Information on "Defense Oversight and Governance"
April 2013
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10 Apr 2013
Covert Action
Author: Marshall Curtis Erwin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the legislative background surrounding "covert actions" carried out by the US intelligence community. More on «Covert Action»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Transfers of Small Arms and Light Weapons to Fragile States
Author: Mark Bromley, Lawrence Dermody, Hugh Griffiths, Paul Holtom, Micahel Jenks
Publisher: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
The need for security forces in a fragile state to be sufficiently trained and equipped is recognized as a precondition for stability and development. More on «Transfers of Small Arms and Light Weapons to Fragile States» -
Jan 2013
Suggestions for Evaluating the Quality of the Army’s Science and Technology Program
Author: John W Lyons, Richard Chait, James Ratches
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
In this paper the authors suggest approaches to evaluating the quality of the current US Army Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio and the quality of its execution. More on «Suggestions for Evaluating the Quality of the Army’s Science and Technology Program»
August 2012
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18 Aug 2012
Intelligence Authorization Legislation
Author: Richard F Grimmett, Rebecca S Lange
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report assesses the effects of the absence of intelligence authorization legislation subsequent to FY2005 and indicate the substantial but limited effects of the FY2010 Intelligence Authorization Act. More on «Intelligence Authorization Legislation» -
1 Aug 2012
Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices
Author: Cary Russell
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report examines the potential for overlap and duplication in DOD's counter-improved explosive devices (C-IED) efforts. More on «Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
Who Gives the Orders in the New Russian Military?
Author: Keir Giles
Publisher: NATO Defense College (NDC)
The author of this paper examines the evolution of the relationship between the Russian government and the military. More on «Who Gives the Orders in the New Russian Military?» -
Mar 2012
Transatlantic Nations and Global Security
Author: Franklin D Kramer
Publisher: Atlantic Council
This report discusses the implications of the new US defense guidance for transatlantic nations and makes a number of recommendations to be addressed at the NATO summit. More on «Transatlantic Nations and Global Security»
February 2012
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16 Feb 2012
National Nuclear Security Administration
Author: Gene Aloise
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This paper discusses the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), which is a subsidiary of the US Department of Energy (DOE) responsible for managing the nuclear weapon- and nonproliferation-related national security activities of its contrac... More on «National Nuclear Security Administration» -
Feb 2012
Defense Logistics
Author: Cary B Russell
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This paper discusses congressional oversight of weapon system operating and support (O&S) costs. More on «Defense Logistics» -
Feb 2012
Whistleblower Protection
Author: Zina Merritt
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This paper discusses the protection of US military whistleblowers. More on «Whistleblower Protection»
