Information on "Military Capabilities" and "Middle East"
May 2013
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May 2013
Building C4ISR Capabilities in and for the Gulf
Author: Ralph D Thiele
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
Over the past decade the Gulf States have made important strides in developing their own defensive capabilities, strengthening their bilateral relationships with Western military forces, and even integrating their armed forces. More on «Building C4ISR Capabilities in and for the Gulf»
January 2013
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4 Jan 2013
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and US Policy
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The US and its partners are gradually reducing military involvement in Afghanistan as the Afghan government and security forces assume ever greater responsibility in preparation for the end of the international mission in Afghanistan by the end of 20... More on «Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and US Policy»
September 2012
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5 Sep 2012
Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The 112th Congress has supported additional economic sanctions against Iran, most recently with enactment of HR 1905 (PL 112-158), which expands sanctions against companies that conduct energy and financial transactions with Iran. More on «Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses» -
Sep 2012
Military and Strategic Affairs, Vol 4, No 2
Author: Moshe Tamir, Knut Doermann, Christian de Cock, Uzi Eliam, Gabi Siboni, Y.R., Ron Tira, Yoel Guzansky
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This issue of Military and Strategic Affairs discusses a host of topics relating to the changing nature of warfare, particularly with several articles concerning asymmetric warfare and an article analyzing Chinese cyber warfare. More on «Military and Strategic Affairs, Vol 4, No 2»
June 2012
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13 Jun 2012
Rethinking US Security: Getting Afghans into the Lead
Author: Fernando Lujan
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This transcript discusses the American attempts to build up the Afghan Army and several problems related to these efforts. More on «Rethinking US Security: Getting Afghans into the Lead»
March 2012
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29 Mar 2012
The Challenge of Uncertainty: Iran’s Ambitions and Choices
Author: Ali Ansari, Shahram Chubin, Hassan Hakimian, Robin Niblett
Publisher: Chatham House
With an economy beset by sanctions, concerns about domestic unrest and turmoil in Syria threatening to undermine the regional status quo, the prospects for the increasingly divided Iranian regime are unclear. More on «The Challenge of Uncertainty: Iran’s Ambitions and Choices» -
Mar 2012
Kriegstheater im Persischen Golf
Author: Sascha Albrecht, Walter Posch
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Als im Januar 2012 hohe iranische Offiziere drohten, im Falle eines Angriffs auf die Islamische Republik die Straße von Hormuz zu blockieren, reagierte der amerikanische Präsident energisch. More on «Kriegstheater im Persischen Golf» -
Mar 2012
The Potential for Israeli Military Action Against Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
Author: Paul Rogers
Publisher: Oxford Research Group (ORG)
With regard to the question whether Israel has the military capability to damage Iranian nuclear weapons potential, this briefing presents a brief analysis of three key issues. More on «The Potential for Israeli Military Action Against Iran’s Nuclear Facilities»
October 2011
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4 Oct 2011
The IAEA 2011 General Conference
Author: Shimon Stein, Ephraim Asculai
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference convened on September 19, 2011 in Vienna for its annual meeting. More on «The IAEA 2011 General Conference»
July 2011
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Jul 2011
Conventional Strategic Military Capabilities in the Middle East
Author: Pieter D Wezeman
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS) / Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) / International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) / Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
This paper discusses conventional military assets available to destroy or disrupt strategic targets in the Middle East. More on «Conventional Strategic Military Capabilities in the Middle East»
