Syria entered a new phase with the death of its long-serving leader, Hafiz al-Asad, and the accession of his son Bashar in 2000. Here, the author analyses the factors of economic and political change in the country, and gives a portrait of its new leadership.
Syria entered a new phase with the death of its long-serving leader, Hafiz al-Asad, and the accession of his son Bashar in 2000. Here, the author anal...
Robert Carlin L. Carli International Institute for Strategic St
While foreign policy and security concerns have trumped past efforts to reform the North Korean economy, Pyongyang is implementing important economic reforms despite renewed tensions with the United States. Whether Washington can influence the debate is unclear, but a US policy of engagement could enhance the chances of success for North Korean advocates of reform.
While foreign policy and security concerns have trumped past efforts to reform the North Korean economy, Pyongyang is implementing important economic ...
This Adelphi Paper examines the motives behind Libya's pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability, from Gadhafi's rise to power in 1969 through to the end of 2003. It also assesses the proliferation pathways that the regime followed during this period, including early dependence on Soviet technology and assistance, subsequently relying on technological infusions from the A.Q. Khan network.
Wyn Q. Bowen clearly analyzes the decision to give up the quest for nuclear weapons, focusing on the main factors that influenced the Gadhafi regime's calculations, including the perceived...
This Adelphi Paper examines the motives behind Libya's pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability, from Gadhafi's rise to power in 1969 throu...
Mitchell Paul Paul T. Mitchell International Institute for Strategic St
Since its emergence in 1998, the concept of Network Centric Warfare (NCW) has become a central driver behind America 's military transformation and seems to offer the possibility of true integration between multinational military formations. Even though NCW, or variations on its themes, has been adopted by most armed services, it is a concept in operational and doctrinal development. It is shaping not only how militaries operate, but, just as importantly, what they are operating with, and potentially altering the strategic landscape.
This paper examines how the current military...
Since its emergence in 1998, the concept of Network Centric Warfare (NCW) has become a central driver behind America 's military transformation and...
Percy Sarah International Institute for Strategic St
Explains why the industry requires further regulation, and what is wrong with the system. This book begins by defining the industry and explaining the need for more effective regulation, before analysing three types of regulation: domestic, international and informal (including self-regulation).
Explains why the industry requires further regulation, and what is wrong with the system. This book begins by defining the industry and explaining the...
The Military Balance is The International Institute for Strategic Studies annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 170 countries worldwide. It is an essential resource for those involved in security policymaking, analysis and research.
The book is a region-by-region analysis of the major military and economic developments affecting defence and security policies, and the trade in weapons and other military equipment. Comprehensive tables detail major military training activities, UN and non-UN deployments, and give data on key...
The Military Balance is The International Institute for Strategic Studies annual assessment of the military capabilities and def...
