Disarmament & Peacekeeping
Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur and Status of the North-South Peace Agreement
CRS
This 36-page report provided an update on the crisis in Darfur, the status of the North-South Peace Agreement and recent developments in US policy towards the region
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-11-20
Proliferation Control Regimes: Background and Status
CRS
This 49-page US report provides background and current status information on the multilateral regimes established to restrict trade in nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and missile technologies, and to monitor their civil applications
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-11-19
Madagascar: Crisis Heating Up?
Crisis Group
The executive summary of a report examining the international and national mediation attempts for Madagascar that failed, leaving a political standoff
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-19
The Core Issues of the Israeli–Palestinian Con!ict: The Fifth Element
INSS
A 17-page Israeli essay discussing recognition of Israel as a crucial element in the Israel-Palestinian peace negotiations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-16
What Role for the EU in Resolving Conflicts in the South Caucasus?
ADA
An Azerbaijani article explaining how the European Union is increasingly active in seeking solutions to the conflicts in the South Caucasus, its leaders recognizing that without such solutions, there is a very real risk that instability in that region will spreadbeyond the Black Sea region into what is now the European Union
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-15
The Case for New START
ACA
A US issue brief making the case for a US ratification of New START
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-11-15
Hamas and the Peace Process: Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?
CEIP
A US analysis of Hamas' stance in regard to a possible Israel-Palestinian peace agreement
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-11-11
States of Conflict: Lessons in Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
IPPR
This 18-page UK briefing paper draws out some of the lessons learned about conflict prevention and peacebuilding through the work of ippr’s Commission on National Security in the 21st Century.
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-11-05
Israel and the Proposed 2012 WMDFZ Conference: Framing a Regional Process
INSS
An Israeli perspective on the Proposed 2012 WMDFZ Conference
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-03
Assessing Progress on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament: 2009-2010 Report Card
ACA
This 79-page US study measures the performance of 11 key states in 10 universally-recognized nonproliferation, disarmament and nuclear security categories over the past 18 months
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-10-28
Taliban Peace Talks Leave Many Skeptical
National Review Online
A US commentary on the prospects for the "high-level peace talks" being held between the Afghan government and the Taliban
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-10-21
Next Steps on U.S.-Russian Nuclear Negotiations and Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Brookings
This 9-page US paper contains recommendations in four areas: steps to prepare for future negotiations on nuclear arms reductions after New START; principles for cooperation on missile defense; ideas for following up on the April nuclear security summit to secure all fissile material globally; and actions to strengthen the nuclear nonproliferation regime
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-10-20
Hamas Divided: Time For A New Policy?
FPRI
A US essay considering how Hamas may affect the current peace negotiations in the Middle East
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-10-19
Reconciliation and Architectures of Commitment
ANU E Press
This 176-page Australian monograph examines how post-conflict reconciliation in Bougainville was based on indigenous traditions of peacemaking
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-10-18
Time to Promote Sovereignty in Gaza
SETA
An 8-page Turkish policy brief stating that elements of Israel’s foreign and defence policy system are considering how to win international support for a second disengagement from Gaza that will end Israel’s status as an occupying power in the Gaza Strip
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-12
The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
INSS
An Israeli article questionning whether US Middle East policy is playing a constructive role in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Foreign Policy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-10-11
Intensifying Diplomacy on Sudan
CFR
A US brief on diplomatic efforts designed to induce the key political actors in Sudan to manage successfully the referenda and the post-referenda environment
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-08
African Institutions in a Changing Regional and Global Security Environment
IPI
This 20-page meeting note summarizes a US conference which had a principal focus on the emergence and evolution of a new African peace and security architecture for the continent
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-07
Seeking Solutions for Afghanistan: A Report on the Abu Dhabi Process
EastWest Institute
A 28-page report laying out several recommendations for rebuilding regional cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan following Afghanistan’s National Consultative Peace Jirga
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-03
A New Way Forward
Afghanistan Study Group
The 16-page Afghanistan report by a US study group recommending a focus on U.S. foreign policy strengths in concert with the international community to promote reconciliation among the warring parties, advance economic development, and encourage region-wide diplomatic engagement
Foreign Policy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-09-29
Nuclear Security After the Washington Summit
RUSI Journal
A 6-page commentary on the Washington summit on nuclear security
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-27
A Progressive Nuclear Policy: Rethinking Continuous-at-sea Deterrence
RUSI Journal
This 6-page article argues that there is instead a great opportunity for Britain to take the lead as the most progressive of the nuclear weapons states by reducing the readiness and size of its strategic force
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-09-27
The KLA and the Kosovo War: From Intra-State Conflict to Independent Country
Berghof Conflict Research
This 46-page German study analyses the origins, development and post-war transformation of the Kosovo Liberation Army from the specific perspective of its members, who made the transition from opposing an oppressive state regime to participating in the construction of a new, more democratic system. In particular, it looks at commonalities between the KLA and other resistance/liberation movements across the globe, while also reflecting on distinct historical traits which make Kosovo’s transition to statehood quite unique and arguably unprecedented
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-22
Netanyahu's Novelty
INSS
An Israeli commentary on a serious dispute emerging regarding the agenda of the Israeli-Palestinian discussions prior to the first round of direct peace talks
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-18
Lifting the Nuclear Threat Isn’t a Pipe Dream
Europe'sWorld
An article explaining why 2010 is a key year in the campaign to free the world of nuclear weapons
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-16
Twelve Reasons to Support New START
ACA
This US issue brief highlights the reasons why New START deserves prompt approval and briefly addresses several of the questions raised by treaty sceptics
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-16
The United Nations Security Council and Civil War: First Insights From a New Dataset
IPI
This 56-page report examines trends in how the Security Council has engaged with civil wars since 1989 and the gradual evolution of the Council’s civil-war response strategies, including where and when it chose to engage
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-15
Experts Meeting in Advance of the 2011 BWC Review Conference
INSS
An Israeli article assessing the progress of biological weapons control
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-15
Arabs vs. the Abdullah Plan
"Middle East Quarterly"
A 10-page US article analyzing the inter-Arab context in which the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative was adopted and the degree of its continued relevance
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-30
Direct Palestinian-Israeli Negotiations: The Looming Risks of a Necessary Step
Brookings
A US article assessing the prospects for the direct Palestinian-Israeli negotiations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-30
Renewing the Direct Negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians
INSS
An Israeli article assessing the prospects for success in the renewed direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-25
Ending the Gaza Blockade: But How?
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the need to end the Gaza blockade and the difficulties involved
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-23
Thawing the Frozen Conflict in Transdnestr
Moscow Times
This article describes a unique opportunity emerging to resolve a conflict that has implications for Russia, Europe and the United States
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-19
Middle East Peace is Possible: Germany Should Strengthen Obama’s Hand
Körber Foundation
This 51-page German policy paper argues that President Obama has enough charisma and power to achieve a Middle East solution, albeit with the support of the EU in general, and of France and Germany in particular
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-12
A Repeat Performance: Hamas, Israel, and the Political Process
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-03
The Arab League's Endorsement of Direct Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations: Arab Activism or Political Theater?
INSS
An Israeli article analysing the new Arab League manadate for proximity talks beteen Israel and the Palestinian Authority
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-02
The Value of New START Verification
ACA
A US issue brief on the importance of the extensive verification provisions of New START
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-07-25
The Afghan Peace Jirga: Is an End in Sight?
ISAS
This 10-page Singaporean paper considers whether current peace initiatives will lead to durable peace in Afghanistan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-07-13
Conjuring Spirits from the Vasty Deep: A User's Guide to Proposals for Strengthening UN Civilian Capacity in Peace Operations
CISAC
This 47-page report examines the civilian capabilities that must be deployed early in a United Nations peace operation
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-07-09
Swords to Ploughshares: China's Defence-Conversion Policy
RSIS
A 41-page Singaporean working paper considering how China might improve its defence-conversion programme
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-07-08
Pariahs to Pioneers
Oxford Research Group
This 32-page UK report considers the possibility – counterintuitive at first glance – that the Israeli settlers, now seen as “pariahs” by some, can become the next generation of “pioneers” who forge the infrastructure of Israel’s future
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-08
A Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty: Understanding the Critical Issues
UNIDIR
A 104-page report of a project designed to shed light on the critical issues at stake in the negotiation of a fissile material treaty
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-06-24
Two Sides of the Same Coin: Nuclear Disarmament and the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy
JIIA
A 3-page Japanese commentary arguing that nuclear disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation should be viewed as two sides of the same coin
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-06-13
Strengthening the Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime
CFR
This 64-page US paper offers a comprehensive agenda for improvements to the nonproliferation regime
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-06-09
Kashmir: Paths to Peace
Chatham House
This UK paper examines the results of a poll taken to establish current attitudes in Kashmir on both sides of the LoC to alternative scenarios for the resolution of the conflict
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-08
Steps Towards Peace: Putting Kashmiris First
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing identifies the key political, social and economic needs of Kashmiris that should be addressed on both sides of the divided state
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-02
Momentum Building for U.S. Accession to the Mine Ban Treaty
ACA
A US issue brief commenting on a possible change in US policy towards the 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction,(the Mine Ban Treaty)
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-05-28
2010 NPT RevCon: Opening Bids and Conflicting Agendas
INSS
An Israeli perspective on the 2010 NPT Review Conference (RevCon)
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-18
Fact Sheet: U.S. Nuclear Modernization Programs
ACA
A fact sheet on US nuclear weapons modernization programmes
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-05-16
China and Nuclear Arms Control: Current Positions and Future Policies
SIPRI
A 20-page Swedish paper on Chinese positions on some of the most critical nuclear arms control issues
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-05-09
Reviewing the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT)
SSI
A 455-page US monograph written to assist in navigating the most important debates over how best to read and implement the NPT and, in the process, spotlighting alternative views of the NPT that are sound and supportable
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-09
The Link Between DDR and SSR in Conflict-Affected Countries
USIP
A 13-page US report arguing that disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) and security sector reform (SSR) processes should be interrelated and mutually reinforcing
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-09
Proximity Talks: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Washington Institute
A 3-page US article assessing the prospects of progress in proximity talks between Israel and the Palestinians
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-05-09
2020 Vision: Visioning the Future of the United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture
NUPI
A 29-page Norwegian working paper on the development of peacebuilding as a field in its own right and the creation of new international architecture
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-05
The Kosovo Protection Corps. A Critical Study of its De-activation as a Transition
NUPI
A 38-page Norwegian report analyzing the transformation process in which the Kosovo Protection Corps (KPC) was closed down and the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) activated. It critically assesses the role NATO, UN and other international actors played in the process, and highlights some lessons learned which can be of relevance for similar processes in the future
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-05
Monitoring and Verification in Arms Control
CRS
This 24-page US report reviews some of the monitoring and verification provisions in the new START Treaty and compares these with some of the provisions in the original START Treaty
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-04
New START Provides for Significant Arms Cuts
IISS
A 3-page commentary on the new The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) between the US and Russia
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-04-22
The April Election and Prospects for Sustainable Peace in Sri Lanka
IDSA
An Indian commentary concluding that the outcome of the April general election makes clear that Sri Lanka will evolve its own model of post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation to address the causes of conflict
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-21
European Conflict Resolution Policies: Truncated Peace-building
FRIDE
This 20-pageSpanish working paper offers a critique of European policies in situations of conflict or fragility
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-20
Strengthening the Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime
CFR
This 64-page US report examines the shortcomings of the nonproliferation regime and proposes a comprehensive agenda to shore it up
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-04-19
Nuclear Weapons after the 2010 NTP Review Conference
ISS
This paper analyses the issues affecting the NPT in the lead-up to the 2010 Review Conference that will take place amid rising proliferation concerns and a renewed focus on disarmament
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-19
Engaging Hamas: Rethinking the Quartet Principles
ISS
An opinion piece arguing that engaging Hamas is a precondition for peace in the Middle East
Regional, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-04-19
Israel and Palestine - Two States for Two Peoples: If Not Now, When?
FPA
A collegial, collective policy statement representing a consensus view of the Boston Study Group on Middle East Peace
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-18
Considering NATO’s Tactical Nuclear Weapons after the U.S. Nuclear Posture Review
BASIC
A 6-page backgounder on the implications for NATO of the U.S. Nuclear Posture Review
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-04-15
Beyond U.S.-Russia Arms Control: Multilateral Reductions and the
CEIP
This US commentary argues that governments should commission their defence research institutions to assess whether and how multilateral nuclear disarmament could be managed
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-04-15
The New START Treaty and US Nuclear Posture Review
ACDIS
AUS commentary on recent developments in nuclear weapons policy
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-04-14
The Importance of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-04-13
Civil Society Building Peace in the European Neighbourhood: Towards a New Framework for Joining Forces with the EU
Microcon
This working paper analyses how the European Union might engage more effectively with civil society organisations in the European Neighbourhood, to improve conflict transformation efforts
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-30
Mediating Identity Conflicts: Potential and Challenges of Engaging with Hamas
Berghof Conflict Research
A 23-page German occasional paper offering some valuable clues into the Hamas movement’s understanding of resistance, identity, radicalism, but also its readiness to accept third-party mediation efforts in order to explore possible resolution options
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-03-30
Renewed Conflict in Sudan: Contingency Planning Memorandum
CFR
This 11-page US memorandum presents the likely triggers of renewed civil war in Sudan and discusses the U.S. policy options for preventing it from happening and mitigating its consequences in the event that it does
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-28
Making a New START in Russian–US Nuclear Arms Control
SIPRI
A Swedish essay on current US-Russian negotiations on a new nuclear arms reduction treaty
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-03-26
Scientific Cooperation to Support Nuclear Arms Control and Disarmament
AAAS, Royal Society
A 9-page US-UK briefing paper explaining how the scientific community can help lay the foundation for future nuclear arms control, including the use of proposed disarmament laboratories to spur global cooperation on some of the technical and policy issues involved
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2010-03-24
Biden's Israel Visit and Its Aftermath: The Importance of Maintaining Strategic Direction in U.S. Middle East Policy
Washington Institute
A US policy brief on the aftermath of Vice-President Biden's visit to Israel
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-22
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 & PeacekeepingPosted: 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 & SecurityPosted: 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 & PeacekeepingPosted: 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 & PeacekeepingPosted: 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 & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-11
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, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-04
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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 & SecurityPosted: 2010-02-24
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 DevelopmentPosted: 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 & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-02-18
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 & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-02-18
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 & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-02-12
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 & PoliticsPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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 & PoliticsPosted: 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 & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-02-09
Countdown in Sudan
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on dangers to the peace process in Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 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, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-06
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 & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-02-01
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 & SecurityPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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 & PeacekeepingPosted: 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 & PoliticsPosted: 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 & OrderPosted: 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 & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-01-15
Nepal: Preventing a Flare-up
IPCS
An Indian commentary on the current political situation in Nepal
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-01-13