Disarmament & Peacekeeping
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
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
The 13 February Action Plan and the Prospects for the North Korea Nuclear Issue
IFRI
A 23-page paper assessing the implications of the 13 February North Korean nuclear agreement
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-03
To Palestine, via 'Mecca' and 'Beirut'
FRIDE
An 8-page Spanish paper examining the role of Hamas in the search for a solution to the Palestine problem
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-03
France and the Middle East Crises
FRIDE
A 12-page paper examining the contribution that Europe and France might make towards a solution of Middle East crises
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-03
Iran's Nuclear Programme
IISS
An article assessing the prospects for a diplomatic resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-05-03
The US/India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: The Question of Safeguards
NPEC
A 5-page US paper assessing whether the US/India nuclear agreement is in breach of international safeguards agreements
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-05-04
Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation: Lessons of the Last Forty Years
SIPRI
Speaking notes for an address on the lessons of disarmament history since the beginning of the Cold War
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-05-16
Nepal in Transition: Developing Security and Rule of Law Strategies
USIP
A briefing based on a series of dialogues held to consider the key issues facing Nepal
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-05-16
Building Moderate Muslim Networks
Rand Corporation
This 216-page US monograph describes a road map for sponsoring the development of moderate and liberal Muslim networks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-05-29
Transnational Returns and Reconstruction in Post-War Bosnia-Herzegovina
DIIS
A 4-page Danish brief examining the return strategies of refugees to profoundly changed circumstances in their homeland
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-06-13
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
Training for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation
Berghof Center
This 18-page handbook describes the lessons learned in the course of 10 years conflict resolution experience in the Western Balkans
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-06-26
The Urgent Need for a Renewed SSR Effort in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Clingendael
A 5-page Dutch policy brief stressing the need for a renewed security sector reform effort in the Congo
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-06-28
Tools for Building Confidence on the Korean Peninsula
SIPRI, CSS
A 109-page report examining the potential role of confidence-building measures on the Korean peninsula
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-06-30
Iran as a Pioneer Case for Multilateral Nuclear Arrangements
SIPRI, MIT
This 30-page report offers a model for reconciling Iran's nuclear ambitions with international concerns about nuclear non-proliferation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-06-30
Thinking Inside the Box: Exploring Legal Approaches to Build Confidence in Iran's Nuclear Programme
Vertic
A 38-page paper proposing a legal framework designed to optimize transparency with respect to Iran's nuclear fuel cycle
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-06-30
Oil Development in Africa: Lessons for Sudan after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
DIIS
This 80-page Danish report explores the "resource curse" of oil development in Africa, drawing lessons for Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, EnergyPosted: 2007-07-03
Re-Paving the Road to Peace
BICC
This 76-page German report analyzes the implementation of DD&R in Aceh Province, Indonesia
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-07-10
Defense Reform and Conversion in Albania, Macedonia and Croatia
BICC
This 78-page German brief deals with military reform and conversion process in Albania, Macedonia and Croatia
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-10
Universal Compliance: A Strategy for Nuclear Security
CEIP
A 281-page US blueprint for rethinking the nuclear nonproliferation regime
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-07-11
What Will it Take to Resolve the Dispute in the Western Sahara?
CEPS
A 3-page policy brief considering how the Western Sahara dispute might be resolved
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-07-11
Falling Behind: International Scrutiny of the Peaceful Atom
NPEC
A 10-page US house testimony on strengthening the nonproliferation efforts to block diversion of civilian nuclear materials to produce bombs
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-20
Phase II: Denuclearizing North Korea
ACA
A US media briefing on the implications of North Korea's closure of its Yongbyon nuclear reactor
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-26
Integration as a Conflict Regulation Mechanism
NUPI
A 72-page Norwegian thesis exploring the merits of minority integration as a conflict regulation mechanism, analyzing the OSCE's integration programme in Georgia
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-07-27
International Assistance for Implementing the UN Programme on the Illicit Arms Trade of SALW
UNIDIR
A 44-page case study on international assistance to reduce the illegal trade in small arms and light weapons in East Africa
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-07-30
IAEA Verification of Military Research and Development
VERTEC
This 58-page UK report analyzes the feasibility of developing the IAEA's capacity to detect the research, assembly and testing of a nuclear explosive device
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-04
Bush Cannot Succeed in the Holy Land
BESA
A 3-page Israeli perspective on George Bush's new peace plan for the Middle East
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-05
Re-START: Legal Options to Extend a Nuclear Verification Regime
CDI
A US article exploring the legally binding options surrounding START
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-08-09
New Russia, New Ally: A Bilateral Security Agenda Beyond 2008
EWI
This 21-page policy paper presents a new agenda for nuclear arms control and military confidence-building
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-08-10
Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation in the Arab World
Berghof Research Center
An 18-page article tracing the work of civil society organisations in the Arab world
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-08-12
Can Tony Blair Make a Difference in the Middle East?
SSI
A 3-page US article evaluating Blair's chances of contributing to a successful peace effort in the Middle East
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-08-12
Making Liberia Safe: Transformation of the National Security Sector
Rand Corporation
A 116-page US monograph outlining proposals for reforming Liberia's security sector
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-08-12
Can Democratic Elections Solve a Civil War? The Case of Serbia and Kosovo
FRIDE
A 6-page Spanish paper examining the use of democratic elections for the resolution of civil conflicts
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-08-17
Freeing the World of Chemical Weapons
SWP
A 33-page German research paper studying what the Chemical Weapons Convention has achieved, and what problems remain to be solved
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-08-17
Nuclear Nonproliferation in the Post-9/11 World
Independent Institute
A 48-page report offering a US perspective on the future of nuclear nonproliferation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-18
Stopping a Nuclear Arms Race between America and China
Lowy Institute
An 18-page Australian policy brief proposing a bilateral arms control agreement between the US and China
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-22
Falling Behind: International Scrutiny of the Peaceful Atom
NPEC
A report on IAEA's nuclear safeguards system and its shortcomings
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-09-02
Transitional Justice in Nepal: A Look at the International Experience of Truth Commissions
USIP
A 10-page US briefing providing an update on the ongoing process of transitional justice in Nepal
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-09-07
Post-Conflict Borders and UN Peace Operations
Stimson Center
A 70-page two-part US report on international border security
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-09-13
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
The Korean Peninsula: Room for Cautious Optimism
ISN/ETHZ
A 3-page Swiss analysis of the likelihood of a peaceful denuclearization of the Korean peninsula
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-09-14
Iraq After the Surge
ORG
A 4-page UK security briefing on the likely miitary and political aftermath of the US-led "surge" in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-09-18
Maximum or Minimum?
NUPI
This 63-page Norwegian report outlines the different policy options facing the UN in relation to democratisation efforts in UN peace operations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-22
Kosovo: Breaking the Deadlock
USIP
A US briefing on the way forward to Kosovan independence
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-25
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
Missile Proliferation: New Challenges and New Threats
DIIS
This 9-page Danish brief contains the conclusions and recommendations of a conference on missile proliferation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-10-09
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
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
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
Peace Strategies in "Frozen" Ethno-Territorial Conflicts
MZES
This 57-page German working paper argues the need for a re-conceptualization of the peacebuilding process in the South Caucasus
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-10-19
Evaluating the EU's Crisis Missions in the Balkans
CEPS
A 158-page book evaluating the EU's first crisis management operation in the Western Balkans
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-22
Disabling DPRK Nuclear Facilities
USIP
A 27-page US working paper comissioned to facilitate a better understanding of nuclear disablement and its application to the North Korean nuclear facilities
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-10-27
Developing Media in Stabilization and Reconstruction Operations
USIP
This 20-page US report offers a strategy for media development in post-conflict zones
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-10-27
The Eastern Sudan Peace Agreement: Taking Stock and Moving Forward
USIP
A US workshop report summarizing the key issues discussed regarding the ESPA
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-10-27
New Hopes for a Negotiated Solution in Colombia
USIP
A 42-page US report on the status of current peace initiatives in Colombia
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-10-27
Verifying Iran's Nuclear Program: Is the International Community up to the Task?
CEIP
An 8-page lecture highlighting the challenges facing the IAEA in Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-11-01
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
Bridging Modernity and Tradition in Afghanistan: Rule of Law and Search for Justice in Afghanistan
USIP
This US paper explains how peace in Afghanistan is dependent on a legitimate, functioning and coherent justice system
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-11-02
What are Nuclear Weapons For?
ACA
A 42-page revised US report offering recommendations for restructuring US Strategic Nuclear Forces
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-11-09
Surviving the Peace: Challenges of War-to-Peace Transition for Civil Society Organisations
Berghof Research Center
This 103-page report addresses what happens to protagonists for change once that change has been achieved
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-11-12
Energy and Conflict Prevention
Anna Lindh Programme on Conflict Prevention
This 269-page monograph explores the relationship between competition for energy resources and the propensity for conflict
Energy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-11-14
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
Analysis of States' Views on an Arms Trade Treaty
UNIDIR
This 47-page study analyzes states' views on the ATT in depth
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-11-21
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
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
Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran
IAEA
A 9-page report on recent developments in the implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement by Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-12-05
Managing Contradictions: The Inherent Dilemmas of Postwar Statebuilding
IPA
This 18-page report summarizes the findings of a collaborative research project seeking to disentangle some of the key dilemmas of statebuilding
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-08
Peace Strategies in "Frozen" Ethno-Territorial Conflicts
MZES
This 57-page German working paper uses the example of Nagorno-Karabakh to argue for a peacekeeping strategy that integrates reconciliation and conflict management
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-12-09
How Does it Stack Up? The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention at 10
ACA
A US article tracing the success of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-12-13
Coherence and Coordination in United Nations Peacebuilding and Integrated Missions
NUPI
This 29-page Norwegian report addresses the coherence and coordination dilemma in peacebuilding systems, with special reference to the UN integrated concept
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-12-14
Nepal: Peace Postponed
Crisis Group
A 16-page briefing examining the faltering but still viable peace process in Nepal
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-12-18
Ten Years After Ottawa
CDI
A US article reviewing the achievements of the Ottawa Convention, banning anti-personnel landmines
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-01-03
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
The EU and Georgia: Time Perspectives in Conflict Resolution
ISS-EU
This 35-page paper examines the differences between the EU and Georgia in respect of policies for conflict resolution in Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-01-08
Annapolis: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
FRIDE
A 4-page Spanish article examing whether the Annapolis negotiations have the potential to bring peace to the Middle East
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-01-09
Cross-Strait Relations: In Search of Peace
"China Leadership Monitor"
A 19-page US paper on the prospects for resolving China-Taiwan issues
Foreign Policy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-01-09
Energy and Conflict Prevention
EastWest Institute
A 269-page book of contributions on energy supply and conflict prevention
Energy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-01-10
Emotions in Mediation: Disputant Perceptions of the Mediator
Clingendael
Thia 42-page Dutch paper examines some of the psychological aspects of mediation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, HealthPosted: 2008-01-18
Cluster Munitions: Ban Them
Arms Control Association
A US article arguing for a ban on cluster munitions
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-01-21
Negotiating Peace in Darfur
USIP
A US briefing on peacemaking efforts in Darfur
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-22
Building Capacity for Stabilization and Reconciliation
Brookings Institution
This US House testimony covers key issues concerning stabilization and reconciliation in failed/failing states
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-04
Peace in the Middle East: Is There a Way Forward?
ISS - Europa
The 19-page report of an EUISS seminar on the prospects of Israeli-Palestinian peace held in Washington prior to the Annapolis conference
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-07
Religion in World Affairs: Its Role in Conflict and Peace
USIP
An 8-page US report on the role of religion as a source of international conflict and as a resource for preacemaking
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-08
To Paint the Nile Blue: Factors for Success and Failure of UNMIS and UNAMID
Clingendael
A 62-page Dutch paper analyzing the performance of two UN peacekeeping missions in Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Internal DisplacementPosted: 2008-02-19
Multidimensional and Integrated Peace Operations
NUPI
A 15-page Norwegian discussion paper elaborating on the security challenges facing the UN, EU and NATO when carrying out peace operations in threatres around the world
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-19
North Korea Now: Will the Clock be Turned Back?
Brookings Institution
A US essay examining prospects for Korean denuclearization and peace process
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-02-22
How Soon Can Donors Exit from Post-Conflict States?
CGD
This 53-page working paper considers the time-scale necessary for a successful exit from a post-conflict state
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-02-26
Implications of States' Views on an Arms Trade Treaty
UNIDIR
This report provides an in-depth analysis of states views on an arms trade treaty
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-02-27
Reforming Nuclear Export Controls: The Future of the Nuclear Suppliers Group
SIPRI
This 150-page Swedish book examines the structure and activities of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-01
Falling Behind: International Scrutiny of the Peaceful Atom
SSI
A 354-page book urging an enhancement of the IAEA's ability to detect and prevent nuclear diversion
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-02
The Justice Dilemma in Uganda
USIP
This US briefing provides a background to the conflict in Uganda and examines justice priorities and how they might be achieved
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-03-03
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
The Future of Kashmir
ACDIS
A series of articles examining the challenges and opportunities associated with Kashmir
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-03-12
Changing the Frame of the International Debate Over Iran's Nuclear Programme
BASIC
A 7-page paper seeking to reframe the debate over Iran's nuclear programme as a means of breaking the existing deadlock
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-03-12
India and the FMCT: Issues and Concerns
IPCS
A 4-page commentary providing an Indian perspective on the Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-16
Searching for Constructive and Realistic Solutions of Kosovo Status: Theoretical Aspects
IFIMES
A Slovene article offering a range of possible solutions to the Kosovo conflict
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-03-17
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
Searching for Constructive and Realistic Solutions of Kosovo Status
IFIMES
A Slovene article examining possible solutions to the question of Kosovo's final status
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-03-29
The Politics of Transformation: The LTTE and the 2002-2006 Peace Process in Sri Lanka
Berghof Research Center
A 59-page case study of the Sri Lankan peace process
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-03