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"Armed Forces"
July 2013
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11 Jul 2013
Egypt: Democracy in the Balance
Author: Maha Azzam, Jane Kinninmont, Dina Wahba, Jonathan Rugman
Publisher:
Chatham House
In this transcript, three experts present their views on the political situation in Egypt. More on «Egypt: Democracy in the Balance»
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9 Jul 2013
Do Nuclear Weapons Deter?
Author: James Arbuthnot, Desmond Browne, Pauline Neville-Jones, Benoit Pelopidas, Bridget Kendall
Publisher:
Chatham House
In this transcript, four experts discuss whether nuclear weapons still retain their deterrence value. More on «Do Nuclear Weapons Deter?»
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8 Jul 2013
Evolution of Aerial Combat
Author: Vivek Kapur
Publisher:
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This brief overviews the evolution of aerial warfare and weaponry over time. More on «Evolution of Aerial Combat»
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8 Jul 2013
The Increasing Complexity of the Internationalised Syrian Conflict
Author: Melissa M Cyrill
Publisher:
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This issue brief argues that the Syrian Civil War has long since stopped being a local one –i. More on «The Increasing Complexity of the Internationalised Syrian Conflict»
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8 Jul 2013
Okinawa – Look to Singapore!
Author: Grant Newsham
Publisher:
Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary argues that Okinawa should examine Singapore's economic model so as to alleviate economic concerns related to opposition to the US military base on the island. More on «Okinawa – Look to Singapore!»
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5 Jul 2013
Strange Coup d’Etat: The Army’s Removal of the Egyptian President
Author: Patrycja Sasnal
Publisher:
Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary analyzes the Egyptian military’s recent suspension of the country’s constitution and removal of President Mohammad Morsi from office. More on «Strange Coup d’Etat: The Army’s Removal of the Egyptian President»
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3 Jul 2013
Detention Standards and Non-State Armed Groups
Author: Bruce ‘Ossie’ Oswald
Publisher:
United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
All armed groups capture or detain individuals, but it remains unclear what legal obligations, if any, non-state groups have when dealing with detainees. More on «Detention Standards and Non-State Armed Groups»
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Jul 2013
Participation of Civil Society in the Colombian Peace Process
Author: Liliana Zambrano, Felipe Gómez Isa
Publisher:
Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report addresses the participation of civil society in the peace talks between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP). More on «Participation of Civil Society in the Colombian Peace Process»
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Jul 2013
Securing the South Pacific: Making the Most of Australia's Renewed Regional Focus
Author: Karl Claxton
Publisher:
Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
One of the major tasks outlined in Australia’s Defence White Paper 2013 involves promoting security and stability across the South Pacific. More on «Securing the South Pacific: Making the Most of Australia's Renewed Regional Focus»
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Jul 2013
Beyond Spillover: Syria’s Role in Lebanon’s Drift Toward Political Violence
Author: Faysal Itani, Sarah Grebowski
Publisher:
Atlantic Council
This issue brief assesses the political, security, and humanitarian implications of the Syria crisis in Lebanon. More on «Beyond Spillover: Syria’s Role in Lebanon’s Drift Toward Political Violence»
