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Reports
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Nuclear Nonproliferation: Focusing on the Highest Priority Radiological Sources Could Improve DOE's Efforts to Secure Sources in Foreign Countries. March 2007.
- "In January 2007, GAO issued a report— Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE's International Radiological Threat Reduction Program Needs to Focus Future Efforts on Securing the Highest Priority Radiological Sources, (GAO-07-282)—that addressed these matters.To carry out its work, GAO reviewed DOE policies, plans and budgets; observed installed physical security upgrades; and interviewed senior DOE, Department of State (State), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) officials."
Source: Government Accountability Office (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: GAO-07-580T.
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Nuclear Terrorism, Weapons, Security and Defense :
Radiological Terrorism, Weapons, Security and Defense :
Weapons of Mass Destruction
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2.
Islamist Terrorism in Northwest Africa: A 'Thorn in the Neck' for the United States? February 2007.
- This paper analyzes the terrorist threat in Northwest Africa. Specificially that of Islamic terrorism, and its implications on American counter-terrorism policies. It concentrates on what the United States can do to aid local governments to control and confront terrorist groups in their own countries. It analyzes the correlations between foreign Islamic fundamentalist groups and local African Islamic groups, primarily Al-Qaeda's relationship with Algeria-based Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC).
Source: Washington Institute for Near East Policy (All by Source | Source Website).
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Miscellaneous Resources
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3.
Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE's International Radiological Threat Reduction Program Needs to Focus Future Efforts on Securing the Highest Priority Radiological Sources. January 2007.
- "GAO was asked to (1) assess DOE's progress in helping other countries secure their high-risk sources, (2) identify DOE's current and planned program costs, and (3) describe coordination between DOE and U.S. and international agencies to secure sources in other countries."
Source: Government Accountability Office (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: GAO-07-282.
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Nuclear Terrorism, Weapons, Security and Defense :
Radiological Terrorism, Weapons, Security and Defense :
Weapons of Mass Destruction
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U.N. Convention Against Torture (CAT): Overview and Application to Interrogation Techniques. January 2007.
- This report discusses four acts of Congress dealing with the issue of torture: The Detainee Treatment Act (DTA), Pandemic Influenza Act, 2006 (P.L. 109-148), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2006 (P.L. 109-163), which contain a provision prohibiting “cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment of persons under the detention, custody, or control of the United States Government”, and the Military Commissions Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-366).
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RL32438.
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Domestic Legislation
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5.
Motivations or Capabilities? Israeli Counterterrorism against Palestinian Sucide Bombings and Violence. December 2006.
- This paper analyzes the basic nature of Palestinian violence and its proficiency in causing casualties and damage to the Israelis. It examines the role of capabilities and motivations, and which one plays a bigger roles in Palestinian terrorism. It focuses on Israeli counterterrorism methods and its success in aiding the decline of Palestinian terrorism.
Source: Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Bar-Ilan University (All by Source | Source Website).
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Miscellaneous Resources
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6.
Proliferation Control Regimes: Background and Status. December 2006.
- "The discovery of the nuclear black market network run by A.Q. Khan has spurred new thinking about how to strengthen the regime, including greater restrictions on sensitive technology. However, the possible extension of civil nuclear cooperation by the United States and other countries to India, a non-party to the NPT, has raised questions about what benefits still exist for non-nuclear weapons states that remain in the treaty regime."
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RL31559.
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Nuclear Terrorism, Weapons, Security and Defense
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Nuclear Weapons: Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. October 2006.
- This document provides a brief history on the topic of nuclear weapons, treaties, and those bans and limitations associated with the testing of nuclear weapons. "National Positions on Testing and the CTBT" (Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty) are reviewed, each providing a bit of history regarding the legislative progress the CTBT has undergone. Recent developments, such as "North Korea declar[ing] that it had conducted a nuclear test", are addressed in this report as well.
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RL33548.
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Nuclear Terrorism, Weapons, Security and Defense :
Weapons of Mass Destruction
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U.S.-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism. October 2006.
- "The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks gave new momentum to European Union (EU) initiatives to improve law enforcement cooperation against terrorism both among its 25 member states and with the United States. Washington has largely welcomed these efforts, recognizing that they may help root out terrorist cells and prevent future attacks. However, the United States and the EU continue to face several challenges as they seek to promote closer cooperation in the police, judicial, and border control fields."
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RS22030.
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Al Qaeda :
Intelligence and Intelligence Sharing
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9.
European Union and the Fight Against Terrorism. January 2006.
- This speech by Gijs de Vries, EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator, outlines what the EU has done to combat terror and highlights further actions that need to be taken.
Source: Council of the European Union (All by Source | Source Website).
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Proceedings - Congressional Hearings, Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, etc.
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10.
Implementation of the Action Plan to Combat Terrorism. December 2005.
- "This report responds to the European Council's request for a report every six months on the implementation of the Action Plan to combat terrorism adopted in June 2004. The report summarizes progress since June 2005 and the state of play regarding ratification of the conventions and implementation of the legislative acts regarded as having priority, the details of which are set out in ADD 1. In particular, the report includes progress on the key priorities outlined in the Council Declaration on the EU response to the London bombings, which highlighted the main dossiers and gave added urgency to the task of making progress on them."
Source: Council of the European Union (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: 15704/05.
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London Bombings
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11.
Press Release 2696th Council Meeting Justice and Home Affairs Brussels, 1-2 December 2005. December 2005.
- This proceeding discusses the agenda and outcome of the 2696th Council Meeting, Justice and Home Affairs.
Source: Council of the European Union (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: 14390/05 (Presse 296).
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Proceedings - Congressional Hearings, Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, etc.
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12.
Proposal for a Council Decision on the Transmission of Information Resulting from the Activities of Security and Intelligence Services with Respect to Terrorist Offences. December 2005.
- This report discusses the sharing of intelligence gathered by either security or intelligence services with regard to terrorist acts and crimes.
Source: EUR-Lex (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: COM(2005) 695 final.
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Intelligence and Intelligence Sharing
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13.
Directive 2005/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on the Prevention of the Use of the Financial System for the Purpose of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. November 2005.
- This directive discusses a third money laundering directive adopted by the European Parliament and Council in September 2005 whereby the reporting obligation is extended specifically to cover terrorist financing and which requires the licensing or registration of money remittance offices.
Source: EUR-Lex (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: 2005/60/EC.
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Financial and Economic Aspects of Terrorism :
Legal Material
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14.
European Union Counter-Terrorism Strategy. November 2005.
- This report discusses the four main points (prevent, protect, pursue, and respond) of the European Union's counter-terrorism strategy.
Source: Council of the European Union (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: 14469/4/05 REV 4.
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Miscellaneous Resources
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15.
Green Paper on a European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection. November 2005.
- "The Green Paper provides options on how the Commission may respond to the Council's request to establish EPCIP [European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection] and CIWIN [Commission of a Critical Infrastructure Warning Information Network] and constitutes the second phase of a consultation process concerning the establishment of a European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection."
Source: EUR-Lex (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: COM(2005) 576 final.
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Critical Infrastructure Protection
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16.
Prevention of and Fight Against Terrorist Financing Through Enhanced National
Level Coordination and Greater Transparency of the Non-Profit Sector. November 2005.
- This report discusses cooperative efforts on the part of European Union members to combat terrorist financing. "Part I assesses national level coordination issues. Part II deals with vulnerabilities of the non-profit sector to terrorist financing and outlines a Recommendation for Member States and a Framework for a Code of Conduct for NPOs contained in the Annex to this Communication."
Source: EUR-Lex (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: COM(2005) 620 final.
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Financial and Economic Aspects of Terrorism
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Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament Concerning Terrorist Recruitment: Addressing the Factors Contributing to Violent Radicalisation. September 2005.
- This report discusses violent radical groups and the factors that help them recruit members to their causes.
Source: EUR-Lex (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: COM(2005) 313 final.
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Communication from the Commission on Measures to Ensure Greater Security in Explosives, Detonators, Bomb-Making Equipment and Fire-Arms. July 2005.
- This report discusses ways EU member states can increase security in regard to explosives, explosive materials and fire-arms.
Source: EUR-Lex (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: COM(2005) 329 final.
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Address by Mr Gijs de Vries, European Union Counter-Terrorism Coordinator,
to the Counter-Terrorism Committee Established by the United Nations Pursuant to Resolution 1373 (2001). June 2005.
- This speech discusses the EU's work in implementing Resolution 1373 (2001) and highlights items of particular note that they have carried out in combating terrorism.
Source: Council of the European Union (All by Source | Source Website).
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Proceedings - Congressional Hearings, Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, etc.
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Address by Mr Gijs de Vries, European Union Counter-Terrorism Coordinator,
to the Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 1267 (1999) Concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban. June 2005.
- This speech discusses the efforts of the European Union to combat terrorism in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1267 (1999).
Source: Council of the European Union (All by Source | Source Website).
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Proceedings - Congressional Hearings, Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, etc.
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