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UK PONI Annual Conference 2012 - Nuclear Stability: From the Cuban Crisis to the Energy Crisis
10 May 2012
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Analysis: Haitian Earthquake: Civil-Military Cooperation Two Years On
3 May 2012 As the transition continues from Humanitarian Relief to Development, is Haiti an example of successful Civil-Military cooperation for the United Nations Stabilisation Mission (MINUSTAH) in Haiti?
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Analysis: A Fine Talking Shop: The London Conference on Somalia
23 Feb 2012 by Anna RaderInitial reflections on the high-level international conference on Somalia to agree a shared agenda on piracy, terrorism and development.
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RUSI Journal: Pirates and Power Politics: Naval Presence and Grand Strategy in the Horn of Africa
9 Dec 2011 by Dr Lee WillettCounter-piracy operations have proved to be a useful way for states to expand their influence in a strategically significant region
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Analysis: Implications of the veto: Why rejecting Palestinian statehood is bad for the US and Israel
1 Sep 2011 The expected veto of Palestine's request for statehood in September could spur impetus amongst Palestinians towards a third intifada, if not catalyse it. This potentially has serious implications for the United States and Israel who, in light of the Middle East's current volatile climate, may be better off accepting the imminent bid.
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Analysis: Time for a Permanent United Nations Prevention Force?
21 Aug 2011 The desperate situation in East Africa once again highlights the potential utility of a permanent United Nations intervention force. The idea has resonance at a time of austerity, when nations are actively considering a pooling of defence resources.
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Analysis: The Case for America joining the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
19 Aug 2011 The United States is still not party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, fifteen years after the treaty became operational. Though this has been driven by internal concerns about losing sovereignty, an opportunity now presents itself for the US to enhance its maritime interests by joining the Convention.
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