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    • June 2009
      
      • NK moves missile towards launch site
      • North Korea May Test Another Missile
      • Swat operation to end in 2-3 days
      • Chasing ghosts
      • China pledges USD one mn aid for Tamil IDPs in Lanka
      • Antony warns IAF top brass not to talk about China
      • North Korea raises missile test fears
      • Tightening Noose Around N. Korea
      • Regional forum gains ground
        
        • Dipu Moni seeks records from UK
        • Trial of war criminals: Documentary support from UK sought
      • Ban Says Civilian Deaths ‘Unacceptably High’ in Sri Lanka’s War
      • In Air and on the Ground, Trials Marked Gates’s Trip
      • Australian proposals for new Asia-Pacific defence forum meet with sceptical response
      • Defeat of Tamil Tigers is just 'end of phase one', says Sri Lankan minister
      • Australia can afford its White Paper procurement aims, Fitzgibbon insists
      • A strong Asia-Pacific defense and security
      • Frank exchanges work better to open dialogue
      • orth Korea may launch long-range missile in weeks-report
      • A paradigm shift in the US global defense strategy
      • Calibrating the right role for the military in Asia-Pacific
      • India A Power Center: Gates
      • The nuclear nightmare
      • U.S.' N.Korea Policy Still Focused on Denuclearization
      • “Time to win over Tamil hearts”
      • Rajapaksa may visit India after Myanmar
      • Australia names ethnic Malayali as next envoy to India
      • Impetus given to concept of Asia-Pacific integration
      • North Korea wants no one near its borders
      • Asia big sales target despite downturn
      • Barack Obama's man Kurt Campbell junks Kevin Rudd's Asia-Pacific plan
      • Govt pulls up IAF top brass after China protests remarks
      • Solidifying a joint approach to Pyongyang
      • Pentagon launches task force for N. Korean provocations: spokesman
      • The six-party talks are dead in the water
      • The End of Multilateralism
      • General Seeks Asia-Pacific Dialogue
      • US Defense Secretary Gates in Manila
        
        • North Korean Nuclear, Missile Tests Stir US Debate
      • Dr. Liam Fox hails Sri Lanka's military victory
      • Aung San Suu Kyi's Lawyers Challenge Witness Ban
      • Gates gets it half-right
      • The Big Question: Do Pakistan's gains in the Swat valley mean it is overcoming the Taliban?
      • The EU must start squeezing Burma
      • Gates, Allies Discuss Response to North Korea
      • Eyes Are on North Korea As Journalists Go on Trial
      • Transparency and its discontents
      • Aung San Suu Kyi and other insurgencies
      • Asia's defence spending overtakes Europe's
      • East is watching
      • Gates Is Confident Alaska Missile Defense Could Stop North Korean Rocket
      • Analysis: Defense heads push for transparency
      • Gates: US support for anti-terror fight to continue
      • Allies consider how to punish North Korea
      • US ‘no position’ on Spratlys row—Gates
      • Vietnam joins regional security summit in Singapore
      • S.Korea, U.S., Japan to Stand Firm Against N.Korea
      • Victory is near’
      • Gates Visits Philippines to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment
      • Myanmar defends trial
      • A new look at military transparency
      • N Korea reported preparing missile
      • India an important partner, says Rohitha Bogollagama
      • Pakistan too seeks role in Afghanistan
      • Burma Locked Out of Region’s Prosperity, Says Gates
      • China, US militaries thaw ties
      • Transparency in security
      • Transparency in security
      • Pakistan, Sri Lanka claim victories over terrorism
      • US vows more aid to Philippines anti-militant fight
      • Can Antony boost India's defence diplomacy?
      • Australia extends SAF deal
      • Maximising cooperation, minimising differences
      • N. Korea could duck sanctions
      • The purchasing power of peace
      • Lieberman only understands the language of conflict
      • Key Iran institutions
      • Barack Obama arrives in Dresden to meet Angela Merkel
      • Iran's main nuclear plant expanding rapidly, says IAEA
      • World battles new security threats and recession
      • United effort can rid world of nuclear arms
      • Iran vote stuns voices for reform, opening to West
      • Balancing act
      • Protests hit Tehran after Ahmadinejad wins poll
      • Iran election result blow to Obama outreach
      • The Navy strikes back
      • Engage Iran, Not Ahmadinejad
      • Striking right balance on Iran
      • Uncertainty follows too convincing a victory
      • Ahmadinejad wins surprise Iran landslide victory
      • Large scale unrest errupts following Iran election
      • Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wins Iran election
      • RI woos India, China over Suu Kyi
      • IAEA: Natanz facility tough to monitor
      • Iranian N-plant expanding rapidly
      • Japan in Low-Key Arms Race with China: U.K. Think Tank
      • Finding a Way to Take Guantanamo Detainees
      • China 'challenging' laws of the sea
      • After Cairo, It’s Clinton Time
      • President Obama Holds Talks with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah
    • May 2009
      
      • Clinton's deputy heads to Asia
      • China, U.S. need to cooperate wherever possible: Gates
      • North Korea seen preparing to test long-range missile
      • Former MI6 chief says Britain was 'dragged' into Iraq war
      • New Asean-centric set-up?
      • Asians talk of peace, haggle over arms
      • Pakistan 'nearing Swat victory'
      • Beyond counting weapons
      • Asia back on priority list
        
        • US pledges to defend allies
      • Sri Lanka rules out outside probe
      • US will not accept nuclear-armed N Korea
      • Gates issues tough warning to N. Korea
      • Britain hopeful on U.N. action over North Korea
      • Pakistan battles Taliban; Swat offensive "near end"
      • U.S., allies prepare for tougher response to N.Korea
      • Myanmar says Suu Kyi trial an internal affair
      • Navy chief: Indian Navy stabilizing force in Indian Ocean region
      • Singapore official: Military transparency crucial to avoid misunderstandings
      • Peace, cooperation issues dominate Asia Security Summit
      • Tiger networks still intact
      • N.Korea stumps world
        
        • US to Reaffirm Nuke Umbrella for S. Korea
      • Aust PM to Speak at Singapore Defence, Security Meet
      • S. Korea to resort to peaceful solution to nuclear issue: defense minister
      • 30 May 2009 - - Xinhua News - Chinese military official urges for calm on Korean peninsula issue
      • U.S. diplomatic delegation heads for Asia on nuclear crisis
        
        • U.S. officials headed to Asia for 'intensive' talks on North Korea
      • Singapore PM urges greater diplomacy to tackle nuke issue on Korean peninsula
      • Singaporean, Australian leaders agree to strengthen cooperation
      • Asia-Pacific region to shape much of critical history of 21st century: Australian PM
      • U.S. not to accept DPRK as nuclear weapon state: Gates
      • U.S., Japan, S Korea reaffirm position on DPRK's nuclear issue
      • Chinese military officer calls for promotion of Asia-Pacific security co-op
      • U.S., Japan, South Korea forging 'common response'
      • Myanmar's Suu Kyi marks six years of latest detention
      • US warns NKorea amid reports of rocket launch preparations
      • Corée du Nord: la Chine appelle la communauté internationale au calme
      • Gates: risque de course aux armements en Asie à cause de Pyongyang
      • Gates appelle les alliés des USA en Asie à apporter leur aide en Afghanistan
      • US presses Myanmar to free Aung San Suu Kyi
      • US, China need transparent military ties: Gates
      • US urges Asian allies to help more on Afghanistan
      • NKorea transfer of nuclear material a threat to US: Gates
      • Robust regional framework imperative to address security challenges: defense ministers
      • Gates: Tougher sanctions against NKorea needed
      • Junta Defends Trial of Opposition Leader Suu Kyi
      • Shangri-La Dialogue: Gates says watershed in Indo-US relations news
      • Israel would inform, not ask U.S. before hitting Iran
      • Prague Summit to launch "Eastern Partnership"
      • Abbas and Netanyahu prepare to meet Obama
      • West looked the other way as Afghan drug trade exploded
      • Loose nukes in Pakistan: how real is the risk?
      • Obama makes his bid for Middle East peace
      • Iran split revealed by freeing of Roxana Saberi
      • No Guts, No Peace?
      • Iran test fires missile capable of reaching US bases or Israel
      • A merry dance
      • US probes divisions within Taliban
      • Rift between developed and developing countries mars IAEA
      • Obama in Netanyahu’s Web
      • Iran tests missile with range that can hit Israel
      • A Long Road to Peace
      • Iran missile test adds to nuclear fears
      • The changing face of JI
      • Bringing Iran In From the Cold
      • Pakistan's Swat offensive risks wider backlash
      • David Kilcullen's Iraq invasion lesson for the US: don't do it again
      • Echoes of Vietnam in Afghanistan
      • Too early to judge U.S. policy on Iran
      • Larsen, EADS Form India Defense Electronics Venture
      • How big is Iran's military?
      • North Korea: engage, appease, oppose?
      • Lessons of war from Tigers' defeat
      • More Coordination Needed for Anti-Piracy Effort, Teo Tells IMDEX
      • Defense Leaders Get Together For Shangri-la Conference
      • North Korea Expected To Dominate Shangri-La Dialogue
      • North Korean Threat Shapes Gates Talks at Asia Defense Summit
      • N. Korea events send Shangri-La meeting in new direction
      • Rudd heads to Singapore for talks
      • Gates: No reason to build up US troops in Korea
      • Australian PM calls for unity against NKorea
      • US envoy due in Tokyo for North Korea talks
      • 29 May 2009 - - Channel News Asia - Australia to hold conference to explore formation of Asia Pacific Community
      • S'pore, Australia agree to strengthen regional processes like East Asia Summit
      • Defence Minister Teo meets Asian counterparts on Shangri-La Dia-logue sidelines
      • PM Lee urges greater diplomacy to resolve Korean nuke stalemate
      • S'pore relieved to see end to Sri Lankan conflict, offers assistance
      • Boeing sees growing Asian-Pacific defence sales
      • U.S. says will not accept N.Korea as nuclear state
      • U.S. urges more foreign aid for Afghanistan
      • S.Korea urges UN action
      • Asia Pacific Community mooted
      • U.S. sees India as security partner
      • India, China discuss anti-piracy cooperation
      • US 'will not accept North Korea as a nuclear state', says Secretary of Defense
      • US: Looking at India as provider of security in Indian Ocean
      • Nuclear N.Korea won't change Japan defense: minister
      • Suu Kyi's health improves, ready for verdict
      • U.S. 'opposes' nuclear North Korea
      • US demands Suu Kyi release
      • North Korea Test May Trigger China Action, Gates Says
      • New regional body in the works
      • New regional body needed
      • US 'opposes' nuclear North Korea
      • PM sets out Asia-Pacific choice: talk or be torn
      • Rudd promotes Asia Pacific plan strongly and clearly
      • North Korea Is Warned by Gates on Testing
      • U.S. to Warn North Korea Against Nuclear Activity
      • Gates issues warning to North Korea
      • U.S., Asian allies gear up for tougher stance toward N. Korea
      • Gates: NKorea nuke progress sign of 'dark future'
      • Gates Warns N. Korea on Nuclear Transfers as Russia, Japan Talk
      • Nuclear-armed North Korea is 'not acceptable', warns US
      • Gates Issues Warning to North Korea
      • Gates Grounded in Singapore
      • Gates Looks to Tougher Approach on North Korea
      • North Korea planning to launch long range rocket
      • Signs of N. Korea Missile Preparations Detected
      • N. Korea Seen Moving Missile to Launchpad
      • Gates draws the line on North Korea's nuclear program: No proliferation
      • Gates says North Korea's weapons tests not a crisis
      • Arguing delays UN response to North Korea N-test
      • US defence secretary Robert Gates warns North Korea
      • Leaders live in luxury while North Koreans starve to pay for nuclear bomb
      • US will not accept nuclear-armed N Korea: Gates
      • Gates appelle la Chine à la coopération et la transparence dans la défense
      • Gates: North Korea should weigh moves carefully
      • Shangri-La Opens with Concerns over North Korea
      • US urges Europe, China to step up Afghan help
      • US defence chief warns against new arms race in Asia
      • China defends military buildup, urges calm in N Korea row
      • Japan will never attack first: defence minister
      • China appeals for calm in North Korea nuclear row
      • Gates met en garde la Corée du Nord et rassure les alliés des USA en Asie
      • High-level US delegation due in Asia for N Korea talks
      • Defence ministers gather for dialogue on Asian security
      • Gates to Reassure Allies in Asia over North Korea
      • Gates Reassures Allies Over North Korea
      • Pakistan Marches On in Bastion of Taliban
      • Rudd to outline Asian defence posture
      • Kevin Rudd invites Asian leaders to discuss new regional grouping
      • Nucléaire : la Corée du Nord persiste et signe
      • Rudd to re-explain Asia Pacific community benefits
      • Rudd to host Asia-Pacific meeting
      • Turnbull doubts Rudd's Asia-Pacific community plan
      • Rudd pushes Asia Pacific body
      • US wants more backing for tough response to N Korea
      • Gates plays down N Korean posturing
      • Gates signals tougher approach to N Korea
      • Gates to press for Far East unity on N Korea threat
      • Outrage over N. Korean nuclear and missile tests
      • Asia's Shangri-La future
      • North Korean threat high on security talks agenda
      • Road closures for summit
      • Rudd's Singapore visit to address security conference
      • Road blocks near Shangri-La
      • Obama reassures allies
      • Gates heads to Asia amid crisis with North Korea
      • US still open to diplomacy with NKorea: report
      • US looking for Russians, Chinese to lead
      • Gates Leaves for Asia Security Talks
      • Gates Downplays Rhetoric on North Korea
      • Gates Calls North Korea’s Actions ‘Reckless, Ultimately Self-destructive’
      • Gates Calls on Asian Partners for Help in Afghanistan
      • Gates Outlines Administration’s Asia Security Strategy
      • Gates to Discuss North Korea's 'Potential Game Changer' at Singapore Conference
      • Gates travels to Asia
      • Japan, U.S., S. Korea Defense Chiefs to Hold Talks on N. Korea
      • Gates leaves for Asia for security talks
      • U.S., Allies To Meet On N. Korea
      • Asia-Pacific security summit opens with call for tough sanctions on North Korea
      • Gates: North Korea's Tests Not A Crisis, Require No Added Troops
      • Australia PM: put financial sanctions on N.Korea
      • North Korea test-fires missile
      • Rudd presses for new Asia-Pacific community with summit
      • A military answer to North Korea? Not likely
      • US officials: North Korea may launch new missiles
        
        • Australia PM calls for 'harsh' N Korea sanctions
      • Defence ministers gather for dialogue on Asian security
      • Halt tests or pay price, North Korea warned
      • Trilateral meeting on N Korea in S'pore
      • 30 May 2009 - - Business Times - Rudd calls for tough action against NKorea
      • Gates plans meeting with Asian allies
      • US, Japan and S Korea officials to meet on N Korea
      • SKorea calls North's test 'provocation,' puts military on alert
      • S Korea military forms crisis team after nuke test report
      • North Korea Conducts Nuclear Test
      • NKorea fires missiles, following nuclear testNKorea fires missiles, following nuclear test
      • U.S. secretary Gates to meet counterparts of Japan, S. Korea on DPRK's nuclear test
      • New defence link with Singapore
      • Missiles escalate tensions between North and South Korea
      • North Korea told it will pay for nuclear test
      • Obama N. Korea Options May Be Limited by Regime Shift
      • Defense chiefs of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to meet over N. Korean nuke test
      • N. Korea blasted at Asian security forum, but with room to breathe
      • S. Korean defense head readjusts upcoming Asian trip: officials
      • S. Korea blasts N. Korea's nuclear test as 'serious threat'
      • N. Korean nuclear issue to top issues at Asia Security Summit
      • Defense chief to meet counterparts from U.S., S. Korea on Saturday
      • Gates says U.S. won't stand idly by as N. Korea boosts might
      • Gates warns N. Korea U.S. will react to Pyongyang's recent provocation
      • Gates says U.S. won't stand idly by as N Korea boosts nuclear arsenal
      • Australian premier calls for strong financial measures against N. Korea
      • N Korea Missile After 'Self-Defence' Alert
      • US Warns N Korea Over Nuclear-Armed Weapons
      • Gates: 'Painful' Sanctions May Be Required Against North Korea
      • Sri Lanka Defends Offensive Against Tamil Rebels
      • Burma, Other Asian Nations Defend Security Actions
      • Asia Security Summit Set to Open
        
        • Obama’s nuclear headache over Kim Jong-il tactics
      • US Won't Accept Nuclear North Korea
      • Australian premier urges strong financial sanctions on N. Korea
      • Indonesia rejects Rudd's Asia plan
      • N. Korean nuclear issue to top issues at Asia Security Summit
      • U.S. Deputy Sec. of State Steinberg to Visit Japan from Sun
      • Gates: Nuclear-armed N. Korea not acceptable
      • Response to nuclear test a challenge for allies
      • US-S Korea co-op important in view of N Korea nukes-Japan DM
      • Russian MP believes UN should set up tribunal for pirates
      • PM Najib Will Explore New Opportunies In Singapore
      • Mark Fitzpatrick discusses N Korea nuclear testing
      • US defence secretary to attend Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
      • If we move in, we have to stay committed
      • Appearance is key in tackling terrorism
    • April 2009
      
      • As US pulls back in Iraq, lost urban footholds
      • New U.N. sanctions unlikely if North Korea tests rocket
      • Is the terrorism risk level rising?
      • NATO At 60: Getting The Balance Right
      • France plans to set up university in Bahrain
      • Clock ticks for Iran despite Obama's offer of talks
      • North Korean Rocket Launch Looms
      • Obama's vision of 'global zero'
      • Maersk Alabama: why US special forces are unlikely to launch raid
      • Security Council to consider North’s move
      • Better navy coordination needed against Somali pirates
      • Iraq: the legacy - Ill equipped, poorly trained, and mired in a 'bloody mess'
      • U.S. Weighs Changes in Strategy to Fight Pirates
      • China's navy on parade
      • Russia and NATO At Odds Over Planned Military Exercise In Georgia
      • Prince Faisal named to Council of IISS
      • Report links climate change and security threat
      • Embattled Tigers mull taking their war abroad
      • Iraq voices: 'It's easy to look OK if you're next to an idiot'
      • Q&A-Is Iraq sliding back into violence?
      • Stopping climate change — and starvation
      • China is no great power
      • US may cede to Iran's nuclear ambition
      • North Korea: engage, appease, oppose?
      • Another Divisive Measure
      • Europeans Ramp Up Regional Market Push
      • World approaching new nuclear tipping point
      • IISS Announces 8th Annual Asia Security Summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue
      • The inevitability of China's military build-up
      • Australian PM Rudd to give keynote speech at Shangri-La Dialogue
      • A Conference on the Global Security Implications of Climate Change
      • The disaster of Basra is all too likely to be repeated
    • March 2009
      
      • Senators mull Iran nuclear threat, diplomatic efforts
      • 77 dead in Bangladesh mutiny, scores still missing
      • China Flash of Maritime Muscle May Mean Power Push in Asia Seas
      • Testimony of Oksana Antonenko
      • Afghanistan Conference to Convene in The Hague
      • 30 Mar 2009 - - VOA News - NATO at 60
      • Nuclear Trend Lines and Tipping Points: Iran and the Middle East
      • Occidente pugna por el control del organismo nuclear de la ONU
      • Irán se acerca a la bomba
      • China e India se disputan el Índico
      • Search for IAEA chief 'to be continued'
      • Arctic expansion lures Nato north
      • NATO playing vital role in protecting world sea lanes
      • Shifting the vision
      • Bangladesh mutiny could trigger revenge, instability: analysts
      • US Senate Debating Diplomacy on Iran
      • Fears over control of arsenal
      • Will Clinton's spring wind bear NATO-Russian fruits?
      • A Tug-of-War over the North Pole
      • US Senate discussing diplomacy toward Iran
        
        • Iran slams IAEA's handling of issues
      • Benazir-Musharraf conspired to keep Sharif away from Pakistan's politics: former British envoy
      • Musharraf-Benazir plan was to keep Sharifs away: ex-UK envoy
      • British PM seeks joint crisis front with Obama
      • Iran test-fires new missile: media
      • Launch firing up Korean tensions
      • Russia announces major arms buildup
      • Britain exits Iraq, confronts Afghanistan's troubles
      • Lessons to be learned from Iraq
      • Administration Seeks ‘Just Right’ Approach to Iran Engagement
      • U.K. Targets Port-Smuggling Risks After Mumbai Terror Attacks
      • Testimony of Mark Fitzpatrick
      • Filling the Void
      • Attack strikes at nation's heart
      • Kissinger: Bush gov't 'failed'
      • China Plans to Boost 2009 Military Spending by 14.9%
      • Sideshow or Preview?
      • Chile proposes to disclose defense spending
      • Un 91% más de gasto militar
      • The Worst Kind of Stimulus
      • The UAE Nuclear Debate
    • February 2009
      
      • Arms control to start U.S.-Russia thaw
      • A nuclear-free world?
      • Bid to speed up nuclear disarmament
      • Russia Offers Kind Words, but Its Fist Is Clenched
      • Japan's think tanks at crossroads
      • Lockheed, Boeing $11 Billion Order Snags on Talks
      • Satellite collision highlights space-junk threat
      • Campaigning Under Way Ahead of IAEA Vote on El-Baradei's Successor
      • Crisis raises risk of social unrest in Asia
      • Klimatopmøde kan blive en fiasko for Fogh
      • Legal steps to fight Mumbai like terror insufficient
      • US thinks the unthinkable: asking Iran for help with supply routes
      • Gordon Brown must take the case for free trade into the lion's den
      • A year on the run for Singapore's most wanted man
      • Concerns About Iran's Nuclear Program Linger As Bushehr Prepares Start-Up
      • The IAEA Should Call for a Special Inspection in Syria
      • Interview with Mark Fitzpatrick
      • South sea trouble
      • Syria and the IAEA
      • Mumbai could have been a small incident: anti-terror expert
      • West urged to respect rights and dignity of Muslims
      • The war in Iraq isn't over. The main events may not even have happened yet.
      • Satellite crash poses new political risk
      • Time to talk to Taliban, says former Soviet general
      • Experts Speaking about Weak Sides of Russian Army in August War
      • India to Develop More Powerful Version of Tejas Fighter Plane
      • Iran's stores of uranium 'are enough to make atomic bomb'
      • Crisis sharpens scrutiny of security spending
      • The World's Many Conflicts
      • Sunni rivals clash over elections in Iraq's Anbar province
      • The IISS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Parasiliti
      • UK Foreign Secretary: Obama "Impetus" To Nuclear Nonproliferation
      • U.K. sets plan for nuclear weapons-free world
      • Britain seeks new talks on nuclear disarmament
      • Interview with Nigel Inkster
      • Is China emerging as a new military power?
      • Senior Democrat Snubbed by Iran in Outreach Bid
      • No answer at Davos forum to global meltdown
      • Iran's slow but sure missile advance
      • Time ‘now right’ for removal of Trident missiles
      • The nuclear debate is back on the launch pad
      • What happens when Iran goes nuclear?
      • David Miliband: now is the time to show we're serious about the treaty
      • Britain Suspends Cultural Office in Tehran
      • Britain Seeks New Talks Aimed at Ridding World of Nukes
      • Iranian satellite launch prompts fresh concern
      • Iranian satellite launch alarms west
      • Iran launches space race ambition
      • First Iranian-made satellite launched
      • No Russian roulette, please
      • Analysis: 'Stripping' for Iran
      • Erdogan is Arab world's new hero
      • Europe jihadist push goes underground - expert
      • Chatraum statt Hinterhofmoschee
      • Why Russia threw down the gauntlet to Obama
      • Washington eyes bilateral naval pact with Beijing
      • IISS to Launch Transatlantic Dialogue on Climate Change and Security
      • Why climate change is a threat to our security
      • UK prisons: incubators for terrorism?
      • Responding to the terrorist threat: Implications for UK businesses and insurance
    • January 2009
      
      • UK forces in Afghanistan in worst ever winter campaign
      • Don't mention the war on terror, says Miliband
      • Nato tensions damaging Afghanistan mission, warns thinktank
      • Gaza battles show 'nasty' face of urban combat
      • Sunni anti-Qaeda sheikhs vie for west Iraq in poll
      • EU for Palestinian Unity with Abbas in Charge
      • New White House WMD Czar Wants Immediate Talks with Iran, to 'Manage' North Korea Until it Collapses
      • Gary Samore Tapped for Weapons of Mass Destruction 'Czar'
      • Is Afghanistan going to be Obama's Iraq?
      • With Obama ready to talk, Iran must weigh options
      • Lessons of Lebanon may have been learned, but even sophisticated arms kill civilians as risks of urban warfare loom
        
        • Tehran's links with Hamas could spark retribution
      • Urban combat raises the stakes in Gaza
      • The Mideast’s Ground Zero
      • Looking ahead
      • A carrot and a stick
      • Are we talking up the recession?
      • The Human Element: When Gadgetry Becomes Strategy
      • Will US foreign policy change under Obama?
      • Drawing a Bright Redline
      • The Bush Years: Colin Powell
      • Real America
      • Crisis hits defence budgets
        
        • NATO losing battle against the Taliban: IISS
      • IISS report: Israel should seek support from "moderate Arab states"
      • Afghanistan at critical point, poll at risk - IISS
      • Gaza war has not ended Hamas threat to Israel: Think tank
      • Tensions within Nato are 'tearing the Afghanistan mission apart'
      • Afghanistan mission faltering, think-tank says
      • Report: Lack of unity hurts Afghan effort
      • Russian military a 'paper tiger' despite symbolic comeback, says IISS
      • Obama's victory may result in a chastened Russia
      • Taking a new tack with Iran
      • Iran Capable of Producing Nuclear Bomb 'This Year'
      • Iran 'could have a nuclear bomb by 2010'
      • Afghanistan enters 'critical period' as Nato's role is considered
      • Iran could have ability to build nuclear bomb by 2010, study warns
      • Iran Would Need One Year to Produce Bomb-Grade Uranium, Expert Says
      • Russia defence spending soars
      • Pak has not rolled up extensive terror network: IISS
      • 'Uranium For Iran Nuke By 2009'
      • Think-tank warns Afghan mission ‘faltering’
      • India should prepare for Obama’s regional strategy: expert
      • Nato losing battle against the Taliban, says IISS
      • Nato tensions 'hit Afghan mission'
      • Afgan mission threatened by NATO tensions, think tank warns
      • Economic slowdown to squeeze Obama's military options: study
      • China to begin projecting military around the world: analysts
      • Iranian Revolution@30
      • Top Afghan official won't run for president
      • Key Afghan minister rules out presidential bid; vote delayed to August
      • Afghan police on target for August vote: OfficialAfghan minister rules out presidential bid; vote delayed to August
      • China 'to Flex Military Might Abroad as Recession Hobbles U.S.'
      • Report: Violence could delay Afghan elections
      • Weak, dependent and divided
    • Press Coverage 2008
      
      • December 2008
        
        • U.K. Hopes to Conclude Iraq Pact Talks in Coming Days
        • Iraqi Economy Faces ‘Difficult’ 2010 on Oil’s Drop, Saleh Says
        • Gates Calls for Action Against Somali Pirates
        • After the Terror in Mumbai
        • Chasing Pirates Onto Somali Territory Gets Approval From UN
        • Gates Talk Suggests Relations With Iran to Remain Tense
        • U.S.-Iraqi accord shows Muqtada Sadr's diminished clout
        • Energy Security In The Indian Ocean/Arabian Sea
        • Cut-price deal for pirates to free ship with tank cargo
        • Iran proposes nuclear plants with Arab countries
        • "L'Inde veut qu'Islamabad contrôle son armée"
        • Senior Ministers Prepare for the 5th IISS Regional Security Summit
        • القمة الخامسة لأمن الخليج في المنامة
        • HMS Deputy Receives Iiss Chief Executive
        • Head of nuclear watchdog calls efforts against Iran 'a failure'
        • ‘Involve international community to pressurise Pak’
        • Despite the optimism, Iraq is close to the edge
        • Deccan Mujahideen threatens to attack Indian airports
        • UK Tamils polarised but powerful
        • Sarko's Folly
        • History, dissent cloud Pakistan's Mumbai reaction
        • Global Inc ready to do business with Mumbai
        • West is urged to accept Iran's nuclear program
        • Pirates and their millions
        • Manama Dialogue to Discuss Security Issues
        • Expert: US should Seek to Engage Iran
        • Nucléaire iranien: comment éviter le pire ?
        • Cold war attitude 'best for Iran'
        • Analyst Urges Acceptance of Iranian Enrichment Program
        • Nations to Gather for the 5th IISS Regional Security Summit
        • Gulf states should take this chance to shape their world
        • A Marshall Plan for Africa
        • Former American policy maker: Iran-US interests 'partially congruent'
        • Turkish defence minister to visit Bahrain over security summit
        • 'Obama likely to open informal Iran talks'
        • Regional Security Conference Kick-Starts Tomorrow
        • Manama Security Summit
          
          • Gates Plans to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Region at Bahrain Conference
        • World leaders to attend key forum
        • Gates to reveal US security strategy
        • War at sea swells to new heights
        • Gates warns enemies not to test Obama
        • Iran remains potential threat, Gates warns
        • Gates asks Middle East to help fight terror spread
        • Armed guards would deter Somali pirates:US Navy
        • Gates calls for GCC to embrace Iraq
        • Gulf's security vital for global stability -- Kuwaiti diplomat
        • Foes warned off 'testing' Obama
        • How do you tackle piracy?
        • Indian navy 'captures 23 pirates'
        • US troops to stay in Iraqi cities after June
        • US asks ME to help fight terror
        • US Wants Gulf States to Impose Curbs on Iran
        • Arab Gulf Cooperation Council states can overcome crisis
          
          • Maliki takes revenge over new mandate
        • Iranian foreign minister calls off Paris trip
        • Intelligence key to fighting pirates
        • We Can Stop Extremists
        • Nuclear watch
        • Attiyah hopes for new US focus on Middle East
        • Some U.S. Troops May Stay in Iraqi Cities Beyond Deadline
        • A Defense Secretary at Work For 2 Commanders in Chief
        • Top U.S. Commander Says Some Troops Will Stay Longer in Iraqi Cities as Support
        • Troops Will Remain In Iraqi Cities After June, Odierno Says
        • Plan for pirate hunts resisted
        • Gates, Iranian MP to attend security meeting in Bahrain
        • U.S. Wants Gulf to Buy into Missile Defense System
        • Bahrain's proposal for new body to tackle Mideast peace under study
        • Afghanistan and Neighbors Discuss Close Cooperation
        • Security forum 'huge success'
        • Piracy warnings 'ignored'
        • Kremlin open to warmer relations
        • To Beat Somalia's Pirates, Fix Their Country
        • The Gulf states must press the nuclear issue before it’s too late
        • A Confused US Legacy
        • Mumbai attack called 'new form of terrorism'
        • Same conflict, different views
        • The U.S. View of the World
        • India, Yemen in talks over detained pirates
        • Pentagon warns of "practical challenges" of combating pirates
        • Should ground troops hunt pirates in Somalia?
        • Bahrain offers Middle East peace
        • Canal is dredged to make room for display warships
          
          • Iraq and the GCC: back into the fold
        • Deutsche Marine darf Piratenschiffe versenken
        • EU Authorized to Sink Pirate Ships
        • Gates upbeat on Iraq, slams Iran
        • Gates warns US adversaries not to test Obama
        • Zwischen Bush und Obama
        • Gates's "Carrot" and the Gulf "Stick"!
        • The tricky road to US dialogue with Tehran
        • The Importance of the Financial Crisis
        • Petraeus Sees Routes to Afghanistan Through Ex-Soviet Republics
        • Petraeus Urges Security Forces to Target Trade Behind Terrorism
        • Gates Warns Enemies of U.S. Not to ‘Test’ Obama Administration
        • Use of force strong option if diplomacy fails, says Bahrain
        • United Arab Emirates Buys Patriot Missile Defenses
        • Special Report with Brit Hume
      • November 2008
        
        • US strikes fuel Pakistan policy dilemma
        • Farewell Dubya. Now to undo the damage done ...
        • Imran Khan: Still pushing the boundaries
        • Obama heralds more cooperation on nuclear threats
        • Greece Contemplates Upgrading Its Military
        • Britain 'must see war through'
        • Pragmatism beats principle as EU re-opens Russia talks
        • The changing role of EU military
        • Free Broadcast Footage of The Manama Dialogue
        • Resisting Taleban 'like WWII'
        • Hutton: Afghan war vital
        • Govt warns of Afghan challenge for Obama
        • Hutton warns over Afghan withdrawal
        • Hutton affirms Afghanistan role
        • Afghanistan 'vital to UK security'
        • Hutton: 'We must fight Taliban to keep Britain safe'
        • Britain to NATO members: help more in Afghanistan
        • Germany to resist American pressure
        • UK must keep troops in Afghanistan-minister
        • Pak role in war on terror praised
        • Afghanistan struggle vital to Britain, Hutton says
        • British defence secretary compares Afghanistan to WW1
        • Echoes of the Cold War in Russia's new stance
        • Military experts say 'new' Iranian missile is just an old one with a different name
        • The slow plod back to sanity
        • What to do with a vision of zero
        • Deaths of two Marines bring Iraq and Afghan toll to 300
        • Iranian grain ship seized as Somali pirates hold world to ransom
        • Somalia PM fears warships alone won't stop piracy
        • Piracy and ransom payments: Risky business - safe transactions
        • Piracy crisis exposes need for Somalia solution
        • UN warns Iran is forging ahead with stockpiling enriched uranium
        • Navy torpedoes shackles of caution
        • Pirate boat destroyed after new raids
        • Turkey in the Middle
        • 2025 to bring a new world order: report
        • Pirates along African coast send shipping costs soaring
        • Pakistan:reasons to be anxious or reasons to be alarmed?
        • Supplying nuclear power to the Middle East – with a safety switch
        • Obama: 'Soft power' and hard reality
        • Iran rejects U.S. reports it has basis for atom bomb
        • World Scrambles to Deal with Pirate Threat
          
          • Egypt shows no signs of military response to piracy
        • Bill's rock star status may boost Hillary
        • Britain: India attack had some al-Qaida hallmarks
        • Soft targets extremely vulnerable, experts say
        • Global Spy Agencies Clueless About Deccan Mujahideen, Rule Out Qaeda Link
        • For Terrorists, Targeting India is a Very Easy Proposition: Experts
        • India's nightmare: were the killers home-grown?
        • Iraqi legislators OK pact setting up U.S. withdrawal
        • Russian Missile Plan Gives a New European Trade Hub an Old Identity Crisis
        • Loners to wannabe terrorists
      • October 2008
        
        • Do not write off the US just yet
        • Indonesia's Army - Going out of business
        • What fallout from Indian nuclear deal?
        • Somali pirates vow to stand and fight
        • The long, hard slog of strengthening Europe’s defence capabilities
        • Russia's warships head for exercise with Venezuelan navy
        • Rivals Present Sharp Divide on Iraq Goals
        • US, Europe defence spending will be hit in long-term
        • EU Defense a Possible Victim of Financial Crisis: Analysts
        • No plans to sack ministers
        • What is happening in Syria?
        • Dubai is the 'hole in the net' of sanctions on Iran
        • Interview with the Spanish Ambassador: Miguel Benzo Perea
        • Pakistan facing 'disaster,' says Imran Khan
        • Chaos warning amid Pakistan crisis
        • Leading experts to address key global challenges in the "post crisis world"
        • Commander: Iran Recognizes No Boundary for Retaliatory Strikes
        • People of Pakistan moderate not extremists: Imran
        • This was not the 'October surprise' that could benefit McCain
        • Man and Superman
        • Killings rapped
        • Iran opens new naval base at mouth of Persian Gulf
        • US defence policy - and F-35 - under attack
        • Imran Khan warns Pakistan "heading for disaster"
        • US missile kills nine at school near Taleban centre
        • "Control over world ocean was of strategic importance in 19th century. Control over outer space will be priority in the 21st
        • Profile: Imran Khan
        • Community is key to tackling Islamic extremism
        • Operation Praline: The Realization of Al-Suri’s Nizam, la Tanzim?
        • No Hero's Welcome for British Troops
        • Manama forum to discuss security, nuclear energy
      • September 2008
        
        • Global Opinion Leaders to Gather for Korea Forum
        • "코리아 포럼: 아시아의 새로운 역학구도와 한국"
        • Georgia and Ukraine 'shouldn't join Nato'
        • Pakistan's Zardari could face threat from army: IISS
        • NATO Must Not Play Russian Roulette Over Georgia - Think Tank
        • IISS urges caution on NATO expansion after Russia-Georgia conflict
        • N. Korea can restore nuclear programme within year: think tank
        • Nato should stop expanding, says UK think tank
        • Georgia weakened NATO case, says IISS
        • Britain needs 'school for spies' says thinktank
        • 'Pakistan's President Zardari faces threat from the Army'
        • 18 Sep 2008 - - Islamic Republic News Agency - Idealistic mode of West's foreign policy is over, IISS declares
        • NKorea preparing to restart nuclear reactor: official
        • "Zardari must strike a balance between US pressure and Pak Army's intolerance"
        • Spy school needed for Britain's intelligence recruits, says thinktank
        • 'NK Able to Restore Nuke Facilities in 1 Year'
        • Iraq: A Precarious Peace
        • Pak government needs consensus against terrorism: Dr.Chipman
        • N Korea 'to restart reactor'
        • Georgia, Ukraine Seek UN Support
        • N.Korea 'Bent on Restoring Nuclear Facility'
        • Petraeus team to review CentCom
        • What were Marriott bombers trying to achieve?
        • Engage Asian powers
        • Muslims reject al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden
        • 26 Sep 2008 - - Reuters - North Korea army threatens South and region: Seoul
        • Pairing with Russia meant to irritate U.S.
        • 25 Sep 2008 - - Guardian - New crisis over North Korea's nuclear plans
        • Iraq's Mehdi Army at crossroads as U.S. scales down
        • North Korea Will Meet With Seoul Leaders in Rare Case of Direct Talks
        • Premier Expects Military Talks to Improve Relations Between Koreas
        • S. Korea-US Alliance Hinges on US Election: Experts
        • The Tories go nuclear
        • No template for terrorists
        • Officials and Experts Prepare for 6th IISS Global Strategic Review
        • Terrorism: Al-Qaeda could launch fresh attacks despite better security
        • 10 Sep 2008 - - Reuters - IAEA chief ElBaradei will not seek fourth term
        • World Bank chief calls for rethink over fragile states
        • N-deal: US supported India; China may support Pak
        • Bush to withdraw 8,000 Iraq troops
        • Abolishing Nuclear Weapons: Dream or Reality?
        • Owners want a lot more for their money than success on the field
        • Public diplomacy urged in S. Korea relations
        • Global Opinion Leaders to Gather in Seoul for Forum
        • U.S. urged to take time out from nuclear talks
        • Time out for six-party talks: American expert
        • Dramatic compromise on N. Korean nuke still possible: Samore
        • A Syria-Israel peace deal? Yes, no, maybe...
        • Boom, bust... it's in nature of free market
        • China taking up cricket, pursuing soft power
        • Views on Singapore, media, 'unchanged'
        • S. Korean PM expects military talks to improve frosty ties
        • S Korean PM hopes military talks thaw chilly ties
        • Pyongyang at Crossroads
        • Opportunity to resume inter-Korean dialogue
        • 세계 한반도전문가 집결..코리아포럼 개최
        • “美대선 끝나는 연말까지 북핵위기 계속”
        • 李국방 "北군사위협 불변… 지상전력 70% 전진배치"
        • 세계 한반도전문가 집결..코리아포럼 개최
        • 北, 핵 포기-개방 외에 대안 없다
        • 개국 한반도 전문가들 한자리
        • 李국방 “글로벌 재난 대처위해 軍역할 확대”
        • "북(北)에 핵(核)검증만이 유일한 해답임을 알려야"
        • 「核の検証だけが解決法だと北に理解させよ」（上）
        • 아마코스트 "미 대선후 한미간 문제점 부각 가능성"
        • "더이상 보상으로 북핵협상 유지할 수 없다"
        • Korea facing global threats: expert
        • "北, 핵무기 쉽게 포기 안할 것"
        • “韓·美 대북정책 ‘압박·포용’ 조화롭게”
        • 한국, 외교확대로 北문제서 강해질 것
        • 아인혼 CSIS 선임고문 “美, 6자회담 중단 참가국 설득해야”
        • "北에 양보보다 냉각기 감수해야"[美전문가]
        • “북핵위기 연말까지 계속될 가능성”
        • 다나카 히토시 "일, 정상화 전 北에 대규모 원조안해"
        • Georgia puso en el microondas un conflicto congelado
        • Al Qaeda’s delayed release
      • August 2008
        
        • IAEA meets to consider Indian nuclear agreement
        • Pakistan vows to 'weed out' pro-Taliban agents
        • Al Jazeera and the released terrorist's birthday party
        • Iran says able to close key oil route "easily"
        • HM meets Turkish Armed Forces Command
        • White House 'buried British intelligence on Iraq WMDs'
        • British Muslims 'fighting with Taliban in Afghanistan'
        • In a changing world, Finland’s artillery stays the same
        • Al-Qaeda's Enemy Within
        • Questions answered on Russia, Georgia conflict
        • Georgia-Russia conflict could be drawn out
        • Nuclear power threats to be reviewed at key talks
        • Russian military stronger, but still far from Cold War peak
        • Moskau hat seine Ziele erreicht
        • Decoding the messages in Moscow's movements
        • Georgia’s dream is shattered, but it only has itself to blame
        • 13 Aug 2008 - - Russia Profile - Beyond the Ceasefire
        • From Kosovo to South Ossetia: in search of a precedent
        • Russia smashes Georgian army, sends NATO message
        • Wounded NATO Grapples with Russia
        • Russia shrugs as NATO reins in ties
        • Georgia war shows Russian army strong but flawed
        • NSG to meet on Aug 21 for Indo-US nuke deal
        • Indo-US nuke deal: still a tightrope walk at NSG meet
        • British Pakistanis happy about Mush's resignation
        • Russia raises prospect of nuclear stand off
        • Musharraf's Resignation Raises Hopes For Pakistan, But Also Concerns
        • Russian fighting machine is showing its age, say military analysts
        • Still short of equipment and facing a more confident enemy, British frustration grows
        • Georgia imperils action on Iran
        • Russia could help unite a drifting West
        • Forced Off The Fence
        • How the Georgian War Began
        • Eastern Europe Can Defend Itself
        • Iran launches submarine production
        • Central Asia watches warily
      • July 2008
        
        • Building strong, close networks
        • How big is Iran's military?
        • Britain tightens ban on Hezbollah
        • Parameswaran displeased with article in ‘Today’ that runs down Rosmah
        • Madness in Afghanistan
        • The weighty successors to Ark Royal
        • £4bn MoD deal for giant aircraft carriers fuels concerns over defence spending
        • Navy signs deal to build biggest ever UK super-carriers
        • Taliban fightback forces US Marines to do longer tour
        • Progress in Iran may require regime change - in the United States
        • Afghan Bombing Sends Stark Message to India
        • Gulf States Woo Iraq
        • Four horsemen of the apocalypse
        • Iran's missile warning - more bark than bite?
        • Special Report: European Military Capabilities
        • French EU Defense Plans Need UK Backing: IISS
        • Europe's armies waste tax funds, says report
        • EU military capabilities still depend on UK, French co-operation - report
        • Iran doctored missile test-firing photo: defence analyst
        • Europe's armies chided in report
        • Iran 'faked missile test image'
        • Expert: Iran 'doctored' photo of missile launches
        • Real or not, Iranian missile fire must stop: US
        • Iran Test Fires Second Round of Missiles
        • U.S. seeks prompt multilateral OK on India atom pact
        • Iran test-fires new round of missiles
        • Expert Says Missile Photo Appears to Be Doctored
        • Report: Pentagon official says Israel has 'amber light' for Iran strike
        • Did Iran doctor an image of its missile test launch?
        • Picture: Iran 'fakes' missile launch after misfire
        • Official: Iran missile tests used 'old equipment'
        • Rohrkrepierer für Irans Propaganda
        • Frieden schaffen, wenn's sein muss, mit Waffen
        • Oil price hits record high on Iran, dollar concerns
        • Iran test-fires 2nd round of missiles
        • Guerra asimétrica
        • "Neutralität hat in der Praxis wenig Relevanz"
        • Target Practice - Rattling Nerves
        • IISS study highlights inefficiencies in European armed forces
        • Averting a drift
        • Emirates Pursue Nuclear Program
        • Chavez says Venezuela needs Russia for protection
        • Pak Foreign Minister due on July 23
        • In Eritrea, youth say frustrated by long service
        • Iran's Nuclear Program
        • Obama's Afghan Plan Raises Questions
        • Karadzic snared by spy tip and political will
        • Venezuela and Russia forge links
        • Grasp nettle of security problems
        • Two Questions for Mr Hague
        • United States Supports India's Civil Nuclear Pact
        • Pakistan's tribal problem
        • India begins blitz for nuclear victory
        • 'Long way to go' for Asean in boosting security ties
        • India says no arms race from nuclear deal
        • Pakistan desire similar nuclear deal with US: Qureshi
        • Thai-Cambodia crisis underscores Asean’s weakness
        • Pakistan’s commitment to fight terror is unswerving: Qureshi
        • Pakistan: Iran gas pipeline project makes more economic sense if India is on board
        • India dismisses Pak talk of arms race due to Indo-US nuke deal
        • Pak 'will not tolerate US invasion'
        • Islamabad seeks more help from Delhi to fight terror
        • Pak not to allow foreign troops in FATA
        • Pakistan Rules Out Foreign Raid on Taliban Militants
        • Pakistan FM rules out foreign 'invasion' against extremists
        • Our commitment to fight terror unswerving: FM
        • Clouds of doubt over SAARC summit
        • Pakistan Wants India-Like Nuclear Deal With US Qureshi
        • Pak foreign minister defends new 'hot pursuit' strategy to combat terror
        • A Big Worry
        • Pakistan calls for coordinated, cooperative approach from all states to address terrorism
        • Venezuela denies report that Chavez invited Russia to open military base in Venezuela
        • Qureshi arrives in UK
        • Hugo Chavez achète de nouvelles armes en Russie
        • Pakistan wants India-style nuclear deal with US
        • IPI project makes more economic sense if India is on board:Pak
        • Pak raises 'self-determination' issue, seeks durable peace
        • Pak doesn't want to be obstructive to Indo-US N-deal: Qureshi
        • India dismisses Pak talk of arms race due to N-deal
        • Venezuela, Belarus sign oil deal
      • June 2008
        
        • Gates Accuses Myanmar of ‘Criminal Neglect’
        • Washington Trades Jabs With Beijing Over Missile Plans
        • Tension Mounts in Thailand
        • Pentagon chief Gates rules out forcing aid on Myanmar
        • Impassive amid a raging storm
        • Let Asean give more aid, Najib urges Myanmar
        • US praises Malaysia’s role in global security
        • An idea that will reduce India’s role
        • Stop treating Europe as junior partner, France tells Asia
        • Asia soon to be center of the world: French official
        • France calls on Iran to open nuclear plants for scrutiny
        • Burma junta 'put children in danger by re-opening schools'
        • Gates: Troops in S Korea deserve longer family tours
        • Myanmar reopens schools 1 month after cyclone
        • Junta defends their relief as 'prompt'
        • Burmese still lack aid a month on
        • Cyclone Nargis: one month on, US accuses Burma of criminal neglect
        • UN warns of 'urgent work' to help Myanmar cyclone victims
        • U.S. and China fire volley of words over security
        • When disaster and foreign policy mix
        • Praise from US for our security role
        • Milestones in Iraq: Fewer Troop Deaths, More Oil
        • More to die if Myanmar doesn’t change approach
        • Gates: Navy Ships Could Leave Burma Coast ‘Within Days’
        • Copter with 14 crashes in China quake zone
        • Amid aid delays, locals in Burma (Myanmar) rebuild
        • Soaring prices compound Myanmar's cyclone misery
        • Korea, US to Discuss 'Strategic Flexibility' of American Forces
        • Malaysia wants bigger ASEAN role in Myanmar
        • SL seeks Asia-Pacific help to defeat LTTE
        • Bangladesh-UK ties are strategic: Foreign Adviser
        • Asean military can help in disaster relief
        • Shangri-La Dialogue Ends Extraordinary Meeting
        • Taiwan Issues Discussed Backstage at Shangri-La
        • ‘I don’t tolerate any cowboy attitude in the military’
        • Teo describes 360 degrees of threats
        • ‘Cross-border strikes killing civilians’
        • France says Asia a major strategic stake for Europe
        • Foreign Minister shares Sri Lanka's experience with many Asian defence ministers in Singapore
        • FM stresses need for enhanced maritime security
        • CJCSC addresses dialogue forum in Singapore
        • Global scenario giving mixed picture: Minister
        • India’s secular and pluralistic character being challenged: Minister
        • Who's in the Junta?
        • Myanmar Guilty of "Criminal Neglect," Says Gates
        • Gates Says Burma Guilty of Criminal Neglect After Cyclone
        • China Expands Presence at Shangri-La Dialogue
        • Gates wins no promises on Asia trip for help on Afghanistan
        • Pakistan bomb blast kills 6
        • Australia for practical military cooperation with India
        • Let's get past the talking
        • Govts' role in disasters: Provide - or invite - aid?
        • US monitoring China's military build-up: Gates
        • Building on collective strength
        • Defence summit agrees on how to offer disaster relief
        • US will remain engaged as partner in Asia, says Gates
        • China-Japan ties: Trust needed
        • Uncle Sam's security role in Asia
        • East Asian Security Strengthened by U.S. Alliances
        • FM discusses Myanmar crisis
        • Foreign Minister briefs Malaysia on the success of election
        • “India’s naval surveillance a big help to Sri Lanka”
        • Gates, Mullen Discuss Far-Ranging Defense Issues
        • Gates Affirms Democratic Principles During Bangkok Visit
        • Mullen Visits U.S. Forces Helping Philippine Military Defeat Insurgents
        • Asia View: Soothe, seethe
        • Inside the Ring: Asia Pacific
        • Sri Lanka rebels show no signs of peace
        • Peaceful periphery essential for growth: Raju
        • Russia wants to be reliable energy supplier - official
        • U.S. tells Thailand it wants democracy, not coup
        • Gates, Chinese defense official spar over military
        • Myanmar Cyclone Tragedy Acid Test For Asean's Capability In Helping Members, Says Najib
        • Singapore DM: int'l co-op important in disaster relief
        • Myanmar calls for assistance and aid with "no strings attached
        • Myanmar in 'state of denial' over cyclone aid--Canada
        • Cyclone aid must have 'no strings attached'--Myanmar
        • Myanmar rejects criticism of junta cyclone response
        • Myanmar welcomes foreign aids to engage in rebuilding
        • Gates “Reassures” Asia
        • Australian defense chief wants Afghanistan surge
        • Burma and the Bush Administration: it's time to intervene
        • US Praises Malaysia For Security Role
        • Asia's Navies: Into the wide blue yonder
        • Myanmar: a month of misery
        • China takes on the US - in space
        • US aid ships could soon leave Myanmar coast
        • Myanmar Criticized at Shangri-La Dialogue
        • Gates Reaffirms U.S. Presence in Asia at Summit
        • Realising the importance of Asia Pacific region
        • Scramble for Asian resources raises fears
        • Gates hits at 'criminal neglect' by Burma junta
        • Pentagon chief says U.S. will remain Asian power
        • Asian security summit focuses on int'l co-op in disaster relief
        • Gates slams Myanmar over response to aid offers
        • Myanmar defends cyclone response
        • Iraq hits milestones on U.S. troop deaths and oil
        • Iran warns of "painful" response if Israel attacks
        • Experts fear new front with al-Qaida as terror group switches focus from Iraq
        • Cross-strait thaw welcome
        • China: military ties with India improving
        • India sees no proxy war with any other rising nation
        • Experts See Gains Against Asian Terror Networks
        • A Not Very Private Feud Over Terrorism
        • US Navy Ships Prepare to Withdraw After Burma Aid Offers Spurned
        • Afghanistan: Donor Pledges In Paris Unlikely To Pay For Development Plan
        • Think tank: Iran nukes would pose direct threat to Saudis
        • Nuclear bomb blueprints, manuals in black market?
        • Mottaki calls Muslims to work to “erase” Israel
        • Erase Israel call repeated by Tehran
        • IAEA ceding to Western pressure, says Iran
        • 'Beijing Olympics to face greater security challenge’
        • France: We may support a nuclear Iran
        • IAEA to discuss tougher report on Iran's nuclear issue
        • Iran warns IAEA on nuclear cooperation
        • Pakistan: Relations With U.S. In Crisis After Clash Across Afghan Border
        • A classic security dilemma
        • Armed forces to the rescue ...or not?
        • Power equations in flux
        • A second fiddle with a few strings missing
        • Layers of concern
        • Oceania's new Airstrip One
        • Nuclear dangers rise with oil costs
        • Blueprint for nuclear warhead found on smugglers' computers
        • Karzai's star as Afghan savior fades abroad
        • French navy looking to strengthen ties with China against Somalia piracy
        • Minister reinforces WestPloy mission
        • The challenges of 'defensive' Nuke
        • Myanmar, Darfur: Are we getting used to it?
        • Myanmar junta defends cyclone response as prompt
        • U.S. Naval Ships Likely To Leave Burmese Coast Soon Since Junta Won't Accept Aid
        • French military plans leave questions unanswered
        • French and UK forces compared
        • UK Afghanistan decision deepens public unease
        • KRG's Head of Foreign Relations meets UK ministers
        • Pakistan: Nuclear founder 'a criminal', says expert
        • Burma aid must have 'no strings attached'
        • China defends military buildup
        • Deaf and dumb!
        • Fury as Burma shuts cyclone relief camps
        • Myanmar cyclone: US Defence Secretary Robert Gates blames Burma junta for deaths
        • China ranks third in the world in military expenses
        • U.N. atom watchdog faces tough search mission in Syria
        • USA and its allies to leave Iraq and Afghanistan eventually, says Canadian author
        • Is it turning the corner? - The change in Iraq
        • Nuclear scare stories
        • Pakistan not helping ME nations acquire nuclear weapons
        • Middle East nuclear renaissance?
        • Emirates Eager For Nuclear
        • Oil market has parallels to dot-com boom and bust
        • West rethinks strategic threats
        • IAEA inspectors visit alleged nuclear site in Syrian desert
        • Gates Delivers Tough Messages To Myanmar, China
        • Backgrounder: France's New Military Vision
        • U.S. says Syria must not hinder IAEA nuclear probe
        • US nuclear weapons 'leave British soil at last' after half a century of controversy
        • Chuck Hagel: Unite, don't polarize
        • India needs peaceful neighbourhood: Raju
        • Fitzgibbon push to join ASEAN defence talks
        • Pullout begins for Diggers on Iraq front line
        • Ménagée par la Chine et l'Inde, la junte birmane reste sourde aux critiques internationales
        • Chine-Japon : je t'aide moi non plus
        • Ministers say military a crucial element that can help in humanitarian crises
        • Myanmar says cyclone aid must have "no strings attached"
        • Defence Minister Teo says army training should be realistic but safe
        • Soaring prices spur worries about piracy, marine terror
        • Le Royaume-Uni sommé de choisir entre l'Afghanistan et l'Irak
        • Is the oil bubble ready to burst?
        • Une UE forte n'a pas seulement besoin de diffuser ses normes
        • What's behind greater openness
        • Little light in 'dark' US-Japan relations
        • The five Ws: Your primer to an issue in the news
      • May 2008
        
        • Top Government Delegations Prepare for 7th IISS Asia Security Summit, The Shangri-La Dialogue
        • US accuses Burma over cyclone aid
        • US agrees to more sweeteners for Iran
        • Iran urged to scrap nuclear programme
        • Pakistan and army: a changing relationship?
        • Russia's New President Names Putin as PM
        • North Caucasus violence hits Putin's Russian legacy
        • Mamoun Fandy speaks with Condoleezza Rice
        • Dr Mamoun Fandy speaks with Condoleezza Rice, US Secretary of State
        • India: A rising great power in 2008?
        • Experts: Myanmar cannot run aid effort alone after cyclone
        • Junta seizes aid shipments
        • Myanmar cyclone aid standoff may signal a regime in crisis
        • Pranab to visit Russia
        • Disaster may loosen junta's grip in Burma
        • Putin confirmed as Russia's new PM
        • Lack of experience may be bane for Putin’s protege
        • PM Lee says international co-operation needed to counter non-traditional threats
        • Myanmar seizes UN aid supplies, 'not ready' to let in US
        • Relief falls far short in Myanmar, aid organizers say
        • Speaking truth to Rising Power
        • Third time's a charm for India's new missile
        • High-ranking defence officials
        • Myanmar aid stonewalling - US
        • China willing to boost military co-op
        • Myanmar toll rises but relief efforts lag
        • Fighting for peace in the twentieth century
        • ‘Active neutrality’ boosting Qatar’s stature as a peacemaker: Chipman
        • Army's Next Crop of Generals Forged in Counterinsurgency
        • Cease-fire taking hold in Sadr City
        • Iran Behind Beirut Takeover, Eyes Israel
        • U.S. Colonel Says Iran Is Assassinating Iraqi Officials
        • O-6: No question about Iran role in violence
        • Venezuela weapons worry US, Colombia
        • Defence chiefs have last-minute doubts about £4bn carriers
        • Report says Iran's neighbours looking at nuclear power
        • Report: Iran’s nuclear program feeding proliferation
        • Loyalty of Myanmar troops doubted after cyclone disaster
        • IISS report: 'Remarkable' interest in nuclear power in Middle East
        • Iran's nuclear programme 'may spark Middle East weapons race'
        • IISS says Iran could trigger 'cascade of proliferation'
        • Middle East not in danger of nuclear proliferation: Chipman
        • Iran nuclear plans could trigger Mideast arms race: study
        • Iran 'may be triggering Middle East nuclear proliferation'
        • Iran could trigger regional proliferation, says IISS
        • White House Denies Bush Planning Attack On Iran Before His Term In Office Ends
        • Middle East in nuclear race to match Iran
        • A nuclear future looms in the Middle East
        • Nuclear Epidemic
        • White House Denies Report Of U.S. Plans for Iran Attack
        • IISS: Israel has sizeable N-arsenal
        • Is Bin Laden moving on from Iraq?
        • Iran sparks N-race in Middle East: Report
        • Florida Republican Denounces Proposed Saudi-U.S. Nuclear Pact
        • It's nuclear power, not oil, that worries the Middle East
        • Think tank warns of nuclear proliferation in Middle East
        • Gates Warns China Not to Bully Region on Energy
        • Gates warns China about resource bullying
        • Gates: Myanmar delay killed thousands
        • S. Korea asks for help in terror fight
        • Gates begins six-day Pacific tour
        • US Defense Secretary: Burma's Aid Delays Cost 'Thousands' Of Lives
        • PM: Olympics will set China's course
        • Rising prices could spark war over food
        • S'pore's wish list for the next US President
        • S'pore is an 'indispensable friend and partner' to the US
        • High-ranking defence officials from 27 nations in town
        • Singapore to receive its first F-15 jet soon
        • Maung Zarni : We've been through this many times
        • Burma policy costs lives, says US
        • Gates Laments Burma’s Refusal to Accept Cyclone Recovery Aid
        • Gates Seeks More Afghanistan Support at Asia Security Summit
        • U.S. Will Stand By Deep Commitments in Asia, Gates Pledges
        • Gates: U.S. Hopes for More Openness, Transparency From China
        • Mullen Cites Value of Hotline, Military Contacts With China
        • Gates Arrives in Singapore for Asia Security Summit
        • Mullen Uses Pacific Visits to Cultivate Understanding, Cooperation
        • Gates Begins Asia Swing Focusing on Regional Security
        • Joint Chiefs Chairman Begins Pacific Trip
        • No U.S. Plans to Sell Aging Carrier to India
        • Big spenders in the defence market
        • Gates slams Myanmar over response to aid offers
        • Defence ministers establish protocols for disaster relief
        • US military says it will not abandon Asia
        • US confirms its commitment to Asia as a given
        • Najib In Singapore For Defence Dialogue
        • Defense Chief Says US Will Remain Engaged in Asia
        • Sri Lanka rebels show no signs of peace: government official
        • Bush to leave 'strong and positive legacy' in Asia: Gates
        • South Korea calls for global disaster management system
        • Japan urges greater Chinese transparency on military plans
        • Japan, S korea call for int'l efforts to tackle terrorism, Korea nukes
        • Japan wants more Chinese Openess
        • Shangri-la Dialogue Set to Begin in Singapore
        • Gates raises concerns over energy tussles
        • Seoul, Tokyo agree to boost three-way military ties with U.S.
        • Burma Aid Obstruction Cost Tens of Thousands of Lives, US Defense Chief Says
        • Japan Urges China to Make Defense Spending More Transparent
        • Japan urges China to be more open about military expenditures and intentions
        • Singapore: Quake shows a more confident China
        • China defends arms spending, Japan seeks transparency
        • Gates: US will not disengage from Asia despite greater Mideast focus
        • Defense minister calls for int'l efforts to fight terrorism, N.K. nukes
        • Chinese military officer praises army for quake relief efforts
        • Burma's delay on aid cost tens of thousands of lives: Gates
        • Pulling out of Iraq too early will have 'dire' consequences, says US defense chief Gates
        • No U.S. plans to sell ageing warship to India: Gates
        • US military says it will not abandon Asia, China assures it's not in arms race
        • Singapore PM: Failure of Olympic Games in China will have 'serious' effect on world
        • Singapore: Myanmar junta scared foreign aid workers will expose its 'incapability'
        • Pentagon chief says U.S. will remain Asian power
        • China, India seek peaceful rise, not hegemony, says Lee
        • US leadership indispensable, says Singapore PM
        • Singapore PM: Successful Olympics to help China continue opening up
        • Singapore's Wish List For The New U.S President
        • China, India should do more on Myanmar: US senator
        • Myanmar's cyclone response regrettable: Singapore PM
        • US Defence Secretary Gates starts Asian tour
        • Australia can help head off a regional arms race
        • Defense leaders gather for Asia Security Summit in Singapore
        • Defense Sec. Gates To Assure Asia-Pacific Leaders Of Continued U.S. Support
        • Gates stops in Guam en route to Asia
        • Robert Gates to restate US commitment in Asia
        • US defence secretary to visit SKorea next week
        • S Korean defense minister to attend annual defense forum in Singapore
        • Pallam Raju leaves for Singapore tomorrow to attend seventh Shangri-La Dialogue
        • Gates heads to Asia for annual security talks
        • Navy chief to visit Thailand ahead of security summit
        • U.S. military says it will not disengage from Asia despite focus elsewhere
        • Gates warns of Asia arms race
        • U.S. will remain Asian power after Bush goes: Gates
        • Gates says U.S. remains engaged with Asia-Pacific
        • Japan needs sensitivity in China quake aid offer-minister
        • Experts fear nuke secrets on market
        • Nuclear bomb blueprints for sale on world black market, experts fear
        • Minister of National Defence to participate in Asia security conference
        • Bin Laden turns his mind to Israel
        • U.N. nuclear watchdog faults Iran’s lack of cooperation
        • North Korea fired short-range missiles off coast: reports
        • Myanmar junta under new pressure over cyclone victims
        • More will die unless Myanmar junta changes approach: Gates
        • Cyclone aid drips in but Myanmar still wary of foreign help
        • Myanmar warned against premature resettlement
        • Japan Seeks Greater Transparency of China Military
        • Cyclone refugees being forced out of camps: groups
        • US Defence Secretary criticises Burma's junta over cyclone relief
        • Criticism of Burma's junta continues
        • Burma's rejection of aid has led to death of thousands, says US
        • Pentagon chief assures US enduring role in Asia
        • Gates slams Myanmar's response to Nargis
        • Japan wants more Chinese Openness
        • Myanmar cyclone: US defence secretary accuses junta of causing Burmese deaths
        • Japan questions purpose of China's missile arsenal
        • Myanmar warned over forcing cyclone survivors home
        • Gates: Obstructed efforts in Myanmar cost lives
        • U.S. Sounds Caution On China's Diplomacy
        • Burmese government cost lives by delaying aid, U.S. defence secretary says
        • UN: Myanmar forcing cyclone survivors out of camps
        • US leadership in Asia indispensable
        • Singapore PM warns about Olympics unrest
        • Food struggle may trigger wars: PM Lee
        • Secretary Gates Visits Guam Military Base
        • Singapore regrets Burma's refusal of foreign aid
        • No one centre of power will dominate world: PM
        • Former Japanese minister urges international accord on food, energy security
        • Minister Teo Chee Hean hosts visiting defence ministers
        • Gates says US interest in Asia Pacific remains strong
        • Myanmar's delay on aid 'cost tens of thousands of lives'
        • Ishiba, Gates Reconfirm Need for Steady U.S. Troop Realignment
      • April 2008
        
        • Algeria spat shows challenge to Russian arms sales
        • International Leaders to Examine India's Rise as a Great Power
        • 9/11: a breach of the peace, not an act of war
        • International leaders to examine India's rise
        • NATO expansion is Bush pipedream
        • Analysis: It's springtime; war in the air
        • Indian, Afghan defence ministers to meet Tuesday
        • Iran steps up uranium enrichment
        • Hamas Signals Compromise, But No One's Watching
        • Leaders to examine India's rise as a great power
        • India’s Rise and its Impact on Global and Regional Politics
        • Libya Allegedly Went on Gun-Buying Spree
        • Iraqi air force lifted by support missions: Airmen backed soldiers in Basra
        • Senior Indian Leadership to Headline IISS-Citi India Global Forum
        • Mad about Middle East
        • Israel, Syria militaries set side by side
        • Could Israel use submarines against Iran?
        • China may bring Teheran back to negotiating table
        • Low food prices are thing of the past: Experts
        • India committed to liberalisation: PM
        • Have faith in India, best yet to come: Manmohan
        • 'Rising food prices can topple Govts, spark war'
        • India happy to participate in providing home to nuclear fuel bank
        • India optimistic on "last mile" in WTO talks
        • Farm trade dispute threatens overall WTO Doha deal
        • India may change stand on US farm subsidies
        • Prices will ease with good monsoon: Baru
        • India To Follow Hands-off Economic Policies: PM
        • Menon heads to Beijing Sunday, dispels fears of rivalry
        • India hopeful of n-deal, open to fuel bank idea
        • India ready to provide home for n-fuel bank: Menon
        • No free rides to greatness
        • We have presence all over Afghanistan: India
        • India cannot accept intrusiveness, says Admiral Mehta
        • India needs to play greater role in global issues
        • India committed to reconstruction works in Afghanistan
        • Military action against Iran would exacerbate situation: India
        • Pak-India expert group on nuclear CBMs produced results: Menon
        • We will soon bring nuclear deal to fruition: Menon
        • ‘Citigroup will continue to invest in India’
        • Managing growth is a bigger challenge, says Kamal Nath
        • “India, U.S. should prepare for joint military operations”
        • Proposed defence pact with US raises eyebrows
        • India can serve as nuclear fuel bank, says Menon
        • Iran president to visit India this month
        • India wants to set up nuke bank: Menon
        • India wants to be part of global nuke fuel bank
        • Iranian President Ahmadinejad to visit India
        • India to sign biggest defence deal with US next week
        • Baru calls for softening of India’s stance on US, EU farm subsidies
        • India still hopeful of n-cooperation with US
        • 20 Apr 2008 - - Indian Express - Dr John Chipman at the EXPRESS
        • India says treat Iran with respect ahead of Ahmadinejad visit
        • Iranian President Ahmadinejad to visit India soon: M K Narayanan
        • Democratic Pakistan will help terror-free ties: India
        • India’s energy security at “risk” if no nuclear deal: Sweden
        • India ready to be a nuclear fuel bank: Foreign Secretary
        • Delhi hopeful of bringing N-deal to fruition soon
        • US help not needed to talk to India: Pakistan envoy
        • Next US president may not push n-deal: Blackwill
        • “India, Iran have civilisational ties”
        • Ahmadinejad to visit India
        • Pakistan says no to U.S. role in ties with India
        • US offers India help to fight militants in JK
        • Blackwill pessimistic on Pakistan's future
        • Iranian President coming to India this month
        • India to pay heavy price if N-pact with US fails: Blackwill
        • Will not accept restrictions: Navy chief to US
        • India: Deal with Iran diplomatically
        • India key player in W. Asia peace, stability - advisor
        • Menon says Indo-Pak group on nuclear-CBMs produced results
        • Infrastructure is a significant challenge for India: Rothschild
        • Pakistan's warning to the US
        • Pak: US keep out of Indo-Pak matters
        • Iran President to make his first visit to India
        • India Calls on West to Treat Iran with Respect
        • India-US should go to 'next level' of defence ties: US ex-Comm
        • Iran's President to Visit India to Discuss Energy Issues
        • 'India would prefer Iran to US'
        • Iran-India Culture Pipeline in Full Flow Next Week
        • India, Pak join hands to snub US
        • A resounding rebuff
        • IISS Announces 7th Annual Asian Security Summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue
        • Refuelling halt triggers storm in a tea cup
        • Ahmadinejad on way, NSA says India to be impacted if Iran ‘wronged by others’
        • Iran Views Talks with IAEA as Positive
        • India Snubs US over Interference on Iran
        • India wants peace with Pakistan
        • 'Iranian President Ahmadinejad to visit India soon'
        • Stable Pakistan key to terror-free region: Narayanan
        • India Warns against Military Action against Iran
        • IAEA has done best on Iran: India
        • Policy-makers involved in Asian security to gather for dialogue
        • US Troop Cut Freeze May Burden S. Korean Taxpayers
        • India sends signal to US with Iranian leader's visit
        • The power of pretence
        • India against Iran nuclear sanctions
        • Can Bush attack again?
        • Colombia’s war in the Andes
        • Govt will not allow steel companies to become profiteers:Nath
        • Manmohan says Govt committed to economic reform and liberalisation
        • Defense Cost-Sharing Talks to Test Korea-US Alliance
      • March 2008
        
        • Iran faces heat at IAEA board meeting
        • Iran claiming victory despite sanctions
        • Venezuela Troops Head to Colombia Border
        • Saudis offer pioneering therapy for ex-jihadists
        • U.S. still committed to unilateralism
        • Security thinking waits for big shift
        • At E.U. summit, climate change billed as major security risk
        • Toxic world fallout from Iraq invasion
        • Analysis: Iraq, 5 years and gaffes later
        • Iraq: doomed from the start
        • Egypt, Russia draft deal for nuclear power tender
        • IISS Announces Inaugural IISS-CITI India Global Forum
        • NATO seeks to revamp Afghan mission
        • Foreign Minister Bogollagama on Visit to UK
        • London Hopeful of Afghanistan Help
        • Fox here for political consensus
        • Make Sudan an Offer It Can’t Refuse
        • NATO Faces Fundamental Issues at Summit
        • Bush and Putin seek to part on good t