Publications

The author of this paper argues that a rush to decide on a replacement of the Trident missile system in the UK is unnecessary, reduces military flexibility and interoperability with the US, undermines...chevron_right

This paper discusses the negotiations between the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany (P5+1) and Iran, in the diplomatic crisis over the Islamic republic's nuclear program. T...chevron_right

This paper discusses the US Navy's strategic plans to convert Trident II D-5 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBM) to carry non-nuclear, conventional warheads, in order to establish new levels ...chevron_right

This paper discusses the continuous decline of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's popularity. The author describes the growing public dissatisfaction with many of Blair's policies and the increasing ...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the state and structure of the UK defense industry. The author describes the UK's traditional dependency on military research and development and examines the position of the defen...chevron_right

This paper discusses the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon Aircraft to Saudi Arabia in the context of the EU code of conduct on arms exports. The authors explain that the Eurofighter deal between the UK and...chevron_right

This paper explains that the release of the report of the Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction on 31 March 2005, is a sobering, long o...chevron_right

The publication assesses the progress of five nuclear weapons states (China, France, Russia, the UK and the US) in regard to nuclear disarmament agreements. In particular, it looks at the Article VI o...chevron_right

The publication discusses concerns about the dual use of Iran’s nuclear weapons program and the nation’s long-term intentions. The report chronicles the program from its inception under the Shah in 19...chevron_right

The publications discusses measures to strengthen the safeguards system that falls under the mandate of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It outlines attempts to improve the IAEA’s capaci...chevron_right

The publication examines the motives behind the US agenda to promote counterproliferation policies, specifically its efforts to combat WMDs. The brief argues that US counterproliferation policies, suc...chevron_right

The publication discusses the status of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) following the resumption of nuclear tests by India and Pakistan. It outl...chevron_right

The publication examines whether NATO’s nuclear-sharing arrangements constitutes a breach in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). It focuses on the US interpretation of Articles I and II of the...chevron_right

This publication examines the illegality of nuclear weapons through the lens of international humanitarian law. Three fundamental principles are discussed: the prohibition against causing unnecessary ...chevron_right

The publication examines international negotiations regarding the Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT) and reasons behind the deadlock. It discusses the consensus-building efforts of the Non-Aligned...chevron_right