Information on "Technology"
April 2013
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15 Apr 2013
Disrupting Undersea Cables: Cyberspace's Hidden Vulnerability
Cybersecurity just means protecting the Internet and its content, right? Not so, says Paul Saffo. What about the undersea cables that transfer critical data and communications around the world? According to Saffo, they’ve become increasingly vulnerable to terrorist attacks. More on «Disrupting Undersea Cables: Cyberspace's Hidden Vulnerability»
March 2013
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19 Mar 2013
Method not Madness: Why Tehran Continues to Pursue its Nuclear Program
Despite widespread international condemnation and tough sanctions, Iran's controversial nuclear program shows no sign of slowing down. Today, Benjamin Mayer explains why Tehran continues to pursue a program that has so many opponents. More on «Method not Madness: Why Tehran Continues to Pursue its Nuclear Program»
February 2013
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19 Feb 2013
Kazakhstan: Astana Registers Diplomatic Boost with Iran Nuclear Talks
Kazakhstan is set to host multinational talks on Iran's controversial nuclear program. Our partners at EurasiaNet consider how Astana pulled off this 'diplomatic coup' and what it might mean for the Central Asian state's international reputation. More on «Kazakhstan: Astana Registers Diplomatic Boost with Iran Nuclear Talks»
January 2013
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25 Jan 2013
First Strike: US Cyber Warriors Seize the Offensive
Armed forces, government agencies and the private sector are becoming increasingly incapable of defending critical networks from cyber-attacks. As a response, Tom Gjelten reports, the Pentagon is increasingly applying the adage that "the best defense is a good offence" to its cyber-strategies. More on «First Strike: US Cyber Warriors Seize the Offensive»
September 2012
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20 Sep 2012
US-Iranian Relations: A Decade down the Line
Stringent economic and political sanctions notwithstanding, the United States continues to be frustrated in its attempts to curtail Iran's nuclear program. Pursuing strategic missile defense, Sam Rajiv argues, is no solution either – it will merely complicate global and regional security. More on «US-Iranian Relations: A Decade down the Line»
August 2012
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15 Aug 2012
Predatory Cyber Crime in South Africa: Current Risks and Realities
Social networks, smart phones and greater reliance on credit cards are making South Africa increasingly vulnerable to cybercrimes. Yet despite government-led initiatives to improve cyber-security, more information is needed to craft effective ways to combat cybercrime, argues the ISS’s Charles Goredema. More on «Predatory Cyber Crime in South Africa: Current Risks and Realities»
June 2012
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18 Jun 2012
The Non-Traditional Nuclear Threat in South Asia: Managing the Focus
India, China and Pakistan need to develop a common framework to address the challenge of nuclear terrorism. Reciprocal exchanges of information may provide the important first step. More on «The Non-Traditional Nuclear Threat in South Asia: Managing the Focus»
March 2012
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23 Mar 2012
Playing the Game of Diplomacy
The US State Department reaches out to audiences abroad with people-to-people contacts and social media. Now it wants to measure the effectiveness of its soft-power ‘games’. More on «Playing the Game of Diplomacy »
February 2009
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11 Feb 2009
Coltan and conflict in the DRC
A new alliance between the DRC and Rwanda against rebel groups brings new threats and opportunities for peace in the Great Lakes Region, while illegal coltan mining continues to fund conflict, Edoardo Totolo writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Coltan and conflict in the DRC»
