Policy pointers

Disarmament & Peacekeeping

Rethinking the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

An 84-page memorandum offering proposals for modifying the current non-proliferation regime, based on targeting the materials and activities associated specifically with military purposes

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-02

The Chemical and Biological Weapons Conventions

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

An Israeli essay analyzing the current status of the chemical and biological weapons conventions and summarizing Israel's position in respect of the chemical convention

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-02

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

In Search of a Role: New European Efforts to Counter Nuclear Proliferation

Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies

An Israeli analysis of Europe's efforts to define and secure for itself a significant role in dealing with the threat of nuclear proliferation

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2004-06-02

Reinforcing American Extended Deterrence for Japan: An Essential Step for Nuclear Disarmament

JIIA

A 3-page Japanese perspective on nuclear disarmament

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-02-14

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Nuclear Disarmament and the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy

JIIA

A 3-page Japanese commentary arguing that nuclear disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation should be viewed as two sides of the same coin

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-06-13

Reconstruction of Afghanistan

JIIA

A 3-page Japanese article assessing the prerequisites for success in reconstructing Afghanistan

International Development, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-02-14

SALW Control Training Manual of West Africa

KAIPTC

A manual designed to help strengthen the capacity of the West African community to deal with the problem of SALW (single page linking to both parts of the manual)

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-04

Middle East Peace is Possible: Germany Should Strengthen Obama’s Hand

Körber Foundation

This 51-page German policy paper argues that President Obama has enough charisma and power to achieve a Middle East solution, albeit with the support of the EU in general, and of France and Germany in particular

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-12

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

The Seven Deadly Sins of Failure in Iraq: A Retrospective Analysis of the Reconstruction

MERIA

This Israeli article analyses the US reconstruction efforts in Iraq

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

The First Decade of the Jordanian-Israeli Peace-Building Experience

MERIA

A paper exploring the structural obstacles to a warm peace on the Jordanian side

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-12-18

Civil Society Building Peace in the European Neighbourhood: Towards a New Framework for Joining Forces with the EU

Microcon

This working paper analyses how the European Union might engage more effectively with civil society organisations in the European Neighbourhood, to improve conflict transformation efforts

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-30

The BWC New Process: A Preliminary Assessment

Monterey Institute of International Studies

A 14-page U.S. article assessing the adequacy of the Biological Weapons Convention

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-05-27

Getting Serious About a Multilateral Approach to North Korea

Monterey Institute of International Studies

A 9-page U.S. article arguing that Washington needs to offer more than lip service to make a multilateral approach to North Korea effective

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-05-27

Thawing the Frozen Conflict in Transdnestr

Moscow Times

This article describes a unique opportunity emerging to resolve a conflict that has implications for Russia, Europe and the United States

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-19

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

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

The Great Powers and Post-War Reconstruction in Europe: From Versailles to 'Nation-Building Lite'

National Europe Centre

This 11-page paper surveys the history of great power involvement in post-war reconstruction from the Treaty of Versailles to the present

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-09-13

Taliban Peace Talks Leave Many Skeptical

National Review Online

A US commentary on the prospects for the "high-level peace talks" being held between the Afghan government and the Taliban

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-10-21

The North Korean Nuclear Challenge and American Interests: Getting the Priorities Right

Nautilus Institute

A paper arguing that an agreement with North Korea that falls short of guaranteeing a nuclear-free North Korea could still be effective in reducing the risk of the spread of nuclear materials

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-09

A Proposal for a Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone in Northeast Asia

Nautilus Institute

This US essay proposes a fresh approach incorporating the concept of a nuclear weapons-free zone in Northeast Asia should be considered as a way of ensuring peace and security in the region

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-12

Japan's Challenges and Dilemmas over Nuclear Disarmament

Nautilus Institute

A US article examining Japan's posture towards nuclear disarmament

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-28

Engaging the DPRK Enrichment and Small LWR Program: What Would It Take?

Nautilus Institute

A report arguing that it may be possible to slow and even reverse the DPRK’s nuclear breakout by collaboration that assists it to develop small light water reactors (LWRs) that are safe, reliable, and above all, safeguarded, and integrates its enrichment capacity into a regional enrichment consortium, possibly as part of a Northeast Asian Nuclear Weapon Free Zone

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-01-27

Chinese Army Yawns at Pyongyang's Missiles

Nautilus Institute

A US essay arguing that unless China is committed to disarming North Korea, there will be no solution to the North Korean problem

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-07-19

The Multilateral Mantra and North Korea

Nautilus Institute

A commentary on the US policy of CVID (Complete Verifiable Irreversible Disarmament) towards North Korea

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-03-09

The Proliferation Security Initiative: Coming In from the Cold

Nautilus Institute@RMIT

An article arguing that the US-led Proliferation Security Initiative appears to be maturing into a useful and accepted counter-proliferation measure

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-04-25