Information on "Weapons Research and Development" and "Americas"
May 2013
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1 May 2013
Nuclear Weapons R&D Organizations in Nine Nations
Author: Jonathan Medalia, Paul Belkin, Shirley A Kan, Jim Zanotti, Paul K Kerr, Derek E Mix, Mary Beth Nikitin
Publisher: US Government
This report describes the organizations controlling research and development (R&D) on nuclear weapons in nine nations (China, France, India, Pakistan, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, North Korea and Israel). More on «Nuclear Weapons R&D Organizations in Nine Nations»
December 2012
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14 Dec 2012
India's Military Modernization and the Changing US-China Power Balance
Author: Satoru Nagao
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This policy brief offers insight into India's on-going military modernization. More on «India's Military Modernization and the Changing US-China Power Balance»
October 2012
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25 Oct 2012
Air Force F-22 Fighter Program
Author: Jeremiah Gertler
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Procurement of The Air Force F-22 fighters, also known as the Raptor, began in FY1999, and a total of 195 were procured through FY2009. More on «Air Force F-22 Fighter Program»
July 2012
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27 Jul 2012
Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterpise
Author: Gene Aloise
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report discusses the US efforts to modernize its nuclear weapons laboratories. More on «Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterpise»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Die USA, Israel und die Legitimität eines Präventivangriffs gegen Iran
Author: Peter Rudolf
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Diese SWP-Studie behandelt folgende Fragen: Wie ist ein gegen die nukleare Infrastruktur Irans gerichteter Angriff strategisch, völkerrechtlich und ethisch zu bewerten? Wie legitim, das heißt, wie überzeugend begründbar - oder auch nicht - wäre ein s... More on «Die USA, Israel und die Legitimität eines Präventivangriffs gegen Iran»
April 2012
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18 Apr 2012
North Korea’s Missiles, Nukes, and False Promises: How to Respond?
Author: Scott A Snyder
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This testimony addresses how the US should respond to North Korea's ballistic missiles threats, nuclear program, and false promises to abide by international law. More on «North Korea’s Missiles, Nukes, and False Promises: How to Respond?» -
5 Apr 2012
The Republic of the Philippines and US Interests
Author: Thomas Lum
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report analyzes US relations with the Philippines and the US interests at stake. More on «The Republic of the Philippines and US Interests» -
Apr 2012
Sabre-Rattling in the Persian Gulf
Author: Sascha Albrecht, Walter Posch
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
When Iranian generals threatened in January 2012 to avenge any attack on the Islamic Republic by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Barack Obama responded promptly and robustly. More on «Sabre-Rattling in the Persian Gulf»
March 2012
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6 Mar 2012
The Road Ahead: Future Challenges and Their Implications for Ground Level Modernization
Author: Andrew F. Krepinevich, Eric Lindsey
Publisher: Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
This report provides a context within which to consider the US Army and Marine Corps modernization of ground vehicles. More on «The Road Ahead: Future Challenges and Their Implications for Ground Level Modernization» -
Mar 2012
Enhancing Army S&T Vol. II: The Future
Author: John W Lyons, Richard Chait
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
This paper discusses US Army science and technology development, and makes recommendations for the future. More on «Enhancing Army S&T Vol. II: The Future»
