Publications

This document describes the strategic objectives of Columbia's defense sector, specifically its Democratic Defense and Security Policy. The policy’s main initial objective was to recover state control...chevron_right

The National Security Concept is a set of goals, principles and approaches to policies and measures concerning the national security of Azerbaijan. These underline the independence, territorial integr...chevron_right

This unofficial paper proposes a defense white paper for Turkey for 2007. The author discusses Turkey's geopolitical environment as well as its internal environment. He also suggests a national securi...chevron_right

The document provides an update on the Australian Government’s efforts to meet its responsibility to protect its sovereignty, citizens and interests. The update describes Australia’s current strategic...chevron_right

The Military Doctrine of the Republic of Armenia defines the political-military provisions of military security, elaborates the defense strategy of the Republic of Armenia, formulates a system for ens...chevron_right

The National Security Strategy of the Republic of Armenia is a system of state policy aimed to guarantee state, public, and individual security, sustainable development and the maintenance of the Arme...chevron_right

The White Book 2006 highlights the main results, achievements and challenges of the first year of implementing the State Program of Development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for 2006-2011. The docume...chevron_right

This issue of Canadian Military Journal (CMJ) provides an account of events surrounding a Taliban attack in Afghanistan and draws attention to the number of special operations forces leaving to join p...chevron_right

This publication provides a field manual on counterinsurgency operations for US armed forces. It strives to provide those conducting counterinsurgency campaigns with a solid foundation for understandi...chevron_right

The Iraq Study Group report assesses the situation in Iraq and discusses the consequences of the deteriorating security situation in the country. The report goes on to review alternative courses of ac...chevron_right

This paper addresses the development of the Russian state-owned oil and gas company Rosneft, reviewing its rise to one of the most powerful Russian oil majors. It summarizes Rosneft's establishment, i...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the expanding presence of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in countries that both border Colombia and the US. The authors present an overview of FARC's activ...chevron_right

This study addresses the work of NGOs on the issue of intellectual property rights (IPRs). The first part provides a short overview of the IPR issue, presents the overall evolution of intellectual pro...chevron_right

This paper addresses the presence of jihadist activities in the cities of Ceuta and Melilla, the two Spanish enclaves in North Africa. The authors estimate that the jihadist militancy is extended all ...chevron_right

This paper illustrates how Lukoil became the most important Russian oil company and also one of the largest in the world. The author describes Lukoil's establishment during the last days of the USSR, ...chevron_right