Disarmament & Peacekeeping
The North Korea Deadlock: A Report from the Region
Brookings Institute
Transcript (28-page) of an event co-sponsored by Brookings Institution and Asia Society on Jan. 15, 2004. Keynote speaker Ambassador Jack Pritchard presented his impressions of a private visit to North Korea a few days earlier.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-01-27
Weapons of Mass Destruction: Defense Threat Reduction Agency Addresses Broad Range of Threats, but Performance Reporting Can Be Improved
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 37-page report on the mission of the DTRA recommends improvements to its performance reporting
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-02-15
Force Modernisation Trends in Southeast Asia
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies - Singapore
This 49-page working paper reports on an arms build-up in Southeast Asia, examines the causes and stresses the need for arms control and political/diplomatic measures to halt the trend
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-02-18
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
Nonproliferation: Improvements Needed to Better Control Technology Exports for Cruise Missiles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
US General Accounting Office
This 63-page US report examines export controls for these items and related technology, together with verification procedures
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-02-28
WMD in Iraq: Evidence and Implications
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
This 111-page report aims to summarize and clarify the complex story of WMD and the Iraq war
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-02-29
Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran
International Atomic Energy Agency
This 13-page report lays out the evidence of previously undisclosed Iranian research on enrichment and reprocessing of nuclear materials
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-01
Conflictual Peacebuilding: Afghanistan Two Years After Bonn
International Peace Research Institute
This 87-page report examines aid policies pursued in Afghanistan since late-2001 and proposes guidelines for the policy agenda ahead
International Development, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-02
Strengthening Disarmament and Security
UN Institute for Disarmament Research
Issue no. 1, 2004 of "Disarmament Forum" contains a series of articles under the umbrella title, "Strengthening Disarmament and Security". This page provides links to each article
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-04
The Multilateral Mantra and North Korea
Nautilus Institute
A commentary on the US policy of CVID (Complete Verifiable Irreversible Disarmament) towards North Korea
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-09
The North Korean Nuclear Challenge and American Interests: Getting the Priorities Right
Nautilus Institute
A paper arguing that an agreement with North Korea that falls short of guaranteeing a nuclear-free North Korea could still be effective in reducing the risk of the spread of nuclear materials
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-09
Fighting Proliferation - European Perspectives
Institute for Security Issues - EU
This 112-page paper assesses the current state of nuclear, biological, chemical and missile proliferation, analyses existing non-proliferation tools and develops concrete proposals for effective action
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-13
Democratic Control of Armed Forces in Military Interventions: A Challenge to Global Governance
Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces
A 26-page working paper focusing on issues relating to the democratic control of multinational military interventions authorised by the U.N.
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-04-21
A New Challenge for Peacekeepers: The Internally Displaced
Brookings Institution and John Hopkins SAIS
A 58-page study urging that the mandates of military peacekeeping forces should include the protection of civilians, especially internally displaced persons
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-04-26
North Korea: Problems, Perceptions and Proposals
Oxford Research Group
This 29-page U.K. report outlines Washington's North Korean strategy, offers a range of non-military approaches and provides an independent analysis of North Korea's nuclear weapons program
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-05-06
Intelligence Requirements for Peacekeeping Operations
Research Institute for European and American Studies - Athens
This Greek commentary describes the role of intelligence in peacekeeping, the role of NATO-U.S. intelligence instruments and the steps that European countries need to take
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-05-06
U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy: Present and Future
Arms Control Association
Text of a U.S. address to governmental delegates by the Executive Director of the Arms Control Asscoiation
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-05-19
Inching Away from Armageddon: Destroying the U.S. Chemical Weapons Stockpile
Henry L. Stimson Center
A 70-page report providing a history of the U.S. chemical weapons destruction program, an explanation of the technical processes and a report on progress
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-05-22
Sudan: Now or Never in Dafur
International Crisis Group
This 26-page report highlights the imminent threat of ethnic cleansing in Western Sudan and calls for immediate international action
Immigration & Refugees, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-05-24
Constructive Approaches to Limiting the Spread of Nuclear Weapons: Some Proposals for Government Action
Oxford Research Group
This 20-page U.K. paper underscores the threat of nuclear proliferation and proposes five steps for inter-governmental action to limit the spread of nuclear weapons
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-05-27
The BWC New Process: A Preliminary Assessment
Monterey Institute of International Studies
A 14-page U.S. article assessing the adequacy of the Biological Weapons Convention
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-05-27
Getting Serious About a Multilateral Approach to North Korea
Monterey Institute of International Studies
A 9-page U.S. article arguing that Washington needs to offer more than lip service to make a multilateral approach to North Korea effective
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-05-27
In Search of a Role: New European Efforts to Counter Nuclear Proliferation
Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies
An Israeli analysis of Europe's efforts to define and secure for itself a significant role in dealing with the threat of nuclear proliferation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2004-06-02
The Chemical and Biological Weapons Conventions
Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies
An Israeli essay analyzing the current status of the chemical and biological weapons conventions and summarizing Israel's position in respect of the chemical convention
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-02
Nonproliferation: Further Improvements Needed in U.S. Efforts to Counter Threats from Man-Portable Air Defense Systems
U.S. General Accounting Office
A 59-page U.S. report assessing efforts to control the proliferation of MANPADS
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-04
Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE's Effort to Close Russia's Plutonium Production Reactors Faces Challenges, and Final Shutdown Is Uncertain
U.S. General Accounting Office
A 75-page report on the status of the U.S. Elimination of Weapons-Grade Plutonium Production program
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-07
Plan B: Using Sanctions to End Iran
Arms Control Association
A commentary arguing for a more focused sanctions program to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-07
The Proliferation Security Initiative: Can Interdiction Stop Proliferation?
Arms Control Association
A comprehensive evaluation of the Proliferation Security Initiative, which aims to improve intelligence-sharing and co-ordination so as to interdict shipments of weapons of mass destruction and related delivery systems
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-08
Sailing Into Unchartered Waters? The Proliferation Security Initiative and the Law of the Sea
British American Security Information Council
Executive summary, key conclusions and link to pdf of full report, reviewing the development of the PSI to date and offering some avenues of progress
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-10
Iran's Nuclear Shadows
Center for Defense Information
A commentary on an IAEA report, leaked June 2004, claiming that Iran continues to make parts and materials usable in the manufacture of nuclear arms
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-11
Bradford Non-Lethal Weapons Research Project: Research Report No. 5
Centre for Conflict Resolution - Dept. of Peace Studies
A 61-page review and description of non-lethal weapons being developed and deployed and their implications
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-11
Small Arms, Terrorism and the OAS Firearms Convention
Federation of American Scientists
A 62-page U.S. occasional paper arguing that the OAS Firearms Convention could, if fully implemented, help stem the flow of weapons to illegal groups and terrorists
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-13
Nuclear CBMs: What is Possible?
Institute of Peace & Conflict Studies
An issue brief discussing a possible agenda in the overdue technical level talks on nuclear CBMs between India and Pakistan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-22
Nuclear Non-Proliferation: Global Security in a Rapidly Changing World
International Atomic Energy Agency
A speech by the Director General of the IAEA describing the status of the existing non-proliferation regime and offering proposals to improve its effectiveness
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-22
Guns or Growth? Assessing the Impact of Arms Sales on Sustainable Development
Amnesty USA
A 100-page report arguing that arms exporting countries should apply an effective methodology to assess whether proposed arms sales will affect sustainable development
International Development, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-23
Program on Economic Agendas in Civil Wars: Principal Findings and Policy Recommendations
International Peace Academy
The 23-page final report of this program, designed to improve the understanding of the political economy of civil wars, investigate the impact of transnational companies and evaluate a range of responses to curtail conflict-promoting economic activities
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-07-01
War Economies in a Regional Context: Overcoming the Challenges of Transformation
International Peace Academy
A 21-page policy report summarizing key findings on the regional dimensions of war economies and the challenges posed for peacemaking and peacebuilding
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-07-01
Sources of Possible Crisis in East and South Asia
International Peace Research Institute, Oslo
A symposium paper examining the most likely sources of crisis in East and South Asia
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-01
EUPHORIA: Changing Bosnia's Security Arrangements
International Crisis Group
An 11-page briefing paper examining the decision to replace the NATO-led peacekeeping force in Bosnia with an E.U.-led force
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-07-02
India/Pakistan Relations and Kashmir: Steps Towards Peace
International Crisis Group
A 39-page report suggesting steps forward to widen a peace process and make it more sustainable
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-07-02
Universal Compliance: A Strategy for Nuclear Security
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A 96-page draft strategy report, proposing a comprehensive approach to the challenges of nuclear proliferation in a post-9/11 world
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-06
Making Peace Work
World Institute for Development Economics Research
A page providing links to the presentations made at this Helsinki conference
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-07-07
Pulling Back from the Brink in the Congo
International Crisis Group
A briefing that warns of the risk of full-scale war in the Democratic Republic of Congo unless the international community strengthens its engagement
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-07
Building a Forward Line of Defense: Securing Former Soviet Biological Weapons
Arms Control Association
An article highlighting the importance of securing biological weapons in Russia and the former Soviet states
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-12
Talking Peace and Kashmir - Warily, Under a Nuclear Shadow
Foreign Policy in Focus
A 4-page commentary on the outlook for a peaceful, negotiated, final settlement of the Kashmir issue
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-07-14
Securing Peace: An Action Strategy for Sri Lanka
Center for Strategic and International Studies
A 44-page report offering a strategy plan to assist Sri Lankan and international actors to create an enabling environment in which a foundation for peace in Sri Lanka can be laid
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-07-15
The Proliferation Security Initiative: Counterproliferation at the Crossroads
Center for Contemporary Conflict
An 8-page commentary on the place of the Proliferation Security Initiative in the context of an overall counterproliferation strategy
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-19
A Fragile Peace: Guns and Security in Post-Conflict Macedonia
Bonn International Center for Conversion et al.
A 102-page report describing the problem of small arms and light weapons in Macedonia
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-07-20
The Death of Disarmament in Russia?
U.S. Army War College
A 20-page U.S. article examining Russia's disarmament record and intentions
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-07-24
North Korea and Iraq
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Summary of a U.S. round table discussion on the question of whether the Iraq war has had a positive or negative effect on efforts to control the spread of weapons of mass destruction
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-24
Afghanistan: Lessons Learned from a Post-War Situation
Danish Institute for International Studies
A Danish working paper drawing the lessons from developments in Afghanistan since the Bonn Agreement
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-07-25
Human Rights, Human Security and Disarmament
United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
No. 3, 2004 issue of this quarterly publication ("Disarmament Forum") featuring seven articles under the umbrella title of "Human Rights, Human Security and Disarmament". A 1-page link to the entire issue
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-07-29
Carrot, Stick or Sledgehammer: U.S. Policy Options for North Korean Nuclear Weapons
USAF Institute for National Security Studies
A 99-page U.S. occasional paper examining the policy options available to the U.S. for dealing with the North Korean nuclear challenge
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-29
Perspectives on Arms Control
USAF Institute for National Security Studies
Three papers on different aspects of arms control, nonproliferation and counterproliferation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-29
Crisis Watch August 2004
International Crisis Group
Monthly update summarising recent developments in situations of actual or potential conflict around the world
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-02
Rethinking the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime
Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies
An 84-page memorandum offering proposals for modifying the current non-proliferation regime, based on targeting the materials and activities associated specifically with military purposes
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-02
Demobilising the Paramilitaries in Colombia: An Achievable Goal?
International Crisis Group
A 31-page report proposing a course of action for the Colombian government to follow in order to achieve the disbanding of the AUC
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-05
Rethinking Conflict Resolution in Africa: Lessons from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leonne and Sudan
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
Key findings of a research project aimed at drawing policy lessons pertinent to the effectiveness of international mediation in African conflicts
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-09
Strategic Stability in South Asia
Center for Contemporary Conflict
A 10-page report of a conference held to examine ways to stabilize the military and nuclear competition between India and Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-09
WMD Proliferation in the Middle East: Directions and Policy Options in the New Century
Center for Contemporary Conflict
Summary notes (7 pages) of a conference held to take a systematic and in-depth look at the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East and the policy challenges facing the U.S. and the international community
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-09
What Works? Evaluating Interfaith Dialogue Programs
United States Institute for Peace
A 12-page report evaluating the impact and effectiveness of interfaith dialogue programs
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-13
Annual Report 2003
International Atomic Energy Agency
The 76-page report on the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency contains sections on technology, safety, verification and technical cooperation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-17
A Transatlantic Approach to Iran
Center for Defense Information
An issue paper calling for a transatlantic approach to the problem of Iran's nuclear capacity
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-18
The CSCE as a Model to Transform Western Relations with the Greater Middle East
Center for European Integration Studies
A 173-page discussion paper containing the contributions made to a forum held to discuss the practicalities of this proposal
Foreign Policy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-19
Darfur Deadline: A New International Action Plan
International Crisis Group
A 34-page report arguing that the response of the international community to the crisis in Darfur has yielded little result, and proposing a range of tougher measures to bring pressure on Khartoum
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-24
A Preliminary Exploration of the Linkages between Refugees and Small Arms
Bonn International Center for Conversion
This 83-page paper explores the complex relationship beteen refugees and arms diffusion, and examines the sources of small arms available to refeugees
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-08-25
Maintaining Momentum in the Congo: The Ituri Problem
International Crisis Group
This 32-page report describes the deteriorating security situation in the Congo
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-27
Water and Conflict: Conflict Prevention and Mitigation in Water Resources Management
Danish Institute for International Studies
A 100-page Danish study summarising the current understanding of water-related conflicts and the lessons learned in respect of governance, conflict prevention and resolution in integrated water resources management
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-31
How to Counter WMD
Council on Foreign Relations
An article proposing an overhaul of counterproliferation policy and improved intelligence techniques
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-13
North Korea Talks: The View From Pyongyang
Arms Control Today
An article examining U.S.-North Korea negotiations on nuclear disarmament from the standpoint of North Korean concerns and motivations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-14
U.S. Nuclear Policy After the Cold War
Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
A 71-page report tracing the development of the U.S. nuclear arsenal since the end of the cold war
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-14
U.S. Army Security Cooperation: Toward Improved Planning and Management
Rand Corporation
A 124-page monograph written to assist the U.S. army to assess future demand for resources devoted to security co-operation and evaluate the impact of these demands on the resources available to the army
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-16
Blood and Soil: Land, Politics and Conflict Prevention in Zimbabwe and South Africa
International Crisis Group
A detailed analysis of the different challenges of land reform in Zimbabwe and South Africa, with policy suggestions for the way forward
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-20
The Debate Over North Korea
The Academy of Political Science
A 27-page U.S. article assessing the case for following a policy of engagement to persuade North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-21
Iraq in Transition: Vortex or Catalyst?
Royal Institute of International Affairs
A 26-page briefing paper proposing three possible scenarios for the short-term future of Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-22
South Asia and the Nuclear Future: Rethinking the Causes and Consequences of Nuclear Proliferation
Center for International Security and Cooperation
A 5-page conference report on a workshop held in June 2004 to discuss nuclear weapons and stability in South Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-22
Rejuvenating or Restraining Civil War: The Role of External Actors in the War Economies of Sudan
Bonn International Center for Conversion
A 46-page paper examining the role of external actors involved in Sudan's war economy between 1997 and 2003
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-09-24
Conflicting Motivations: The Private Sector and International Conflict - An Annotated Bibliography
Danish Institute for International Studies
A 42-page Danish bibliography presenting the existing literature on the current involvement and potential proactive roles that the private sector can undertake during and after conflict
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-28
Diaspora Communities and Civil Conflict Transformation
Berghof Research Center for Constructive Conflict Management
A 56-page working paper examining diaspora communities living in Europe, specifically Germany, and their potential role in supporting conflict transformation in their home countries
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-29
Sudan's Dual Crises: Refocusing on IGAD
International Crisis Group
A 12-page briefing paper urging the international community to support a successful conclusion to negotiations between the Sudanese government and the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-06
Resolving Intractable Conflicts in Africa: A Case Study of Sierra Leonne
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
This 74-page report focuses on lessons learned from the Sierra Leonne conflict in respect of conflict management and resolution strategies, and especially the role of external actors
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-13
Democracy Assistance to Post-Conflict Guatemala: Finding a Balance Between Details and Determinants
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
This 131-page study is one of a series researching how international assistance can have a more sustainable and positive impact on democratisation in post-conflict societies
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-13
Armenia: Internal Instability Ahead
International Crisis Group
A 37-page report detailing the factors underlying Armenia's potential instability and spelling out necessary reforms
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-18
A Fresh Examination of the Proliferation Dangers of Light Water Reactors
Nonproliferation Policy Education Center
A 92-page U.S. study examining the "proliferation-resistance" of Light Water Reactors
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-20
Global Peace Operations Initiative: Future Prospects
United States Institute of Peace
This briefing analyses the potential impact of the Global Peace Operations Initiative on African peacekeeping forces and the challenges faced by the international community in meeting the demand for peacekeeping forces
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-22
Missile Defense All Over Again
Foreign Policy in Focus
A brief criticising the U.S. Administration's pursuit of missile defence
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-22
Iran: Countdown to Showdown
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
An article commenting on the latest developments in respect of Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-23
The South Korean Laser Isotope Separation Experience (1)
Institute for Science and International Security
An article reviewing South Korean research into molecular and atomic vapour laser-based isotope separation techniques and possible implications for nuclear proliferation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-23
Beyond Blueprints: Civil Society and Peacebuilding
International Peace Research Institute
A 17-page Norwegian concept paper examining the role of civil society in war and post-war contexts
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-29
Time For Arms Talks? Iran, Israel and Middle East Arms Control
Arms Control Association
An article arguing that diplomatic efforts currently focused on Iran need buttressing by attempts to create a more favourable regional climate for arms control
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-03
Nuclear Proliferation and the Potential Threat of Nuclear Terrorism
International Atomic Energy Agency
Keynote address by the Director-General of the IAEA at the Asia-Pacific Nuclear Safeguards and Security Conference
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-13
In Search of Security: Finding an Alternative to Nuclear Deterrence
Stanford Institute for International Studies
A 12-page address by the Director-General of the IAEA on how best to deal with nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-19
Proliferation Rings: New Challenges to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime
Center for International Security and Cooperation
This 45-page article examines three types of challenge to the nuclear nonproliferation regime
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-19
Crude Nukes on the Loose?
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
This 173-page Norwegian working paper offers a framework for the prevention of nuclear terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-20
Learning the Lessons of Peace Building
University of Ulster
6-page transcript of an address by the U.N. Secretary-General on how outsiders can best contribute to the process of building peace in war-torn societies
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-21
Iran: Where Next on the Nuclear Standoff?
International Crisis Group
A 20-page briefing on the Iranian nuclear standoff, urging the U.S. to become involved in seeking a comprehensive solution that also meets the legitimate security concerns of Iran
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-25
Congress Stops 2005 Funding for New U.S. Nuclear Weapons
British American Security Information Council
An explanation and commentary on the decision of the U.S. Congress to deny funds for new nuclear weapons
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-27
The IAEA and Iran: Crisis Averted - For the Time Being
British American Security Information Council
An occasional paper describing the current state of play in the Iranian nuclear crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-27
Resuscitating the Bioweapons Ban: U.S. Industry Experts' Plans for Treaty Monitoring
Center for Strategic and International Studies
This 114-page collaborative report develops a model for verifying the existence/production of bioweapons while protecting proprietary data and minimising the burden on legitimate facilities
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-27
Georgia: Avoiding War in South Ossetia
International Crisis Group
A 43-page report offering proposals for a comprehensive approach to peace to resolve the Georgia-South Ossetia conflict
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-29