Publications

This paper describes how Washington’s interest in developing advanced nuclear weapons has gathered pace since the arrival of President George W Bush’s administration in January 2001. The authors expla...chevron_right

This paper describes how the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is uniquely positioned to deal with the conditions that breed terrorism in Europe and Eurasia. The author explai...chevron_right

This paper argues that the US Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), released in January 2002, is a severe setback in the process of multilateral arms control. The NPR indicates that the US will keep nuclear w...chevron_right

Against the backdrop of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 this report highlights the key questions on nuclear policy that will need to be addressed during the second term of the UK Labor party. This evalu...chevron_right

This paper examines the dimension of President Bush’s deep cuts in the US nuclear arsenal - a key component of his security policy. The author argues that this step would earn Bush much praise. Howeve...chevron_right

This paper argues that the ongoing debate over the US-proposed National Missile Defense (NMD) system demonstrates that the pursuit of apparently defensive systems has the potential to negatively impac...chevron_right

This article juxtaposes both inherent opportunities and dangers in doing a sweeping review of the US nuclear posture, due to be completed by the end of 2001. The author argues that there are numerous ...chevron_right

This paper suggests some possible areas for progress within NATO regarding nuclear forces, heavy conventional weapons, and small arms. Despite worldwide reductions in levels of conventional and nuclea...chevron_right

This paper assesses the US plans for the deployment of a National Missile Defence (NMD) system. The Authors see a cause for concern for the government of the UK, as this plan it have laid down a chall...chevron_right

This paper proposes the establishment of an international Conflict Prevention Service (COPS), based in Europe to fill the growing gap between diplomacy and military force. The authors emphasize the ur...chevron_right

This paper assesses the crucial concern among European government officials and politicians about the missile shield plan in the US. This concern is based on the assumption that it could break down ti...chevron_right

For the health of the international non-proliferation regime, it is vital that the 1999 Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) lay the groundwork for a successful 2000 NPT Review Conference. To be successfu...chevron_right

This paper focuses on the nuclear strategy of all relevant actors in Western Europe. The NATO still describes nuclear weapons as the “supreme guarantee” of Alliance security. However, while the number...chevron_right

This paper discusses US nuclear doctrine. The author describes how in November 1997 President Clinton issued a highly classified Presidential Decision Directive (PDD) with revised guidelines for the U...chevron_right

This report provides a comparative analysis of the ongoing efforts to control illicit light weapons trafficking being pursued at the regional level by the OAS and the EU and internationally by the UN ...chevron_right