Disarmament & Peacekeeping


Beyond the Impasse: International Intervention and the Israeli–Palestinian Peace Process

Chatham House

A 12-page UK briefing paper asserting that diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing Israel and the Palestinians back to the negotiating table, however concerted, are not sufficient by themselves to change the underlining dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They need to be accompanied by swift progression to implementation, with international monitoring, training and support

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-06

Beyond START: Negotiating the Next Step in U.S. and Russian Strategic Nuclear Arms Reductions

Brookings Instiution

A 27-page US paper commenting on the possibilities for a post-START agreement between the US and Russia for a reduction in strategic nuclear arsenals

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-10

Beyond International Trusteeship: EU Peacebuilding in Bosnia and Herzegovina

ISS-EU

A 44-page occasional paper examining the progress of Bosnia into a sustainable, multi-ethnic democracy under EU supervision

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-27

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

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

Bandits, Borderlands and Opium Wars in Afghanistan

DIIS

This 28-page Danish working paper examines Afghan state-building viewed from the margins

International Development, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-12-02

Band of Brothers or Dysfunctional Family? A Military Perspective on Coalition Challenges During Stability Operations

Rand Corporation

This 157-page US book investigates challenges confronting coalitions today and considers potential solutions that include questioning the conception of what constitutes a coalition in today's world

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-11-25

Balkans Progress: Who Stands in the Way?

United States Institute of Peace

Testimony to the CSCE regarding the lack of progress towards long term stability in Bosnia, Serbia and Kosovo

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2006-06-26

Baghdad’s Wary Support for the Syrian Status Quo

USIP

This 4-page US brief outlines how Baghdad possesses limited ability to influence the course of events in Syria, but uses this to provide modest support to the Assad regime

Regional, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-10-19

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

Back to the Future? The Lessons of Counterinsurgency for Contemporary Peace Operations

Norman Patterson School of International Affairs

This 32-page Canadian paper evaluates the new consensus favouring "robust" peacekeeping by comparing it to the British approach to counterinsurgency

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-05-03

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

Back to Basics: Israel’s Arab Minority and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Crisis Group

This 55-page report examines the situation of Palestinian citizens of Israel, emphasising that beyond immediate government measures, Jews and Arabs must answer profound questions for a sustainable two-state solution

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-03-15

Avoiding Conflict in the Horn of Africa: U.S. Policy Toward Ethiopia and Eritrea

CFR

A 48-page US report presenting a picture of the current situation in the Horn of Africa, and offering policy suggestions for addressing the challenges to stability

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-12-15

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

Australia's Involvement in Peacekeeping Operations

Commonwealth of Australia

This 417-page report studies the criteria against which Australian decision makers should assess whether or not to commit to a peacekeeping operation

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-08-07

Arms Transfers to the Middle East

SIPRI

An 8-page Swedish background paper reporting on arms transfers to and from states in the Middle East

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-09-05

Arms Control: Forever Cinderella?

UNIDIR

A 4-page article examining the reasons for the neglect of arms control

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-06-21

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

Arms Control in an Age of Strategic and Military Revolution

Project on Defense Alternatives

A U.S. essay examining the impact of major shifts in the global military/strategic balance on arms control

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-11-22

Arms Control in an Age of Strategic and Military Revolution

Project on ~Defense Alternatives

This essay examines the impact of military transformation and U.S. primacy on arms control and nonproliferation efforts

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-12-02

Arms Control and Proliferation Challenges to the Reset Policy

SSI

This 129-page US monograph examines the prospects for further progress in the reset policy with Russia regarding arms control and nuclear proliferation by North Korea and Iran

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-27

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

Are We Delivering Coherently in Afghanistan?

NUPI

A 12-page Norwegian background paper on Afghanistan, discussing three issues: - the relationship between the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs), UNAMA and Afghan authorities - donor coordination - transfer of authority to civilian actors in insecure areas

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-13

Are the Basic Assumptions Behind the Bush Administration's Nuclear Deal Sound?

Stimson Center

This US commentary questions some of the key assumptions underlying the US-India nuclear agreement

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-03-22

Arabs vs. the Abdullah Plan

"Middle East Quarterly"

A 10-page US article analyzing the inter-Arab context in which the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative was adopted and the degree of its continued relevance

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-30

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

Annual Report 2003

International Atomic Energy Agency

The 76-page report on the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency contains sections on technology, safety, verification and technical cooperation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-17

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

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

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

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

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

After Peace Talks: What Next for EU Policy in Palestine?

FRIDE

A 6-page Spanish policy brief considering how the EU may have to reassess its approach towards the Israel-Palestine conflict

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-23

After Mecca: Engaging Hamas

Crisis Group

A 45-page report examining the Saudi-brokered Mecca Agreement between Hamas and Fatah

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-03-02

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

After Baker-Hamilton: What to Do in Iraq

Crisis Group

A 44-page report arguing that a resumption of stability in Iraq requires a more radical approach than that proposed by the Baker-Hamilton Study Group

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-12-20

African Institutions in a Changing Regional and Global Security Environment

IPI

This 20-page meeting note summarizes a US conference which had a principal focus on the emergence and evolution of a new African peace and security architecture for the continent

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-07

African Diaspora and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Africa

Danish Institute for International Studies

A 14-page brief addressing the connection between the African diaspora's activities and the dynamics of conflict in their homelands

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-01

Afghanistan's Uncertain Transition from Turmoil to Normalcy

Council for Foreign Relations

A 56-page report calling for policy shifts by the US to support a return to stability in Afghanistan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-04-12

Afghanistan's Endangered Compact

Crisis Group

This 16-page report concludes that long-term efforts to build the solid governmental institutions required for a stable Afghanistan are faltering

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-01-29

Afghanistan: Mission Impossible?

ESF

This 44-page working synthesises the views of experts on what is needed to secure peace in Afghanistan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-04-26

Afghanistan: Lessons Learned from a Post-War Situation

Danish Institute for International Studies

A Danish working paper drawing the lessons from developments in Afghanistan since the Bonn Agreement

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-07-25

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

Afghanistan 2011-2014 and Beyond: From Support Operations to Sustainable Peace

ISS, CEIP

This 68-page report summarises the highlights of a conference held to discuss transforming international support operations for sustainable peace in Afghanistan

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-07-15

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

Afghan Peace Talks: A Primer

Rand Corporation

This 126-page US primer for peace talks on Afghanistan provides a careful review of the prospects, parties, and their expected positions—and an outcome with factors influencing it

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-08-23

Afghan Civil Society and a Comprehensive Peace Process

USIP

A 5-page US brief highlighting the importance of involving Afghan civil society and its interests in any sustainable approach to peace in Afghanistan

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-02

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

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

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

Abrahamic Alternatives to War

USIP

The 20-page report of a conference of Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders in the US, held to discuss their perspectives on just peacemaking

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-10-23

Abolishing Nuclear Weapons: A Debate

CEIP

The US report of a distinguished group of experts from thirteen countries exploring how to overcome obstacles to nuclear disarmament and posing questions that require further official and nongovernmental deliberation

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-04-11

Abkhazia: Ways Forward

Crisis Group

A 42-page report arguing that Georgia and Abkhazia should focus in the short term on confidence-building and practical cooperation rather than attempt to negotiate central political issues

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-01-19

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

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

A U.S.-Europe Statement on Iran

Brookings Institution

A 5-page statement signed by leading U.S. and European figures outlining a proposed joint U.S-Europe approach to dealing with Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-09-21

A Twenty-First Century without Cluster Munitions?

SWP

This 4-page German commentary discusses the options for the forthcoming Geneva negotiations on the UN Weapons Convention with special reference to cluster munitions

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-05-26

A Transatlantic Approach to Iran

Center for Defense Information

An issue paper calling for a transatlantic approach to the problem of Iran's nuclear capacity

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-08-18

A Systemic Approach to Conflict Transformation

Berghof Research Center

A series of articles on differerent aspects of conflict transformation (single page linking to each article)

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-09-09

A Switch in Time: A New Strategy for America in Iraq

Brookings Institute

This 142-page report, based on a series of expert discussions and visits, offers a comprehensive alternative approach to current military, political and economic policies in Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-02-23

A Strategy for Ending Northern Uganda's Crisis

Crisis Group

This 16-page briefing proposes a comprehensive strategy for ending the insurgency in Uganda

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-01-11

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

A Semi-Permanent Conference Table

ORG

A 10-page UK essay examining the security architecture needed for a sustainable peace process in the Israel-Palestinian dispute

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-03-07

A Repeat Performance: Hamas, Israel, and the Political Process

INSS

An Israeli commentary on the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-03

A Reflection on the Current State of Nuclear Non-proliferation and Safeguards

EU Non-Proliferation Consortium

This 18-page paper looks at the main prohibitions of the 1968 Non-Proliferation Treaty, examines the history and operation of the IAEA safeguards system and concludes with some suggestions for improvements

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-02-06

A re-START to Nuclear Arms Reductions

ISS

A 3-page analysis of recent US-Russian discussions on nuclear arms reductions

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-21

A Proposal for the Resumption of the Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations for a Two-State Solution

INSS

An Israeli article proposing the use of the Roadmap of 30 April 2003 as a basis for reaching an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-04

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

A Progressive Nuclear Policy: Rethinking Continuous-at-sea Deterrence

RUSI Journal

This 6-page article argues that there is instead a great opportunity for Britain to take the lead as the most progressive of the nuclear weapons states by reducing the readiness and size of its strategic force

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-09-27

A Preliminary Exploration of the Linkages between Refugees and Small Arms

Bonn International Center for Conversion

This 83-page paper explores the complex relationship beteen refugees and arms diffusion, and examines the sources of small arms available to refeugees

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-08-25

A Pebble in the Peace Pond

Dayan Center

A 2-page Israeli commentary on the Arab Peace Initiative

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-30

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

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

A New Challenge for Peacekeepers: The Internally Displaced

Brookings Institution and John Hopkins SAIS

A 58-page study urging that the mandates of military peacekeeping forces should include the protection of civilians, especially internally displaced persons

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-04-26

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

A Fragile Peace: Guns and Security in Post-Conflict Macedonia

Bonn International Center for Conversion et al.

A 102-page report describing the problem of small arms and light weapons in Macedonia

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-07-20

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

A Decade of Chinese Arms Control: A Survey of Progress Ahead of Bush's Visit to China

Center for Nonproliferation Studies

A 7-page U.S. paper tracing a decade of progress by China in nonproliferation and arms control

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-23

A Congo Action Plan

Crisis Group

This 16-page policy briefing lays out a comprehensive and urgent set of actions to save the peace process in the Congo and produce a successful transition to elected government

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-10-19

A Community Dilemma: DDR and the Changing Face of Violence in Colombia

Clingendael

This 71-page Dutch paper asks what more the Colombian government, civil society and the international community can do to ensure that the demobilization process does not end in failure

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-07-22

A Case Study in Security Sector Reform: Learning from Security Sector Reform/Building in Afghanistan (October 2002-September 2003)

SSI

This 89-page US case study provides insights into how the military interacts with host-nation governments, the United Nations, the State Department, and national embassies to solve today’s complex problems in security sector reform

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-11-04

A Case Study in Security Sector Reform: Learning from Security Sector Reform/Building in Afghanistan

SSI

This 88-page US paper provides insights into how the military interacts with host-nation governments, the United Nations, the State Department, and national embassies to solve today’s complex problems. It also reveals many pitfalls in security sector building and international team-building

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-11-27

2010 NPT RevCon: Opening Bids and Conflicting Agendas

INSS

An Israeli perspective on the 2010 NPT Review Conference (RevCon)

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-18

The African Standby Force of the African Union

SWP

This 30-page German study presents different approaches to how the international donor community, including Germany, can support the development of the African Union into an efficient crisis management instrument.

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-12-05

Nuclear Weapons in the Middle East: Here to Stay

CCS

This 4-page Swiss analysis finds that, given existing dynamics, the most plausible future regional developments are unlikely to encourage nuclear disarmament steps in the Middle East. More probably, upholding the existing state of affairs will prove challenging enough

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-03-17

Merging Bottom-Up and Top-Down Peace Efforts: A Jerusalem-Ramallah Trip Report

Washington Institute

A commentary on the conclusions reached on the prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peach from a recent Middle East study tour

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-12-10

High Expectations, Limited Resources: The Bottlenecks of EU Civilian Crisis Management in Kosovo

FIIA

An 8-page Finnish briefing paper studying a few of the stumbling blocks to successful EU crisis management in Kosovo and addressing some basic questions concerning the EULEX operation

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-24

Guide to Rebuilding Governance in Stability Operations: A Role for the Military?

SSI

This 84-page US guide focuses on the military’s role in rebuilding and establishing a functional, effective, and legitimate nation-state; one that can assure security and stability for its citizens, defend its borders, deliver services effectively for its populace, and is responsible and accountable to its citizens

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-09

Global Nuclear Security: Building Greater Accountability and Cooperation

UNIDIR

This 78-page study presents an overview of the elements of the international nuclear security regime and discusses proposals to strengthen its accountability arrangements, as well as the challenges of expanding the scope of the regime and creating a framework for global nuclear security efforts

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-12-15

From Coherent Policy to Coordinated Practice: Are We Delivering Coherently in Afghanistan?

NUPI

This 12-page Norwegian background paper on Afghanistan discusses three issues: - the relationship between the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs), UNAMA and Afghan authorities - donor coordination - transfer of authority to civilian actors in insecure areas

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-11-18

EU-UN Cooperation in Peacebuilding: Partners in Practice?

UNIDIR

A 194-page report presents recommendations for how the EU might strengthen the EC–UN operational partnership and support efforts to improve external coherence in peacebuilding

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-28

Bottlenecks to Deployment? The Challenges of Deploying Civilian Personnel to Peace Operations

NUPI

This 36-page Norwegian report addresses the role of training programmes with respect to the deployment of personnel in peace operations

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-08-06

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

A New Start for EU Peacemaking? Past Record and Future Potentia

Department of Peace and Conflict Research

A 78-page Swedish paper asserting that there is a potential for the EU to take on a more significant international peacekeeping role

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-02

A Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty: Understanding the Critical Issues

UNIDIR

A 104-page report of a project designed to shed light on the critical issues at stake in the negotiation of a fissile material treaty

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-06-24

2020 Vision: Visioning the Future of the United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture

NUPI

A 29-page Norwegian working paper on the development of peacebuilding as a field in its own right and the creation of new international architecture

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-05

The CFE Treaty One Year After Its Unilateral Suspension: A Forlorn Treaty?

SIPRI

This 8-page Swedish policy brief gives an overview of the issues that have dogged the CFE process and that led up to the Russian unilateral suspension. It outlines the situation that the parties to the treaty find themselves in now and assesses the prospects for conventional arms control in Europe.

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-03-01

Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy

CRS

A 47-page US report on Israeli-Arab negotiations and their implications for US policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-03-26