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no title available no description supplied 11 September 2001 : The Response This is the full text pdf House of Commons Research Paper, published on the 3rd October 2001 by the International Affairs and Defence Section of the House of Commons Library. It examines the response by America, Britain and the rest of the world to the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001. It contains background information on the Al-Qaeda network, the Taliban, and Osama Bin Laden; and a detailed insight into the issues and previous conflicts of Afghanistan, Pakistan and the wider region. Adult Learning Inspectorate : Ministry of Defence Survey In May 2004, the Minister of State for the Armed Forces appointed the Adult Learning Inspectorate to carry out an independent inspection of the training establishments of the UK Armed Forces. In October 2004, the inspections began and focused on the welfare and duty of care of recruits and trainees in initial training and whether new welfare provisions that came about due to the deaths of recruits at Deepcut training barracks have been sufficient. This site provides full text documents relating to the survey including the letter of appointment of the ALI; opening statement from David Sherlock, Chief Inspector of Adult Learning to the House of Commons Defence Select Committee; memorandum of understanding between the MoD and ALI; terms of reference of the survey; scope of the survey; and the final report published in March 2005, Safer Training, Managing Risks to the Welfare of Recruits in the British Armed Services, along with the accompanying press release, ministerial foreword, and statement made by David Sherlock. America Responds to Terrorism Part of the White House's Department of Homeland Security, this site provides information on America's response to terrorism since September 11th. It contains information on presidential action, homeland security strategy, diplomatic, investigative, financial and humanitarian action. There is also a military section which provides an update on the war on terrorism in America and abroad. The site also links to the Department of Homeland Security which gives access to legislation such as the Homeland Security Act. Annual Report to the President and the Congress 1998 Report by the Secretary of State of Defense, W.S. Cohen, on future US defense strategy, readiness, conventional and nuclear forces, information superiority, total force integration, the revolution in military affairs, acquisition reform and defense infrastructure. Annual Reports to the President and Congress Also known as the Annual Defense Report, this is the report by Secretary of Defense which details the Department's capabilities, and present and future US defence strategy. Full text annual reports are available from 1995 to the present year online. There are also details on how to order hard copies of the reports. Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (AVIP) This American site provides information on anthrax and its use as a biological weapon. The site contains information about the disease, images, a library of full text journal articles, and related links. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Site of the United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), which is responsible for training, mobilising, deploying and supporting forces capable of rapid response to military conflict, natural disasters and civil emergencies world-wide. The site also provides information about Atlanta,where FORSCOM is situated. Bloody Sunday Inquiry This is the official website of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, which was set up in 1998 and is chaired by Lord Saville of Newdigate. On 30th January 1972, thirteen people were killed by the British Army whilst on a civil rights march in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. There are conflicting claims that shots were fired at the British Army and they were retaliating and that soldiers and snipers opened fire on unarmed civilians without provocation. There was an initial investigation shortly after the incident which is known as the Widgery Report. However, it was decided that new eye-witness accounts, interpretation of ballistic material and medical evidence should be used in a new investigation into the incident. This site provides information on the remit of the inquiry, the tribunal members and witnesses. It contains the latest press releases on the progress of the case, as well as transcripts of the hearing, rulings and reports and statements. Brigade Combat Team Modernization
The role of the US Brigade Combat Team (BCT) is to ensure that US forces adapt to match any opponent it will face in the 21st century. Britain and the Fight Against International Terrorism (2000) This is one of the 'Focus International' series of briefings from the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). It is freely available to download from the Web site as an 11 page Adobe Acrobat PDF file. This briefing outlines the main principles underpinning Britain’s counter terrorism policy. It discusses topics such as hostage-taking, kidnapping, Lockerbie, Northern Ireland and the changing international face of terrorism. The purpose and progress of the Terrorism Bill 1999 are also briefly summarised and a list of United Nations and European conventions addressing terrorism is included. This briefing is an update of an earlier FCO document, Combating International Terrorism (1998). Bureau of Arms Control The US State Department Bureau of Arms Control provides a collection of links to the full texts of arms control treaties and agreements. These include; the Ballistic Missile Launch Notification Agreement, Biological Weapons Convention, Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty (CFE) and the Geneva Protocol. The site also provides texts of the Hot Line Agreement, Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Guidelines, Outer Space Treaty, Prevention of Nuclear War Agreement and the Threshold Test Ban Treaty. There are also sections providing information on the Biological Weapons Convention, the Chemical Weapons Convention, Missile Defence and the Weapons of Mass Destruction Threat. Cadets Canada The site provides information about the Sea Cadets, Air Cadets and Army Cadets, plus news and details about joining the cadets. There are also details about regional headquarters, governmental sites, plus the Cadet Harassment and Abuse Prevention Programme. There are links to Annual Reports, handbooks and manuals in PDF format through the staff resources link. Information is also provided about the Cadets' partners: the Navy League of Canada, the Army Cadet League of Canada and the Air Cadet League of Canada. Details are available on the various awards and medals given to Canadian Cadets, and also other cadet forces around Canada and the world. There is also a guest book for comments, and information about the Cadet Instructors Cadre. The site is also available in French. Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies (CASIS) Established in 1985, the purpose of this voluntary association is to provide and encourage informed debate on Canadian intelligence and security issues. The web site provides information on CASIS including its constitution, board of directors, and events details including the conference and annual general meeting. The site also provides a bibliography of recommended reading and a listing of online research resources. Canadian Centre for Mine Action Technologies (CCMAT) This web site describes the history of the centre and why it was set up and why it is needed. The mission of the centre is to carry out research and development to develop economic technologies to detect and neutralise mines and to protect personnel from landmines and also alternatives to replace the use of landmines. The organisation functions in conjunction with Canadian Industry who provide funding and expertise. CCMAT also aims to collaborate internationally, sharing technology and information with other countries. The site includes a page on research programmes and technological reports, there are also links and FAQs. Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute The Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute (CDFAI)is an independent research institute which aims to promote greater public awareness of Canada's foreign policy and role in international affairs. The web site provides information on the aims of the organisation and its current activities. It also includes access to the full text to a number of its recent publications, these include journal articles and full text reports. Topics covered include: Canadian security and defence in the post 9/11 world, Canadian foreign policy, relations with the United States and role in international peacekeeping. Many of the files are in pdf format and therefore require access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response Provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, this site contains information on agents, diseases and other threats with a focus on bioterrorism, chemical emergencies, radiation emergencies, mass casualties, natural disasters and severe weather, and recent outbreaks and incidents such as avian flu. The sections contain information, factsheets and full text documents for the general public and health professionals. The bioterrorism and chemical emergency sections contain alphabetical listings of agents including anthrax, plague, nerve gases, ricin and sarin. This site is also available in Spanish. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) coordinates US intelligence activities and correlates, evaluates and disseminates intelligence which affects national security. This site provides news, publications, reports, speeches and testimony from the CIA. Information is also available about employment with the Agency. Links are also given to the following: Directorate of Intelligence, Directorate of Science & Technology, Center for the Study of Intelligence, CIA Electronic Document Release Center (FOIA), CIA's Homepage for Kids, Office of General Counsel, Office of Public Affairs, Office of Military Affairs, Director of Central Intelligence and the Intelligence Community. Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) provides information on Chiefs of State and cabinet members of foreign governments, alphabetically by country. This includes the names of ministers, ambassadors, heads of state, prime ministers and UN representatives. It is also possible to reach the other CIA publications from this site. CIA Publications The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) provides links to reports and publications concerning intelligence and security. These include factbooks, information on US and foreign government members, annual reports, maps and historical documents. Unclassified reports are available on areas such as weapons of mass destruction, diseases,the Cold War, the Gulf War and drugs. Links are also available to other CIA and US governmental pages. Cost Analyses of Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan Provided by the US Congressional Budget Office, this site provides full text documents which analyse the long term implications of defence plans and costs of military operations and other activities associated with the global war on terrorism. The documents provided cover subjects such as appropriations and the budget and economic outlook for the War on Terrorism; estimated costs of continuing operations in Iraq; the cost of post war reconstruction in Iraq; and estimated costs of continued operations in and around Afghanistan. Country Reports on Terrorism : U.S. Department of State - Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism The Secretary of State provides Congress an annual report on terrorism. This annual report is entitled Country Reports on Terrorism. Beginning with the report for 2004, it replaced the previously published Patterns of Global Terrorism. Defence Analytical Services Agency for National Statistics Provided by the Defence Analytical Services Agency (DASA) and National Statistics, this site provides official statistics on armed forces personnel, civilian personnel, aircraft air accidents, search and rescue, war pensions, and historical national statistics including the annual publications UK Defence Statistics to 2004. It is also possible to link to further full text publications on this site including Defence Statistics Bulletins, Working Patterns Surveys, UK Gulf Veterans Mortality Data, Service and Civilian Personnel Statistics, Entente Cordial, and the Armed Forces Suicide Report. Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) Formerly part of DERA, on its inauguration on July 2nd 2001, the DSTL became an integral part of the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence. DSTL's role within the MOD is to be an impartial source of advice and specialist research, providing high level assessment and integration of research programmes, including international research collaboration. The web site provides a description of DSTL's capababilities in areas such as environmental sciences, chemical and biomedical sciences, countermeasures, detection, sensors and systems, protection science, dispersion physics, material science and armour physics, energetics, electronics, naval systems, land battlespace systems, air and weapons systems, and policy and capability studies. The site provides corporate information; including reports and planning documents; careers information; news and event announcements, technology transfer opportunities, and a description of the DSTL Knowledge Store services. The publications section of the site staff includes a publications list and search facility. Documents are available for downloading in PDF format but please note you are requested to enter your contact details so that downloads can be recorded. Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) This is an organisation of the Australian Department of Defence covering aeronatical and maritime research, and electronics and surveillance. The Research and Development and Conferences section include a searchable database of reports, journal articles and conference papers with abstract or executive summary. Defence Statistics 1999 This is a read- only Adobe pdf document giving UK defence statistics for 1999. These statistics cover details of the defence budget and defence expenditure, plus defence personnel. This information shows the current size of the armed forces, their salaries and formation, in a comparison with previous years. The appendix covers tri- service and civilian personnel information, published by DASA. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Information Processing Techniques Office (DARPA IPTO) This is the web site for an American organisation which carries out research into information processing technologies and systems for the defence industry in the areas of cognitive systems, command and control,language processing, high productivity computing, sensors and processing, and emerging technologies. The site includes details of current and completed research programmes and solicitations and staff details. There is also a link to the DARPA newsroom. Department of Defense Web Site Registration System This site provides links to information sources available from the US Department of Defense offices and agencies. It is the central registration point for official US DoD web sites. It covers the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force as well as other DoD web sites and information sources. There is also a Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) electronic reading room which contains links to documents and information on sources for further reading. The listings can be browsed or searched. Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia This site provides basic information about Indonesia, and recent developments in their foreign affairs. Information is provided about Indonesia'a foreign policy, their international relations and visas. Details are also given on diplomatic and consular missions, and the history and structure of the department is explained. There is an archive, plus links to related sites. There are also links to higher education, business, media and tourism in Indonesia. The site is also available in Indonesian. Department of State International Information Programs : Europe-Eurasia Issues This site provides information concerning conflict in Europe and Eurasia. It provides the latest news by region, information on Macedonia, and the Northern Europe Initiative. There are links to NATO's terrorism web site, war crimes tribunals, and KFOR. There is also information about human rights in the area, and a section covering Afghanistan. It also links to electronic journal articles available in Arabic, French, English, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian. The whole site is also available in Russian.
no title available no description supplied DSTO Publications The Defence Science and Technology Organisation forms part of the Australian Department of Defence, which is involved in aeronautical, maritime, electronics and surveillance research. The DSTO publications - technical reports and journal articles - may be discovered both by browsing and searching. Estonian Embassy in Stockholm : Defence This site describes the national defence of Estonia, and is a part of the Estonian embassy in Sweden's website (www.estemb.se/). The site links to Estonia Today, the Foreign Ministry's information fact sheets. There are basic facts on Estonian defence forces, Estoniain participation in peace support operations, Estonia and NATO, and Baltic defence cooperation. Each of these have further links on the subjects and to the Estonian Ministry of Defence. The site also provides further information on Estonia, its language, culture and government. Foreign Affairs Committee Ninth Report : The Decision to go to War in Iraq Published in July 2003, this is the full text of the House of Commons report, together with Proceedings of the Committee which includes minutes of evidence and written evidence. The aim of the report was to establish whether the Foreign and Commonwealth Office presented accurate and complete information to Parliament during the lead up to the military action in Iraq, with particular reference to weapons of mass destruction. It contains information on the Government's September 2002 dossier, Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction: The Assessment of the British Government, the process of compiling the dossier and the claims made in it. It investigates the claim in the dossier that Iraq could launch its weapons of mass destruction within forty-five minutes and the accusation made by BBC reporter Andrew Gilligan that this intelligence was inserted a week before publication under the instruction of the government and against advice from the intelligence community who felt that it was unreliable evidence. The site also contains links to further Foreign Affairs Committee publications which include the uncorrected evidence presented by Andrew Gilligan and Dr David Kelly during the investigation on the Decision to go to War in Iraq. Foreign Affairs Division for Pakistan The Foreign Affairs Division is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The site provides information about Pakistani foreign policy and foreign relations. There are details concerning Kashmir, Pakistan missions, consular matters and diplomatic missions in Pakistan. The site also gives a country profile,press releases and the latest news. Links are also available to information about Pakistan foreign affairs. Foreign Affairs First Special Report: Implications for the Work of the House and its Committees of the Governments Lack of Co-operation with the Foreign Affairs Committees Inquiry Into the Decision to go to War in Iraq This sites gives access to the full text of the report which was published by the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee as HC 440 session 2003-4 in March 2004. It highlights evidence of the way in which the British Labour government attempted to obstruct its enquiries into the circumstances surrounding Britain's decision to go to war with Iraq. It compares this with the more helpful attitude of the government towards the work of the Hutton Inquiry and the Inquiry by the Intelligence Select Committee. The report then discusses more generally the role and powers of parliamentary select committees and their ability to call witnesses and access intelligence information. Recommendations for future action are made. Foreign Terrorist Organizations : U.S. Department of State Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism A current list of designated foreign terrorist organizations n accordance with section 219 of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended. FTO designations play a critical role in our fight against terrorism and are an effective means of curtailing support for terrorist activities and pressuring groups to get out of the terrorism business. [Originator's description] Global War on Terrorism: The First 100 Days This website provides access to the full text of a statement issued by the US government in December 2001. It outlines the American response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. This includes information on statistics on the number of casualties; the case against Osama Bin Laden and the Al-Qaeda Network; the stage of progress of the military campaign Operation Enduring Freedom and the war against terrorism; the organisation of the humanitarian aid programme to Afghanistan; the legal basis of the military campaign and anti-terrorist legislative measures in the USA. A copy can be downloaded in pdf. Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) GCHQ is a civil service department which reports to the Foreign Secretary and works with the UK's other intelligence agencies, the MI5 and MI6. Its mission is to provide signals intelligence (sigint) information to support the government's decision making in national security, military operations and law enforcement, and to provide information insurance to keep government communication and information systems safe. The site provides information on GCHQ including FAQs, press releases and publications. There is a history of the organisation, including information on Bletchley Park and sigint heroes. The site also contains a section on codebreaking which provides a summary of codebreaking history from Elizabethan times to the interwar period and cipher puzzles. Government Response to the Intelligence and Security Committee Report on Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction : Intelligence and Assessments, 11 September 2003 This is Command Paper 6118 (CM 6118), presented by Tony Blair to Parliament on 3rd February 2004. The paper is the response to CM 5972, Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction : Intelligence and Assessments, by the Intelligence and Security Committee. CM 5972 was an investigation into whether the intelligence which informed the invasion of Iraq was correct and accurately reflected in UK Government publications. Home Office : Office of the National Coordinator of Terrorist Investigations This organisation publishes statistics on terrorism arrests and outcomes in the United Kingdom. Statistical details include: people arrested and charged the age group and ethnicity of suspects time from arrest to charge/release convictions for terrorist-related offences numbers of extremist/terrorist prisoners stops and searches under terrorism legislation police cordons and port examinations These data are published under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and other legislation, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. They are based on information provided by the ACPO Counter Terrorism Coordination Centre. House of Commons : Defence Reports This site provides the full text of publications of the Defence Select Committee for the current session. The site provides a few reports; The Ministry of Defence Police: Changes in Jurisdiction Proposed Under the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Bill 2001, The MOD's Annual Report and the Strategic Defence Review. It is also possble to order publications from this site, link to other parliamentary pages and further parliamentary publications available on the internet. Hutton Inquiry This is the official website of the Hutton Inquiry. It provides general information about the public investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr David Kelly, chaired by the Right Honourable Lord Hutton. It contains a full list of witnesses, which included BBC reporters, Alistair Campbell the Prime Minister's Director of Communications, newspaper journalists, the Kelly family, Geoffrey Hoon MP Secretary of State for Defence, Martin Howard Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence MoD and Andrew Gilligan a reporter for the BBC. The site also contains the hearing transcripts including statements made by all witnesses during the inquiry. There is the full documentary evidence that can be made available to the public including evidence submitted by the BBC, the Cabinet Office, Dr Kelly's family, the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, files retrieved from Dr Kelly's home computer, the Ministry of Defence and the Intelligence and Security Committee. There are also details of Lord Hutton's rulings and biographical details of Lord Hutton, the counsels and secretary to the inquiry. Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs This site for the Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs provides information concerning the Icelandic government, ministries and embassies. Details are also given on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, treaties, organisations and policies. Information is available concerning Icelandic businesses, culture and tourism and parliament. Links are provided to related sites, the site is searchable and is also available in Icelandic. International Institute for Counter-Terrorism The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) is the leading academic institute and independent think-tank for counter-terrorism which aims to facilitate international cooperation against terrorism. Expertise includes terrorism, counter-terrorism, homeland security, threat vulnerability and risk assessment, intelligence analysis and national security and defense policy. The website includes news and commentaries, jihadi website monitoring, reports, wikileaks series and an Islamic Radicalization Index to analyse world trends. Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction : The Assessment of the British Government Dossier produced by the British Government and published on the 24 September 2002, this paper assesses Iraq's chemical, biological, nuclear and ballistic missile programmes from 1971-1998 and from 1998-2002. It also provides a history of UN weapons inspections and UN resolutions relating to weapons of mass destruction, as well as providing information on weapons inspections carried out by UNSCOM between 1991 and 1998 and the establishment of UNMOVIC. There is also a profile of Saddam Hussein's political regime in Iraq and human rights abuses. Iraq, Its Infrastructure of Concealment, Deception and Intimidation This report was published by the UK Government in February 2003 prior to the War in Iraq. It draws on intelligence sources to illustrate how Iraq and Saddam Hussein's regime is constructed to have weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and is obstructing UN weapons inspectors. Part one focuses on the effect on UNMOVIC (United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission) of Iraqi security organisations concealing evidence of WMD. Part two is titled The Security Apparatus and provides details of Iraq's networks of security and intelligence organisations. Part three looks at the effect of security and intelligence operations on the people of Iraq. Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs This site provides news and facts from Israel, including the latest on the Middle East peace process. Information is provded about Israeli foreign affairs, the Israeli government and law, and personalities in the Israeli government. Details are given of Israeli culture, economy and religion. There is also an archive of documents and news items. Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs This site for the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides details of the Farnesina (ministry), its structure and diplomatic missions. Information is available concerning Italian foreign policy, including the EU and other organisations. Details are given on the Ministry's services, public relations, consular services and travel tips. Careers information is available, plus various documents, including archives, papers and texts of international agreements. The site also provides the latest news and press releases. This site is available in Italian and English. Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs This site provides information concerning Japanese foreign policy, regional affairs and news. Details are given about the Japanese economy, culture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and visas. Links are also provided to related sites, including the Japanese Information Network. The site is also available in Japanese. Kashmir Affairs Division This is the official department of the Pakistani government which is responsible for policy administration in the Kashmir Region. The web site provides access to information on the structure and function of the division and its current work. It includes access to some recent press releases and Pakistan government policy documents relating to the government of the region. This has relevance for research about the dispute between India and Pakistan. Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies Under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan This is an independent policy research institute based in Kazakhstan which specialises in issues relating to the domestic and foreign policy of Kazakhstan and security in the Central Asian republics. It provides access to information on the purpose of the body and its current activities. It includes access to some full text confernece papers and articles which it has published. This includes coverage of the political system, political parties, foreign policy, political economy and security in the Central Asia area. The web site is available in English or Russian. Le site du Gouvernement du Grande-Duche de Luxembourg The website for the Government of Luxembourg provides details about the government itself, news, the Prime Minister, politics, the economy, statistics, the Luxembourg army and research. There is also information about other governments and related sites. The site will also soon be available in English. Lessons of Iraq : Government Response to the Committee's Third Report of Session 2003-04 Produced by the House of Commons Defence Committee, this is a full text pdf file of HC635 published on 8 June 2004. It is the First Special Report of 2003-04 and is the government's response to the Defence Committee's Lessons of Iraq, HC57-I, published in March 2004. It discusses the conclusions of the earlier report which examined the lessons learned during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the performance of British Armed Forces during Operation Telic. Marine Safety and Environmental Protection This site provides safety and environmental protection information for the maritime community. A link is provided to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) website. It is also possible to reach the National Maritime Center and information about navigation rules. Licensing, regulations, vessel documentation and waterways management are also covered. Links are provided to the Coast Guard homepage, and the US Department of Transportation.
no title available no description supplied MI5 : The Security Service Website of the UK's defensive security intelligence agency, the MI5 security service. The MI5's purpose is to protect national security and support law enforcement agencies in preventing serious crime through assessing threats, and collecting and disseminating intelligence. The site contains information about the service including a statement of purpose and values, an outline of responsibilities and work areas and a history of the service. It also contains answers to many misconceptions about what the MI5 does, links to the Security Service Act 1989, and provides details on job vacancies and careers within the security service. Military Action in Iraq Provided by the United Kingdom Houses of Parliament, this site provides links to the UK Government's reaction to the conflict with Iraq and its aftermath. It links to the full text of the Foreign Affairs Committee report HC 813-I 02/03, published in July 2003, The Decision to go to War in Iraq; the International Development Committee report, Preparing for the Humanitarian Consequences of Possible Military Action Against Iraq, published March 2003; Iraq : Law of Occupation, a paper discussing the legal issues surrounding the occupation of Iraq during and after Operation Iraqi Freedom; and a report, The Conflict in Iraq, which provides a summary of events in the build up to the conflict, the military campaign and an initial post-conflict assessment of operations. The site also links to House of Commons and House of Lords debates on the legality of the war. Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland This site provides details of current affairs, news, press releases, speeches and documents from the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. There is also information concerning foreign policy, the ministry and embassies - their goals, values and departments. There are also links to both Virtual Finland (giving general information about Finland), and Global Finland (portraying Finland in an international context). The site is also available in Finnish and Swedish. Ministry of Defence : Combat Identification : Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General National Audit Office Report, HC661, March 2002. This report looks at the need for the Ministry of Defence to enhance its combat identification capability. This is in order to reduce the risk of allied casualties during military operations and thus increasing combat effectiveness through the reduction of 'friendly fire' incidents. This report looks at the problems facing combat identification, particularly during joint and coalition operations, the initiatives in place to deliver combat identification, and future needs. Ministry of Defence : Exercise Saif Sareea II National Audit Office report published in August 2002 on the military exercise in Oman in 2001 which involved the largest deployment of British troops since the Gulf War. The exercise was designed to test the capabilities of the Joint Rapid Reaction Forces and the UK's ability to conduct expeditionary warfare in the desert. The report examines the successes, problems encountered and lessons to be learned from the exercise. Ministry of Defence : Major Projects Report 2003 Report by the National Audit Office which examines Ministry of Defence progress in procuring major defence equipment. The report covers a twelve month period to 31 March 2003, and provides cost, time and technical performance data for thirty projects split, according to Smart Acquisition principles, between the twenty largest projects in the demonstration and manufacture phase, and the ten largest in the assessment phase. The major finding is that costs are over approval by �3.0 billion. Difficulties on four projects that predate Smart Acquisition have been the prime cause of cost and time slippage (the Astute Submarine, Nimrod aircraft, Eurofighter Typhoon and Advanced Air-Launched Anti-Armour Weapon). Ministry of Defence : The Joint Services and Staff College : Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General National Audit Office Report, HC537. This report reviews the management of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract for the construction of the Joint Services Command and Staff College which began in 1998. This was an initiative to build a purpose built facility to provide a joint college for command and staff training in order to address the increased demand for joint military operations. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China This site provides information concerning Chinese foreign policy, diplomacy, foreign relations, international affairs and economy & trade. There are also links to press releases and the latest news. Details are available about the ministry of Foreign Affairs itself, its structure and ministers. There are also links to consular affairs and Taiwan headlines. The site is also available in Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish and Arabic. Missile Defense Agency Within the U.S Department of Defense, the Missile Defense Agency is responsible for managing, directing, and executing the Missile Defense (BMD) Program. Its mission is to develop, test and prepare for deployment a missile defense system. The site provides an extensive number of resources such as a glossary, library, budget information and reports in addition to news and an overview of the Program itself. MITRE : Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence (C3I) : Department of Defense C3I FFRDC MITRE is a not-for-profit organisation that provides research support to the United States government. It operates Federally Funded Research and Development Centers for the DOD, FAA and IRS. This site focuses on research in cooperation with the Department of Defense. It provides substantial articles about research projects within the Center for Air Force Command and Control Systems (CAFC2S), the Center for Integrated Intelligence Systems (CIIS) and the Washington C3 Center (WC3C). MITRE Technical Papers This web site provides recent technical and conference papers presented by MITRE staff. There is also an archive of abstracts available back to 1997. MITRE is a non profit making organisation that operates research projects for the DOD, FAA and the IRS. It is also possible to access the MITRE homepage and other publications such as The Edge, MITRE's technology newsletter. National Audit Office : Defence Value for Money This is the web site of the NAO Defence Value for Money Team, whose aim is to gain a better understanding of the key performance drivers of major defence projects and to gather information on best practice from overseas ministries and UK commercial organisations in tracking the progress of major projects. The web site outlines the phases of the project, which will result in a publication of a report on good practice, lessons and improvement for the Ministry of Defence's management of major projects in December 2004. The site also contains a link to the full text of the consultation document Driving Successful Delivery of Major Defence Projects; a causal map of key factors influencing project performance; and a questionnaire for project directors which will form the consultation to learn lessons from outside practice. National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States Also known as the 9-11 Commission, the Commission was created in 2002 by congressional legislation to investigate the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. The site provides information on the Commission and its remit; details of public hearings including full transcripts and video footage of the hearings; staff statements and press releases. The complete 9/11 Commision Report is available in PDF format (7.5 MB) and also available in smaller PDF sections at the website. The subjects of hearings have included intelligence and the War on Terrorism, emergency preparedness, counter-terrorism policy, and law enforcment and the intelligence community which included a detailed investigation into the terrorist threat in 2001 and what the intelligence services were doing to address the threat. National Response Framework : U.S. Department of Homeland Security This web-site details the U.S. National Response Framework (NRF) guiding principles which nationalresponse partners can use to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies. There are documents, annexes, references and briefings in the linked NRF Resource Center. Naval Aviation History Office : Publications Established in 1942, the Office is concerned with US naval aviation history from 1911 to the present. This site provides full text access to a large collection of full text materials in HTML format. Of particular note, monographs entitled 'Naval aviation in World War 1' and 'US naval aviation in the Pacfic' are made available. Other material of interest includes 'The first flight across the Atlantic', 'Evolution of aircraft carriers', 'Space and the United States Navy', 'Pistons to jets', 'US Marine Corps aviation' and 'Naval aviation 1911-1986 a pictorial study'. Naval Safety Center The Naval Safety Center provides information about safety issues while afloat and ashore, and those concerning aviation. Safety checklists are also provided, plus the latest news and safety publications. Statistics and surveys are available, and there is a link to the statistics division containing briefs, narratives and reports. There are links to other safety sites and the Navy and Marine Corps Operational Risk Management site. Navy Department Library The Naval Historical Center's department library contains collections of literature concerning the United States Navy. This site provides information about the physical library, its location, opening hours and contact information. It also provides a link to the virtual library, which has collections, publications and information on naval signals. It is also possible to search the library's online catalogue from this site. New Zealand Aviation Security Service This service is involved in several activities, such as the screening of international departing passengers and their baggage for dangerous items, access controls and searching international aircraft for security purposes. The site provides information about its role and history, structure and legislation, goals and performance, external relations, airport security news and links to related sites and frequently asked questions (FAQ). Office of Anti-Terrorism Assistance The US government runs the Office of Anti-Terrorism Assistance and offers training to foreign law enforcement professionals in techniques relating to counter-terrorism. Its web site provides information on its purpose and recent activities. It includes access to recent press releases and annual reports. These reports provide details of US foreign aid programmes and international assistance in counter- terrorism training. Some parts of the site require registration to access training information. Offsets in Defense Trade : An Annual Report to Congress Provided by the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, this site provides full text access to the Offsets in Defense Trade annual reports from 2003 to the present. Each report gives the background to offsets including regulations and legislation; a statistical overview; analysis of the impact of offsets on the US defence industrial base; looks at offset agreement and transaction activity; and discusses aerospace and other US government offset issues. Operation Enduring Freedom and the Conflict in Afghanistan : An Update This paper follows on from the House of Commons Research Paper, 11 September 2001 : The Response, and is available in pdf format. The paper provides an examination of the military objectives and campaigns of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. It examines the situation in Afghanistan, looking at developments on the ground and future political options for Afghanistan and the humanitarian situtation. It also illustrates international views and developments in America and Britain. Pentagon Library The Pentagon Library site provides information about the physical building, plus online services. These include the library catalogue, online databases and reference sources. Certain databases are only available to Pentagon employees, but others include the periodical holdings list of the Pentagon Library, DTIC (Defense Technical Information Center), AUL (Index to Military Periodicals), GPO access (Government Printing Office), GAO reports (Government Accounting Office), Rand reports and ERIC. Details can also be found from bibliographies, briefing guides, pathfinders & quick lists. It is also possible to reach information about the US Army, Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) and the Information Management Support Center (IMCEN). Presidencia de la Nacion - Republica Argentina This site provides information concerning the Argentinian government, including a biography of the President and details of official activity. There are also pictures from the presidential inauguration, plus information about the cabinet hierarchy and authorities. Information is also given on Argentine presidents over the years in the Presidents' Chronology, and links are provided to other related sites. This is the Spanish version of the site, some areas are available in English on request. Review of Intelligence on Weapons of Mass Destruction This is the official site of the committee of Privy Counsellors headed by Lord Butler, also known as the Butler Committee, which was set up in February 2004 by Jack Straw to investigate intelligence on Iraq prior to the 2003 Iraq War including information on its weapons of mass destruction, how the intelligence was gathered and analysed, and to make recommendations for future intelligence gathering. The site contains the full text final report of the Committee, information on the procedures of the Committee including terms of reference and the timetable, and biographies of the review team. Robotics at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego This web site describes robot and robotics activities at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego. SSC San Diego, and its predecessor organisations have been involved in various aspects of robotics since the early 1960's. There are currently two groups involved in robotics research: Advanced Systems Division (Code D37): land and air robots; and The Ocean Systems Division (Code D74): underwater robots. The site contains information on UAV programmes including: Multipurpose Surveillance and Security Mission Platform (MSSMP) (formerly the Air Mobile Ground Security and Surveillance System (AMGSSS)) and Airborne Remotely Operated Device (AROD). The MSSMP description provides links to a number of full text papers, which are available online. Rome Research Site The Rome Research Site is part of the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). It houses the AFRL Information (IF) Directorate and a portion of the AFRL Sensors (SN) Directorate. This page provides a tour of the site, plus details of its history, technical library and shipping office. There is also a link to the Information Institute - a virtual IS research environment. Information can also be reached concerning the AFRL mission, headquarters and directorate. Serbian Government This site provides information and news from the Serbian Office of Communication. Through the news section details are available of current issues, politics, Kosovo & Metohia, the economy, culture & religion, and sport. As well as news from the foreign press, and statements of Government and Ministries. The site also provides sections with facts about Serbia, the Serbian government and the transition of the country. The site is also available in Serbo-Croatian. South Eastern Europe Regional Documentation Network(SEEDON) The South Eastern Europe Regional Documentation Network is a network of research institutions creating a wealth of resources relating to all matters of civil-military relations in South Eastern Europe. The following areas are covered Black Sea, Balkans, Croatia, Bosnia, Albania, Yugoslavia, Romania, Slovenia and Macedonia. Background information to SEEDON is included. The site has government publications, statistics, military expenditure, surveys, and links to other internet sites. Strategic Defence Review The Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Cm 3999, of July 1998 reassessed Britain's security interests and defence needs in order to meet new strategic demands. It considered how the roles, missions and capabilities of the British Armed Forces should be adjusted and set out a programme of change aimed at modernising British forces. This site provides a full text copy of the Strategic Defence Review White Paper. The site also provides links to the rest of the Ministry of Defence website, which includes information about the British armed forces and government. Suspicious Indicators and Security Countermeasures for Foreign Collection Activities Directed Against the U.S. Defense Industry This document was produced by the United States Defense Security Service in May 1997 and is intended to help security professionals and others identify threats from suspicious contacts and to take appropriate action. Headings include: suspicious work offers, inappropriate conduct during visits, targeting cultural commanalities. Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs This site provides news and recent developments in Swiss foreign relations. There is information concerning embassies, consulates and other foreign missions, plus a link to the Swiss Federal Administration. Information is given on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) itself. Details are also available about the Directorate of International Law, Swiss agengy for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the International Conference of Federalism and the Integration Office (DFA/DEA). Through the publications section, full text reports are available on the Balkans, neutrality and Switzerland's policy on peace. The site is also available in French, German and Italian. Technology Collection Trends in the U.S. Defense Industry Volume IV 1998 This document describes the most likely areas in U.S. defence industry to be targeted by foreign entities collecting information to enhance their own military capabilities or to attack those of the U.S. Terrorism Legislation This is part of the United Kingdom Government's Home Office Web service describing the main UK legislation enacted to aid in combating terrorism. The site links to the full text of the Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT) and the Anti- Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (ATCSA) and provides explanatory notes on certain measures. There is also a note on the scrutiny mechanism provided by Independent Parliamentary Oversight. Background information on issues such as border control and targeting terrorist funds is presented, supported by press releases, reports and details of relevant government publications. The Armed Forces Bill : Bill 94 of Session 2005-2006 This is the full text PDF of Research Paper 05/86 published by the International Affairs and Defence Section of the House of Commons Library on 7 December 2005. The Bill is intended to consolidate and modernise the three Service Discipline Acts: the Army Act 1955, the Air Force Act 1955 and the Naval Discipline Act 1957. It is recommended that this paper be read in conjunction with House of Commons Library Research Paper RP 05/75 entitled 'Background to the Armed Forces Bill, 11 November 2005'. The latter provides an overview of the present disciplinary system and includes some comments and the issues which may be discussed as this Bill progresses. The Campaign Against International Terrorism : Prospects After the Fall of the Taliban House of Commons Reasearch Paper which examines developments in the war on terrorism from the end of October 2001 to 10th December 2001. It examines the military campaign and the administration and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan following the fall of the Taliban. The House of Commons : Armed Forces Reports This site provides the full text of publications of the Armed Forces Select Committee for the current session. The site covers the Armed Forces Bill, providing the report, proceedings of the committee, minutes of evidence and appendices. It is also possible to order publications from this site, link to other parliamentary pages and other parliamentary publications on the internet. The Prevention of Terrorism Bill : Bill 61 of 2004-05 This is the full text PDF of Research Paper 05/14 published by the Home Affairs Section of the House of Commons Library on 22nd February 2005 concerning the Prevention of Terrorism Bill which is published the same day. The Bill would enable the Secretary of State to make ‘control orders’ to restrict the movements or behaviour of suspected terrorists who cannot be otherwise prosecuted or deported. The control orders would be subject to some judicial oversight. The Strategic Defence Review: Policy for People This is the House of Commons Select Committee on Defence's second report on the Strategic Defence Review. Published on 23rd February, 2001, it contains information on proposals for addressing recruiting and retention issues within the armed forces. It covers such issues as overstretch, manning shortages, accomodation, and families and welfare. The Terrorism Bill 2005-06 : Bill 55 of 2005-06 This is the full text PDF of Research Paper 05/66 published by the Home Affairs Section of the House of Commons Library which discusses the Terrorism Bill introduced in the House of Commons on 12th October 2005. The Bill is aimed to amend and extend previous counter-terrorist legislation. It creates several new offences,including an offence of encouragement of terrorism and to extend the maximum period during which suspected terrorists can be detained. The Bill was introduced after the Prevention of Terrorism Act and the London bombings of 2005. The UK counter-terrorism strategy (CONTEST) The UK counter-terrorism strategy, known as CONTEST, focuses on the most significant security threat to the people of the UK today – the threat from international terrorism. The strategy is currently under review and the website includes a link to the review documents. The Very Latest on the London Bombings Provided by the newsroom of the UK Prime Minister's web site, 10 Downing Street, this site provides the latest information and links to the full text of government speeches and statements in response to the terrorist attacks on the London underground trains and bus on the 7th July 2005. There are transcripts from the speeches made by Prime Minister Tony Blair, Home Secretary Charles Clarke, the Mayor of London Ken Livingston and the Queen. There are also links to related governmental web sites such as the HM Government's Preparing for Emergencies, and the UK Resilience Civil Contingencies Secretariat. U.S. Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute The United States PSKOI studies the strategic and operational implications of peace and stability operations, in support of the senior leadership of the Army, the Army War College, and the combatant commanders. The Institute uses studies, conferences, simulations, operational support, instruction, exercises and gaming to achieve this. This site provides details of political, military and humanitarian operations. There are sections covering published works including After Action Reviews, Department of Defense Publications, bibliographies and recommended reading. Links are also provided to US Department of Defence and government, allied military and NATO, international organisations, NGOs and Institutes, academic journals and the media. U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) PEO STRI is a United States Government agency with a science and technology objective. It is involved in interoperable training, testing, instrumentation, simulation and military procurement. Specialisms include acquisition, research and engineering and resource management. The site contains information on the vision and mission of PEO STRI, its organisation, products and services and business and employment opportunities. U.S. Counter Terrorism Advisory Team The U.S. Counterterrorism Advisory Team is an initiative of the Family Security Foundation, Inc. (FSFI), a national security non-profit organisation. The team is affiliated with the American Public Policy Alliance (a branch of the Center for Security Policy). The mission of the organisation is to educate and inform the public on topics related to United States homeland defense and terrorism threats worldwide. UK Defence Forum The UK Defence Forum provides a meeting point for politicians, industrialists, members of the armed forces and academics, where they can discuss defence and security, and exchange information and opinions. The Forum meets once a month and looks at where and why future wars may break out, how the UK should react and how industry would be affected. This site also provides the UK Defence Forum publications archive, which gives Milibriefs, fact sheets, Grey Papers, Cream Papers, regional studies and themed studies, relating to defence and security. UK Intelligence Community Online This is a UK government website whose aim is to explain the United Kingdom national intelligence machinery. It provides an overview of intelligence provision in support of Government and law enforcement; how the various intelligence and security agencies work together such as GCHQ (Government Headquarters), MI5, SIS (Secret Intelligence Service), MoD Defence Intelligence Staff, JTAC (Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre), the Cabinet and the Home Office and access to their web sites; and provides details of the threat levels system which outlines the national security threat from international terrorism. It also provides access to full text publications; information on how to access intelligence records; and access to UK legislation. UK Prime Minister's speech on foreign policy given at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet on Monday 16 November 2009. The UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown gave his annual speech at the Lord Mayor's Banquet in London, during which he spoke about the necessity of UK operations in Afghanistan. UK Resilience : Civil Contingencies Provided by the Civil Contingencies Secretariat, this site provides links to information on a broad variety of incidents which could affect the public. The CCS was established in July 2001 and is part of the Cabinet Office. Its aim is to improve the resilience of the UK and Central Government through working on anticipation, preparation and resolution of disasters. Its objectives are to identify threats to UK national security, critical networks and infrastructure, to ensure the Goverment can function during crises, and to improve the development of doctrine in this field. The site provides information on the CCS, briefings, news and guidance on how to respond to emergencies. There is also the Draft Civil Contingencies Bill, Dealing with Disatser Publication and travel advice. Sections cover aviation, chemical biological radiological or nuclear disasters and terrorism. UK Terrorism Act 2000 (Remedial) Order 2011 The UK Home Secretary announced on 26 January 2011 the findings from the review of counter-terrorism and security powers. One of the recommendations of the review was that stop and search powers under sections 44-47 of the Terrorism Act 2000 should be repealed and replaced with a much more limited power. This recommendation was based on the Government’s commitments to introduce safeguards against the misuse of terrorism legislation, and in order to bring the powers into line with the European Convention of Human Rights, following the European Court of Human Rights ruling in the case of Gillan and Quinton v United Kingdom. [Originator's description] United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence The United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence is a parliamentary committee which oversees and reports on intelligence programmes and services funded by the US government. The web site provides information on the function and jurisdiction of the committee, its membership and activities. It includes access to recent press releases, transcripts of hearings and full text reports and documents. Topics covered by these include: the work of the CIA, American intelligence services, homeland security, national security, espionage and international surveillance, defence policy, intelligence information and the war against terrorism and the intelligence available about Saddam Hussein and weapons of mass destruction prior to the 2003 Gulf War. The site also includes links to the full text of key legislation relating to national security US Department of State : Counter Terrorism Office The Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT) coordinates and supports the development and implementation of all U.S. Government policies and programs aimed at countering terrorism overseas. The site provides access to a range of resources including the 'Patterns of global terrorism' report, press releases, fact sheets on aspects of terrorism and reactions to current terrorist incidents. Utenriksdepartementet This is the web site of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which provides information about Norwegian foreign and development policies. The latest news is given, plus details of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister of International Development. Publications are available from this site, including reports, handbooks and programmes. There is information concerning human rights and international development, bilateral relations, trade policy, and security policy. The site is available in English and Norwegian language versions. War on Iraq Information Portal Provided by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) based at Whitehall, London, this site provides information on the conflict in Iraq and its aftermath. It provides the full text of articles in the RUSI Journal and RUSI Newsbrief, breaking news and commentary. Other resources include information on the weapons inspectors UNMOVIC (in 2002) and UNSCOM (1991-1999), UN Resolutions, the UN Report on Human Rights in Iraq 2002, and information on the positions of the US, UK, France, Spain, Russia and Iraq. There is also a chronology of events in Iraq since 1991, and it is possible to register with the website to receive media updates on when additions are made to the website. War on Terrorism : CIA This site was established by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to provide coverage of the CIA's efforts in combatting terrorist activity in the post September 11, 2001 period. It includes access to press releases, written statements, testimony to Congress, reports and fact sheets on all aspects of activity. Topics covered include: homeland security; intelligence action against terrorist groups; chemical,biological and nuclear weapon threats and incidents. World Factbook The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) provides the world factbook, containing country listings (geographical, economical, governmental information) and reference maps. There are also notes and definitions, explaining any changes to the factbook. The site provides a history of the CIA's World Factbook, plus information about its contributors and purchasing. There are links to the CIA homepage and the Directorate of Intelligence homepage from this site. World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers This site has the full text of the World Military and Arms Transfer publication produced annually by the US Department of State. It provides statistical tables on military expenditure and arms sales for a large number of worldwide nations. These are compared to other socio-economic factors. The information is provided by United Nations and other US government sources. |
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