Monthly briefings on current issues in international defence and security and the military sciences. Issue: Jan 2008, Vol. 28, No. 1
More Spurious Saving by the MoD
This article argues in favour of independent cost and timescale forecasts for all major UK defence projects, as is done in the US. It is important that MoD should implement this recommendation, and that such independent forecasts become an integral part of the approval process.
David Kirkpatrick
Decision Time for the Greek Cypriots
This article explains that part of the problem in Cyprus is that Greek Cypriots still do not know what they really want from a settlement, or whether they want one at all.
James Ker-Lindsay
Kenya: Africa's Nightmare Scenario?
The political and humanitarian crisis which has engulfed Kenya following the disputed results of the 27 December 2007 Presidential election has been detrimental to its image and reputation.
Amy Harris