Disarmament & Peacekeeping
From Combatants to Peacebuilders: A Case for Inclusive, Participatory and Holistic Security Transitions
Berghof Foundation
This 56-page Germaqn report presents key lessons learnt and policy recommendations based on findings from the participatory research project “Non-state armed groups and security transition processes"
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-01
Anti-terrorism Legislation: Impediments to Conflict Transformation
Berghof Conflict Research
This 16-page German policy brief reviews the ambivalent impact of terrorist ‘blacklisting’ regimes on peace processes with non-state armed groups, and argues that when applied unwisely, they might interfere with efforts to find a political solution to asymmetric intra-state conflicts
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-30
Mediating Identity Conflicts: Potential and Challenges of Engaging with Hamas
Berghof Conflict Research
A 23-page German occasional paper offering some valuable clues into the Hamas movement’s understanding of resistance, identity, radicalism, but also its readiness to accept third-party mediation efforts in order to explore possible resolution options
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-03-30
The KLA and the Kosovo War: From Intra-State Conflict to Independent Country
Berghof Conflict Research
This 46-page German study analyses the origins, development and post-war transformation of the Kosovo Liberation Army from the specific perspective of its members, who made the transition from opposing an oppressive state regime to participating in the construction of a new, more democratic system. In particular, it looks at commonalities between the KLA and other resistance/liberation movements across the globe, while also reflecting on distinct historical traits which make Kosovo’s transition to statehood quite unique and arguably unprecedented
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-22
Conflict Parties' Interests in Mediation
Berghof Center
A 14-page policy brief aimed at making stakeholders in international organizations, governments and non-governmental organizations better informed and prepared for mediation efforts
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-09-20
Building Peace in the Absence of States: Challenging the Discourse on State Failure
Berghof Center
This 98-page German dialogue argues that historically well-informed analysis, which leads to a deeper contextualized understanding of the local and regional situation on the ground, has to be the bedrock of any attempts for external assistance aimed at peace and development
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-20
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
Nonviolent Resistance and Conflict Transformation in Power Asymmetries
Berghof Center
This article explores when nonviolent resistance can contribute to successful and sustainable conflict transformation processes
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-09-16
Present at the Creation: U.S. Perspectives on the Origins and Future Direction of the Proliferation Security Initiative
BASICINT
A 10-page paper considering the issues involved in involking the Proliferation Security Initiative to stop or hamper the nuclear programmes of North Korea and Iran
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-21
Preventing a New Age of Nuclear Insecurity
BASIC
A 5-page UK analysis of a July address to the IISS on nuclear disarmament
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-01
The Dilemma between Deterrence and Disarmament
BASIC
This 20-page paper argues that China is a potentially important partner for global disarmament
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-09-05
NATO Nuclear Burden Sharing and NPT Obligations
BASIC
The key international frameworks that regulate the stationing of US nuclear weapons in NATO member states, in addition to the terms of the NPT, are outlined in the Alliance's legally enforceable "Agreements for cooperation on the use of atomic energy for mutual defense purposes". This 6-page paper examines the effects of these agreements and their compatibility with the terms of the Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-05-20
Considering NATO’s Tactical Nuclear Weapons after the U.S. Nuclear Posture Review
BASIC
A 6-page backgounder on the implications for NATO of the U.S. Nuclear Posture Review
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-04-15
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
The START Follow-on Negotiations: Russians Focus on Delivery Vehicles
BASIC
A 6-page commentary on the START follow-on negotiations between the US and Russia
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-16
Obama's Afghan Strategy: Regional Perspectives
Atlantic Review
A US article offering an Indian perspective on President Obama's Afghan strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-12-11
North Korea Talks: The View From Pyongyang
Arms Control Today
An article examining U.S.-North Korea negotiations on nuclear disarmament from the standpoint of North Korean concerns and motivations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-09-14
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
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
ReSTART: The need for a New U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Treaty
Arms Control Association
This article examines the options available to the US and Russia when the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) expires in 2009
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-09-11
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
Repairing the Nonproliferation System
Arms Control Association
An address by Hans Blix on how to advance the disarmament agenda and strengthen the global nonproliferation system
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-03
Building a Forward Line of Defense: Securing Former Soviet Biological Weapons
Arms Control Association
An article highlighting the importance of securing biological weapons in Russia and the former Soviet states
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-12
The 2006 Biological Weapons Convention Review Conference
Arms Control Association
A 68-page reader comprising articles and interviews on tackling the threats posed by biological weapons
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-11-18
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
The Senate and the U.S.-Indian Nuclear Deal: Issues and Alternatives
Arms Control Association
Transcript of a press conference held to discuss the implications of the US-Indian nuclear deal on non-proliferation and global security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-11-17
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 Proliferation Security Initiative: Can Interdiction Stop Proliferation?
Arms Control Association
A comprehensive evaluation of the Proliferation Security Initiative, which aims to improve intelligence-sharing and co-ordination so as to interdict shipments of weapons of mass destruction and related delivery systems
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-08
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
Witness for the Prosecution: International Organisations and Arms Control Verification
Arms Control Association
This article examines the issue of implementing arms control agreements via international organisations
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-11-07
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
U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy: Present and Future
Arms Control Association
Text of a U.S. address to governmental delegates by the Executive Director of the Arms Control Asscoiation
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-05-19
Verifying the Chemical Weapons Ban: Missing Elements
Arms Control Association
A US article examining gaps in the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) verification regime
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-18
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
Biotechnology and the Challenge to Arms Control
Arms Control Association
This US article draws attention to the risks to arms control posed by developments in biotechnology
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-10-06
Plan B: Using Sanctions to End Iran
Arms Control Association
A commentary arguing for a more focused sanctions program to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-06-07
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
U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation: A Reality Check
Arms Control Association
A commentary on the U.S.-India nuclear cooperation and nonproliferation agreement
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-09-06
Making the Right Call: How the World Can Limit Iran's Nuclear Program
Arms Control Association
This US article argues that a multilateral dialogue between the West and Iran offers the best chance of resolving the Iranian nuclear crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-03-06
The U.S.-India Nuclear Deal: Taking Stock
Arms Control Association
An article examinig the recent U.S.-India nuclear agreement and its implications for the nonproliferation policy of the United States
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-10-11
Seizing the Moment: Using the U.S.-India Nuclear Deal to Improve Fissile Material Security
Arms Control Association
A US article proposing that the pending civilian nuclear deal with India be utilized to open a dialogue with India and Pakistan aiming to strngthen the protection of their fissile material and nuclear facilities
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-05-10
Reliable Replacement Warhead: Does the United States Need a New Breed of Nuclear Weapon?
Arms Control Association
Transcript of a US panel discussion dealing with the advisability of the Bush administration's proposal to develop a new family of so-called reliable replacement warheads
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-28
Space Weapons and the Risk of Accidental Nuclear War
Arms Control Association
Article warning that U.S. space weaponization plans may increase the likelihood of an accidental nuclear exchange between the U.S. and Russia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-12-07
Action/Reaction: U.S. Space Weaponization and China
Arms Control Association
Article warning that U.S. space weaponization plans may provoke Chinese countermeasures and proposing that the U.S. join Russia and China in a treaty to ban the weaponization of space
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-12-07
Nunn-Lugar at 15: No Time to Relax Global Threat Reduction Efforts
Arms Control Association
A US article examining challenges to the Cooperative Threat Reduction programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-05-10
Background Briefing: The START Follow-On Agreement and Beyond
Arms Control Association
This US briefing paper describes what to expect from the START follow-on negotiations, and explains the motivations and constraints affecting both sides
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-21
Cluster Munitions: Ban Them
Arms Control Association
A US article arguing for a ban on cluster munitions
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-01-21
End of a Nuclear Weapons Era: Can Britain Make History?
Arms Control Association
This article discusses the options facing the UK in respect of replacing the Trident nuclear weapons system
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-11
Reconciliation and Architectures of Commitment
ANU E Press
This 176-page Australian monograph examines how post-conflict reconciliation in Bougainville was based on indigenous traditions of peacemaking
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-10-18
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
Guns or Growth? Assessing the Impact of Arms Sales on Sustainable Development
Amnesty USA
A 100-page report arguing that arms exporting countries should apply an effective methodology to assess whether proposed arms sales will affect sustainable development
International Development, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-06-23
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
North Korea and Iraq
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Summary of a U.S. round table discussion on the question of whether the Iraq war has had a positive or negative effect on efforts to control the spread of weapons of mass destruction
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-24
Japan's Peacebuilding Policy toward Afghanistan: The Need for a Civilian Surge to Improve Security
AJISS
A 3-page Japanese commentary outlining a possible Japanese contribution to the new US strategy for Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-02-09
Japan Should Work Harder for Nuclear Disarmament
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese commentary on Japan's contribution to nuclear disarmament
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-05
A New Way Forward
Afghanistan Study Group
The 16-page Afghanistan report by a US study group recommending a focus on U.S. foreign policy strengths in concert with the international community to promote reconciliation among the warring parties, advance economic development, and encourage region-wide diplomatic engagement
Foreign Policy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-09-29
Karabakh after Kazan
ADA
An Azerbaijani commentary on the meeting between Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sargsyan to discuss a settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Regional, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-07-20
Endgame or Game End? The OSCE Minsk Group and the Resolution of the Karabakh Conflict
ADA
An Azerbaijani article on the contribution of the OSCE Minsk Group to the resolution of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Karabakh and other occupied territories
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-04
Looking Beyond the Golan Heights: Baku as a Possible Mediator in the Middle East
ADA
An Azerbaijani article discussing the possibility od a mediating role for Azerbaijan in the Israeli-Syrian dispute
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2009-08-18
What Role for the EU in Resolving Conflicts in the South Caucasus?
ADA
An Azerbaijani article explaining how the European Union is increasingly active in seeking solutions to the conflicts in the South Caucasus, its leaders recognizing that without such solutions, there is a very real risk that instability in that region will spreadbeyond the Black Sea region into what is now the European Union
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-15
Preparation of A Global Radioxenon Emission Inventory
ACDIS
A 39-page report of a study designed to assist with development of an international monitoring system distinguishing routine atmospheric concentrations of radionuclides and those resulting from nuclear weapons tests
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-01-03
The New START Treaty and US Nuclear Posture Review
ACDIS
AUS commentary on recent developments in nuclear weapons policy
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-04-14
The Future of Kashmir
ACDIS
A series of articles examining the challenges and opportunities associated with Kashmir
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-03-12
Views & Visions of Coexistence in South Africa
ACCORD, Coexistence Initiative
A 115-page South African study that invited participants to explain and discuss how they had moved from conflict to coexistence and how they established and sustained their mode of coexisting with one another.
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-02-19
The 2010 Nuclear Security Summit: A Status Update
ACA, Partnership for Global Security
This 41-page US document finds that states are on track to meeting their commitments to improve the security of nuclear-weapons usable materials worldwide and reduce the risk of nuclear terrorism
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-04-11
The United States, NATO’s Strategic Concept, and Nuclear Issues
ACA et al.
An 8-page policy paper considering the NATO Deterrence and Defense Posture Review (DDPR) and development of a U.S. approach to nonstrategic nuclear weapons for a possible future negotiation with Russia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-05-05
A Window of Opportunity with Iran
ACA
A US article explaining how the opportunity to make serious progress toward a resolution of the Iranian nuclear impasse appears to be on the horizon
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-03-09
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
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
Momentum Building for U.S. Accession to the Mine Ban Treaty
ACA
A US issue brief commenting on a possible change in US policy towards the 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction,(the Mine Ban Treaty)
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-05-28
The Value of New START Verification
ACA
A US issue brief on the importance of the extensive verification provisions of New START
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-07-25
After China's Test: Time for a Limited Ban on Anti-Satellite Weapons
ACA
A US article calling for a verifiable and robust ban on the most dangerous anti-satellite arms
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-04-06
Can This Treaty Be Saved? Breaking the Stalemate on Conventional Forces in Europe
ACA
This US article studies the status of conventional arms control in Europe
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-07
Long-Range Ballistic Missile Development: A Tale of Two Tests
ACA
This 8-page US brief examines recent N. Korean and Indian missile tests and their implications for U.S. nonproliferation and security policies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-05-11
Twelve Reasons to Support New START
ACA
This US issue brief highlights the reasons why New START deserves prompt approval and briefly addresses several of the questions raised by treaty sceptics
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-16
Test Ban Treaty: Myths vs. Realities
ACA
This issue brief argues that the United States does not need nuclear tests to maintain its arsenal and that the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty can be verified
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-02
Holding Syria Accountable
ACA
A US issue brief dealing with the IAEA's referral of Syria to the UN Security Council for noncompliance with safeguards obligations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-06-10
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
The Case for New START
ACA
A US issue brief making the case for a US ratification of New START
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-11-15
Averting a Nonprofileration Disaster
ACA
A US editorial arguing that the US-India nuclear deal would be a proliferation disaster
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-08-29
Time for the Test Ban Treaty Is Now
ACA
A US issue brief urging the US to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-09-20
The Conference on Disarmament: Means of Rejuvenation
ACA
A US article examining the problems besetting the Conference on Disarmament
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-12-07
Assessing Progress on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament: 2009-2010 Report Card
ACA
This 79-page US study measures the performance of 11 key states in 10 universally-recognized nonproliferation, disarmament and nuclear security categories over the past 18 months
Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-10-28
Missile Defense Cooperation: Seizing the Opportunity
ACA
A US issue brief considering the status of cooperation on ballistic missile defence between the US and Russia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-05-26
Unfinished Business for the NSG
ACA
A US article warning of the dangers of the decision by the Nuclear Suppliers Group to exempt India from adhering to its safety guidelines
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-16
Strengthening U.S. Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy
ACA
An address proposing how the US might strengthen its nuclear nonproliferation policy
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-28
Half Full or Half Empty? Realizing the Promise of the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty
ACA
A US article assessing the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty and proposing means of strengthening it
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-07
The Logic of the Test Ban Treaty
ACA
A US article highlighting the importance of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-05-08
Now More Than Ever: The Case for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
ACA
This 52-page US report details the case for U.S. ratification of the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-02-24
Diplomatic Engagement: The Path to Avoiding War and Resolving the Nuclear Crisis
ACA
This 8-page US brief argues that in order to avoid unintentional conflict with Iran, there is an urgent need to establish better lines of bilateral communication at all levels-between military forces in the region, between diplomats, and between senior officials
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-01-05
Fact Sheet: U.S. Nuclear Modernization Programs
ACA
A fact sheet on US nuclear weapons modernization programmes
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-05-16
Breaking the Deadlock on North Korea
ACA
A US media advisory proposing a way forward for dealing with the nuclear weapons threat posed by North Korea
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-10-15
Strengthening U.S. National Security
ACA
This US issue brief makes the case for the successful negotiation and adoption of a Global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to regulate international weapons transfers
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-08-15
Scientific Cooperation to Support Nuclear Arms Control and Disarmament
AAAS, Royal Society
A 9-page US-UK briefing paper explaining how the scientific community can help lay the foundation for future nuclear arms control, including the use of proposed disarmament laboratories to spur global cooperation on some of the technical and policy issues involved
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2010-03-24
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
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
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
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
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