Disarmament & Peacekeeping
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
Georgia: Avoiding War in South Ossetia
International Crisis Group
A 43-page report offering proposals for a comprehensive approach to peace to resolve the Georgia-South Ossetia conflict
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-29
Resuscitating the Bioweapons Ban: U.S. Industry Experts' Plans for Treaty Monitoring
Center for Strategic and International Studies
This 114-page collaborative report develops a model for verifying the existence/production of bioweapons while protecting proprietary data and minimising the burden on legitimate facilities
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-27
The IAEA and Iran: Crisis Averted - For the Time Being
British American Security Information Council
An occasional paper describing the current state of play in the Iranian nuclear crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-27
Congress Stops 2005 Funding for New U.S. Nuclear Weapons
British American Security Information Council
An explanation and commentary on the decision of the U.S. Congress to deny funds for new nuclear weapons
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-27
Iran: Where Next on the Nuclear Standoff?
International Crisis Group
A 20-page briefing on the Iranian nuclear standoff, urging the U.S. to become involved in seeking a comprehensive solution that also meets the legitimate security concerns of Iran
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-25
Learning the Lessons of Peace Building
University of Ulster
6-page transcript of an address by the U.N. Secretary-General on how outsiders can best contribute to the process of building peace in war-torn societies
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-21
Crude Nukes on the Loose?
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
This 173-page Norwegian working paper offers a framework for the prevention of nuclear terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-20
Proliferation Rings: New Challenges to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime
Center for International Security and Cooperation
This 45-page article examines three types of challenge to the nuclear nonproliferation regime
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-19
In Search of Security: Finding an Alternative to Nuclear Deterrence
Stanford Institute for International Studies
A 12-page address by the Director-General of the IAEA on how best to deal with nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-19
Nuclear Proliferation and the Potential Threat of Nuclear Terrorism
International Atomic Energy Agency
Keynote address by the Director-General of the IAEA at the Asia-Pacific Nuclear Safeguards and Security Conference
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-11-13
Time For Arms Talks? Iran, Israel and Middle East Arms Control
Arms Control Association
An article arguing that diplomatic efforts currently focused on Iran need buttressing by attempts to create a more favourable regional climate for arms control
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-03
Beyond Blueprints: Civil Society and Peacebuilding
International Peace Research Institute
A 17-page Norwegian concept paper examining the role of civil society in war and post-war contexts
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-29
The South Korean Laser Isotope Separation Experience (1)
Institute for Science and International Security
An article reviewing South Korean research into molecular and atomic vapour laser-based isotope separation techniques and possible implications for nuclear proliferation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-23
Iran: Countdown to Showdown
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
An article commenting on the latest developments in respect of Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-23
Missile Defense All Over Again
Foreign Policy in Focus
A brief criticising the U.S. Administration's pursuit of missile defence
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-22
Global Peace Operations Initiative: Future Prospects
United States Institute of Peace
This briefing analyses the potential impact of the Global Peace Operations Initiative on African peacekeeping forces and the challenges faced by the international community in meeting the demand for peacekeeping forces
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-22
A Fresh Examination of the Proliferation Dangers of Light Water Reactors
Nonproliferation Policy Education Center
A 92-page U.S. study examining the "proliferation-resistance" of Light Water Reactors
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-10-20
Armenia: Internal Instability Ahead
International Crisis Group
A 37-page report detailing the factors underlying Armenia's potential instability and spelling out necessary reforms
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-18
Democracy Assistance to Post-Conflict Guatemala: Finding a Balance Between Details and Determinants
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
This 131-page study is one of a series researching how international assistance can have a more sustainable and positive impact on democratisation in post-conflict societies
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-13
Resolving Intractable Conflicts in Africa: A Case Study of Sierra Leonne
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
This 74-page report focuses on lessons learned from the Sierra Leonne conflict in respect of conflict management and resolution strategies, and especially the role of external actors
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-13