Disarmament & Peacekeeping


The European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports: Improving the Annual Report

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

This 74-page policy paper presents the findings of a study of the European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports and identifies a number of policy and practical issues requiring consideration

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2004-12-02

Peacekeeping in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

Stimson Center

A 9-page testimony on the challenges of African peacekeeping and how U.S. policy can best support current and future operations (House International Relations Committee)

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-12-04

The Crisis in Sudan: Issues and Prospects

Parliamentary Library - Australia

A 22-page research brief providing a background to the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan and examining the possibilities for a solution

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-12-07

The Nuclear Third Rail: Can Fuel Cycle Capabilities Be Limited?

Arms Control Association

An essay addressing the practicability of restricting states from producing and using fissile materials

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-12-08

The Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Is It Time for a Multilateral Approach?

Arms Control Association

This paper considers the case for a multilateral approach to nuclear nonproliferation

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10

Disarmament Forum 2005 no. 1

United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research

This issue contains several articles focusing on advances in science and technology and their implications for the chemical and biological weapons regimes

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-17

Kosovo: The Last Piece in the Puzzle

Royal Institute of International Affairs

9-page transcript of an address by the U.N. Special Representative on the current situation in Kosovo, the way ahead and how Kosovo fits into the Balkans as a whole

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-18

New Proliferation Challenges: Dealing with Hard Cases and Strengthening the Regime

International Institute for Strategic Studies et al.

This 31-page report summarises the proceedings of an international workshop held to examine nuclear proliferation threats and challenges in the wake of the Iraq war and Libya's decision to renounce its unconventional weapons programs

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-18

Back to the Brink in the Congo

International Crisis Group

A 12-page report on Rwanda's incursions into the eastern Congo, the risks involved and proposals for conflict resolution

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-20

Youth in War-To-Peace Transitions: Approaches of International Organisations

Berghof Research Center

A 72-page study dealing with the role of youth in war-to-peace transitions and the response of international organisations to them

Families, Children & Youth, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-12-26

Breakthrough or Bust in 2005?

British American Security Information Council and Oxford Research Group

A 12-page overview of the state of the nuclear non-proliferation regime, introducing a series of briefings to be published prior to the 2005 NPT Review Conference

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-01-13

Disarmament: Have the Five Nuclear Powers Done Enough?

Arms Control Association

An article examining the progress made by the five nuclear powers in meeting their NPT Article VI disarmament commitments

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-16

Peace Accord in Sudan: Good News for People or Oil Companies?

Institute for Policy Studies

A 2-page commentary examining the relationship between oil and conflict in Sudan

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-16

Cross-Strait Relations: Avoiding War, Managing Peace

Stimson Center

A 19-page occasional paper, analyzing the roles of Taiwan, the PRC and the U.S. in maintaining peace over the cross-strait issue

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-01-18

Go Beyond First Aid: Democracy Assistance and the Challenges of Institution Building in Post-Conflict Sierra Leone

Netherlands Institute of International Relations

This 151-page case study about Sierra Leone focuses on the role of the international community in supporting elections, human rights and media institutions in the country. The report identifies key challenges needing to be addressed to make Sierra Leone's democratization process more successful

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-01-19

Kosovo: Toward Final Status

(International) Crisis Group

This 41-page report argues for the speedy establishment of Kosovo as an independent state

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-01-23

Iraq: Allaying Turkey's Fears Over Kurdish Ambitions

(International) Crisis Group

This 28-page report warns of the potential for civil war and Turkish intervention in Northern Iraq and offers recommendations for helping to preserve peace

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-01-27

Weapons of Mass Destruction: Nonproliferation Programs Need Better Integration

U.S. Government Accountability Office

This 48-page U.S. study examines U.S. funding of nonproliferation programmes by different government departments and the need for improved coordination

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-01

The Pros and Cons of Subsidiarity: The Role of African Regional and Subregional Organisations in Ensuring Peace and Security in Africa

Danish Institute for International Studies

A 68-page Danish working paper analyzing the emerging international norm of subsidiarity, according to which "Africa is responsible for African conflicts", and overviewing the regional and subregional African organisations

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-02-02

Security Models and Their Applicability to the Gulf: The Potential of European Lessons Applied

Danish Institute for International Studies

This 31-page working paper explores whether lessons from the transformation of Europe from a conflict formation into a security community could be transferred to the Persian Gulf region

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-02-02

Haiti's Transition: Hanging in the Balance

(International) Crisis Group

A 12-page update on the continuing crisis in Haiti under its transitional government

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-02-09

Nepal's Royal Coup: Making a Bad Situation Worse

(International) Crisis Group

A 26-page report criticising the coup by King Gyanendra as being likely to strengthen the Maoist insurgency and intensify Nepal's civil war

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-02-10

Political Consequences of the Tidal Wave in Indonesia and Sri Lanka

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

This 4-page commentary examines the likelihood of post-Tsunami aid resulting in solutions to the conflicts in Indonesia and Sri Lanka

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-02-12

Sudan After the Naivasha Peace Agreement: No Champagne Yet

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

An 8-page commentary on the outlook for a lasting solution to the conflict between the Sudanese government and the SPLA rebels

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-02-12

Perspectives for Co-operative Aerial Observation and the Treaty on Open Skies

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

Papers from a conference held to discuss co-operative aerial observation as a peacekeeping tool

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-02-18

Peace in Northern Uganda: Decisive Weeks Ahead

(International) Crisis Group

A 12-page policy brief assessing the conditions required for ending the insurgency in Northern Uganda

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-02-21

Legal Questions Mar Colombia's Paramilitary Disarmament

America's Program, International Relations Center

A report on the progress of the demobilization, disarmament and reintegration process for Colombia's paramilitary forces

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-02-22

Muddling the Peace Process: Post-Tsunami Rehabilitation in War-Torn Sri Lanka

Netherlands Institute of International Relations

This 4-page Dutch policy brief outlines the challenges involved in sustaining Sri Lanka's fragile peace process in the aftermath of the tsunami

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-02-22

Afghanistan: Getting Disarmament Back on Track

Crisis Group

A 16-page update on the shortcomings of attempts to disarm, demobilise and reintegrate militias in Afghanistan

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-02-24

The Mindanao Peace Talks: Another Opportunity to Resolve the Moro Conflict in the Philippines

United States Institute of Peace

A 12-page analysis of the current peace process aiming to resolve the Muslim seccessionist rebellion in the southern Philippines

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-24

Aging Stocks of Ammunition and SALW in Ukraine

Bonn International Center for Conversion

This 79-page study deals with the potential danger of surplus stocks of ammunition and small arms, and their stockpiling, in the Ukraine. It deals with the security and environmental threats, and points to the need for collective international effort and action by the Ukrainian government

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-01

Disengagement and After: Where Next for Sharon and the Likud?

Crisis Group

This 27-page report examines the prospects for Ariel Sharon's disengagement plan and its political implications within Israel

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-02

A Spreading Danger: Time for a New Policy Toward Chechnya

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

This 8-page policy brief highlights the international dangers of the ongoing Chechnyan conflict and urges the West to make a positive contribution to the region

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-03-04

No Good Choices: The Implications of a Nuclear North Korea

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives International Relations Committee, discussing the issue of nuclear weapons on the Korean peninsula

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-04

Between Nuclear Proliferation and Disarmament: Finding a Common Ground

United Nations

A summary of the proceedings and informal discussions of the Disarmament and International Security Committee of the United Nations during the 59th session

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-05

MONUC: A Case for Peacekeeping Reform

Council for Foreign Relations

Written U.S. Congressional testimony on the issues surrounding MONUC and the implications for UN Peacekeeping Reform

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-07

Seizing the Moment in Israeli-Palestinian Relations: How to Sustain the Cease-Fire and revitalize the Road Map

Brookings Institute

A paper containing a series of recommendations emerging from an international workshop aiming to optimise the opportunities for an Israeli-Palestinian peace

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-08

Universal Compliance: A Strategy for Nuclear Security

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

A 226-page U.S. blueprint for rethinking the international nuclear nonproliferation regime

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-09

Export Controls in the People's Republic of China

Center for International Trade and Security

A 4-page paper describing how pivotal developments in export controls by the People's Republic of China herald a significant new era in Chinese nonproliferation policy

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-11

Lebanon

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

This 5-page policy outlook describes the new political situation in Lebanon, and considers the re-definition of the Lebanese-Syrian relationship

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-16

Spoilers and Perils in Post-Settlement Sudan

Netherlands Institute of International Relations

This 4-page policy brief urges external actors to support the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan and broaden its scope and support base

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-28

Cote d'Ivoire: The Worst May be Yet to Come

Crisis Group

Executive summary and recommendations of a report warning of the danger of an explosion of violence in the Ivory Coast

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-29

Nepal: Dealing With a Human Rights Crisis

Crisis Group

This 32-page report on Nepal's deteriorating human rights crisis calls for effective international action, including a UN human rights monitoring commission, as a prerequisite to a peacebuilding process

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-29

The Congo's Transition is Failing: Crisis in the Kivus

Crisis Group

A 41-page report on the stalled political transition in the Congo, new military tensions and humanitarian tragedy

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-03-31

Quickstep or Kadam Taal? The Elusive Search for Peace in Jammu and Kashmir

United States Institute of Peace

This 12-page report examines the status of the India-Pakistan detente and efforts by India to engage political seccessionists in Jammu and Kashmir

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-04-01

India, Pakistan and Kashmir: Of Buses and People

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 4-page report on the progress of peacemaking activities between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir dispute

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-04-06

From War Lords to Peace Lords: Local Leadership Capacity in Peace Processes

International Conflict Research

This 78-page project report deals with the role, capacity and effect of leaders in conflict and violent societies in fomenting violence and effecting reconciliation

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-04-07

The 2005 NPT Review Conference: Can it Meet the Nuclear Challenge?

Arms Control Association

An article detailing what needs to be done to strengthen the Nonproliferation Treaty

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-11

Serbia's Sandzak: Still Forgotten

Crisis Group

A 54-page report identifying Serbia's Sandzak as a possible flashpoint for conflict in the Balkans, and offering recommendations for maintaining peace

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-04-11

Shock Therapy for Northern Uganda's Peace Process

Crisis Group

A 12-page policy briefing on the critical state of the peace process aimed at settling the Northern Ugandan conflict and the steps needed to save the process

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-04-11

State-Building in Afghanistan: A Civil Society Approach

Center for International Private Enterprise

This 4-page article argues for a greater involvement of Afghan civil society in the country's reconstruction process

International Development, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-04-15

Major Proposals to Strengthen the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty

Arms Control Association

A 60-page resource guide describing key proposals by the U.S. relating to the global nuclear nonproliferation system plus the positions of major states and blocs on the proposals

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-18

Georgia-South Ossetia: Refugee Return the Path to Peace

Crisis Group

A 20-page policy briefing recommending steps that Georgia needs to take to avoid another war with Ossetia

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-04-20

Designing an Integrated Strategy for Peace, Security and Development in Post-Agreement Sudan

Netherlands Institute of International Relations

A 102-page occasional paper synthesizing Sudan's key problems in governance, security and development and to outline policy interventions for a sustainable peace

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-04-22

Afghanistan 2005 and Beyond: Prospects for Improved Stability

Netherlands Institute of International Relations

This 90-page Dutch report proposes policy changes in respect of security, governance, reconstruction and regional cooperation for Afghanistan, together with a comprehensive renewal of commitment to the country

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-22

Aging Stocks of Ammunition and SALW in Ukraine: Risks and Challenges

BICC

This 79-page paper outlines the potential danger of surplus stocks of ammunition and small arms in Ukraine and discusses the role of international actors and the Ukrainian government in disposing of these armaments

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-04-26

North-East Asia: Time to Rethink?

UNIDIR

This 8-page article discusses the resolution of North Korea's nuclear and proliferation issues, the fate of the Korean peninsula and the future of North-East Asian security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-04-27

A New Sudan Action Plan

Crisis Group

This 12-page policy briefing spells out the steps required to protect civilians and relief supplies in Darfur, implement accountability in Darfur, build a Darfur peace process, implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Khartoum and the SPLM and prevent new conflict in Sudan

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-04-27

What Are Nuclear Weapons For? Recommendations for Restructuring U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces

Arms Control Association

A 42-page U.S. report recommending faster and deeper U.S. nuclear reductions and diminished roles for nuclear weapons

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-28

Towards a Breakthrough at the 2005 NPT Review Conference

British American Security Information Council

Report from an off-the-record consultation held prior to the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-03

Testing Time for Europe's Nonproliferation Strategy

Arms Control Association

A commentary on Europe's efforts to shape a coherent approach for dealing with nuclear, chemical and biological threats

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-05-09

Achieving a Breakthrough in '05? Balanced Progress Needed in All Three Pillars

British American Security Information Council

An 8-page document presenting a set of key issues and specific recommendations considered crucial for a successful outcome to the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-05-11

The Exception that Makes the Rule - North Korea and the NPT

Foreign Policy in Focus

An 8-page analysis of the effect of North Korea's actions on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-11

Need for Nuclear Consensus

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

A U.S. article stressing the need for international consensus to prevent the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty from crumbling

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-11

A "Roadmap" for Kashmir

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

A 4-page commentary on the prospects for rapprochement between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir dispute

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-05-13

Policy Briefs on the Implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

A 51-page set of policy briefs on ways to enhance the viability of the non-proliferation regime

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-14

Limited War Under the Nuclear Umbrella and its Implications for South Asia

Stimson Center

This 31-page essay analyzes India's exploration of a limited war strategy, and the implications of such a war fighting model for strategic stability in South Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-05-17

Towards Better Peace Processes: A Comparative Study of Attempts to Broker Peace with MNLF and GAM

Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies

This 72-page Singaporean working paper compares the attempts of the Philippine and Indonesian governments to reach peace with insurgent groups

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-05-18

UN Peacekeeping Reform: Seeking Greater Accountability and Integrity

Council on Foreign Relations

Testimony to a U.S. Senate suubcommittee offering recommendations for improving the accountability and integrity of UN peacekeeping forces

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-05-21

Lessons of Iraq

Stockholm International Peace Institute

Speaking notes of an address dealing with lessons to be drawn from the Iraq conflict, with special reference to peace-building

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-05-25

Going Ballistic? Reversing Missile Proliferation

Arms Control Association

A U.S. article addressing the issue of missile proliferation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-06-09

The Disengagement Plan: The Day After

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

This Israeli paper analyzes the implications of a successful implementation of the disengagement plan.

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-06-20

Towards a Lasting Peace in Nepal: The Constitutional Issues

Crisis Group

This 54-page paper explains how constitutional change is vital if Nepal is to tackle the root causes of its internal conflicts

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-06-20

Reducing the threat of Nuclear Terrorism: A Review of the Department of Energy's Global Threat Reduction Initiative

Council on Foreign Relations

Testimony to a U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on combatting nuclear and radiological terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-06-27

Path to Kashmir Resolution Will be Arduous, But Uneasy Truce Should Hold

Center for Contemporary Conflict

This 10-page U.S. paper examines the possibilities for resolving the Kashmir dispute

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-07-13

International Action on Small Arms

IANSA and Biting the Bullet

This 324-page report examines the implementation of the UN Programme of Action on small arms control

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-07-15

The 4th Round of Six-Party Talks: Negotiating for Success

Stimson Center

Commentary on the resumption of the Six-Party Talks on North Korea's nuclear developments

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-07-24

The Khartoum-SPLM Agreement: Sudan's Uncertain Peace

Crisis Group

This 34-page report examines the threats to Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-07-28

The Jerusalem Powder Keg

Crisis Group

A 30-page report analyzing how negotiations over the final status of Jerusalem may undercut the long-term basis for a viable two-state solution of the Israel-Palestinian dispute

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-08-07

Canada in Afghanistan: Assessing the 3-D Approach

Institute for Research on Public Policy

A 17-page report of a conference held to assess the impact of Canada's contribution to reconstruction in Afghanistan

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-08-07

Who Takes the Bullet? The Impact of Small Arms Violence

International Peace Research Institute and Norwegian Church Aid

This 76-page Norwegian report presents contemporary research on the humanitarian and developmental aspects of the small arms crisis

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-08-08

Garang's Death: Implications for Peace in Sudan

Crisis Group

A 12-page briefing assessing the likely effect of John Garang's death on the Sudan peace process

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-08-10

Preliminary Analysis of E3/EU Proposal to Iran

British American Security Information Council

A preliminary analysis of the full E3/EU "Framework for a Long-Term Agreement" presented to Iran on 5 August 2005

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-08-15

Weak States, Sudden Disasters and Conflicts: The Challenge for Military/NGO Relations

Institute for Research on Public Policy

Single page linking to the papers presented at this Canadian conference

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-08-29

India and the New Look of U.S. Nonproliferation Policy

Center for Nonproliferation Studies

A 23-page U.S. paper analysing recent changes to U.S. nonproliferation policy

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-08-29

Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 1997-2004

Congressional Research Service - U.S.

This 94-page U.S. annual report provides unclassified data on conventional arms transfers to developing nations by the U.S. and other weapons-supplying nations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-01

No More Hills Ahead? The Sudan's Tortuous Ascent to Heights of Peace

Netherlands Institute of International Relations

This 160-page Dutch paper provides a thorough analysis of the Sudan peace process with a special focus on the role and effectiveness of third party actors

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-01

U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation: A Reality Check

Arms Control Association

A commentary on the U.S.-India nuclear cooperation and nonproliferation agreement

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-09-06

The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission: Tasks, Mandate and Design for a New Institution

German Institute for Security and International Affairs

An 8-page German commentary on this proposed UN commission, intended to deal with the problems of failed states, conflict prevention and post-conflict peacebuilding

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-09-13

Nine Months After the Tsunami: Hopes for Peace in Aceh

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

A 4-page German commentary on the peace negotiations between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-13

Bridging Kosovo's Mitrovica Divide

Crisis Group

A 52-page paper stressing the need for a clear international policy towards Mitrovica prior to the resolution of Kosovo's final status

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-14

Nagorno-Karabakh: Viewing the Conflict From the Ground

Crisis Group

A 40-page report offering recommendations for improving the chances of a successful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-15

A U.S.-Europe Statement on Iran

Brookings Institution

A 5-page statement signed by leading U.S. and European figures outlining a proposed joint U.S-Europe approach to dealing with Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-21

Establishing Law and Order After Conflict

Rand Corporation

A 292-page U.S. book examining post-Cold War reconstruction efforts and assessing their success in reconstructing internal security institutions

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-21

Global Stocks of Nuclear Explosive Materials

Institute for Science and International Security

A report updating estimates of global inventories of nuclear explosive materials (single page linking to each chapter of the study)

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-22

Rethinking Nuclear Security Strategy

Foreign Policy Research Institute

An essay calling for an updated U.S. approach to nonproliferation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-24

Reshaping the Expeditionary Army to Win Decisively: The Case for Greater Stabilization Capacity in the Modular Force

Strategic Studies Institute

This 32-page U.S. paper argues that the principal capability gap in the U.S. military is the ability to conduct stabilization

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-26

India and the New Look of U.S. Nonproliferation Policy

Center for Nonproliferation Studies

An article analyzing recent changes in U.S. nonproliferation policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-27

The U.S.-India Nuclear Deal: Taking Stock

Arms Control Association

An article examinig the recent U.S.-India nuclear agreement and its implications for the nonproliferation policy of the United States

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-10-11

Unifying Darfur's Rebels: A Prerequisite for Peace

Crisis Group

This 20-page policy brief describes how divisions among Darfur's rebel groups are hampering peace efforts

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-10-12