Policy pointers

Disarmament & Peacekeeping

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

Georgia's Ossetia Conflict: Make Haste Slowly

Crisis Group

This 38-page report examines recent moves by the Georgia government to make progress on the Georgia-Ossetia conflict

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-15

Congo: Bringing Peace to North Kivu

Crisis Group

This 40-page report examines the need for a new approach to address the root cause of violence in North Kivu

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-02

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Annapolis and After

Crisis Group

A 20-page briefing analyzing the difficulties surrounding Annapolis and the opportunities presented

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-20

Kosovo's Status: Difficult Months Ahead

Crisis Group

This 16-page briefing examines the possible consequences of a botched status process

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-21

After Baker-Hamilton: What to Do in Iraq

Crisis Group

A 44-page report arguing that a resumption of stability in Iraq requires a more radical approach than that proposed by the Baker-Hamilton Study Group

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-12-20

Nepal

Crisis Group

This 43-page report examines the comprehensive peace agreement between Nepal's government and Maoist rebels

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-12-18

Nagorno-Karabakh: Risking War

Crisis Group

This 30-page report examining the dangers of external actors ignoring the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-11-23

Israel/Palestine/Lebanon: Climbing Out of the Abyss

Crisis Group

This 38-page report proposes a range of diplomatic and political initiatives to diffuse the twin crises in Lebanon and Palestine

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-07-26

Darfur's New Security Reality

Crisis Group

A 41-page report examining the need to reformulate the peace process for Darfur

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-27

Nepal: Peace Postponed

Crisis Group

A 16-page briefing examining the faltering but still viable peace process in Nepal

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-12-18

Nepal: From Two Armies to One

Crisis Group

This 35-page report examines the contentious issue of the integration and retirement of some 19,000 former fighters in the Maoist People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of Nepal

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-24

Beyond Victimhood: Women's Peacebuilding in Sudan, Congo and Uganda

Crisis Group

This 37-page report calls for more international support for the activities of women peace activists in Africa

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-06-29

Southern Serbia: In Kosovo's Shadow

Crisis Group

A 16-page policy briefing offering recommendations to prevent negative spillover from Kosovo's looming independence

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-06-28

Darfur's Fragile Peace Agreement

Crisis Group

A 20-page briefing explaining what needs to be done if the 5 May peace agreement is to become effective

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-06-20

Timor-Leste's Veterans: An Unfinished Struggle?

Crisis Group

This 20-page briefing examines attempts by Timor-Leste to recognise and honour those who fought for its independence

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-11-18

Myanmar: A New Peace Initiative

Crisis Group

This 38-page report examines the opportunity for a sustainable end of the ethnic turmoil and armed conflicts that have been devastating Myanmar since the early days of its independence

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-11-30

Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement: Beyond the Crisis

Crisis Group

A 16-page policy briefing assessing the stability of the Sudanese Comprehensive Peace Agreement

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-03-17

Indonesia: GAM vs GAM in the Aceh Elections

Crisis Group

This 12-page briefing looks at how the upcoming Aceh elections are deepening an old rivalry between Governor Irwandi Yusuf, who seeks to run for a second term as an independent candidate, and Partai Aceh, the GAM political party, led by its ex-“prime minister” Malik Mahmud

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-06-15

Serbia: Maintaining Peace in the Presevo Valley

Crisis Group

This 27-page report describes the steps necessary for the maintenance of peace in Southern Serbia

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-10-17

Congo: Staying Engaged After the Elections

Crisis Group

A 12-page briefing paper urging the international community to renew its strong political engagement if the peace momentum in Congo is to be maintained

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-01-10

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 Communist Insurgency in the Philippines: Tactics and Talks

Crisis Group

This 39-page report analyses why, after fighting for more than 40 years, neither the army nor the communist New People’s Army (NPA) has been able to win militarily in the Philippines

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-17

Gaza: The Next Israeli-Palestinian War?

Crisis Group

This 8-page briefing asserts that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas must urgently be achieved to prevent the situation spinning out of control

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-03-25

After the North Korea Nuclear Breakthrough: Compliance or Confrontation?

Crisis Group

A 16-page policy briefing discussing how the US and its partners need to follow up the 13 February nuclear deal with North Korea

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-02

Northern Uganda: Seizing the Initiative for Peace

Crisis Group

A 30-page report on the challenges facing the current peace negotiations between the LRA and the Ugandan government

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-27

Northern Uganda's Peace Process: The Need to Maintain Momentum

Crisis Group

This 16-page briefing examines the ongoing negotiations between the Ugandan government and the LRA and how the international community needs to respond

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-09-14

Restarting Israel-Syria Negotiations

Crisis Group

This 45-page report examines prospects for renewing diplomacy between Israel and Syria

Foreign Policy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-04-21

Libya: Achieving a Ceasefire, Moving toward Legitimate Government

Crisis Group

A media release proposing a solution to the stand-off in Libya

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-05-17

Aceh: Post-Conflict Complications

Crisis Group

A 25-page report examining political developments since the victory of the Free Aceh Movement in the December 2006 local elections

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-10-04

After Mecca: Engaging Hamas

Crisis Group

A 45-page report examining the Saudi-brokered Mecca Agreement between Hamas and Fatah

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-03-02

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

Nepal's Fragile Peace Process

Crisis Group

A 12-page briefing examining the challenges of rebuilding cross-party consensus to implement the peace agreement and hold free and fair elections

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-10

Afghanistan's Endangered Compact

Crisis Group

This 16-page report concludes that long-term efforts to build the solid governmental institutions required for a stable Afghanistan are faltering

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-01-29

Somalia: The Tough Part is Ahead

Crisis Group

A 16-page policy briefing outlining the prerequisites for the permanent stabilization of Somalia

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-01-26

Colombia: Moving Forward with the ELN?

Crisis Group

A 20-page policy briefing examining the need for the Colombian government and the ELN to restore momentum in their negotiations

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-12

Abkhazia: Ways Forward

Crisis Group

A 42-page report arguing that Georgia and Abkhazia should focus in the short term on confidence-building and practical cooperation rather than attempt to negotiate central political issues

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-01-19

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

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 & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-07-06

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, RegionalPosted: 2009-10-18

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 & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-10-14

Nepal: Electing Chaos

Crisis Group

A 29-page report analyzing the risks of further instability in Nepal and offering a series of recommendations towards a solution

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-02-03

Resolving Timor-Leste's Crisis

Crisis Group

A 36-page report offering proposals for the resolution of the crisis in Timor-Leste

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-10-17

Liberia: Staying Focused

Crisis Group

This 16-page update briefing lays out the prerequisites of a successful recovery for Liberia

International Development, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-01-17

A Strategy for Ending Northern Uganda's Crisis

Crisis Group

This 16-page briefing proposes a comprehensive strategy for ending the insurgency in Uganda

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-01-11

Sudan: Saving Peace in the East

Crisis Group

This 41-page report warns that war will break out again in Eastern Sudan unless the government and the insurgents make a real effort to work together to create a sustainable peace

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-01-05

The Next Iraqi War? Sectarianism and Civil Conflict

Crisis Group

A 48-page report examining the steps that need to be taken if Iraq is not to descend into full-scale civil war

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-03-03

Ethiopia and Eritrea: Preventing War

Crisis Group

This 27-page report urges the principal international actors to re-engage so as to prevent a new war between Ethiopia and Eritrea

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-24

Sri Lanka’s North I: The Denial of Minority Rights

Crisis Group

This 46-page report calls for governments and aid agencies supporting the reconstruction of Sri Lanka's Northern Province to structure their assistance so as to encourage the demilitarisation and democratisation of the former war zone and full respect for minority rights

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2012-03-19

Kosovo Status: Delay is Risky

Crisis Group

A 34-page report warning of the risks attendant to any delay in the final status process for Kosovo

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-11-10

Nepal's New Alliance: The Mainstream Parties and the Maoists

Crisis Group

A 40-page report analysing the prospects for the newly-announced alliance between Nepal's mainstream parties and Maoists

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-11-28

Sri Lanka: The Failure of the Peace Process

Crisis Group

This 35-page report describes the conflict in Sri Lanka, its development, and major problems plaguing the peace process

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-11-29

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 & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-29

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 & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-09

The EU/AU partnership in Darfur: Not Yet a Winning Combination

Crisis Group

A report updating the performance of the African Union and the European Union in their attempts to achieve stability in Darfur

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-10-28

A Congo Action Plan

Crisis Group

This 16-page policy briefing lays out a comprehensive and urgent set of actions to save the peace process in the Congo and produce a successful transition to elected government

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-10-19

Kosovo: The Challenge of Transition

Crisis Group

A 43-page report outlining what the international community must do to create a stable Kosovo

Foreign Policy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-02-17

India, Pakistan and Kashmir: Stabilising a Cold Peace in Kashmir

Crisis Group

A 16-page report emphasizing the fragility of the peace process involving India and Pakistan

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-06-16

Getting the UN Into Darfur

Crisis Group

This policy briefing examines ways out of the impasse over deploying a major UN peacekeeping force in Darfur

Internal Displacement, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-10-16

Somaliland: Time for African Union Leadership

Crisis Group

A 32-page report urging the African Union to engage in diplomacy to prevent the dispute between Somalia and Somaliland developing into violence

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-05-24

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

Kosovo and Serbia: A Little Goodwill Could Go a Long Way

Crisis Group

This 29-page report recommends that all sides should work to build confidence and lay the groundwork for the political talks needed to guide a gradual transformation in northern Kosovo and eventually lead to normal relations between Kosovo and Serbia

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-03

Managing Tensions on the Timor-Leste/Indonesia Border

Crisis Group

This 16-page policy briefing recomends closer border cooperation between Indonesia and Timor-Leste to reduce tension

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-05-05

Congo's Elections: Making or Breaking the Peace

Crisis Group

This 39-page report warns of the possibility that Congo's forthcoming elections may lead to unrest, and calls for adequate international monitoring

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-04-28

Nepal's Crisis: Mobilising International Influence

Crisis Group

A 12-page briefing paper urging international actors to prepare for a transition of government in Nepal and help start a peace process

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-20

Peace in Northern Uganda

Crisis Group

This 20-page policy briefing clarifies the limitations of current peace talks in Northern Uganda

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-15

Indonesia: Averting Election Violence in Aceh

Crisis Group

This 12-page briefing proposes that election monitors should begin deployment to Aceh long before the 9 April election to deter intimidation

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-02-29

Sri Lanka: Government Promises, Ground Realities

Crisis Group

This release draws attention to misgovernment and human rights violations in Sri Lanka

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-03-01

The Arab-Israeli Conflict: To Reach a Lasting Peace

Crisis Group

A 38-page report analysing the obstacles to a peaceful solution of the Arab-Israeli conflict and proposing a possible way forward

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-10-06

Conflict Resolution in South Caucasus: The EU's Role

Crisis Group

A 38-page report calling for greater engagement with South Caucasus by the EU, to prevent outbreaks of war resulting from unresolved conflicts

European Union, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-03-21

Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement: The Long Road Ahead

Crisis Group

A 41-page report on the state of Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and the steps needed to bring the implementation back on track

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-04-05

To Save Darfur

Crisis Group

This 38-page report calls for a new multinational force to stabilise the situation in Darfur

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-03-21

Back to Basics: Israel’s Arab Minority and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Crisis Group

This 55-page report examines the situation of Palestinian citizens of Israel, emphasising that beyond immediate government measures, Jews and Arabs must answer profound questions for a sustainable two-state solution

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-03-15

The New START Treaty: Central Limits and Key Provisions

CRS

A 34-page US assessment of the new START Treaty

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-12-09

United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress

CRS

A 59-page tracking report for action by the US Congress on United Nations peacekeeping

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-11

Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Russia: Statutory Procedures for Congressional Consideration and Their Implementation

CRS

This 27-page updated US report sets out recent developments in nuclear coooperation agreement between the US and Russia

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-15

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

Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty: Background and Current Developments

CRS

A 51-page US report provides an update on current issues concerning the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-10-06

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Issues and Arguments

CRS

This 78-page US report presents a detailed, comprehensive discussion of the CTBT's pros and cons from a US perspective

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-10

US Nuclear Cooperation with India: Issues for Congress

CRS

A 43-page updated US report on policy issues raised by US nuclear cooperation with India

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-08-18

Nuclear Weapons: Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty

CRS

A 30-page updated US background report on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-05

Strategic Arms Control After START: Issues and Options

CRS

A 30-page updated US report on the status of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the US and Russia

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-03-03

Securing Nuclear Materials: The 2010 Summit and Issues for Congress

CRS

A 28-page US report on the status of international efforts to secure all vulnerable nuclear material around the world

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-05-11

North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons: Technical Issues

CRS

This 32-page US report summarizes what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear weapons programme—including weapons-usable fissile material and warhead estimates—and assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-03-21

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Background and Current Developments

CRS

A 54-page US updated report providing background and current developments on the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-10-19

North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons: Technical Issues

CRS

A 32-page US report summarizing what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear weapons programme — including weapons-usable fissile material and warhead estimates—and assessing current developments in achieving denuclearization

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-02-07

Strategic Arms Control after START: Issues and Options

CRS

A 29-page US paper examining the options facing the US and Russia in respect of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which expires in December 2009

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-01-06

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

Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy

CRS

A 47-page US report on Israeli-Arab negotiations and their implications for US policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-03-26

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

Engaging Youth to Build Safer Communities

CSIS

This 48-page report argues that in post-conflict environments, youth represents an untapped sector that can contribute to reconstruction

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-09-09

Voices of Afghanistan: An Evaluation Study

CSIS

The provisional findings of a study evaluating the impact of reconstruction efforts on Afghan people

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-10-11

India and the International Nonproliferation System

CSIS

A 22-page paper considering the possible outcomes of India's potential participation in the international nonproliferation system

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-10-11

Three Perspectives on Korean Developments

CSIS

Three perspectives that illustrate the wide differences that exist regarding Korean Peninsula denuclearization

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-08-06

A Fragile Peace Process in the Middle East

CSS

A 3-page Swiss commentary on the Middle East Conference in Annapolis

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-01-04