Information on "Branches of International Law"
May 2013
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May 2013
China’s Strategic Maritime Ambitions - A European Perspective
Author: Lutz Feldt
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This paper looks at China’s role as a maritime power and its strategic ambitions. More on «China’s Strategic Maritime Ambitions - A European Perspective»
April 2013
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17 Apr 2013
Cybersecurity
Author: Edward C Liu, Gina Stevens, Kathleen Ann Ruane, Alissa M Dolan, Richard M Thompson II, Andrew Nolan
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report addresses some of the legal issues related to cyber security. More on «Cybersecurity» -
12 Apr 2013
What Next for European Cyber-Security?
Author: Seán Smith
Publisher: Security & Defence Agenda (SDA)
This report summarizes the debate held by policymakers on the future of cyber security in Europe. More on «What Next for European Cyber-Security?» -
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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26 Mar 2013
Time for an International Law on Cyber Conflicts
Author: Rafał Tarnogórski
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary advocates the adoption of an international legal framework to address cyber-warfare. More on «Time for an International Law on Cyber Conflicts» -
12 Mar 2013
Getting it Right: The Pieces that Matter for the Arms Trade Treaty
Author: Helena Whall, Deepayan Basu Ray, Elizabeth Kirkham
Publisher: Saferworld / Oxfam
In July 2012, a diplomatic conference gathered to reach an agreement on the proposed Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). More on «Getting it Right: The Pieces that Matter for the Arms Trade Treaty» -
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
The Relationship Between the ICC and the Security Council
Author: Till Papenfuss
Publisher: International Peace Institute (IPI)
Concrete action is needed to improve the UN Security Council’s practice of referring situations to the International Criminal Court (ICC). More on «The Relationship Between the ICC and the Security Council» -
1 Mar 2013
The 2013 Cybersecurity Executive Order
Author: Eric A Fischer, Edward C Liu, John Rollins, Catherine A Theohary
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This Congressional Research Service report pertains to Executive Order 13636, Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. More on «The 2013 Cybersecurity Executive Order»
