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'Collateral Damage?': The War on Terror and New Security Challenges in the Caucasus and Central Asia

This web site provides access to the full text of a conference paper by Anar Ahmadov which was delivered at the UK Political Studies Association annual conference, University of Lincoln 5-8 April 2004. The paper examines the impact of the US foreign policy 'war against terrorism' on security, terrorism and the rise of radical Islam in the nations of Central Asia and the Caucasus (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan). This paper is in pdf format and so requires access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use.

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A More Secure World : Our Shared Responsibility : Report of the Secretary General's High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change

Published in December 2004 by the United Nations, this report sets out the UN's vision for collective security in the twenty first century and looks at threats to international security, policies for prevention, response to threats and the use of military force, how the UN can meet 21st century needs, and the future. Part one looks at building a new security consensus including the case for collective security, limits of self protection and sovereignty. Part two looks at collective security and the challenge of prevention including poverty, conflict between and within states, nuclear biological radiological and chemical weapons, terrorism, transnational organised crime and sanctions. Part three coverscolelctive security and the use of force including legality, legitimacy, peacekeeping and post conflict peacebuilding. Part four looks at how to make and organisationally more effective UN. The report is available in English, Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish.

Action Against Terrorism: Council of Europe

The Council of Europe created this website to provide information on its work in the fight against terrorism after the September 11 2001 attacks. Work of the Committee of Experts in Terrorism is included as well as free access to press releases, resolutions, reports and legal documents relating to counter-terrorism. This covers a wide range of issues including security measures and terrorist funding. Documents are in pdf.

Afghanistan's Uncertain Transition from Turmoil to Normalcy

This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the Council on Foreign Relations Special Report number 12 written by Dr Barnett R. Rubin and published in March 2006. The report discusses stability and post war reconstruction in Afghanistan following Operation Enduring Freedom in 2001 and looks at the challenges posed by the terrorist insurgency based in Pakistan and the drug trade. It discusses the Afghanistan Compact which was approved in January 2006 and will provide a road map for security, governance, and development over the next five years and suggests that the United States should take the lead in ensuring its implementation.

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America's War on Terrorism

This site is provided by the Federation of American Scientists, FAS. It provides resources to aid in the analysis of emerging security policy and counter terrorism doctrine which have been brought about as a result of the 11th September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. The site is divided into five topic areas: anti terrorism and the arms trade; information security; strategy and weaponry; technology for training against terror; terrorism and WMD.

American Grand Strategy After 9/11 : An Assessment

This is the full text pdf version of a Strategic Studies Institute monograph published in April 2005 and written by Dr Stephen Biddle. It looks at the United States grand strategy and American national security policy since September 2001; American interests in the post 9/11 world; threats to American interests; the War on Terrorism and counter terrorism strategy; and resolving the ambiguities in American grand strategy through using either rollback or containment.

Amnesty International Publications

This is a collection of documents from Amnesty's weekly mailings. They are organised by subject and year of publication. Subjects include Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, International organisations and Policy.

An Phoblacht Republican News

This is an Irish political weekly newspaper which provides information on world affairs, in particular Northern Ireland. The archive is searchable and goes back to 1997. There is a link to the Sinn Fein Home Page.

Archives Hub : Iraq

The Archives Hub is an initiative that provides a single point of access to descriptions of archives held at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom and provides details on how to access the collections. This selection of archives forms the March 2003 collection of the month which looks at Britain's connections with Iraq over one hundred and fifty years. It includes descriptions of the papers of T.E. Lawrence, the British Liason officer also known as Lawrence of Arabia during the 1916-1918 Arab Revolt, archives from the British Army in Iraq during World War One and World War Two, and the Scott Inquiry papers (1980-1988) that looked at Britain's supply of weapons to Iraq. There are also links to further related collections such as the Mesopotamia Campaign section on the Public Record Office web site.

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

APEC is a regional vehicle for promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation among Asia Pacific economies. The latest news is available, plus details of member economies, leaders' declarations and ministerial statements. It is also possible to access the APEC business resources, publications and documents and reports.

Asia-Pacific Center For Security Studies

The Asia-Pacific Center For Security Studies (APSS) is based in Hawaii. It is an independent research institute and specialises in the study of security in the Asia- Pacific region. It also focuses on US foreign policy towards nations in the Asia. Its web site provides information on the aims of the centre and its current activities. It includes free access to some of its working papers, reports and newsletters, these cover regional security in the post- 99/11 era. Nations covered include: Indonesia, China, Japan, North Korea, Iraq and Taiwan. Users should note that some papers are in pdf format and therefore require access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use.

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

The aims of ASEAN are to develop the region and promote stability. This site provides information about the member countries, and ASEAN's structure and objectives. Details are given about political, security, economic and functional cooperation between member states. Information about external relations and ASEAN summits is also available. Statisctics, publications, transnational crime, legal cooperation and immigration are covered, plus employment and links to other related sites.

BBC News : In Depth : Bali Terror Attack

News site on the terrorist attacks on a nightclub area of Kuta, Bali on 12th October 2002. The bombing was aimed at a popular nightspot amongst foreign tourists and killed over two hundred people. The site provides information on the bombings, the bombing suspects and their trials and their suspected involvement in Islamic militant group Jemaah Islamiah. There is also a resource on Indonesia's flashpoints, which explains regional rebellions and conflicts and a factfile on Indonesia's Muslim militant groups.

BBC News : In Depth : Kashmir Flashpoint

This news site provides the latest information on the conflict between India and Pakistan over the territory of Kashmir. It looks at the history of the dispute, which began following partition and independence of the sub-continent from Britain in 1947. As well as news stories, the site provides background information to the conflict including a timeline and an article on the roots of the crisis; profiles of militants and leaders; and a comparison of the armed forces of India and Pakistan.

Bearers of Global Jihad? Immigration and National Security After 9/11

This is the full text pdf version of the monograph written by Robert S. Leiken, published in 2004. It provides an analysis of the relationship between immigration and terrorism in the United States and western Europe. The chapters look at the convergence of immigration and national security, Islamism and Jihadism, Islamic networks, Jihad and immigration in western Europe, post September 11th measures and revived dangers in western Europe, and policy issues.

Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs (BCSIA) is part of Harvard University's John F Kennedy School of Government. It researches the intersection between science, technology and international affairs. The web site provides information on recent research, publications and recent international affairs news articles.

Beyond Intractability

Provided by the Conflict Research Consortium at the University of Colorado, this is the web site of the Intractable Conflict Knowledge Base Project which advertises itself as A Free Knowledge Base on More Constructive Approaches to Destructive Conflict. The site provides summary articles on topics that cover understanding conflict problems, and intervention processes and outcomes, as well as links to recommended resources such as web sites, interviews, news stories, books and articles, affiliated projects and conflict organisations. There are also case studies of real world conflicts; educational resources for students and teachers such as research tools and online courses; user guides and search tools.

British American Security Information Council (BASIC)

BASIC is an independent organisation which specialises in analysing government policies to promote awareness about military strategy, nuclear policies and defence disarmament. The site has sections devoted to national missile defence, European security, nuclear futures and the weapons trade, each of these sections contain key documents relating to that subject. The site also provides access to BASIC publications which include papers, notes, reports and research reports.

Brunel Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies

The Brunel Centre For Intelligence and Security Studies (BCISS) is an academic research unit based at Brunel University. The department specialises in teaching and research relating to the evaluation of intelligence service activities. The main focus of research is the UK(M16 and MI5 and Ministry of Defence) however, there is also some comparison with services in the European Union and USA. The web site offers details on the aims of the centre, its courses, staff and research projects. It also includes information about recent publications. Topics covered include: intelligence and the war against terrorism; intelligence, weapons of mass destruction and the 2003 Gulf War against Iraq and Saddam Hussein (commentary on the Hutton report and the Butler report),national security and intelligence, covert operations and espionage.

Brunel Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies

The BCISS is Britain's first academic intelligence research and policy centre; based within the Brunel Business School at Brunel University it was established in 2003. The centre provides an academic forum for the study of intelligence programmes and institutions worldwide. The web site provides details about the aims of the group, its research team, reports and publications and current projects.

Building a stable Iraq after the June 30th transition

This web site provides access to the text of a brief paper written by James Phillips which was published as backgrounder 1771 by the Heritage Foundation in June 2004. The paper provides an overview assessment of the evolution of the government of Iraq in the post Iraq war period after the fall of Saddam Hussein. Also included are future needs for the interim Iraqi government after the transfer of sovereignty from coalition forces.

Canadian American Strategic Review

Provided by Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, CASR provides information and a forum for discussion on Canadian defence policy, foreign policy and Canadian US relations. The site contains policy papers and articles on: defence budget and procurement practices; Canada US relations and military cooperation; coastal defence, maritime and port security; border patrol and homeland security; threat assessments and US foreign policy. There is also a DND 101 section which provides brief information and images of major land, air and naval forces equipment.

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.

Canadian Institute of International Affairs

The CIIA was founded in 1928 and is a not-for-profit non governmental organisation. Its mission it to provide a forum for the study and discussion of Canada's foreign policy and international affairs. The webiste provides information on the CIIA including its mission and history, programs and activities and the full text of proceedings from past foreign policy conferences, reports and speeches.

Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies

The CISS was established in 1976 and is an independent not-for-profit organisation concerned with the analysis of contemporary defence, security and strategic issues. Its aim is to provide a forum for the promotion and stimulation of research into major international and national events and issues which affect Canada. The website provides information on the CISS, a commentary on international and national military and strategic issues, a listing of events and news and details of recent publications.

Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs

The Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs is an independent organisation founded in 1914 which aims to promote the discussion of all aspects of ethics and international relations. This includes coverage of topics such as human rights and international relations, global justice, ethics and world politics, ethics and conflict, the politics of reconciliation and peace making/peace keeping initiatives. Its web site provides access to a pool of resources on the aims of the organisation and its current activities. It includes aresource library which provides free access to a number of full text articles. This includes recent speeches, papers and articles published by the institute. Publications include: Human Rights Dialogue, Public Philosophy monographs and the contents pages of its journal Ethics and International Affairs from 1987 to date.

Center for Defense Information : Terrorism Program

This is a site designed to provide information on the United States War on Terrorism. It provides news on terrorism prevention, threat warnings, foreign terrorist organisations and updates on Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. It contains full-text papers on the response to terrorism, information on terrorist networks, details of known terrorist organisations, American foreign policy, and homeland security policies and legislation.

Center for Defense Information

Organisation whose research is based on promoting awareness of security related issues through providing information on subjects such as security policy, strategy, weapon systems and military operations. The site contains full text research papers on US and European defence policy, terrorism, the arms trade, international conflicts, nuclear proliferation and peacekeeping. The site also links to the full text of its journal the Defense Monitor.

Center for Global Security and Democracy

The Center for Global Security and Democracy is part of Rutgers University. The Center aims to increase our understanding of how secure, democratic societies and international systems are created. There are links to the Centers projects and to papers of three past conferences.

Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC)

The Center for International Security and Cooperation is part of Stanford University's Institute for International Studies and is dedicated to research and training in international security issues. There are summaries of current research projects and links to papers. Full text links to their working papers can also be found. There is a special report on nuclear terrorism.

Center for Nonproliferation Studies : North Korea Special Collection

This site contains links to full text publications on North Korea from the CNS and other institutions. They are grouped into recent texts; key issues and analyses of the DPRK nuclear crisis; op eds; general overview; nuclear weapons programme; chronologies; agreed framework and KEDO; and missiles. There are also maps of nuclear, chemical, biological and missile sites and satellite images of nuclear facilities.

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Center for Security Studies

The centre is based at ETH Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, and specialises in national and international security studies. The web site provides full text online publications, details of courses and research activities, lists of events and information services which includes links to the International Security Network, the Comprehensive Risk Analysis and Management Network, the Parallel History Project on NATO and the Warsaw Pact, and the Swiss Foreign and Security Policy Network. The site is available in German and English.

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

The Center for Strategic and International Studies helps to develop national and international public policy. It has three main areas of focus: - new challenges to national & international security; connections with leading experts in major geographical regions; and committed to developing new methods of governance for the global age. There are links to full text documents.

Centre for Defence and International Security Studies (CDISS)

CDISS is based in the Department of Politics and International Relations, Lancaster University. The site provides information about the Centre and its research activities, and provides access to publication details, defence and security links, and the missile threats and responses database.

Centre for European Security Studies

The Centre for European Security Studies (CESS) is based at the Department of History at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. It is a research institute which focuses on the process of foreign and defence making policy in Europe. This includes the security structures of the European Union and individual nations, civil-military relations, defence reform and parliamentary oversight of security services. The work of the CESS is included on the site as well as recent publications. Copies of its newsletter can be found and full text access is provided to its Harmonie Papers which are occassional papers on recent research on security issues. There are also many country and security links.

Centre for Strategic Studies : New Zealand

The centre is based at Victoria University of Wellington and conducts research, analysis and commentary on the security of New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific area. The site provides details on the organisation and gives details of the books it publishes. They provide full text working papers, discussion papers and strategic briefing papers. There are also reports used by the centre at conferences and seminars.

Chatham House

Chatham House, is an independent research and membership organization which aims to promote understanding of international issues. The site contains information about the institute and its research, links to the library catalogue, lists publications and provides full text access to recent briefing papers.

China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles : Policy Issues

This is the full text pdf version of RL31555, a CRS Report for Congress last updated on 2nd August 2006 and written by Shirley A. Kan. It looks at the People's Republic of China, PRC, development of weapons of mass destruction, WMD, and missiles to deliver them, and the US foreign policy response to weapons proliferation. The report covers PRC proliferation challenges; nuclear and missile technology sales to Pakistan, Iran, Lybia, Syria and Iraq; North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes; foreign and defence policies; economic controls; and nonproliferation and arms control.

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.

Clingendael Conflict Research Unit

The Netherlands Institute of International Relations, Clingendael, was established in 1983 as a result of a merger of Dutch institutes involved in international relations. Its aim is to promote a better understanding of international affairs, paying attention to Dutch foreign and security policy, the United Nations, European Union and conflict and security issues. The site provides information on the organisation, details of research projects (mainly covering conflict research), conference details, links to its affiliates, full text working papers, occassional papers, seminar proceedings and studies.

CMR Network

CMR (Civil-Military Relations) Network is an electronic journal published quarterly available free on the internet. Funded by the Ministry of Defence and the Economic and Social Research Council, it is part of the Transformation of Civil-Military Relations Research Project. Its focus is on relations in Central and Eastern Europe and it aims to promote discussion about civil-military relations and security sector reform. The site provides the full text of each issue from January 2001.

Comprehensive Risk Analysis and Management Network

Provided by the Center for Security Studies at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology or ETH Zurich and run in cooperation with international partners in Sweden, Norway and Austria, the CRN is a Swiss and Swedish Internet and workshop initiative for international discussion on national security risks and vulnerabilities, critical infrastructure protection, and emergency preparedness. The web site provides details on research and activities; full text publications on risk analysis and management, critical infrastructure protection, biological terrorism and societal security and crisis management; and risk definitions and links to further related web sites.

Conflict Archive on the Internet (CAIN)

This is a multimedia database of information resources related to Northern Ireland conflict, politics and society. The archive goes back to 1968 and includes topics on issues and effects, research directories and the background to the conflict. Key events include hunger strikes, the peace process, Bloody Sunday, the Omagh bomb and the Sunningdale agreement. Key issues include violence, parades, politics and the media.

Conflict Studies Research Centre

This research centre was formed in 1972 and is part of the British Army's Doctrine and Development Directorate. The main areas of research are Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia, and Eastern Europe. All of the studies are available in full text in pdf format. The site lists the particular areas of research and all the study titles. All the analytical papers from 1999 are available.

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.

Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific

The Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) is a non-governmental organisation. Its main concern is with promoting research and dialogue in matters relating to international security in the Asia Pacific region. This includes matters like coverage of nuclear security, terrorism and transnational crime. Countries covered include: Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Korea. The web site provides details on the aims of the body, its membership and activities. It also includes the text of its newsletters from 1994 to present,conference reports lists of publications and details of ongoing research.

Counter Terrorism Committee

The Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) is a body of the United Nations which is made up of states of the UN Security Council. It was established after the September 11 attacks, and its aim is to promote national and international counter-terrorism actions and legislation. The web site has press releases, full text reports, resolutions and statements. Reports include those on UN nations measures taken to comply with UN terrorism resolutions covering anti-terrorist laws.

Country Indicators for Foreign Policy

The CIFP project is a collection of international data gathered from statistical sources which convey the demography, economics, social development, environment, political climate and internal stability, military capability and risk/conflict potential of the world's countries. The statistics span from 1985-2000 and form performance indicators for 196 countries. The indicators can be viewed by year as a map; or indicators, countries, regions and years can be selected and seen in a table. The site also contains full text risk assessment reports and country briefs; and country ranking tables for the indicators from 1996-2000.

CRInfo : The Conflict Resolution Information Source

Provided by the Conflict Research Consortium at the University of Colorado, CRInfo indexes peace and conflict resolution related web sites, books, articles, audiovisual materials, organisation profiles, events, and current news items. The site can be searched or browsed using the topic lists which include; understanding conflict, types of conflict, alternative dispute resolution, peace processes and book and article summaries. There is also an education, training and networking section which provides tutorials, online training materials and educational guides. There is also a list of recommended resources and links to further projects, gateways and affiliates.

Crisis Watch

This site provides full text access to the International Crisis Group's monthly bulletin, CrisisWatch. It provides summaries and updates on current and potential conflicts around the world and situation assessments. The bulletins can be browsed and downloaded in date order, or there is a search facility that enables users to cross-search current and past issues by country or keyword.

CRS Issue Brief for Congress : North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Programme

This is the full text pdf version of a Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Issue Brief, IB91141, written by Larry A. Niksch and last updated on 25th May 2006. The paper discusses North Korea's nuclear programme and United States foreign policy. It looks in particular at the Six Party talks between North Korea, South Korea, the United States, Russia, China and Japan; North Korea's nuclear programme and weapons development; and the 1994 Agreed Framework between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, DPRK, and the United States.

Currents and Crosscurrents of Radical Islamism

This is the full text pdf version of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, CSIS, Transatlantic Dialogue on Terrorism report written by Daniel Benjamin, Aidan Kirby and Julianne Smith and published in April 2006. It is the culmination of opinions gathered over the course of three international conferences which examined issues associated with the current state of the radical Islamic threat held in Berlin, June 2005, Washington D.C, September 2005 and The Hague, December 2005. Topics covered include the challenge of integration; local grievances and global jihad; Al Qaeda and Jemaah Islamiyah; terrorist use of the Internet; suicide bombers; Iraq's jihadists; transatlantic international relations; and the European Union counter terrorism response.

Defence India

This site provides the latest news and major headlines about the military, defence and security in India and Asia. It also provides information on the responsibilities, structure and ranks of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, careers in India's armed forces and awards. There is a Library containing the full text of agreements between India and Pakistan and India and China.

Defence Procurement in the European Union : The Current Debate

This is the full text pdf version of a European Union Institute for Security Studies, EUISS, Task Force report published in May 2005 and chaired by Burkard Schmitt. The report looks at developments and activities within the European Defence Agency (EDA) and European Defence Equipment Market (EDEM) and analyses instruments which could make defence procurement in Europe more efficient and strengthen the industrial base. The report looks at the current situation, obstacles to an EDEM, legal bases and political practices in European defence procurement; options available including a defence procurement directive and code of conduct intergovernmental approach.

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 Peace Studies

Based at the School of Social and International Studies at the University of Bradford, this is the largest academic centre for peace studies in the world. It studies how conflict arises and its prevention. The site gives details of courses and research, and the history of the department. There is access to publications including full text Peace Studies Papers and details on working papers available for purchase. There is also a full text annual report, newsletters and Peace Studies News.

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.

Detainees at Guantanamo Bay: Department of Defense

This is an official web site of the US government. It provides access to Department of Defense information about individuals held in detention at Guantanamo Bay (Camp X- Ray), Cuba, as suspected terrorists, as part of the war against terrorism. It includes access to fact sheets on the prison and the nature of their detention as well as recent press releases and photographs relating to them.

Dismantling North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Programs

This is the full text pdf version of a Strategic Studies Institute monograph published in April 2005 and written by Colonel David J. Bishop. It looks at North Korea's nuclear weapons programme and the arms control options available to the United States to dismantle the programmes. It looks at the background to the North Korea nuclear stand off and major factors influencing the situation including; US national interests in the region, the role of China and the Republic of Korea US alliance. It then goes on to examine the options available to the US in resolving the stand off and looks at the advantages and disadvantages of engagement, containment and preemption.

DPRK Briefing Book

Provided by the Nautilus Institute's US - DPRK Next Steps : Avoiding Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear War in Korea project. This is an online reference book on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, DPRK, the strategic implications of its nuclear weapons and missile programmes, and international relations with the United States. It contains issue briefs, critical analyses, and key reference materials on topics related to the North Korea situation including: the 1994 Agreed Framework; further agreements including KEDO, inter-Korean agreements, and withdrawal from the NPT; international relations with China, Japan, Russia, South Korea and the United States; conventional weapons; the military; missiles; monitoring and verification; multilateral talks; nuclear weapons; sanctions; and terrorism.

DPRK Foreign Ministry Statement Denounces UNSC Resolution Over DPRK Missile Launch

Provided by the Nautilus Institute Policy Forum Online, this is the full text of the statement issued by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or North Korea, Foreign Ministry on 16th July 2006 which rejects the UN Security Council Resolution 1695 (2006) that denounced the DPRK's testing of ballistic missiles on 5th July 2006.

DPRK Studies

This is a web log, or blog, on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, DPRK, or North Korea. It's aim is to facilitate the discussion of issues relating to social, political and security issues by providing commentary and analysis on current and historical events relating to North Korea and links to related news, research, opinion and organisations. The site is divided into two; a regularly updated blog which comments on the latest events involving the DPRK and links related to North Korea, its missile programme, South Korea and research resources.

Eldis : Conflict and Security Resource Guide

This site is a resource guide from Eldis, a gateway to development information provided by the Institute of Development Studies in Sussex and funded by Sida, Norad, SDC and DFID. It provides access to online full text documents in the areas of global security, complex emergencies, post conflict reconstruction, refugees and forced migration, pastoralism and conflict, gender and conflict and business and conflict. It also provides the latest news headlines in these areas and a news feed service. The site links to the rest of the Eldis gateway and further full text documents, resource guides and country profiles.

End Terrorism Forum Archive

Established by the Global Learning Group The End Terrorism Forum was established in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Its purpose was to discuss the security lessons learned, and means of avoiding future terrorism worldwide. The archive contains around 70 messages posted between September and December 2001. They provide an interesting insight into initial reaction to the outrage to the event and discussion of the role of the media and educational initiatives in reducing future terrorist threats.

ERGOMAS

This is the official site of the European Research Group on the Military and Society (ERGOMAS). It is made up of a group of social scientist researchers who focus on all aspects of relations between society and the military. The web site includes the purpose of the group, history of the group and current research. There are links to the full text of working group documents covering a wide range of subjects from globalisation to peace keeping. Conference information is also available.

EU Security and Defence Policy : The First Five Years (1999-2004)

This is the full text pdf version of a European Union Institute for Security Studies, EUISS, Task Force report published in August 2004, edited by Nicole Gnesotto. The report looks at European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) which the European Union has been developing since the Cologne European Council of June 1999. The report provides a critical assessment of what ESDP is and what it has achieved in its first five years. The articles within the report look at the historical perspective, how ESDP works, missions for EU military forces, European capabilities, ESDP operations and the relationship between ESDP and NATO.

European Defence : A Proposal for a White Paper

This is the full text pdf version of a European Union Institute for Security Studies, EUISS, independent Task Force report published in May 2004. The report looks at European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) and assesses European capabilities in the light of likely generic security crisis scenarios that the EU could face in the decades to come and options for strengthening capabilities if military intervention were needed at the EU level. The report outlines the international context and the new world including terrorism threats and WMD proliferation, the new enlarged Europe and EU security strategy, and the new America including US security strategy and relations with the EU. It then looks at the development of the ESDP; outlines strategic scenarios that could occur in the future such as peace support, humanitarian intervention and homeland defence; and looks at capacities for autonomous action to the scenarios, deficiencies and ways of correcting any shortfalls in capability.

European Security and Defence Policy

This is a portal from the Council of the European Union which provides access to full text documents, information, resources and web sites related to the security and defence policy of the European Union, EU. There are legal documents, press releases, fact sheets, audiovisual galleries and web links on EU police and military operations in the Western Balkans, South Caucasus, South East Asia, Middle East, and Africa. The full text of the European Security Strategy is available along with an area on ESDP support to peace and security in Africa which provides documents, EU Council conclusions, factsheets, and details of ESDP operations and EU - Africa international relations. The capabilities section provides documents and information on European Union military cooperation, civilian crisis management and the EU's emergency and crisis response capacities. There are also details of European Union permanent military and political structures; the Political and Security Committee, the European Union Military Committee, and the European Union Military Staff; and key documents. There is also a news section which contains new stories related to the ESDP, a newsletter, and reports. The portal is available in several different languages.

European Union Institute for Security Studies (ISS-EU)

The ISS-EU was created in July 2001 as an autonomous agency which answers to the Political and Security Committee and a Board chaired by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy/Secretary-General of the EU Council. Its mission is to create a common European security culture, encourage strategic debate between decision makers and non official specialists, and to promote the interests of the European Union. This site provides full text publications in three areas; the Chaillot Papers which deal with current subjects relevant to the EU's security; Occassional Papers; and a quarterly newsletter which provides news on the institute and commentary on international affairs. The site is also available in French.

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 and Security Policy

Personal web site provided by Tim Garden, formerly the Director of the Royal Institute of International Affairs, and currently a visiting professor at the Centre for Defence Studies at King's College London - he has written widely on security issues. The site provides the full text of his writings in the form of articles, reviews, books and lectures on international security, foreign policy and global politics. The site also provides links to government and official sources of Foreign and Security Policy, relevant institutes and non-government organisations involved in this area, Departments of Foreign Affairs and UK Political Parties. There are also links to news sites, European Union information, further sites of interest and a biography.

Foreign Policy Aspects of the War Against Terrorism

This is the full text pdf version of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee Report, HC 573, incorporating HC 904-I, published on 2nd July 2006. The chapters cover; the ongoing threat from terrorism including the international threat, developments in al Qaeda, public diplomacy and human rights in Guantanamo Bay; Saudi Arabia; the United Arab Emirates; Israel and Palestine; Iraq; Iran; Afghanistan; and non proliferation. The conclusions of the report are that al Qaeda remains a serious threat to the United Kingdom and its interests and that the security situation in post war Iraq has proved a powerful source of propaganda and training for international terrorists. The report also raises concerns over Iran's involvement in Iraq and its nuclear intentions; and the deterioration in security in Afghanistan.

Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform

The GFN-SSR is a project funded by the UK Government's Global Conflict Prevention Pool. Its objectives are to facilitate policy development, assist capacity building and build an information repository for security sector reform initiatives. It is based at Cranfield University's Shrivenham campus, which is part of the UK Defence Academy. The site contains information about GFN-SSR, news about its activities and information on its projects. There is a searchable database describing documents on security sector reform topics; an organisations database containing links to institutions in this sector; and a worldwide calendar of events. The site can also be browsed by themes such as armed forces, governance, intelligence and small arms control which points the user to relevant documents, events and orgnaisations in that area. The network also produces its own publications which are available via the site. These include the Journal of Security Sector Management, which publishes articles on demobilisation, disarmament and defence diplomacy; and GFN-SSR Papers, which cover research papers, scoping studies, country analyses and briefing papers.

Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA)

Based in the Interdisciplinary Research Center (IDC) Herzilya Center, Israel, the Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) is a research centre which specialises in the study of international relations, focusing specifically on the Middle-East. Its web site provides information on the aims and ongoing work of the center. It includes information about its key journal MERIA and access to some of its papers and reports. Key areas covered include: the Middle East peace process, Israel and Palestine, Turkish studies, US foreign policy towards the Middle east and research into radical and fundalmentalist Islam and politics.

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.

GlobalSecurity.Org

GlobalSecurity.Org was founded in 2000 by John Pike, an expert in international security, intelligence and space policy, and is a non-partisan organisation. It aims to advocate non-nuclear and innovative approaches to defence and security worldwide. Its website includes access to news stories, analysis, statistics and political commentary. It also includes many links to full text reports and papers on other key web sites worldwide. Topics covered include: current security crises, the war in Iraq, Middle- East Peace Process, US homeland security, space policy and warfare, weapons of mass destruction and nuclear weapons in regions such as Iraq, Iran and Korea.

Guardian Unlimited : Special Report : Kashmir

News site which provides the latest headlines on the Kashmir border dispute between Pakistan and India as well as a timeline, interactive guide, images and archived news reports. There are also links to further sites from a Pakistani and Indian perspective and a world news guide.

Guardian Unlimited : Special Report : North and South Korea

This is a news web site which contains the latest headlines regarding North and South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, DPRK, missile crisis and nuclear programme. It contains news stories, commentary and analysis, audio and video reports, a web log, timeline, interactive guide and pictures. There are also archived news stories and links to related web sites on North and South Korea, the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, the Korean media and histories.

Hizb ut-Tahrir : Islam's Political Insurgency

This is the full text pdf version of the monograph written by Zeyno Baran, published by the Nixon Center in December 2004. It examines the secrutiy threat posed by the spread of radical Islamist ideology and focuses on Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islamiyya, The Islamic Party of Liberation, which it is believed has become the vanguard of the radical Islamist ideology that encourages its followers to commit terrorist acts. The monograph looks at the evolution of HT's Islamist ideology, doctrine, methodology and party structure, HT's radicalisation and its splinter group al-Muhajiroun, the growth of radical Islam ideology in Central Asia and the steps Central Asian governments are taking to combat HT.

Humanitarian Negotiations with Armed Groups : A Manual for Practitioners

Provided by ReliefWeb and published by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in January 2006, this manual provides the tools to make a structured approach to humanitarian negotitations with armed groups in order to protect vulnerable groups, safeguard humanitarian space and improve respect for international law in times of armed conflict. The chapters cover; humanitarian negotiations motivations and partners; framing negotiations; working towards more effective negotiations; and negotiating on specific issues.

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.

India and Pakistan 07

Website provided by the BBC to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Partition; the creation of the two nations India and Pakistan in 1947 and independence from British rule. It is divided into three main sections: History, Culture and Communities. It provides links to news stories, radio broadcasts and television programmes about the two nations and their relationship; conflicts and wars; partition and independence which can be watched and listened to online.

India and Pakistan on the Brink?

This web site contains links to full text documents on India, Pakistan and the conflict from 1842 to the current day. It includes news features, UN resolutions, treaties and agreements as well as maps, travel guides and political resources. It is provided by Historyteacher.net - please note this site hasn't been regularly updated so not all links will work. There are also links to the Arab-Israeli conflict and the war in Afghanistan.

India-Pakistan A History of Conflict

This interactive web site is provided by CTV (Canada TV) News. It includes a timeline on the history of the conflict from 1947 to 2002. It has maps which explain why Kashmir is disputed, illustrates the line of control, military power in Kashmir and nuclear war. The key players links to profiles of the Pakistani President and the Indian Prime Minister. There are links to the CIA World Factbooks, the governments of India and Pakistan and to the Center For Defence Information. There are also links to several related articles of interest.

India-Pakistan Conflict

A website with summaries of the latest news stories on the India-Pakistan conflict which links to the full text. The web site is provided by NewsTrove.com which searches over 7000 major news publications. There are links to more news topics on defence and security related subjects such as terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. The site also allows searches to be made on the subject using searchcentralstation.com which allows you to search the internet for websites, news and books.

Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution

This site offers information on higher degrees in conflict analysis and resolution. The degrees are part of the mission of the institute which is to advance the understanding and resolution of significant and persistient social conflicts. Aiding the degrees are research and publication; public education and a clinical and consultancy program. Major areas of research include: analysis of conflict between and within nations; ethnic, religious and identity groups; organizations and social classes; and testing of conflict intervention methods in community, national and international settings. The web site provides access to book chapters; working papers; and special briefings on the theory and practice of conflict resolution.

Institute for the Study of Conflict, Ideology, and Policy (ISCIP) : Perspective

Perspective is an electronic journal provided by the ISCIP based at Boston University. The site provides the full text of articles from the first issue to the present. The ISCIP studies political, international and security affairs of Russia and the NIS. This site links to the ISCIP and further publications such as NIS Observed (a biweekly analytical review), news features, books, occassional papers, lectures and a database on post-Soviet affairs.

International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)

This is an independent research organisation that studies political military conflict, conflict resolution, regional security, military strategy and arms control. The site lists its research programs, provides the history of the institute, and gives details of IISS publications such as Military Balance, Strategic Survey, Adelphi Papers, and the journal Survival, and how to obtain them.

International Peace Academy (IPA)

The International Peace Academy is an independent institution aiming to promote the prevention and settlement of armed conflicts between and within states by policy research and development. The IPA programs include: peacebuilding and peace implementation; conflict prevention; civilians in war; the United Nations and international terrorism; and security development. Links to full text IPA reports are given.

International Relations and Security Network - Limited Area Search Engine (ISN LASE)

The International Relations and Security Network provides a limited area search facility for the fields of international relations and security. It is possible to search in English, German, French, Italian and Russian. The search can be on the whole document collection or restricted to subcollections. It is also possible to set a time period to search within. The site provides information about the ISN, their search policies and frequently asked questions (FAQs). There is also a help facility.

International Security Information Service (ISIS)

The International Security Information Service (UK) provides analysis and information on matters of international security and defence. Its main purpose is to improve national parliamentary scrutiny of foreign and security policy. The sister site ISIS (Europe) serves Europe while this one serves the British policy makers. There are links to international security papers and the parliament page is a quick means of finding information on UK parliament and current issues of security.

International Security Information Service, Europe (ISIS Europe)

International Security Information Service Europe has been established under Belgian law to provide information and analysis on international defence and security affairs to the European parliaments. The site provides access to NATO Notes; briefing papers; conference reports; projects; events and useful links. The site is available in English or French. It has a sister site, ISIS (UK).

Iran's Bomb : American and Iranian Perspectives

This is the full text pdf version of the monograph written by Geoffrey Kemp, Michael Eisenstadt, Farideh Farhi, and Nasser Hadian published by the Nixon Center in March 2004. It presents papers prepared for a Nixon Center workshop on Iran's nuclear weapons programme from both American and Iranian authors. The papers within this monograph are: Iran's Bomb and What to Do About It, which warns about the dangers of allowing Iran to develop its nuclear capabilities; Delay, Deter, and Contain, Roll-Back: Toward a Strategy for Dealing with Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions; To Sign or Not to Sign?: Iran’s Evolving Domestic Debate on Nuclear Options; and Iran’s Nuclear Program: Contexts and Debates, which looks at American policy towards the Iranian nuclear programme.

Iran's Nuclear Weapons Options : Issues and Analysis

This is the full text pdf version of the monograph written by Geoffrey Kemp, Shahram Chubin, Farideh Farhi, and Richard Speier published by the Nixon Center in January 2001. It presents papers prepared for a Nixon Center workshop on Iran's nuclear weapons programme from both American and Iranian authors. The papers within this monograph are: Iran's Nuclear Options, which looks at the threat to Iran from Iraq and Iranian involvement in the Nuclear Non Profliferation Treaty (NPT); Iran's Strategic Environment and Nuclear Weapons, which looks at Iran's current security situation; To Have or Not To Have?: Iran’s Domestic Debate on Nuclear Weapons; and Iranian Missiles and Payloads, which looks at technical aspects of Iran's missile programmes.

Iraq Intelligence?

This BBC site provides access to a transcript of an interview with Hans Blix, former UN weapons Inspector in Iraq. It was an interview conducted by Sir David Frost and transmitted on Breakfast with Frost on 8th February 2004. It discusses Mr Blix's opinion on whether weapons of mass destruction were held by Saddam Hussein in Iraq prior to the 2003 war.

Iraq Study Group Report

This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the report produced by the Iraq Study Group and published by Vintage Books on 6th December 2006. The report looks at United States policy in Iraq and calls for a new approach to the situation. The first part of the report provides an assessment of the current situation in post war Iraq with a focus on security, politics, economics, and international support; looks at the consequences of the continued decline in Iraq; and lays out alternative courses of action for Iraq including precipitating a withdrawal, staying the course, providing more troops for Iraq, and devolution to three regions. The second section is titled the way forward - a new approach and covers the external approach including the new diplomatic offensive, the Iraq International Support Group, international relations with Iran and Syria and the wider regional context; and the internal approach which includes creating Iraqi security and military forces, police and criminal justice, and US economic and reconstruction assistance.

Iraqi War Fighting Capabilities : A Dynamic Net Assessment

This is the full text pdf version of a report written by Anthony H. Cordesman and published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in July 2002. Written prior to the 2002 Iraq War, it provides an outline of Iraq's current military forces and operational capabilities; the problem of a dynamic net assessment; Iraq containment; the low level war over no fly zones; international relations between Iraq and Iran; Iraq and Weapons of Mass Destruction, WMD, capabilities; proposals and scenarios for a US led coalition attack on Iraq; and problems that could occur during conflict termination and nation building in post war Iraq.

ISN - International Relations and Security Network

ISN is a Swiss contribution to Partnership for Peace, coordinated and developed by the Centre for Security Studies and Conflict Research at the ETH Zurich. The ISN is a one-stop information service in the fields of international relations and security. Among the services offered are: an annotated links library, a limited area search tool (ISN LASE), a selection of resources on current world affairs, and a database on Global Security statistics, trends and facts. The ISN also develops educational modules in the fields mentioned and acts as a platform for networking, dialogue, and cooperation within the international security community. The site also provides the latest news, details on conferences, plus information on ISN's partners. Also available is information about the Parallel History Project (PHP) and details of online publications from the Institute for Security and International Studies (ISIS), the PfP Documentation Center, and the Center for Security Studies and Conflict, in the site's publishing house.

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.

Jane's Foreign Report

Jane's foreign report provides information concerning worldwide political, civil and military events as well as predictions. It provides recent news and analysis articles on Europe, South West Asia, Africa and the Americas. It also links to relevant articles on international security and law enforcement and to the rest of Jane's online. It is possible to subscribe to this service from this site.

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.

Journal of Military and Strategic Studies

JMSS is the electronic journal of the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute (CDFAI) and the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies (CMSS). Its focus is on the study of security related issues in Canada and its aim is to provide a forum for the examination and discussion of security issues. The journal articles are available as full text pdf documents from 1998 to the present. The journal is searchable and it is possible to subscribe to receive the journal by email. There are also links to relevant websites including centres and institutes and the security and defence forum network.

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.

Kashmir

Provided by the International Crisis Group, this site provides reports and briefings on the Kashmir border dispute, conflicts and peace between India and Pakistan. There is also a link to a conflict history which provides access to the CrisisWatch database – a monthly summary of conflict developments and violence from September 2003.

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.

Kin Jong Il and North Korea : The Leader and the System

This site provides access to the full text monograph written by Dr Andrew Schobell, published by the Strategic Studies Institute in March 2006. The monograph looks at Pyongyang's political system and its leadership in order for the United States to gain a greater understanding of the Democratic Republic of Korea's politics and strategic intentions. The publication is the second in a series by the SSI titled Demystifying North Korea.

Korea, North

Provided by the United States Department of State Under Secretary for Political Affairs Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, this is a guide to North Korea, or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. It contains background information on the country, its history, politics, military and defence, and foreign relations, and details of US foreign policy towards the DPRK. There is also a link to the Library of Congress Country Study; news and press briefings on missile teasting and its nuclear programme; as well as full text major reports and remarks.

Latvian Institute of International Security

The Latvian Institute of International Security is a non profit organisation which specialises in the study of Latvian foreign policy and Baltic states security. Its web site provides information on the work of the organisation. It includes access to the full text of some of its reports and publications issued since 1999. The web site is in English or Latvian.

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.

Legislation Related to the Attack of September 11, 2001

This site is provided by the Library of Congress THOMAS service, which provides legislative information freely to the public. It was created following the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America in order to keep the public informed of changes to American legislation related to the terrorist attacks and counter terrorism laws. The site contains the full text of Bills and Resolutions signed into law and cover intelligence, aviation security, bioterrorism, border security and authorisation for the use of military force; Legislation with Floor Action including the Financial Anti Terrorism Act, Homeland Security Information Sharing Act, and the Port and Maritime Security Act of 2001; and Legislation without Floor Action including Preparedness Against Domestic Terrorism Act of 2001, and the Dirty Bomb Prevention Act. There is legislation from September 2001 to the end of October 2001.

Libya Special Weapons: Federation of American Scientists

This site on Libya weapons is maintained by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). It provides access to brief information on Libya's weapons of mass destruction (chemical, biological and nuclear) capability and programmes. It includes statements relating to the December 2003 decision by Colonel Gadafi to dismantle the programme. Links are provided to related sites.

Mapping the Global Future : Report of the National Intelligence Council's 2020 Project

This site provides access to full text pdf and html versions of the Report, NIC 2004-13, published in December 2004. The report is based on consultations with worldwide non governmental experts and looks at global trends, evolving world developments and possible futures. The chapters look at the contradictions of globalisation, the changing geopolitical landscape, new challenges to governance, and pervasive insecurity which includes internal conflicts and transnational terrorism. The site also links to two previous NIC reports, Global Trends 2010 (revised November 1997) and Global Trends 2015 (December 2000).

Middle East in the Shadow of Afghanistan and Iraq

This is the full text of a book by F. Stephen Larrabee which was published by RAND in 2003, and it summarises the discussion of a conference held in May 2003. This conference covered issues relating to the impact of the Iraq war on the future security of the Middle East. Topics include: the future of Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein, the repercussions for Iran, Turkey, Syria and the Arabian Gulf and the future of transatlantic security relations. Users should note that the full text is in pdf format and therefore requires access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use.

Middle East Review of International Affairs (MERIA)

The Middle East Review of International Affairs is a special project of GLORIA (Global Research in International Affairs) of the IDC (Interdisciplinary Research Center, Israel). The center provides free access to all articles from MERIA Journal, a quarterly scholarly publication on the Middle East, from 1997 to date; MERIA News a monthly magazine containing shorter news articles from 1997 to date and Meria Books collections of articles on the Middle East. Other features of the site include MERIA research guides which offer advice on researching key topics and using Internet, printed resources and free access to Current Contents of Periodicals on the Middle East. MERIA is a cross disciplinary research resource, covering all areas of Middle East policy. Key issues include: US foreign policy towards the Middle East, the Arab Israeli conflict and peace process, Israel, Palestine and regional security, Turkey and international relations, radical and fundamental Islam and politics.

Middle East [bibliography]

Comprehensive bibliography compiled by Glenda Armstrong Bibliographer at the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The bibliography includes print and electronic materials covering: the Arab Israeli Conflict , economic Issues, foreign relations, history, Hizballah, human rights, Islam, Kurds Lebanon War, 2006, oil and petroleum, the Peace Process, politics and government, security, terrorism water and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).

Military Policy Awareness Links : India

MiPALs are published by the National Defense University for the Military Education Research Library Network, MERLN. It provides links to full text documents and resources with a primary focus on United States military policy towards India. The topics covered include general background information; United States policy; current news; economic reform; globalisation and modernisation challenges; human rights and refugees; the Kashmir crisis; nuclear programme; regional relationships with Pakistan; politics and government; research and analysis; news sources and online journals; and web gateways. The MiPAL can be browsed or searched.

Military Policy Awareness Links : North Korea

MiPALs are published by the National Defense University for the Military Education Research Library Network, MERLN. It provides links to full text documents and resources with a primary focus on United States military policy towards North Korea, or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The topics covered include general background information; United States policy; the Department of Defense; Department of State; US Congress; current news; human rights and refugees; the nuclear weapons programme; politics and government; reunification; terrorism; research and analysis; news sources and online journals; and web gateways. The MiPAL can be browsed or searched and an RSS feed is available.

Military Policy Awareness Links : Pakistan

MiPALs are published by the National Defense University for the Military Education Research Library Network, MERLN. It provides links to full text documents and resources with a primary focus on United States military policy towards Pakistan. The topics covered include general background information; United States policy; current news; human rights and refugees; the Kashmir crisis; nuclear arms race; politics and government; War on Terrorism; research and analysis; news sources and online journals; and web gateways. The MiPAL can be browsed or searched.

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 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.

Multilaterals Project

The Multilaterals Project, begun in 1992, is an ongoing project at the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts to make available the texts of international multilateral conventions and other instruments. Although the project was initiated to improve public access to environmental agreements, the collection today also includes treaties in the fields of human rights, commerce and trade, laws of war and arms control, and other areas. Although the vast majority of texts date from the second half of this century, the collection also includes historical texts, from the 1648 Treaty of Westphalia to the Covenant of the League of Nations. The site covers multilateral conventions which are organised by subject(Atmosphere and Space, Flora and Fauna -- Biodiversity, Cultural Protection, Diplomatic Relations, General, Human Rights, Marine and Coastal, Other Environmental, Trade and Commercial Relations, Rules of Warfare; Arms Control). It is also possible to reach information from the United Nations Treaty Collection database.

National Defense University : Institute for National Strategic Studies

The INSS is a policy research and strategic gaming organisation within the National Defense University which serves the United States Department of Defense, its components, and interagency partners. Established by the Secretary of Defense in 1984, INSS is comprised of four components: the Research Directorate; the National Strategic Gaming Center; the Publication Directorate; and the Conference Directorate. The site provides details on the Institute and its activities; strategic policy studies and the documents arising from them; regional security studies; a Congressional strategic policy forum; and interagency ITEA program.

National Security Challenges for the 21st Century

This pdf report is a collection of essays produced by US Army officers on the Advanced Strategic Art Program and edited by Williamson Murray, published by the US Army War College, Security Studies Institute in October 2003. The essays provide an insight into the security challenges faced by the United States at the start of the twenty-first century and the changes to national defence policy and military strategy following September 11, 2001. Topics covered include transformation and military education, joint operations, preemption, NATO enlargement, homeland defence and the objective force.

NDU Press

Provided by the National Defense University Institute for National Strategic Studies, NDU INSS, this site provides access to full text NDU Press publications. These include the journal Joint Force Quarterly; books; McNair Papers, Occasional Papers; Strategic Assessments; translated publications; and Annual Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Strategic Essay Contest winners. Subjects covered by the publications include national security strategy, defence policy, national military strategy, regional security affairs, and global strategic problems. The site can be browsed and there are also pdf subject and author indexes.

North Korea Profile

This is a country profile from the Nuclear Threat Initiative, NTI. It contains background information on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea missile crisis and nuclear, biological and chemical programme including capabilities, facilities, a chronology of events and details of imports and exports. There are also further resources including maps, issue briefs, details of the status of the DPRK's participation in organisations and treaties such as the nuclear nonproliferation treaty, and links to related web sites and publications.

North Korea Special Weapons Guide

Provided by the Federation of American Scientists, this is a comprehensive guide to North Korea's weapons of mass destruction. There is information and specifications on its ballistic missiles; nuclear, biological and chemical weapons programmes; details and locations of special weapons facilities; military doctrine and defence policy of the DPRK; and details of the organisation of special weapons agencies. There are also links to the sources and resources that the information within the web site came from.

North Korea Special Weapons Guide

Provided by GlobalSecurity, this site provides a comprehensive guide to the Democratic Republic of Korea, DPRK, weapons of mass destruction. It has details and specifications of missiles, chemical and biolgical weapons; special weapons facilties and target complexes; details of special weapons agencies and organisations; military doctrine and policy; a military capability guide; news reports; and details of further resources and sources for research.

North Korea WWW Virtual Library

Provided by the World Wide Web Virtual Library, this site provides information and links to web resources on North Korea, or the Democratic Republic of Korea, DPRK. Topics covered include the economy, background information, public and political policies, and security issues.

North Korea Zone

This is a web log, or blog, that has been set up to facilitate discussion about all aspects of North Korea, or the Deomcratic People's Republic of Korea. The site provides commentary and discussion on news events related to the DPRK including analysis of the testing of missiles in July 2006. There is also an archive of the blog which can be searched or browsed by month or category - subjects include current affairs, international relations, the nuclear programme, and the military as well as societal aspects of North Korea. There are also links to further relevant news web sites and resources.

North Korea's Missile Programme

Provided by the BBC News web site, this article provides information on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea missile development and testing programmes and gives an overview of possible missiles in their arsenal and their ranges. The site also links to further news stories related to North Korea under the heading North Korea : Secret State and covers missile tests and international relations, the nuclear programme, a country and leadership profile, and links to related Internet links.

North Korea's Missile Tests : Saber Rattling or Rockets Red Glare

This is the full text pdf version of a report written by Anthony H. Cordesman, and published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies on 5th July 2006. The report was written following the Democratic Republic of Korea's testing of seven missiles on the 4th July 2006 and looks at the military and strategic impact of the tests, the likely reality of the performance of the long range missiles, the threat environment in Asia, and United States ballistic missile defence policy.

North Korea's Strategic Intentions

This site provides access to the full text monograph written by Dr Andrew Scobell and published by the Strategic Studies Institute in July 2005. The monograph is an analysis of Pyongyang's strategic intentions and motivations, which divides expert opinions on North Korea into three categories and then tests which of these theories reflect actual North Korean policies.

ODI Blog : Commentary from Leading Development Experts

Web log (blog) from the Overseas Development Institute or ODI. The ODI is a British independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues which conducts applied research, policy advice, and provides policy focused dissemination and debate on humanitarian policy, poverty and public policy, rural policy and governance and international economic development. This particular page from the blog archives is concerned with the debate on terrorism and security in the UK following the terrorist attacks on the London Underground in July 2005. The site provides access to other blogs and the main ODI web site.

ODI WebLog

This is a blog from leading development experts at the Overseas Development Institute, ODI. ODI is a leading British think tank on humanitarian issues and international development. Categories covered by the weblogs include governance, security, the EU, G8, humanitarian issues, aid and development. There is an archive to June 2005.

Operation Northern Watch

Operation Northern Watch is the combined task force which is enforcing the no fly zone North of the 36th Parallel in Iraq, to monitor Iraqi compliance with United Nations Security Council resolutions. The partners in the operation are Great Britain, the United States and Turkey. The website provides details of the purpose of the mission and a chronology of the main military events. Also provided are news stories on air strikes against Iraq and the text of United Nations Security Council resolutions made against Saddam Hussein and Iraq. Photos, information on exercises, and operations are included along with publications and strategy information.

Operations Rachel 1995-2001

Written by Ettienne Hennop for the Arms Management Programme, Institute for Security Studies, this is the full text of ISS Occasional Paper number 53. The Paper's focus is on Operations Rachel - an agreement on the destruction of arms between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) which has been in effect since 1996. The Paper looks at the background to Operations Rachel, cooperation between the two countries, the results of the Operation and lists illegal weapons that have been destroyed.

Oxford Analytica

An international consulting firm analysing worldwide political, economic and social developments, Oxford Analytica was founded in 1975. It draws on the expertise and scholarship of over 1000 senior Oxford members and other world leading universities. You can access full text policy briefing papers, and there are news articles and analysis too.

Pacnet #32 July 7, 2006 : DPRK Missile Launches : Multiple Tests, Multiple Failures?

This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, CSIS, newsletter published in July 2006 and written by Ralph A. Cossa. The paper discusses North Korea's testing of ballistic missiles in July 2006 and its impact on the six party talks and international relations with South Korea, Japan, China, Russia and the United States.

Paths Ahead : Missile Defense in Asia

This is a full text pdf report which is the result of a study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies and was published in March 2006. The study assesses developments in missile defence in Asia. The focus of the report is on Australia, India, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan and their defence capabilities, ballistic missile defence policy and threats to the nations. It also looks at how these issues could inform the United States approach to missile defence architecture and foreign policy in the region.

Peace in Papua : Widening a Window of Opportunity

This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the Council on Foreign Relations Center for Preventive Action Special Report number 14 written by Blair A. King and published in April 2006. The report discusses the forty year conflict in Papua over integration into Indonesia and suggests policy recommendations for the Indonesian government that could capitalise on the Aceh peace agreement in order to resolve the conflict.

Political Trends in the New Eastern Europe: Ukraine and Belarus

This publication contains two reports: Belarus and Russia: Comradeship-in-Arms in Preempting Democracy by Dr. Vitali Silitski and Ukraine: Domestic Changes and Foreign Policy Reconfiguration by Dr. Arkady Moshes. The internal and external security situation of Belarus is discussed iin particular its relationship with Moscow. Recent tensions between Moscow and Minsk are evident in energy sanctions imposed by Moscow this year. As a result Belarus is turning to the West for support. Ukraine has also been under pressure from Russia but the political situation in that country is much more delicate. This analysis of events in Ukraine is useful in understanding recent trends. The publication may be read for free online.

Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research Publications

This site provides access to full text documents from the HPCR; an international policy and research programme based at the Harvard School of Public Health which provides research on humanitarian affairs in particular in the areas of human security, conflict management, and international humanitarian law. Publications include an occassional paper series, legal and policy briefs, background and working papers, journal articles and conference reports.

Project on Defense Alternatives

The Project on Defense Alternatives is sponsored by the Commonwealth Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its purpose is to promote the alternatives to military strategies for the post cold war era. It also critically analyses the United States defence policies. Its website offers information on the mission and current activites of the project. It also includes information on its publications many of which are available in full text. Areas covered include: United States defence policy, global and regional security issues relating to Europe, the Middle East, South Africa and the United Nations and alternative means of defense based on cooperation rather than weapons accumulation. There are also special topics pages

Providing Security For People: Security Sector Reform in Africa

This is a full text pdf document written by staff of the Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform (GFN-SSR). It is GFN Paper No. 23.

Pugwash Online Conferences on Science and World Affairs

The purpose of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs is to bring together those persons concerned with reducing the danger of armed conflict and to seek solutions to global problems. There are links to reports on topics such as nuclear weapons; chemical and biological weapons; regional conflict and global security; space security; and energy, environment and science. Access is also provided to occasional papers; newsletters; book reviews and workshop reports.

Reports From the Future of Iraq Project

This site provides access to full text reports from the United States State Department Future of Iraq Project, which was formed in October 2001 to look into planning for post War Iraq. These reports have been released under the Freedom of Information Act by the Department of State. The reports cover transitional justice; democratic principles and procedures; water agriculture and environment; public health and humanitarian needs; defence policy and institutions; local government; economy and infrastructure; civil society capacity building; transparency and anti corruption measures; education; free media; and oil and energy. The site also contains background information to the reports and information on the lack of planning by the United States government on post war Iraq and its reconstruction.

Russia and arms control : are there opportunities for the Obama Administration? by Stephen J. Blank Strategic Studies Institute : United States Army War College

A study on current Russian US relations particularly focused on arms control in the period of the end of the Bush presidency and the start of the Obama administration. Positions on both sides have hardened since the Russian invasion of Georgia.

Saddam Hussein Sourcebook: Declassified Secrets From US-Iraq Relations

This site provides access to a collection of declassified US government documents relating to Saddam Hussein. These have been gathered together by the National Security Archive. They include some letters, reports and photographs relating to US-Iraq relations, American foreign policy towards Iraq, 'operation desert Storm', the Gulf War, the 2003 Iraq war and the hunt for weapons of mass destruction. There are links to the National Security Archive and its documents.

Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies (SIWPS)

The Institute of War and Peace Studies is one of the foremost research centres in international relations. Research at the centre covers a wide range of topics including: international security; international political economy and international relations theory. Current research programs cover such subjects as: military policy analysis; comparative defence studies; and international conflict resolution. The site provides information on the Institute and its research, and details of staff and their publications.

Securing an Open Society : Canada's National Security Policy

This site provides access to a pdf version of the report, Securing an Open Society issued by the Canadian Privy Council Office in April 2004. It is the first comprehensive statement made by Canada on National Security Policy and looks at Canadian national security interests and proposes a framework for dealing with national security threats. The chapters cover Canada's approach to national security, building an integrated security system, intelligence, emergency planning and management, public health emergencies, transportation security, border security, and international security.

Securing Health : Lessons from Nation Building Missions

RAND research report from the RAND Center for Domestic and International Health Security, a programme within RAND Health, published in 2006. It presents the results of research into the activities non governmental organisations, countries and international institutions undertake to rebuild public health and health care infrastructure following major conflicts as part of post war reconstruction operations. It looks at factors for successful reconstruction and lessons for future nation building operations. The case studies used are two following the end of World War Two, Germany and Japan; Somalia, Haiti and Kosovo in the 1990s; and Afghanistan and Iraq after September 2001.

Security sector reform : a case study approach to transition and capacity building

The author discusses the definition of security sector refor and case studies of Haiti, Liberia, and Kosovo to assess the impact of SSR programs on host nation security sectors.

Shift or Rift : Assessing US - EU Relations After Iraq

This is the full text pdf version of a European Union Institute for Security Studies, EUISS, Transatlantic Book edited by Gustav Lindstrom and published in 2003. The book looks at United States and European international relations and foreign policy and looks at six topics from an American and European perspective. The topics covered are: US and EU visions of the world; the future of Europe; the future of the United States; US and EU priorities in the Middle East; the US and EU in the Balkans; and US and European perspectives on terrorism.

SIPRI Yearbook : Armaments, Disarmament and International Relations : Pocket Size Summary Edition

This site provides the full text of the summary editions of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, SIPRI, Yearbook in English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch and Swedish. First published in 1969, the Yearbooks are used as an authoritative source of information on what has happened during the past year in armaments and arms control, armed conflicts and conflict resolution, security arrangements and disarmament. It provides an overview developments in international security, weapons and technology, military expenditure, the arms trade and arms production, and armed conflicts, and efforts to control conventional, nuclear, chemical and biological armaments.

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.

Special Report 05-77A : September 20th, 2005 : Full Text of Six Nation Statement on North Korea

Provided by the Nautilus Institute NAPSNet, this is the full text of the joint statement issued at the end of the fourth round of Six Party Talks between North and South Korea, the United States, Japan, China and Russia, which is aimed at denuclearising the Korean Peninsula. Issued in September 2005, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or North Korea, agrees in the statement to abandon all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programmes and to return to the treaty on the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, NPT, and IAEA safeguards.

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)

SIPRI conducts research into finding peace and security solutions for international conflicts. The site gives details of their current research projects, some of which are full text, and cover topics such as arms control, conflict management, chemical and biological warfare, military expenditure, non proliferation, and security. There are full text publications including summaries of the SIPRI Yearbook in English, German, French, Dutch and Swedish; Research Reports and Policy Papers. Access to their databases on military expenditure, arms transfers, chemical and biological weapons non-proliferation, international relations and security trends and national export controls. There are also details on the history, organisation and activities of SIPRI.

Strategic and Defence Studies Centre

The Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC) is based at the Australian National University. It is a leading research centre for strategic and security problems in East Asia and the Pacific. Nations that have strong ties with Australia such as South East Asia and the South West Pacific have a strong presence in this resource. Coverage is from social, economic, environmental and technological aspects of security and conflict resolution. Details of current work of the SDSC is included with listings of current events and publications. There is also access to its recent newsletter.

Strategic Implications of Intercommunal Warfare in Iraq

This is the full text pdf version of a Strategic Studies Institute monograph published in February 2005 and written by Dr W. Andrew Terrill. It looks at ethical and religious or sectarian differences in the post Saddam era in Iraq and the implications that a conflict or civil war could have on the regional stability of Iraq and the Middle East. The report looks at the challenge of avoiding ethno religious conflict; how an ethnic sectarian war could begin and develop in Iraq; the Shiite Sunni Arab divide in Iraq; Iraqi Kurdish and Turkoman ethnic challenges; dangers and opportunities to Iran that could result from an Iraqi civil war; implications for Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Gulf States; and the impact on the international oil market.

Strategic Intelligence Links

This web site provides access to a directory of links maintained by the Political Science Department, Loyola College. The links cover all aspects of US and international strategic, military and economic intelligence. This includes coverage of the American security services,homeland security, military intelligence organisations, international security services and materials relating to economic espionage. Links are given to government bodies, research institutions and full text legislation, reports and online documents. The latter include coverage of some historical crises such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, intelligence during the Cold War plus materials relating to the war against terrorism and the the 2003 Gulf War against Saddam Hussein and Iraq. Limited annotation on content is provided.

Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College

The SSI is the United States Army's institute for geostrategic and national security research and analysis, which supports the US Army War College curricula, provides analysis for Army and Department of Defense leadership, and interacts with the wider strategic community. The site provides information on the SSI and its activities; access to full text publications; and full text publications from the Key Strategic Issues List (KSIL), which covers academic research into key issues such as the Global War on Terrorism, national security strategy, landpower employment and force management and leadership.

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.

The Cato Institute

The Cato Institute was formed in 1977 and aims to broaden the boundaries of public policy debate to allow consideration of the traditional American principles of government, peace and free markets. There are hot topics which include: terrorism; North Korea; globalization; and defense and national security. Access to the full text articles of the Cato Journal and Cato policy studies and policy reports are provided.

The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)

The Centre for European Policy Studies was formed in 1983. It is an independent policy research institute covering two main topics - Economic policy; and Politics, Institutions and Security. There are links to various working papers and reports.

The Challenge of Hizb ut-Tahrir : Deciphering and Combating Radical Islamist Ideology : Conference Report

This is the full text pdf version of the conference report edited by Zeyno Baran, published by the Nixon Center in September 2004. It presents papers from a workshop on the radical Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islamiyya, The Islamic Party of Liberation, whose ideology is believed to have become the vanguard of the radical Islamist movement that encourages its followers to commit terrorist acts. The papers discuss the doctrine and ideology of HT, HT in Central Asia, demographics and methods of recruitment, links with Islamic groups, and terrorism and the future of Islam.

The Transatlantic Defense Industrial Base : Restructuring Scenarios and Their Implications

This is the full text pdf version of a Strategic Studies Institute monograph published in April 2005 and written by Dr Terrence R. Guay. It looks at the transatlantic industrial base and the post Cold War restructuring of European and United States defence industries. It argues that government policies have restricted opportunities for collaboration and that restructuring and consolidation have created obstacles to transatlantic cooperation. The report looks at post Cold War industrial developments, the political environment, transatlantic versus bipolar industrial base, and future scenarios for the transatlantic industrial base.

The Verification Research, Training and Information Centre

VERTIC is a London based independent research organisation established in 1986. VERTIC's work is concerned with the verification and monitoring of international agreements and the site gives details of research projects taking place in the areas of arms control and disarmament, peace agreements and the environment. Some of VERTIC's publications can be viewed online in PDF format including copies of the annual Verification Yearbook and the bi-monthly newsletter, Trust and Verify. Other reports are freely available online and cover topics such as a guide to verifying environmental agreements, national laws enforcing the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and a handbook on verification and compliance. There are also databases of national legislation implementing the BWC and Iraqi weapons inspections.

The War on Terror and the Cold War : They Are Not the Same

Written by John Tirman and published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for International Studies in April 2006, this paper is one of a series of essays titled Audit of the Conventional Wisdom, which look at United States forein policy. It looks at the President Bush Administration's likening of the War on Terrorism to the Second World War confrontation with Nazi Germany and the Cold War struggle against Soviet communism. It argues that the global counter terrorism campaign and the current conflict in Iraq is very different and that the lessons from the two earlier conflicts are irrelevant to dealing with terrorism.

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy

The Washington Institue for Near East Policy was founded in 1985 and is a public education institution dedicated to scholarly research and informed debate on matters of US interest in the Middle East. The Institute provides policymakers, journalists, and diplomats with new ideas to promote peace and security through research, seminars, conferences and publications. There are full text documents on military/security; terrorism; countries of the Middle East; the peace process; and economics/oil. There is a link to focus on Iraq.

U.S. and Iran : The Nuclear Dilemma : Next Steps

This is the full text pdf version of the monograph written by Geoffrey Kemp, published in April 2004. It discusses Iran's nuclear weapons programme and international relations with the United States. The chapters look at present and historical relations between America and Iran, Iran's changing security environment, the nuclear programme and Iran's need for nuclear weapons, the likely configuration of Iranian nuclear forces and whether they would be covert or overt, the impact an Iranian nuclear programme could have on the stability of the region, and the need for US and EU cooperation.

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.

Understanding Multinational Corporations in War Torn Societies : Sudan in Focus

Danish Institute for International Studies, DIIS (former Centre for Development Research, CDR) Brief published in April 2006 and written by Luke A. Patey. The paper looks at the impact multinational corporations can have on war torn socities and civil wars in the developing world, in particular international companies which extract natural resources such as oil, gas, timber, diamonds and other precious minerals. It looks in particular at the case of international oil companies in Sudan and provides a framework for clarifying behaviour of multinational corporations.

United Nations Peacekeeping Operations

United Nations Peacekeeping Operations deploys troops and civilian personnel to areas of conflict, in order to contain the conflict and implement peacekeeping procedures. The website of this department provides a description of the nature and scope of the UN role in peacekeeping. It also offers information on current and past peacekeeping programmes. Each of the missions since the 1960s contains a summary of the objectives as well as a list of the UN fatalities and statistics on duration and expenditure. Also accessible on the site is the 'Year in Review 'annual report on ongoing missions and a glossary of the terms used. The site is available in English or French.

United Nations Security Council Condemns Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Missile Launches, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1695 (2006)

This is the full text of Security Council SC/8778 from Security Council 5490th Meeting (PM), published on 15th July 2006. It is an information media briefing on the UN Security Council's adoption of Resolution 1695 (2006) which demanded that North Korea suspend its ballistic missile programme and return to Six Party Talks. The resolution was made in response to the DPRK's test firing of several ballistic missiles on the 4th July 2006. The briefing provides a summary of the background to the resolution; initial statements on adoption of the resolution from UN member state representatives including Japan, the United States, China, and Russia; the full text of Resolution 1695 (2006); and a statement from the Deocratic People's Republic of Korea which rejects the resolution.

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 - India Nuclear Cooperation : A Strategy for Moving Forward

This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the Council on Foreign Relations Special Report number 16 written by Michael A. Levi and Charles D. Ferguson and published in June 2006. The report discusses the July 2005 nuclear cooperation deal between the Bush administration and the Indian government and the tensions it has created for American foreign policy objectives on strengthening bilateral relations with major powers on the one hand, and preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons on the other. The chapters cover the United States and India deal; history and strategy; nonproliferation; and suggests a three part approach for Congress.

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 in the Balkans 1991-2002

Report written by R. Craig Norton and published in August 2003 by the Strategic Studies Institute, US Army War College. This pdf report provides a history of the conflict in the Balkans following the collapse of the Yugoslav Federation in 1991. The report provides information on the Balkans region in world politics, and describes the conflicts between Slovenia and Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Greece, Turkey and Cyprus.

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, Peace and Security Guide

The War, Peace and Security Guide is a detailed set of links to resources on the Internet in these subject areas. It is maintained by the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College. Each section provides links to different types of resources including reference materials and reports, Canadian defence policy documents, CFC papers, and doctrine. The site is available in French or English versions.

Watching the Bear : Essays on CIA's Analysis of the Soviet Union

This site provides the full text of the book edited by Gerald K. Haines and Robert E. Leggett. It contains papers presented at the presented at the first six panel sessions of the Center for the Study of Intelligence (CSI) and the Center of International Studies at Princeton University conference, CIA's Analysis of the Soviet Union, 1947-1991, held on March 9-10 2001. The papers look at US intelligence analysis of the Soviet Union during the Cold War and provide a critique of the CIA's analysis of Soviet political, economic, military, and science and technology developments based on declassified documents from 1947-1991.

Whither the Six Party Talks

This is the full text of a United States Institute of Peace USIPeace Briefing written by Scott Snyder, Ralph Cossa and Brad Glosserman and published in May 2006. It discusses the Six Party Talks between North and South Korea, the United States, Japan, China and Russia which are aimed at the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

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.

WWW Virtual Library : International Affairs Resources

Provided by Wayne A. Selcher, Professor of International Studies at the Department of Political Science, Elizabethtown College, this site provides annotated links to sites on international affairs, international studies and international relations. It is divided into media sources, organizations, regions and countries, and into topics such as peace, conflict resolution, and international security; American foreign policy; humanitarian affairs; international development; and sites in different languages.

www.terror.net: How Modern Terrorism Uses the Internet

This web site provides access to the full text of a report published by the United States Institute of Peace in March 2004. The report considers the nature and usage of the Internet by terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda. It includes a survey of how they use the Internet to attract and retain support and the content of a number of terrorist organisation web sites. Users should note that the report is in pdf format and therefore requires access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use.

Year After the Iraq War: Mistrust of America in Europe Ever Higher, Muslim Anger Persists

This is the text of a report which was published in March 2004 by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. It includes the results of a global public attitudes survey towards the 2003 Iraq War and the foreign policy of the United States. Topics covered include: whether the war against Saddam Hussein was justified and satisfaction ratings of US foreign policy and the role of the UN. The study reveals marked dissatisfaction especially amongst Muslims. Information on the survey methodology is provided.

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