Information on "Armaments"
May 2013
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1 May 2013
Examining the Prospects of South Korea "Going Nuclear"
Author: G Balachandran, Rukmani Gupta
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
Recent North Korean threats and actions have revived discussions about South Korea possibly “going nuclear” (i. More on «Examining the Prospects of South Korea "Going Nuclear"»
April 2013
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17 Apr 2013
The ‘P5’ Conferences: Past Meetings and Policy Considerations for Geneva 2013
Author: Maria Looney
Publisher: British American Security Information Council (BASIC)
This briefing gives context, history, and key issues affecting the ‘P5’ meeting of NPT nuclear weapon states in Geneva in April 2013. More on «The ‘P5’ Conferences: Past Meetings and Policy Considerations for Geneva 2013» -
17 Apr 2013
Ricin: Technical Background and Potential Role in Terrorism
Author: Frank Gottron, Dana A Shea
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides background information on the bio-toxin Ricin. More on «Ricin: Technical Background and Potential Role in Terrorism» -
11 Apr 2013
The Sources of Iranian Conduct
Author: Ray Takeyh
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In his testimony, the speaker discusses Iran's political history and how it influences the Islamic Republic's commitment to its nuclear program and radical ties. More on «The Sources of Iranian Conduct» -
8 Apr 2013
Drones: The Future of War?
Author: Christopher Coker, Marco Roscini
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a panel discussion on the future of warfare in relation to the development of drones and other unmanned or automated weapons systems, as well as the ethics of these new weapons. More on «Drones: The Future of War?» -
4 Apr 2013
India’s Military Procurement and Defence Cooperation Efforts
Author: Patryk Kugiel
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary discusses the modernization of India's army and the impact of this development on the international defense industry. More on «India’s Military Procurement and Defence Cooperation Efforts» -
Apr 2013
Beyond the Trident Alternatives Review
Author: Nick Ritchie
Publisher: British American Security Information Council (BASIC)
This publication focuses on the pragmatists who are taking part in the United Kingdom's recent nuclear debate. More on «Beyond the Trident Alternatives Review» -
1 Apr 2013
DOD Procurement of Mi-17 Helicopters
Author: Michael J Courts
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report reviews the US Department of Defense's (DoD) procurement of Mi-17 helicopters through Rosoboronexport, a Russian state-owned arms export firm. More on «DOD Procurement of Mi-17 Helicopters» -
Apr 2013
Known and Unknowns: President Obama’s Lethal Drone Doctrine
Author: Jacline Tandler
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
This paper discusses the use of drones by the Obama administration. More on «Known and Unknowns: President Obama’s Lethal Drone Doctrine» -
Apr 2013
Planning the Unthinkable War: "AirSea Battle" and its Implications for Australia
Author: Benjamin Schreer
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This study looks at the US 'Air-Sea Battle' operational concept and its implications for Australia. More on «Planning the Unthinkable War: "AirSea Battle" and its Implications for Australia »
