Publications

Cyberattack is emerging as a new type of nonlethal weapon that can cause substantial harm to society, especially when used in its most advanced version by countries at war. It may be time to consider ...chevron_right

This article seeks to explain why two states faced with a similar terrorist threat, perceiving it in a similar way, and drawing the same broad implications for their counterterrorist investigations, h...chevron_right

This article questions whether the system of institutions implemented under the Bush administration to protect the US from terrorism is to be retained. The author particularly focuses on the Homeland ...chevron_right

This article addresses the importance of the relationship between elected political leaders and the security forces for democracy. It presents a framework to help comprehend what security forces actua...chevron_right

This paper discusses the impact of nuclear weapons on South Asian security, focusing on the roles India and Pakistan play for stability in the region. The author traces the history of the countries' n...chevron_right

This publication examines the incentive structures of terrorists. It first outlines the strategic model, which posits that terrorists are rational political utility maximizers. The author then proceed...chevron_right

This report issued by the Managing Global Insecurity (MGI) Project assesses ways to build a cooperative international order based on responsible sovereignty. It argues that global leaders must act acr...chevron_right

This report includes papers from a workshop aimed at renewing effective Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) consensus. It begins with an analysis of the several bargains that are either explicitly ...chevron_right

This report examines efforts to control, by both technical and political measures, the security risks associated with global expansion in the use of nuclear power. It provides an analysis of technolog...chevron_right

This report compiled by different US boards and committees examines the role of data mining and behavioral surveillance technologies in counterterrorism programs. It provides a framework for making de...chevron_right

North Korea has the bomb, but not much of a nuclear arsenal. Pyongyang agreed to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula in the September 19, 2005, Six-Party Joint Statement, but elimination of i...chevron_right

This transcript of a commentary made at a hearing of a US Senate committee discusses the National Nuclear Security Administration's Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation programs and 2009 budget request. T...chevron_right

This report sums up the results of the authors visit to North Korea after the country shut down its key nuclear facilities at Yongbyon and allowed inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agenc...chevron_right

This paper develops empirical models for average oil production costs. These models lend themselves as a tool for forecasting the floor of structural cost trends related to the shift into more cost in...chevron_right

Section one of this report examines why the Bush administration has found it so difficult to build unity of effort: that is, coordination and cooperation by the disparate partners in homeland security...chevron_right