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National Security and Defence Policy of the Lithuanian State

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: June 1994 )

Presents an historical overview of Lithuania and its return to independence. It discusses the regional situation and the problems of national security, district defence system and the establishment of...

Presents an historical overview of Lithuania and its return to independence. It discusses the regional situation and the problems of national security, district defence system and the establishment of...


Russian Approaches to Peacekeeping Operations

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: November 1994 )

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the methods and means Russia could use in future peace-keeping operations. Looking at a 'larger picture', it assesses the problems inherent to such operations...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the methods and means Russia could use in future peace-keeping operations. Looking at a 'larger picture', it assesses the problems inherent to such operations...


CTBT (Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty) and Beyond

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: March 1995 )

In 1958 the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) came into effect. Limited in scope and easily monitored, it seemed to offer a good chance for getting the whole process started. This publication gives...

In 1958 the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) came into effect. Limited in scope and easily monitored, it seemed to offer a good chance for getting the whole process started. This publication gives...


Halting the Production of Fissile Material for Nuclear Weapons

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: May 1995 )

The subject of an internationally agreed halt to the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons has recently resurfaced. This publication presents a collection of papers from experts in the...

The subject of an internationally agreed halt to the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons has recently resurfaced. This publication presents a collection of papers from experts in the...


Verification of a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty From Space

A Preliminary Study

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: May 1995 )

The desire to control further proliferation of nuclear weapons and to avoid more contamination of the environment remains a priority agenda item for many governments and concerned organizations. This...

The desire to control further proliferation of nuclear weapons and to avoid more contamination of the environment remains a priority agenda item for many governments and concerned organizations. This...


Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Northeast Asia

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: June 1995 )

Resolving the nuclear problems of countries will not be an easy task. This publication discusses nuclear disarmament and Non-Proliferation in the countries of Northeast Asia - their capabilities...

Resolving the nuclear problems of countries will not be an easy task. This publication discusses nuclear disarmament and Non-Proliferation in the countries of Northeast Asia - their capabilities...


Small Arms and Intra-state Conflicts

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: October 1996 )

This paper draws a rough sketch of the characteristics of small arms and identifies major trends in their manufacture, acquisition and trade. It also provides a global profile of armed conflicts...

This paper draws a rough sketch of the characteristics of small arms and identifies major trends in their manufacture, acquisition and trade. It also provides a global profile of armed conflicts...


Missing Link? Nuclear Proliferation and the International Mobility of Russian Nuclear Experts

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: December 1995 )

The former USSR had long kept the movement of its citizens, particularly scientists, under tight control. This is no longer the case and now the drastic political and economic changes, the lack of...

The former USSR had long kept the movement of its citizens, particularly scientists, under tight control. This is no longer the case and now the drastic political and economic changes, the lack of...


Guardian Soldier, The

On the Nature and Use of Future Armed Forces

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: December 1995 )

Conducted under the auspicies of the United Nations or its regional organizations, the scope of missions given to armed forces is widening to include disaster relief, conflict prevention and a broad...

Conducted under the auspicies of the United Nations or its regional organizations, the scope of missions given to armed forces is widening to include disaster relief, conflict prevention and a broad...


National Threat Perceptions in the Middle East

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: January 1996 )

Another publication in the important series of reseach/reports published by UNIDIR. The book will be of great use and interest to all those who wish to enhance peace and security through...

Another publication in the important series of reseach/reports published by UNIDIR. The book will be of great use and interest to all those who wish to enhance peace and security through...


Fissile Material Cut-Off Debate, The

A Bibliographical Survey

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: November 1996 )

In view of the topic's likely future importance, UNIDIR has accordingly chosen to produce the present bibliographical survey and source list. It will provide an access route for all interested parties...

In view of the topic's likely future importance, UNIDIR has accordingly chosen to produce the present bibliographical survey and source list. It will provide an access route for all interested parties...