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Analysis: How the Gulf is Keeping Water Security Fears at Bay 17 May 2011
Water scarcity, although a relatively low priority, is still a concern for the Middle Eastern security agenda. Gulf states in particular can lead the way in ensuring that water co-operation replaces the threat of water conflict. Climate Security Global Security Issues Middle East and North Africa The Gulf Region

Analysis: Regime Change in Yemen 19 Apr 2011
The outcome of the anti-government protests in Yemen could have profound implications for the development of Al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula Al-Qa'ida Terrorism Counter-insurgency Global Security Issues The Gulf Region Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: British Strategy in Libya 13 Apr 2011
The war in Libya is at a stalemate. Britain should avoid becoming beholden to the rebels and shun regime change, but ensure that any settlement is a self-enforcing equilibrium. Global Security Issues Libya Middle East and North Africa UK Europe NATO International Institutions

Analysis: Oil Markets and the Arab revolutions 12 Apr 2011
The uprisings have affected the governments of some of the world's largest oil exporters. In the long-term, however, supply is unlikely to be affected. Information Global Security Issues The Gulf Region Middle East and North Africa Libya Iran Iraq

RUSI Journal: Cyber-Security through Arms Control: An Approach to International Co-operation 8 Apr 2011
Though there are risks in cyberspace, it is not yet an active battleground; conflict prevention and restraint measures may still work Cyber Technology Global Security Issues

Analysis: Arming the Rebels Is Not the Answer 5 Apr 2011
Arming the Libyan rebels in the hope of expediating the ousting of the Qadhafi regime would be at best misguided, at worst detrimental to their cause. NATO International Institutions Global Security Issues Defence Policy Libya Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: Worst-Case Scenario: The Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake 4 Apr 2011
The complexities of responding to a disaster in a highly developed and technologically sophisticated country like Japan are testing humanitarian response strategies. Much of what has happened and continues to unfold is the realisation of multiple worst-case scenarios. Japan Pacific Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues

Analysis: Rescuing the Rebels 29 Mar 2011 by Barak Seener
Western policymakers may weigh up a number of ways to help the rebels in Libya - what should not be in doubt, however, is their obligation to provide some much-needed assistance. Law and Ethics NATO International Institutions Global Security Issues Libya Middle East and North Africa The Gulf Region Iran Europe France UK Turkey United States Americas

Analysis: Opening Pandora’s Box 28 Mar 2011 by Dr Tobias Feakin
As North America publicy confronts the issue of radicalization, those involved would do well to observe the lessons of the UK's experience - but have thus far shown little inclination to do so. Information Global Security Issues International Responses Terrorism July 7 Bombings Tackling Extremism Securing Britain United States Americas UK Europe

Analysis: Arab Involvement in the Libyan Intervention 23 Mar 2011 by David Roberts
Arab support for military action against Libya was initially strong, arguably stemming from a desire to change the focus of international and domestic attention. But as civilian casualties increase, the political calculus is changing - and Arab support is wavering. International Institutions Global Security Issues Middle East and North Africa Libya

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