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June 2013

• Jun 2013
  Syria and WMD: Deepening Uncertainty
  Author: S Samuel C Rajiv
  Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
  This brief looks at how certain governments have reacted to the charges that Syrian forces recently used chemical weapons against their opponents.  More on «Syria and WMD: Deepening Uncertainty»
• Jun 2013
  A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition
  Author: William A Byrd, Gary Milante, Kenneth Anye
  Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
  In order to aid the policy development process in Afghanistan, this report looks at other low-income countries that have attempted to transition from a state of violent conflict into one of relative 'normalcy', or even peace.  More on «A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition»

May 2013

• 29 May 2013
  Buying Time? Money, Guns and Politics in the West Bank
  Author: International Crisis Group
  Publisher: International Crisis Group
  This report acknowledges that the Palestinian Authority (PA) is beset by financial and political problems, but it also asserts that it is not going to disband anytime soon.  More on «Buying Time? Money, Guns and Politics in the West Bank»
• 21 May 2013
  Prospects for Afghanistan's 2014 Election
  Author: Max Boot
  Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
  In this testimony made to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, the author describes causes for optimism and pessimism regarding Afghanistan's prospects for stability and security after the 2014 NATO troop withdrawal.  More on «Prospects for Afghanistan's 2014 Election»
• 16 May 2013
  Obama, Siria y la delgada línea roja
  Author: Carlota García Encina
  Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
  Este comentario analiza la amenaza de las armas químicas en el conflicto sirio desde una perspectiva americana.  More on «Obama, Siria y la delgada línea roja»
• 15 May 2013
  Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 15, No 10
  Author: Mamuka Tsereteli, Gulshan Sachdeva, Robert M Cutler, Valery Dzutsev, Joldosh Osmonov, Eka Janashia, Georgiy Voloshin, Mina Muradova
  Publisher: Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program (CACI-SRSP)
  Articles in this issue discuss the need for a stronger US and European policy on the South Caucasus; India's plans to bring Russian Hydrocarbons to South Asia; Azerbaijan's deepening ties to Israel; and Russia's unchanging policies in the North Cauca...  More on «Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 15, No 10»
• 14 May 2013
  Usama Bin Ladin's "Father Sheikh"
  Author: Kevin Bell
  Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
  This report underlines the need for increased precision in historical analysis of Afghanistan.  More on «Usama Bin Ladin's "Father Sheikh"»
• 13 May 2013
  Too Close For Comfort: Syrians in Lebanon
  Author: International Crisis Group
  Publisher: International Crisis Group
  This report examines the effect of the Syrian conflict on neighboring Lebanon.  More on «Too Close For Comfort: Syrians in Lebanon»
• 12 May 2013
  After the Damascus Attack: Ten Points to Consider
  Author: Amos Yadlin
  Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
  This brief analyzes the implications of an attack outside Damascus in May 2013, reportedly carried out by Israel.  More on «After the Damascus Attack: Ten Points to Consider»
• 9 May 2013
  The Referendum Dilemma
  Author: Gilead Sher
  Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
  Israel's 33rd government has formally committed itself to pursuing a peace agreement and political settlement with the Palestinians.  More on «The Referendum Dilemma»

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