to the deployment of personnel in peace operations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-08-06
Israel’s Religious Right and the Question of Settlements
Crisis Group
This 49-page report explains that the issue of West Bank settlements cannot be properly understood without taking into account the increasing role of Israel’s religious right
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-07-29
Improving Criminal Accountability in United Nations Peace Operations
Stimson Center
This 103-page US report examines options for dealing with the problem of criminal accountability for personnel in peace operations
Crime, Law & Order
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-07-24
'Civilian Supremacy’ in Nepal
IPCS
An Indian article analyzing the causes of the faltering peace process in Nepal
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-07-21
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 & Security Posted: 2009-07-16
The EU's approach to Israel and the Palestinians: A Move in the Right Direction
CER
This 4-page paper considers the perspectives of peace in the Middle East and proposes that in spite of the challenges, The EU must do its best to support the USA\'s efforts to bring both parties to the negotiation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2009-07-12
Congo: A Comprehensive Strategy to Disarm the FDLR
Crisis Group
This report examines the failed attempts of the past to dismantle the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an insurgency with roots that go back to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. It recommends a new approach to help end great civilian suffering and restore state authority in the eastern Congo. Executive summary and recommendations only
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-07-09
Implementing the UN Programme of Action: A Checklist for Matching Needs and Resources
UNIDIR
A 48-page checklist designed as a tool in its own right to help states determine areas for advancing
activities to combat, eradicate and prevent the illicit trade in SALW
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2009-07-08
Côte d’Ivoire: What’s Needed to End the Crisis
Crisis Group
This policy briefing overview examines the fragile 2007 Ouagadougou Peace Agreement, which ended five years of fighting and territorial partition between the government and the rebel “Forces Nouvelles"
Governance & Politics
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-07-06
Guide to Rebuilding Governance in Stability Operations: A Role for the Military?
SSI
This 83-page US paper is designed to further military understanding of the critical nation-state building role that forces play during stability operations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-07-05
Arms Control: Forever Cinderella?
UNIDIR
A 4-page article examining the reasons for the neglect of arms control
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2009-06-21
Background Briefing: The START Follow-On Agreement and Beyond
Arms Control Association
This US briefing paper describes what to expect from the START follow-on negotiations, and explains the motivations and constraints affecting both sides
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-06-21
Too Clever By Half? The Problematics of Demilitarization and Other Shadows in Prime Minister Netanyahu's BESA Center Speech
BESA
An 8-page Israeli critique of a recent speech by the Israeli Prime Minister on Israeli-Palestinian rapprochement
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Regional Posted: 2009-06-17
Governance Components in Peace Agreements: Fundamental Elements of State and Peace Building?
Clingendael
This 113-page Dutch study addresses the design and implementation phases of peace agreements, in an attempt to
establish whether certain governance components can be regarded as essential elements in the reconstruction of stable post-conflict societies, or whether they play a functional role in the resurgence of violent competition and conflict
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-05-27
Fourth Follow-up: Moving Beyond the Stalemate: Addressing the Nuclear challenge by supranational Means
Clingendael
This 6-page Dutch briefing paper considers major issues relevant to the non-proliferation debate
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-05-27
A Twenty-First Century without Cluster Munitions?
SWP
This 4-page German commentary discusses the options for the forthcoming Geneva negotiations on the UN Weapons Convention with special reference to cluster munitions
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Posted: 2009-05-26
A re-START to Nuclear Arms Reductions
ISS
A 3-page analysis of recent US-Russian discussions on nuclear arms reductions
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-05-21
NATO Nuclear Burden Sharing and NPT Obligations
BASIC
The key international frameworks that regulate the stationing of US nuclear weapons in NATO member states, in addition to the terms of the NPT, are outlined in the Alliance's legally enforceable "Agreements for cooperation on the use of atomic energy for mutual defense purposes". This 6-page paper examines the effects of these agreements and their compatibility with the terms of the Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-05-20
Congo: Five Priorities for a Peacebuilding Strategy
Crisis Group
This 33-page report presents a five-point strategy to drive forward a renewed peacebuilding process for the Congo
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Regional Posted: 2009-05-13
Beyond START: Negotiating the Next Step in U.S. and Russian Strategic Nuclear Arms Reductions
Brookings Instiution
A 27-page US paper commenting on the possibilities for a post-START agreement between the US and Russia for a reduction in strategic nuclear arsenals
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-05-10
Clarity, Coherence and Context: Three Priorities for Sustainable Peacebuilding
NUPI
A 31-page Norwegian working paper will focusing on the challenges that should inform the 2010 Review of the UN Peacebuilding Commission
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-03-18
Handover from International to Local Actors in Peace Missions
NUPI
This 52-page Norwegian report focuses on the handover process from international to local actors at the end of peace missions in Burundi, Sierra Leone and East Timor. The emphasis is on the security dimension of the withdrawal phase
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-03-18
Frpm Predation to Production Post-conflict
CGDev
This 26-page US working paper builds an analytical framework that models predation (banditry) and production as part of the choice of a rational utility-maximising agent
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-03-18
Keeping Post-Conflict Peace-building on Track
Clingendael
The 6-page Dutch report of a seminar held to discuss the role of security sector development in Burundi
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-03-17
Jerusalem: The Cost of Failure
Chatham House
This 16-page UK paper warns that the situation in Jerusalem is not static, but is becoming increasingly tense and fractured
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-03-11
Endgame or Game End? The OSCE Minsk Group and the Resolution of the Karabakh Conflict
ADA
An Azerbaijani article on the contribution of the OSCE Minsk Group to the resolution of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Karabakh and other occupied territories
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-03-04
A Proposal for the Resumption of the Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations for a Two-State Solution
INSS
An Israeli article proposing the use of the Roadmap of 30 April 2003 as a basis for reaching an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Regional Posted: 2010-03-04
The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: Where Is the Obama Administration Headed?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the US Administration's policy in respect of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-03-04
Now More Than Ever: The Case for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
ACA
This 52-page US report details the case for U.S. ratification of the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-02-24
Security Sector Reform: A Case Study Approach to Transition and Capacity Building
SSI
A 119-page US monograph in which the makeup of the security sector is examined, emergent principles are identified for implementing SSR in the community of practice, and the outcomes that SSR is designed to produce are specified
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-02-18
Traditional Dispute Resolution and Stability in Afghanistan
USIP
A 6-page US brief arguing that stability in Afghanistan will remain elusive unless disputes between individuals and among communities can be resolved through peaceful and equitable means
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-02-18
Establishing Leadership on Civilian Assistance to Afghanistan
USIP
This 6-page US briefing argues that leadership of civilian assistance is necessary for success in Afghanistan, and lays out the best options to move forward
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , International Development Posted: 2010-02-18
UNAMA in Afghanistan. Challenges and Oppertunities in Peacemaking, State-building and Coordination
NUPI
This 51-page Norwegian report focuses on the role of UNAMA in peacemaking, state-building and coordination in Afghanistan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-12
The Kosovo Protection Corps. A Critical Study of its De-activation as a Transition
NUPI
This 38-page Norwegian report analyses the transformation process in which the Kosovo Protection Corps (KPC) was closed down and the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) activated
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , European Union Posted: 2010-02-12
Clarity, Coherence and Context: Three Priorities for Sustainable Peacebuilding
NUPI
This Norwegian working paper is one of nine essays that examine the possible future role of the UN’s peacebuilding architecture
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-02-12
Early Recovery in Post-conflict Countries: A Conceptual Study
Clingendael
This 94-page Dutch research report discusses the policy strategies and operational frameworks of selected bilateral donors, regional and multilateral organisations working for recovery in post-conflict situations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-11
Japan's Peacebuilding Policy toward Afghanistan: The Need for a Civilian Surge to Improve Security
AJISS
A 3-page Japanese commentary outlining a possible Japanese contribution to the new US strategy for Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-02-09
Countdown in Sudan
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on dangers to the peace process in Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-02-08
Beyond the Impasse: International Intervention and the Israeli–Palestinian Peace Process
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper asserting that diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing Israel and the Palestinians back to the negotiating table, however concerted, are not sufficient by themselves to change the underlining dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They need to be accompanied by swift progression to implementation, with international monitoring, training and support
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Regional Posted: 2010-02-06
Negotiations and Reconciliation with the Taliban: Key Policy Issues and Dilemmas
Brookings
A 6-page US essay arguing that the real question about negotiating with the Taliban is what shape and content any such negotiation and reconciliation should have, and what are the costs and benefits of such an approach
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-02-01
Resetting U.S.-Russian Leadership on Nuclear Arms Reductions and Non-Proliferation
Brookings
This28-page US report traces recent US-Russian efforts to build a more positive relationship, in particular with respect to nuclear arms reductions and non-proliferation
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-02-01
EU-UN Cooperation in Peacebuilding: Partners in Practice?
UNIDIR
A 194-page report presents recommendations for how the EU might strengthen the EC–UN operational partnership and support efforts to improve external coherence in peacebuilding
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , European Union Posted: 2010-01-28
Deepening Palestinian Divisions in the Shadow of a Possible Renewal of the Peace Process
Dayan Center
This 5-page Israeli commentary examines how the hardening of Palestinian divisions is likely to influence the Israeli-Palestinian political process, which is showing signs of revival
Governance & Politics , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-01-25
Sri Lanka: A Bitter Peace
Crisis Group
This 24-page briefing examines how eight months after the military victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the post-war policies of President Mahinda Rajapaksa have deepened rather than resolved the grievances that generated and sustained militancy
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-01-18
Nepal: Peace and Justice
Crisis Group
This 38-page report examines the impact of the abuses and impunity on the peace processin Nepal, the institutional cultures that allowed the crimes to be committed in the first place, and the prospects for progress on justice
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2010-01-15
In Search of the Nuclear Taboo: Past, Present, and Future
IFRI
This 35-page French essay seeks to probe the underpinnings of nuclear weaponsrestraint, the strength and durability of the so-called nuclear “taboo” – especially in light of the rise of non-states actors who covet nuclear weapons for purposes other than deterrence – and the most likely paths by which existing restraints might be breached, broken, or dissolved
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-01-15
Nepal: Preventing a Flare-up
IPCS
An Indian commentary on the current political situation in Nepal
Governance & Politics , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-01-13
What Next for the Democratic Republic of Congo?
USIP
A 15-page US briefing that summarizes ways the Congolese diaspora can help resolve the long-running conflict in the DRC, with recommendations to improve conditions in the country
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2010-01-08
Restoring the NPT: Essential Steps for 2010
CEIP
This 70-page US paper identifies achievable goals for the 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference and outlines steps that nuclear-weapon states—including recommendations tailored for the United States—and non–nuclear-weapon states should take to avert failure
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-12-23
Reducing and Regulating Tactical (Nonstrategic) Nuclear Weapons in Europe
CNS, Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs
A 55-page report analyzing the prospects for reucing and regulating nonstrategic nuclear weapons in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-12-23
Obama's Afghan Strategy: Regional Perspectives
Atlantic Review
A US article offering an Indian perspective on President Obama's Afghan strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-12-11
Promising Confidence- and Security-Building Measures for Space Security
UNIDIR
This 12-page paper seeks to address the issue of space security by laying out the foundations of a space security treaty aimed at preventing physical conflict in outer space in order to preserve its continued use today and well into the future
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-12-08
Bandits, Borderlands and Opium Wars in Afghanistan
DIIS
This 28-page Danish working paper examines Afghan state-building viewed from the margins
International Development , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-12-02
The Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Afghanistan: Role Model for Civil-military Relations?
BICC
A 27-page German occasional paper focusing on providing a humanitarian perspective to the ongoing debate about PRTs as a role model for civil-military relation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-12-02
A Case Study in Security Sector Reform: Learning from Security Sector Reform/Building in Afghanistan
SSI
This 88-page US paper provides insights into how the military interacts with host-nation governments, the United Nations, the State Department, and national embassies to solve today’s complex problems. It also reveals many pitfalls in security sector building and international team-building
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-11-27
Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction
USIP
This 244-page US manual is a practical roadmap for helping countries transition from violent conflict to peace
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-11-27
The EU Non-proliferation Clause: A Preliminary Assessment
SIPRI
This 20-page Swedish paper critically surveys the record of implementation of the WMD clause
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , European Union Posted: 2009-11-26
China’s Expanding Role in Peacekeeping: Prospects and Policy Implications
SIPRI
This 52-page Swedish policy paper offers new insights into the development of China’s engagement in multilateral peacekeeping and the factors and debates that underlie it. It also examines what these new trends mean for multilateral peacekeeping and for China’s major security partners
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Foreign Policy Posted: 2009-11-19
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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-11-16
International Assistance for Implementing the UN Programme of Action on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects: Case Study of the South Pacific
UNIDIR
This 61-page report finds that there is critical and timely work to be done to improve national and subregional capacities to implement the United Nations Programme of Action to Combat, Eradicate and Prevent the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Pacific
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-11-16
A Case Study in Security Sector Reform: Learning from Security Sector Reform/Building in Afghanistan (October 2002-September 2003)
SSI
This 89-page US case study provides insights into how the military interacts with host-nation governments, the United Nations, the State Department, and national embassies to solve today’s complex problems in security sector reform
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-11-04
Reclaiming Israeli-Syrian Talks
SETA
A 28-page Turkish report on Israeli-Syrian relations and their relevance to regional security
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-11-02
Denmark and Modern Non-proliferation Assistance and Disarmament
DIIS
A 4-page Danish policy brief proposing that Denmark should use its unique expertise on radiation protection, biosafety/biosecurity and disease surveillance and develop an international control system for nuclear and biological materials in order to help smaller states prevent dangerous materials from falling into the wrong hands
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-11-02
Resolving Southeast Asian Territorial Disputes: A Role for the ICJ
IPCS
This 4-page Indian issue brief attempts to establish the effectiveness of the ICJ as a means of resolving territorial disputes in the Southeast Asia region
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Regional Posted: 2009-10-30
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building: An Indo-Pak Track II Dialogue
IPCS
The 16-page executive summary of the report of a dialogue held to provide members of the strategic community on both sides with a common platform to discuss issues that plague Indo‐Pak relations and reflect on the possibilities of charting alternative course in the near future
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Regional Posted: 2009-10-30
Ending Impunity: New Tools for Criminal Accountability in UN Peace Operations
Stimson
This 103-page issue brief summarizes the results of FOPO's launch of its new report on improving criminal accountability in UN peace operations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-10-29
States of Conflict: A Case Study on Statebuilding in Kosovo
IPPR
A 15-page UK paper identifying key challenges to a successful and lasting transition from conflict to self-sustaining peace in Kosovo
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-10-29
The "Soldier-diplomat" in Afghanistan and Iraq
FRIDE
A 28-page Spanish working paper arguing that, while the military is often better placed to provide immediate relief in the most insecure environments, civilian supervision over stability operations must be asserted at every level to reverse the ‘creeping militarisation’ of foreign policy
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-10-28
No time to wind-down in Bosnia
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief explaining that Bosnia continues to show no clear signs of reconciliation and there is a lack of commitment to the process of EU accession
Governance & Politics , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-10-28
Cold War Redux? China's Cold War Era Thinking When it Comes to Nuclear Disarmament
CNS
This US report explores Chinese principles of disarmament and their compatibility with the push for nuclear zero
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-10-22
Space Security 2009: Moving towards a Safer Space Environment
UNIDIR
The 43-page report of a conference held to consider space security issues
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-10-20
The NPT Review Conference 2010: Looking Good but There’s Still Time to Fail
SIPRI
A Swedish commentary on the prospects for the Non-Proliferation Treaty
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-10-19
Guide to Rebuilding Public Sector Services in Stability Operations: A Role for the Military?
SSI
This 55-page US study provides a set of principles and operational guidelines for peacekeepers to help a country restore public infrastructure and services
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-10-18
Nagorno-Karabakh: Getting to a Breakthrough
Crisis Group
A 16-page policy briefing calling for a break in the political stalemate on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict by the end of the year
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Regional Posted: 2009-10-18
The IAEA and Israel
INSS
An Israeli article arguing that the IAEA has become politicised
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-10-15
States of Conflict: A case study on Conflict Prevention in Macedonia
IPPR
This 36-page UK report details how Macedonia was largely spared the bloody conflict that afflicted much of the rest of the Balkans due to the focused and sustained attention of the international community
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , European Union Posted: 2009-10-15
Kosovo: Štrpce, a Model Serb Enclave?
Crisis Group
This 16-page policy briefing focuses on the Štrpce municipality, one of southern Kosovo’s largest Serb enclaves, to demonstrate how Serb communities can protect their interests within Kosovo’s constitutional order
Governance & Politics , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-10-14
Japan's Challenges and Dilemmas over Nuclear Disarmament
Nautilus Institute
A US article examining Japan's posture towards nuclear disarmament
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-09-28
International Initiatives to Prevent Illicit Brokering of Arms and Related Materials
UNIDIR
A 12-page article on the challenge to locate the gaps that need to be plugged in the existing system of national laws and to identify what specific, concrete measures states can carry out to effectively tackle the problem of unregulated and poorly regulated arms brokering
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 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 & Security Posted: 2009-09-23
Conflict Parties' Interests in Mediation
Berghof Center
A 14-page policy brief aimed at making stakeholders in international organizations, governments and non-governmental organizations better informed and prepared for mediation efforts
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-09-20
Does Integration Encourage Reconciliatory Attitudes among Diasporas?
Center for Global Studies
This 13-page US paper examines whether, among conflict-generated diasporas, more 'integration' encourages more reconciliatory attitudes?
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-09-17
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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-09-15
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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-09-14
Rethinking Conflict Transformation from a Human Rights Perspective
Berghof Research Center
This 34-page paper moves beyond “justice vs. peace” and proposes that applying a perspective of human rights in conflict transformation brings it closer to its aims – by forcing greater emphasis on structural conditions, especially the role of the state, systems of governance and issues of power
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Human Rights Posted: 2009-09-09
'State-building for Peace': Navigating an Arena of Contradictions
ODI
This 4-page UK briefing paper argues that, while peace-building and state-building may share basic characteristics, there are important tensions between them
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-09-09
Can This Treaty Be Saved? Breaking the Stalemate on Conventional Forces in Europe
ACA
This US article studies the status of conventional arms control in Europe
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , European Union Posted: 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 & Security Posted: 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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 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 & Security Posted: 2009-09-05
Looking Beyond the Golan Heights: Baku as a Possible Mediator in the Middle East
ADA
An Azerbaijani article discussing the possibility od a mediating role for Azerbaijan in the Israeli-Syrian dispute
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Regional Posted: 2009-08-18
The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Conflict and State Fragility in Sub-Saharan Africa
GSDRC
This 41-page issues paper collates recommendations from a range of sources on how the impacts of the financial crisis on countries which are currently politically unstable and suffer from pre-existing conflicts might be addressed and suggests potential areas of collaboration among donors
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , International Development Posted: 2009-08-17
Prolonging East Asia’s Surprising Peace: Can It Be Managed?
FPRI
This US essay analyzes more than a decade of mainly constructive Sino-American relations and peace in East Asia
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Foreign Policy Posted: 2009-08-16
Peace, Reconciliation, and Displacement
Brookings
A 17-page US presentation focusing on the relationship between peace and displacement
Internal Displacement , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 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 & Security Posted: 2009-08-16
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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-08-10
Guide to Rebuilding Governance in Stability Operations: A Role for the Military?
SSI
This 84-page US guide focuses on the military’s role in rebuilding and establishing a functional, effective, and legitimate nation-state; one that can assure security and stability for its citizens, defend its borders, deliver services effectively for its populace, and is responsible and accountable to its citizens
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 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 & Security Posted: 2009-08-09
Israeli Settlements: Time for a Solution
Chatham House
This UK article considers what can be done to resolve the settlers issue, and whether it will strain US-Israeli relations and undermine an Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Governance & Politics , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-08-08
Bottlenecks to Deployment? The Challenges of Deploying Civilian Personnel to Peace Operations
NUPI
This 36-page Norwegian report addresses the role of training programmes with respect to the deployment of personnel in peace operations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 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 & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-08-06
Israel’s Religious Right and the Question of Settlements
Crisis Group
This 49-page report explains that the issue of West Bank settlements cannot be properly understood without taking into account the increasing role of Israel’s religious right
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-07-29
Improving Criminal Accountability in United Nations Peace Operations
Stimson Center
This 103-page US report examines options for dealing with the problem of criminal accountability for personnel in peace operations
Crime, Law & Order , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-07-24
'Civilian Supremacy’ in Nepal
IPCS
An Indian article analyzing the causes of the faltering peace process in Nepal
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-07-21
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 & Security Posted: 2009-07-16
The EU's approach to Israel and the Palestinians: A Move in the Right Direction
CER
This 4-page paper considers the perspectives of peace in the Middle East and proposes that in spite of the challenges, The EU must do its best to support the USA\'s efforts to bring both parties to the negotiation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Foreign Policy Posted: 2009-07-12
Congo: A Comprehensive Strategy to Disarm the FDLR
Crisis Group
This report examines the failed attempts of the past to dismantle the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an insurgency with roots that go back to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. It recommends a new approach to help end great civilian suffering and restore state authority in the eastern Congo. Executive summary and recommendations only
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-07-09
Implementing the UN Programme of Action: A Checklist for Matching Needs and Resources
UNIDIR
A 48-page checklist designed as a tool in its own right to help states determine areas for advancing activities to combat, eradicate and prevent the illicit trade in SALW
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-07-08
Côte d’Ivoire: What’s Needed to End the Crisis
Crisis Group
This policy briefing overview examines the fragile 2007 Ouagadougou Peace Agreement, which ended five years of fighting and territorial partition between the government and the rebel “Forces Nouvelles"
Governance & Politics , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-07-06
Guide to Rebuilding Governance in Stability Operations: A Role for the Military?
SSI
This 83-page US paper is designed to further military understanding of the critical nation-state building role that forces play during stability operations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-07-05
Arms Control: Forever Cinderella?
UNIDIR
A 4-page article examining the reasons for the neglect of arms control
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-06-21
Background Briefing: The START Follow-On Agreement and Beyond
Arms Control Association
This US briefing paper describes what to expect from the START follow-on negotiations, and explains the motivations and constraints affecting both sides
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-06-21
Too Clever By Half? The Problematics of Demilitarization and Other Shadows in Prime Minister Netanyahu's BESA Center Speech
BESA
An 8-page Israeli critique of a recent speech by the Israeli Prime Minister on Israeli-Palestinian rapprochement
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Regional Posted: 2009-06-17
Governance Components in Peace Agreements: Fundamental Elements of State and Peace Building?
Clingendael
This 113-page Dutch study addresses the design and implementation phases of peace agreements, in an attempt to establish whether certain governance components can be regarded as essential elements in the reconstruction of stable post-conflict societies, or whether they play a functional role in the resurgence of violent competition and conflict
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-05-27
Fourth Follow-up: Moving Beyond the Stalemate: Addressing the Nuclear challenge by supranational Means
Clingendael
This 6-page Dutch briefing paper considers major issues relevant to the non-proliferation debate
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-05-27
A Twenty-First Century without Cluster Munitions?
SWP
This 4-page German commentary discusses the options for the forthcoming Geneva negotiations on the UN Weapons Convention with special reference to cluster munitions
Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-05-26
A re-START to Nuclear Arms Reductions
ISS
A 3-page analysis of recent US-Russian discussions on nuclear arms reductions
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-05-21
NATO Nuclear Burden Sharing and NPT Obligations
BASIC
The key international frameworks that regulate the stationing of US nuclear weapons in NATO member states, in addition to the terms of the NPT, are outlined in the Alliance's legally enforceable "Agreements for cooperation on the use of atomic energy for mutual defense purposes". This 6-page paper examines the effects of these agreements and their compatibility with the terms of the Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2009-05-20
Congo: Five Priorities for a Peacebuilding Strategy
Crisis Group
This 33-page report presents a five-point strategy to drive forward a renewed peacebuilding process for the Congo
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Regional Posted: 2009-05-13
Beyond START: Negotiating the Next Step in U.S. and Russian Strategic Nuclear Arms Reductions
Brookings Instiution
A 27-page US paper commenting on the possibilities for a post-START agreement between the US and Russia for a reduction in strategic nuclear arsenals
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-05-10