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