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North Korean security challenges: a net assessment This IISS Strategic Dossier provides a detailed and objective assessment of North Koreas nuclear, chemical, biological and missile programmes. It is also broad in scope, addressing North Koreas conventional forces; internal dynamics amidst an unfolding dynastic succession; non-military security threats, including state criminality, human rights abuses and refugee issues; and unification scenarios for the peninsula.
The FARC Files: Venezuela, Ecuador and the Secret Archive of 'Raúl Reyes' This Strategic Dossier provides unique insights into the thinking and evolution of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). It is based on a study of the computer disks belonging to Luis Edgar Devía Silva (aka Raúl Reyes), head of FARCs International Committee (COMINTER), that were seized by Colombian armed forces in a raid in March 2008 on Devías camp inside Ecuador.
Iran's Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Capabilities - A net assessment This IISS Strategic Dossier provides a detailed and objective technical assessment of Irans nuclear, chemical and biological programmes, and offers a careful estimate of how long it would take Iran to produce nuclear weapons under different scenarios.
Iran's Ballistic Missile Capabilities: A net assessment The IISS Strategic Dossier on Iran's Ballistic Missile Capabilities: A net assessment aims to contribute to the policy debate about Irans strategic challenges by establishing a shared understanding of the missile programmes. Produced by an international team of experts, the dossier offers the most detailed information available in the public domain about Iran's liquid and solid-fuelled missiles and its indigenous production capabilities.
Preventing Nuclear Dangers in Southeast Asia and Australasia Southeast Asia is on the cusp of joining the nuclear renaissance. Three countries in this region have announced plans for nuclear power, two others are deciding on the option and two more recently expressed an interest in this form of energy for the first time. Meanwhile, Myanmar plans to build a small research reactor and is the focus of rumours about clandestine nuclear cooperation with North Korea. Myanmars unclear intentions give rise to proliferation worries, while elsewhere in the region the majo
European Military Capabilities: Building Armed Forces for Modern Operations European Military Capabilities: Building Armed Forces for Modern Operations The role of the armed forces of European countries has changed since the Cold War. They have increasingly taken part in international operations to address the worlds crises. But at the same time, military budgets have been cut. The need to do more with less has put governments under pressure to identify the capabilities that they require for modern missions and to carry out reforms. This IISS Strategic...
Nuclear Programmes in the Middle East: In the shadow of Iran Nuclear Programmes in the Middle East: In the shadow of Iran At least thirteen countries throughout the greater Middle East have recently announced new or revived plans to explore civilian nuclear energy. They spoke of the need for energy diversification to meet growing electricity demand and the economic and environmental benefits of nuclear power. This surge of interest is consistent with a worldwide trend likened to a nuclear renaissance. Yet political factors also motivate...
Nuclear Black Markets: Pakistan, A.Q. Khan and the rise of proliferation networks Nuclear Black Markets: Pakistan, A.Q. Khan and the rise of proliferation networks A net assessment The arrest and public confession of Pakistani nuclear weapons scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan in 2004 confirmed the existence of a global proliferation network which had, over almost two decades, provided nuclear technology, expertise, and designs to Iran, North Korea, Libya and possibly other countries. Khan was not the only nuclear arms merchant and Pakistan was not the only country...
Iran's Strategic Weapons Programmes 06 September 2005 Iran's Strategic Weapons Programmes - A Net Assessment
North Korean Dossier North Koreas Weapons Programmes: A Net Assessment is a comprehensive and detailed evaluation of North Koreas nuclear, biological and chemical weapons programmes and efforts to develop ballistic missiles. The book traces the historical development of North Korean programmes in each area and presents an assessment of current capabilities and estimates of future developments.

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