Information on "Defense"
June 2013
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7 Jun 2013
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for the US Congress, with both the Obama Administration and the US Coast Guard releasing strategy documents regarding this area in May 2013. More on «Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress» -
6 Jun 2013
Decoding India-Japan and Sino-Pak Talks
Author: P S Suryanarayana
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This brief focuses on the diplomatic musical chairs currently being played between China, India, Pakistan and Japan. More on «Decoding India-Japan and Sino-Pak Talks» -
3 Jun 2013
Something New Under the Rising Sun: Expanding Australia–Japan Defence Cooperation
Author: Hayley Channer, Andrew Davies, Peter Jennings
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This analysis examines Australia's growing cooperation with other countries in the Asia-Pacific region. More on «Something New Under the Rising Sun: Expanding Australia–Japan Defence Cooperation» -
Jun 2013
Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector
Author: Utz Ebertz, Marie Müller
Publisher: Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
The Kimberley Process (KPCS) is a certification scheme designed not only to stop the trade in ‘conflict diamonds', but also to ensure that those who buy these diamonds are not indirectly financing rebellions against legitimate governments. More on «Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector»
May 2013
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28 May 2013
Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
A priority of Obama Administration policy has been to reduce the perceived threat posed to a broad range of US interests by Iran, in particular by Iran’s advancing nuclear program. More on «Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses» -
28 May 2013
US Extended Deterrence Weakened?
Author: Łukasz Kulesa
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
With North Korea's recent intemperate behavior acting as a background, this paper examines both the credibility and the effectiveness of the US providing extended deterrence guarantees to its allies. More on «US Extended Deterrence Weakened? » -
28 May 2013
Justice at the Barrel of a Gun: Vigilante Militias in Mexico
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This brief discusses the emergence of vigilante militias as a 'third force' in Mexico's struggle against organized crime and gang-related violence. More on «Justice at the Barrel of a Gun: Vigilante Militias in Mexico» -
23 May 2013
Deciphering Australia’s Defense Budget
Author: Mark Thomson
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
As this brief points out, the just-released Australian Defence White Paper's call for increased defense spending came as a surprise to many. More on «Deciphering Australia’s Defense Budget» -
23 May 2013
Russian Military Reforms: An Evaluation
Author: Amit Kumar
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
Since 2008, Russia has undertaken comprehensive reforms in its defense and military sectors. More on «Russian Military Reforms: An Evaluation» -
13 May 2013
Armed Groups Maintaining Law and Order
Author: Bruce Oswald
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This brief focuses on the problems that arise when militia groups start performing law and order tasks. More on «Armed Groups Maintaining Law and Order»
