| 3D Modeling of Iran and Surrounding Areas from Simultaneous Inversion of Multiple Geophysical Datasets |
30-Sep-2009 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Charles J Ammon; Monica Maceira; PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV UNIVERSITY PARK
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 | The objective of this work is to help improve seismic monitoring technology through the development and application of advanced multivariate inversion techniques to generate realistic, comprehensive, and high-resolution 3D models of the seismic structure of the crust and upper mantle that satisfy independent geophysical datasets. Our focus is on the region surrounding Iran from the east coast of the Mediterranean in the west, to Pakistan in the east, an area ... |
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| Peacekeeping: A Selected Bibliography |
Jul-2009 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Jeanette M Moyer; ARMY WAR COLL LIBRARY CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| American military, diplomatic, and humanitarian personnel participate in peacekeeping efforts around the world. Now in the fifth revised edition, Peacekeeping: A Selected Bibliography is meant to provide a starting place for research on peacekeeping's expanding role in world affairs. It lists references for readings about peacekeeping in general, highlights special issues and concerns, and addresses past and present operations in the following areas: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Central and ... |
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| FY2009 Spring Supplemental Appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations |
15-Jun-2009 |
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| Authors:
Stephen Daggett; Curt Tarnoff; Rhoda Margesson; K A Kronstadt; Kennon H Nakamura; Susan B Epstein; Sarah A Lister; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | On June 11, 2009, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees announced a conference agreement on H.R. 2346, a bill providing supplemental appropriations for the remainder of FY2009. Floor votes are expected the week of June 15. The agreement includes $5 billion, as in the Senate bill, to support U.S. loans to the International Monetary Fund (IMF); does not include a Senate provision allowing the Secretary of Defense to exempt photos ... |
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| Technology, Concepts, and Tactics and the Islamic Way of War |
12-Jun-2009 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
Scott A Shaw; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The main reason for the fall of the last Islamic empire was the failure of their army to adapt to modern technology, concepts, and tactics. The challenges of Islamic armies of the past are now the challenges of any modern Islamic nation attempting to modernize its army. A distinct Islamic Way of War exists throughout the history of Islam. One component of this way of war is how Islamic armies ... |
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| The United States and Iran: Potential Friends or Contining Enemies |
21-Apr-2009 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
van; John B Hook; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| In the past three decades, one country has stood out more than any other in opposing the United States? efforts in the Middle East: Iran. To counter Iranian influences in the Middle East, the United States has adopted a stance of containment towards Iran, which is similar in nature to what the United States did in containing the Soviet Union during the Cold War. For all of the effort towards ... |
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| The United States and Europe: Current Issues |
16-Mar-2009 |
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| Authors:
Derek E Mix; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Overlapping values and shared interests give the United States and Europe what some observers consider to be the world's most complete partnership. In terms of security and prosperity, analysts assert that the two sides have grown increasingly interdependent. Transatlantic relations during the Bush Administration were marked by tensions over the invasion of Iraq and disagreements on a number of other issues, although the administration's second term featured a substantial improvement ... |
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| Syria: Background and U.S. Relations |
11-Mar-2009 |
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| Authors:
Jeremy M Sharp; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Despite its weak military and lackluster economy, Syria remains relevant in Middle Eastern geopolitics. The Asad regime has its hands in each of the four major active or potential zones of conflict in the region (Lebanon, Israel-Palestine, Iraq, and Iran). As Syria grew more estranged from the United States throughout this decade, Syrian-Iranian relations improved, and some analysts have called on U.S. policy makers to woo Syrian leaders away from ... |
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| Israel: Background and Relations with the United States |
07-Mar-2009 |
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| Authors:
Carol Migdalovitz; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| On May 14, 1948, the State of Israel declared its independence and was immediately engaged in a war with all of its neighbors. Armed conflict has marked every decade of Israel's existence. Despite its unstable regional environment, Israel has developed a vibrant parliamentary democracy, albeit with relatively fragile governments. Israel's foreign policy is focused largely on its region, Europe, and the United States. Since 1948, the United States and Israel ... |
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| Turkey and European Security Institutions |
Mar-2009 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
Aaron M Scheer; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Turkey's relationships with the West, particularly its relationship with Western security institutions, are today more important than ever. As the United States fights two wars in the region and attempts to rebuild its reputation in Europe and the Middle East, Turkey is once again central to America's plans. Yet, this crucial ally is little understood by U.S. policy makers. Turkey has a long relationship with Euro-Atlantic security institutions, specifically NATO ... |
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| U.S. Policy Toward Iran - Is a Nuclear Iran on the Horizon? |
24-Feb-2009 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Hildreth; Edward E III; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The year is 2015 and Iran is armed with nuclear weapons. U.S. policy objectives with respect to Iran continue with no overt changes from early 2000: isolate and contain Iran within the Middle East region and the world, seek regime change, and rely on United Nations sanctions to achieve U.S. and international policy goals. Contrast U.S. policy objectives with a now nuclear armed Iran in 2015. This reality would mean ... |
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| Attaining Stability: A Case for Accepting a Nuclearized Iran |
11-Feb-2009 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Naushad Kayani; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Iran is currently viewed by the United States as a source of instability within the Middle East. The recent emergence of a more strident Iranian government, apparently pursuing the acquisition of nuclear weapons, has further destabilized the fragile regional environment. The prospect of a nuclear-capable Iran poses a profound threat for both the balance of power in the region and the security of Israel. This paper examines the social-economic-political context ... |
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| Policy Options and the U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq: An Analysis of the Way Ahead |
Feb-2009 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas Bowditch; OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS WASHINGTON DC
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| Of all the seriously daunting and immediate international problems facing the newly elected U.S. President, none is more important to get his arms around quickly than the situation in Iraq. The picture is a little distorted as President Obama takes over, due to the supposed certitudes of the recently signed Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA); however, there are crucial decisions to be made, and made quickly, by the incoming American ... |
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| Scoring the Long War |
Jan-2009 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Boyden; Phillip Menard; Robert Ramirez; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEFENSE ANALYSIS DEPT
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| The score for the Long War can look very different, depending on which scorecard is used. Each side has its own set of metrics -- measures of effectiveness (MOE) -- for keeping score, metrics that often paint a self-serving picture of the realities on the war's various battlefields. Even within each side, different groups can have scorecards that look very different from one another. In media headlines and decision making ... |
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| Bariers to the Broad Dissemination of Creative Works in the Arab World |
Jan-2009 |
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| Authors:
C; Dalia D Kaye; Lowell H Schwartz; Todd Helmus; Navia Oweidat; RAND NATIONAL DEFENSE RESEARCH INST SANTA MONICA CA
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| Many analysts have examined the media that violent extremists use to communicate their core messages. Far less research, however, has been devoted to creative works in the Islamic world. Large bodies of creative works, often unknown in the United States, can play an important role in countering the intellectual and ideological underpinnings of violent extremism.1 Unfortunately, many of these works are not widely known or disseminated in the Arab world. ... |
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| Strategic Studies Quarterly. Volume 3, Number 1, Spring 2009 |
Jan-2009 |
153 pages |
| Authors:
AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL
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| The Strategic Studies Quarterly is an Air Force-sponsored strategic forum for military, government, and academic professionals. Featured articles in this publication include: Policy and Purpose: The Economy of Deterrence; Waging Deterrence in the Twenty-First Century; On Nuclear Deterrence and Assurance; Stabilization, Peacebuilding and Sustainability in the Horn of Africa; Resurrecting the Icon: The Enduring Relevance of Clausewitz's On War and various book reviews. |
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| U.S. Army War College Key Strategic Issues List |
Jan-2009 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Steven Metz; Echevarria; Antulio J II; Dallas Owens; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The purpose of the Key Strategic Issues List (KSIL) is to provide military and civilian researchers with a ready reference for issues of special interest to the Department of the Army and the Department of Defense (DoD). Unlike other lists that generally reflect issues that are operational or tactical in nature, the focus of the KSIL is strategic. The spotlight is, in other words, on those items that senior Army ... |
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| A Nuclear Iran: Does This Change Everything? |
31-Oct-2008 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
David W Bliesner; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| Despite the relentless use of diplomatic, information, and economic instruments of power, it appears Iran is determined to enter the nuclear club as soon as possible. Iran has the motive, will, and know how to build and deliver a nuclear weapon. Its current intransigence in the face of international pressure seems to be aimed at giving Iran the one element it still needs, time. Engaging with the military instrument of ... |
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| U.S. Democratization Strategy: Origins and Obstacles |
01-Sep-2008 |
115 pages |
| Authors:
Chad G Wahlin; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The George W. Bush administration offered two rationales for the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003. First and foremost, the invasion would eliminate the threat that the Iraqi regime headed by Saddam Hussein might transfer weapons of mass destruction (WMD) to terrorist organizations. Second, the invasion would depose the brutal dictatorship in Baghdad and deliver the oppressed people of Iraq from tyranny. After the invasion, in the absence of ... |
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| CNA/Forum du Futur: Transatlantic Dialogue on Lebanon Conference Held in Paris, France on May 15-16, 2008. Revision 1 |
31-Jul-2008 |
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| Authors:
Mary E Connell; Julia McQuaid; CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| CNA and the French public policy NGO Forum du Futur convened a Transatlantic Dialogue on Lebanon in Paris, May 15-16, 2008. CNA was responsible for arranging for the participation of the U.S. experts while Forum du Futur recruited the French experts. CNA Vice President Rear Admiral (ret.) Michael McDevitt and Forum du Futur President Vice Admiral (ret.) Jean Betermier presided. The Transatlantic Dialogue was designed to bring together American and ... |
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| German Foreign and Security Policy: Trends and Transatlantic Implications |
21-Jul-2008 |
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| Authors:
Paul Belkin; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| German Chancellor Angela Merkel took office in November 2005 promising a foreign policy anchored in a revitalized transatlantic partnership. Most observers agree that since reaching a low-point in the lead-up to the Iraq war in 2003, relations between the United States and Germany have improved. With recent leadership changes in the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, U.S. officials view Germany under Chancellor Merkel as a key U.S. ally in Europe. ... |
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| A Crossroads of Military and Economic Interests |
Jul-2008 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT VICE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS WASHINGTON DC
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| CONCLUSION: Cooperative Maritime Strategy focuses on: Opportunities -- not fear * Confidence -- not doubt. We can not meet 21st Century challenges alone -- We must rely on our maritime partners. Cooperative Maritime Strategy is a living document -- Must grow and evolve to meet future threats. |
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| Hezbollah: The Network and Its Support Systems, Can They be Stopped? |
01-Jun-2008 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
Douglas S Philippone; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Not all terrorist organizations are rootless groups engaging only in international terrorism. Many terrorist groups are socially intertwined with the local population, highly territorialized, and directly compete for governance. Terrorist groups such as the IRA, Hamas, Mahdi Army, Sendero Luminoso, and Hezbollah are past and present examples of a socially intertwined terrorist organization. These groups present significant, but different challenges to our national security than Al Qaeda does and a ... |
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| Port Security in the Persian Gulf |
01-Jun-2008 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Munson; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The United States and the international community have implemented numerous measures since 2001 designed to improve the security of maritime commerce. Special attention has been paid to the vulnerability of port facilities to exploitation by terrorists or other illicit actors. While the implementation of enhanced port security measures in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Iraq may have improved some aspects of maritime security, significant vulnerabilities remain. While strong physical security at ... |
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| Syria: Background and U.S. Relations |
01 MAY 2008 |
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| Authors:
Jeremy M. Sharp; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Despite its weak military and lackluster economy, Syria remains relevant in Middle Eastern geopolitics. The Asad regime has its hands in each of the four major active or potential zones of conflict in the region (Lebanon, Israel-Palestine, Iraq, and Iran). In the Levant, Syrian leaders aim to dominate the internal politics of Lebanon, and have been accused of involvement in the assassination of four parliamentarians and former Prime Minister Rafik ... |
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| German Foreign and Security Policy: Trends and Transatlantic Implications |
29 APR 2008 |
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| Authors:
Paul Belkin; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| German Chancellor Angela Merkel took office in November 2005 promising a foreign policy anchored in a revitalized transatlantic partnership. Most observers agree that since reaching a low-point just before the Iraq war in 2003, relations between the United States and Germany have improved. U.S. officials view Germany under Merkel as a key U.S. ally in Europe. Despite continuing areas of divergence, President Bush and Congress have welcomed German leadership in ... |
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| The Evolution of U.S.-Turkish Relations in a Transatlantic Context |
APR 2008 |
125 pages |
| Authors:
Frances G. Burwell; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Since World War II, the relationship between Turkey and the United States has been characterized by complexity and flux; there have been periods of remarkable cooperation, even when significant disagreements existed. Relations between the two countries are never merely bilateral, for the two are also linked to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU). The relationship between those two organizations is also complicated because of differing ... |
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| Crossroads in Iraq |
17 MAR 2008 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas E. Kelly; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The U.S. is at a crossroads in Iraq and the time has come to implement a long- term plan for the future of U.S. forces operating inside the newly formed democracy. The country of Iraq has stabilized significantly during the last eight months and the U.S. needs to leverage this opportunity to shift to a fresh approach for future utilization of U.S. forces operating inside Iraq. This paper will address ... |
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| Defending U.S. National Interests in the Persian Gulf: Going Light |
MAR 2008 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
Michael A. Gretz; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Is it possible to defend U.S. interests in the Persian Gulf through the use of primarily Special Operations Forces (SOF) and light forces? How might implementing this type of force structure affect the perception of U.S. involvement in the region and its ability to project power on a scale commensurate with its interests? This thesis examines two ways that the United States might be able to secure its interests in ... |
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| Nuclear Proliferation: A Historical Overview |
MAR 2008 |
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| Authors:
Alexis Blanc; Brad Roberts; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| A great deal of analysis has focused on the intentions of nuclear proliferators. Instead, this analysis focuses on capabilities. Our purpose is to understand how individual countries have developed their technical potential to produce nuclear weapons. The analysis reported here surveys the experience of 52 countries over 57 years as they have taken steps to develop nuclear related technical capabilities. For each country, key decision points in the development of ... |
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| A Necessary Evil: Engaging Iran to Foster Stability |
19-Feb-2008 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
A J Stegall; MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
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| Since the release of the November 2007 National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), there has been mounting pressure for the United States to engage Iran. However, the conclusion that Iran has suspended certain nuclear activities and now deserves a reward by dialogue simplifies the issues between the United States and Iran. Regardless of Iran's nuclear ambitions, the United States must engage Iran unconditionally so that it can influence regional stability as well ... |
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| Why JIHADS End: Lessons for Today |
15-Feb-2008 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Shane R Smith; AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| Past Jihads may hold clues for successfully countering Jihadist movements of today. This paper proposes to take a broad look at how Islamic Jihads of the past have ended to determine if there are lessons that may be used to help bring current Jihads to an end. To do this the paper will look at the definitions and characteristics of Jihad and why Jihads are of concern today. The paper ... |
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| In Their Own Words: Voices of Jihad |
01-Jan-2008 |
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| Authors:
David Aaron; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| This book consists largely of quotations from jihadi leaders and writers drawn from their books, manuals, fatwas, communiques, interviews, web postings, and articles, as well as excerpts from the Qur'an, Hadith, and earlier Islamic writers and scholars. This book offers unfiltered access to a broad range of the stories, rationales, ideas, and arguments of jihadi terrorists and those who support them. It presents a selected compendium of the actual words ... |
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| The Baby with the Bath Water: Managing the Evolution of Expeditionary Naval Forces in the 21st Century |
Jan-2008 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Farrell J Sullivan; MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND QUANTICO VA
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| To meet the needs of the Regional Combatant Commanders in the 21st Century, the Marine Corps must consider breaking the current Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) paradigm in favor of more tailored and mission-focused expeditionary forces. Analysis of the future security environment suggests the following trends: surprise will occur, so the issue is how to mitigate its effects; the maritime domain and littorals will remain critical to any future stability; instability ... |
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| Turkey as a U.S. Security Partner |
2008 |
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| Authors:
F. S. Larrabee; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| Since the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1949, America's security partnership with Turkey has been a strategic asset that both parties value. Now, however, trends in the greater Middle East, in Turkish security policies, and within Turkish society itself appear to be eroding the commonality of interests that constitutes the foundation of that partnership. Left unchecked, these trends could diminish U.S. influence in Turkey and increase instability ... |
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| The Rise of Political Islam in Turkey |
2008 |
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| Authors:
Angel Rabasa; F. S. Larrabee; RAND NATIONAL DEFENSE RESEARCH INST SANTA MONICA CA
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| As a Muslim-majority country that is also a secular democratic state, a member of NATO, and a long-standing U.S. ally, Turkey is pivotal to U.S. strategy to shape the Middle Eastern security environment. Turkey also is a key test case for the role of Islam in politics and its influence on external policy. Until recently, Islamic parties in Turkey were largely a fringe movement. However, the success of the Justice ... |
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| Arab Muslim Anti-Americanism |
14-Dec-2007 |
98 pages |
| Authors:
John-Franklin L Leopold; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| Since 11 September 2001, Americans have asked why America is hated by Arab Muslims. Analysts have offered a variety of explanations but few have identified the basis for this growing anti-American sentiment throughout the Arab Muslim world. This thesis investigates the root cause of the anti-American phenomenon throughout the Arab Muslim world. The central research question derived from this thesis is: Is Arab Muslim antipathy in the Middle East toward ... |
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| Psychology of Terrorism |
14-Dec-2007 |
222 pages |
| Authors:
Randy Borum; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA TAMPA DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH LAW AND POLICY
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| In compiling this annotated bibliography on the psychology of terrorism, the author has defined terrorism as acts of violence intentionally perpetrated on civilian noncombatants with the goal of furthering some ideological, religious or political objective. The principal focus is on nonstate actors. The task was to identify and analyze the scientific and professional social science literature pertaining to the psychological and/or behavioral dimensions of terrorist behavior (not on victimization or ... |
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| Should DoD be Concerned with Potential Petroleum Supply Shortage and What Could It Do to Stimulate Alternative Fuels Development? |
01-Dec-2007 |
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| Authors:
Brent Fisher; Yevgeny Macheret; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This white paper addresses the issue of energy supply challenges for the Department of defense (DoD) in the context of greater national energy issues, and it proposes a strategy that DoD might consider to hedge against future energy supply and cost uncertainties, while helping to drive the market development of select energy alternatives for the nation as a whole. The first part of the work is a brief assessment of ... |
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| Defense Implications of a Nuclear Iran for Turkey |
DEC 2007 |
87 pages |
| Authors:
Erkan Arslan; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Iran's possible acquisition of nuclear weapons along with more assertive Iranian foreign policies poses new security challenges for Turkey in the Middle East. A nuclear-weapons-capable Iran with its important strategic position would pose a great danger to peace and stability in the Middle East. An Iran with the capability of mass destruction would fundamentally alter the balance of power and this situation is not acceptable for Turkey's security. Turkey expects ... |
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| Dismantling Terrorism: Developing Actionable Solutions for Today's Plague of Violence |
NOV 2007 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Frances K. Scott; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO LIBRARY
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| This bibliography presents books, government documents, reports, and journal articles on various aspects of terrorism. The bibliography is divided into the following sections: causes and origins of terrorism, geographical distribution of terrorist groups, terrorist financing, terrorist groups and networks, the psychology of terrorism, prevention of terrorism, remedies for terrorism, terrorist violence, and bibliographies and reference works. |
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| The Evolution of U.S.-Turkish Relations in a Transatlantic Context |
NOV 2007 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
W. A. Terrill; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College and the Atlantic Council of the United States conducted a colloquium entitled "The Evolution of U.S.-Turkish Relations in a Transatlantic Context" on March 25, 2007. Additional support for this conference was provided by the Washington Delegation of the European Commission and the Heinrich-Boell Foundation. The colloquium brought together serving and retired academics, diplomats, and military officers from the United States, ... |
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| German Foreign and Security Policy: Trends and Transatlantic Implications |
03 OCT 2007 |
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| Authors:
Paul Belkin; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| German Chancellor Angela Merkel took office in November 2005 promising a foreign policy anchored in a revitalized transatlantic partnership. Most observers agree that since reaching a low-point in the lead-up to the Iraq war in 2003, relations between the United States and Germany have improved. U.S. officials view Germany under Chancellor Merkel as a key U.S. ally in Europe. Despite continuing areas of divergence, President Bush and Congress have welcomed ... |
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| Pentagon 9/11 |
SEP 2007 |
320 pages |
| Authors:
Alfred Goldberg; Sarandis Papadopoulos; Diane Putney; Nancy Berlage; Rebecca Welch; OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC HISTORICAL OFFICE
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| As no other event in U.S. history, not even Pearl Harbor, the deadly assaults on New York and Washington that took the lives of almost 3,000 people on 11 September 2001 shattered the nation's sense of security. The utter destruction of the Twin Towers in New York and the severe damage done to the Pentagon by Middle East terrorists signaled a changed world in the making, one that poses a ... |
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| An Analysis of Hizbullah's Use of Media |
SEP 2007 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
Diane S. Cua; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| In recent years Lebanon s Hizbullah, the Party of God, has been steadily increasing its influence both domestically and in Middle East politics regionally. Hizbullah has transformed itself from a radical militia opposing Israeli occupation into a mainstream political party. In the process, Hizbullah has followed a sophisticated media strategy which includes a satellite television station with region reach. This thesis examines how Hizbullah has used the media to build ... |
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| The New Middle East Security Threat: The Case of Yemen and the GCC |
JUN 2007 |
87 pages |
| Authors:
Ibrahim Al-Hajjri; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Since Yemen has a history of border disputes with Saudi Arabia, this addresses the question of Yemen's role in the security of the Arabian Peninsula. Yemen suffers from a weak economy and a number of security issues of its own. Through the borders shared with its GCC neighbors, Yemen has become plagued by a nexus of terrorism, arms smuggling, and drug trafficking. Yet Yemen is unable to effectively combat these ... |
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| Fighting Islamic Terrorists With Democracy: A Critique |
21 MAY 2007 |
80 pages |
| Authors:
Jr Stebbins William E.; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| The response of U.S. foreign policy to the volatile rise of global jihadism in the wake of the 9/11 attacks has been sweeping and multifaceted. One key pillar of U.S. strategic response has been the active promotion of Western representative democracy in those regions of the Islamic world identified as jihadist centers of incubation (namely: Afghanistan and Iraq). This objective-commitment to establishing representative democracies in Afghanistan and Iraq-has required, and ... |
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| Arab League Boycott of Israel |
12 APR 2007 |
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| Authors:
Martin A. Weiss; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The Arab League, an umbrella organization comprising 23 Middle Eastern and African countries and entities, has maintained an official boycott of Israeli companies and Israeli-made goods since the founding of Israel in 1948. The boycott is administered by the Damascus-based Central Boycott Office, a specialized bureau of the Arab League. The boycott has three tiers. The primary boycott prohibits citizens of an Arab League member from buying, selling, or entering ... |
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| Military Review: The Professional Journal of the U.S. Army. Volume 87, Number 2, March-April 2007 |
Apr-2007 |
128 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY COMBINED ARMS CENTER FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This issue of Military Review contains the following articles: Transcript: General Petraeus on the Way Ahead in Iraq, by General David H. Petraeus, U.S. Army; Learning about Counterinsurgency, by Lieutenant General Sir John Kiszely, British Army; HUMINT-Centric Operations: Developing Actionable Intelligence in the Urban Counterinsurgency Environment, by Colonel Ralph O. Baker, U.S. Army; Principles and Priorities in Training for Iraq, by Lieutenant Colonel (P) Christopher Hickey, U.S. Army; How to ... |
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| Country Reports on Terrorism 2006 |
APR 2007 |
335 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON DC
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| Five years after 9/11, the international community's conflict with transnational terrorists continues Cooperative international efforts have produced genuine security improvements - particularly in securing borders and transportation, enhancing document security, disrupting terrorist financing, and restricting the movement of terrorists The international community has also achieved significant success in dismantling terrorist organizations and disrupting their leadership This has contributed to reduced terrorist operational capabilities and the detention or death of numerous ... |
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| Missile Defense: Actions Needed to Improve Information for Supporting Future Key Decisions for Boost and Ascent Phase Elements |
APR 2007 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Janet A. St. Laurent; Paul L. Francis; Barbara H. Haynes; Gwendolyn R. Jaffe; Brenda M. Waterfield; Todd Dice; Jeffrey R. Hubbard; Nabajyoti Barkakati; Hai V. Tran; Ron La Due Lake; Susan C. Ditto; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| The Department of Defense (DoD) has spent about $107 billion since the mid-1980s to develop a capability to destroy incoming ballistic missiles. DoD has set key decision points for deciding whether to further invest in capabilities to destroy missiles during the initial phases after launch. In March 2006, DoD issued a report on these capabilities in response to two mandates. To satisfy a direction from the House Appropriations Committee, GAO ... |
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