Information on "International Law of Armed Conflict"
April 2013
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Apr 2013
The United Nations, Peacekeeping and Power Politics
Author: Mats Berdal
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)
This brief begins by exploring the West's historical ability to impose its agendas and visions within the United Nations system, particularly in the case of peacekeeping operations. More on «The United Nations, Peacekeeping and Power Politics» -
Apr 2013
Africa’s Resistance to Peacekeeping’s Normative Change
Author: Kwesi Aning, Festus Aubyn, Nancy Annan, Fiifi Edu-Afful
This paper explores the role of existing and emerging norms in helping us define the tricky relationship between peacekeeping and intervention. More on «Africa’s Resistance to Peacekeeping’s Normative Change»
March 2013
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7 Mar 2013
Priorities for African States Negotiating for an Arms Trade Treaty
Author: Gugu Dube
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This report emphasizes the positive effects a UN-sanctioned Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) will have on Africa. More on «Priorities for African States Negotiating for an Arms Trade Treaty» -
Mar 2013
Brazil as a Norm Entrepreneur: The "Responsibility While Protecting" Initiative
Author: Thorsten Benner
Publisher: Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi)
This paper is concerned with the Brazil’s normative concept “Responsibility While Protecting” (RWP). More on «Brazil as a Norm Entrepreneur: The "Responsibility While Protecting" Initiative » -
Mar 2013
Light Footprints: The Future of American Military Intervention
Author: Fernando M. Luján
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
With “light footprint” military interventions fast becoming a central part of American strategy, the author examines the utility of this approach and recommends adoption of a new strategic framework to guide it in 'Light Footprints: The Future of Ame... More on «Light Footprints: The Future of American Military Intervention»
February 2013
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25 Feb 2013
Haiti: International Aid Risks Replacing Rather than Strengthening Partners
Author: Guido Ashoff
Publisher: German Development Institute
After the devastating earthquake in 2010 some $13billion was pledged by the international community and NGOs to Haiti. More on «Haiti: International Aid Risks Replacing Rather than Strengthening Partners» -
19 Feb 2013
Congressional Authority to Limit Military Operations
Author: Jennifer K Elsea, Michael John Garcia, Thomas J Nicola
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report discusses constitutional provisions allocating war powers between Congress and the President, and presents a historical overview of relevant court cases. More on «Congressional Authority to Limit Military Operations» -
13 Feb 2013
The Second Turkel Commission Report
Author: Avihai Mandelblit, Keren Aviram
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This brief discusses part Two of the report of the Public Commission to Examine the Maritime Incident of 31 May 2010. More on «The Second Turkel Commission Report» -
7 Feb 2013
Confronting Enemy Force Buildup: The Case of Advanced Weaponry for Hizbollah
Author: Amos Yadlin
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
In this policy brief, Israel's national security concept is analyzed in the context of preventive military strikes against enemy force buildup and potential threats. More on «Confronting Enemy Force Buildup: The Case of Advanced Weaponry for Hizbollah» -
6 Feb 2013
US Special Operations Forces (SOF)
Author: Andrew Feickert
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Special Operations Forces (SOF) play a significant role in US military operations, and the Administration has given US SOF greater responsibility for planning and conducting worldwide counterterrorism operations. More on «US Special Operations Forces (SOF)»
