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12. The Spanish Presidency's agenda for conflict prevention and civilian crisis management
- Author:
- Catriona Gourlay, Jamie Woodbridge, and Lorraine Mullally
- Publication Date:
- 01-2002
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- International Security Information Service
- Abstract:
- According to the Spanish Presidency's website, its ambitions in the field of ESDP are heavily weighted towards enhancing the EU's military crisis management capability and assessing how ESDP could contribute to the EU's response to the threat of terrorism. Government officials are, however, keen to point out that civilian crisis management will not be sidelined and that the Presidency will take seriously its commitment to implement, review and add new dimensions to the EU Programme for the prevention of violent conflict agreed at the Göteburg European Council in 2001.
- Topic:
- Security and Defense Policy
- Political Geography:
- Europe
13. Building Conflict Prevention into the Future of Europe
- Author:
- Claire Piana
- Publication Date:
- 11-2002
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- International Security Information Service
- Abstract:
- The Convention on the future of Europe is critical for the role of the European Union in the promotion of a more peaceful world. This roundtable sought to gain feedback on EPLO's contribution to the debate. EPLO's paper, which is entitled “Building Conflict Prevention into the Future of Europe”, makes recommendations on how to mainstream conflict prevention in the EU Treaty. It is based on the vision of a EU that is inclusive, democratically accountable, and promoting a more peaceful world.
- Topic:
- Conflict Prevention, Security, and Defense Policy
- Political Geography:
- Europe
14. The Rapid Reaction Force: The EU takes stock
- Author:
- Catriona Gourlay, Jamie Woodbridge, Lorraine Mullally, Annalisa Monaco, and Natalie Pauwels
- Publication Date:
- 12-2001
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- International Security Information Service
- Abstract:
- On 19 November EU Foreign and Defence Ministers gathered in Brussels for the Capability Improvement Conference (CIC) to assess progress made in filling the capability gaps to meet the Helsinki Headline Goal (being able to deploy 60 000 men in less than 60 days and to sustain them for at least one year). The CIC confirmed that the EU should be able to carry out the whole range of crisis management tasks by 2003, but cautioned that further efforts must be made if it is to be able to carry out complex operations without undue risk. In response to the shortcomings identified, Member States have agreed on a European Capability Action Plan to gradually advance national and multinational solutions.
- Topic:
- Security and Defense Policy
- Political Geography:
- Europe
15. The EU takes on Terrorism
- Author:
- Marta Martinelli, Catriona Gourlay, Lorraine Mullally, Sibylle Bauer, and Natalie Pauwels
- Publication Date:
- 10-2001
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- International Security Information Service
- Abstract:
- The terrorist attacks on the United States on 11 September have added a sense of urgency to the elaboration of a European Union policy on terrorism, something that had already been in the pipeline for a number of months under the auspices of the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council and the Commission's Directorate- General for JHA. While the immediate policy response of the EU mainly reflected these third pillar initiatives, it is likely that the 11 September attacks will lead to a re-evaluation across the EU policy spectrum. This article outlines some of the areas that could be considered prime candidates for action by the EU as part of its overall counter-terrorism strategy.
- Topic:
- Security and Defense Policy
- Political Geography:
- United States and Europe
16. Europe Moves Forward on its Own Missile Proliferation Agenda
- Author:
- Simon Taylor, Sibylle Bauer, Jens Mosegaard, Sharon Riggle, Thomas Sköld, and Philippe Manigart
- Publication Date:
- 07-2001
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- International Security Information Service
- Abstract:
- The missile defence debate has gained serious momentum in Europe since US President George W. Bush took office in January 2001. Reactions in Europe to US missile defence plans have been negative, ranging from scepticism to outrage, with a slight softening of positions in recent weeks .The EU has had no common position on the issue but has now reconfirmed its commitment to multilateral solutions to the threat of missile proliferation with a declaration which aims to reinforce preventive regimes.
- Topic:
- Security and Defense Policy
- Political Geography:
- United States and Europe
17. Conflict Prevention Takes Centre Stage
- Author:
- Catriona Gourlay and Natalie Pauwels
- Publication Date:
- 06-2001
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- International Security Information Service
- Abstract:
- The Göteborg European Council endorsed the Swedishled EU Programme for the Prevention of Violent Conflicts. The Programme is the result of the Swedish Presidency's drive to put conflict prevention on equal footing with, while distinguishing it from, the development of EU crisis management capabilities. It sets out ambitious goals and a broad mandate for further action, identifying over 20 actions to be elaborated under successive Presidencies. The success of the Programme nevertheless depends on its implementation by future Presidencies, Member States and the Commission.
- Topic:
- Security and Defense Policy
- Political Geography:
- Europe
18. The Fuss About Turkey
- Author:
- Catriona Gourlay, Natalie Pauwels, Sharon Riggle, and Thomas Sköld
- Publication Date:
- 04-2001
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- International Security Information Service
- Abstract:
- Agreement on EU-NATO cooperation is vital to the development of the common European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) since the EU plans to rely on access to certain common NATO assets for EUled crisis management operations. Turkey, a key non- EU European NATO member, argues that it is underrepresented in ESDP structures and is threatening to block such an agreement unless the EU adopts new mechanisms to further involve it in ESDP decision-shaping and planning. This article explores the grounds for Turkish dissention, EU resistance and whether there may be room for compromise.
- Topic:
- Security and Defense Policy
- Political Geography:
- Europe and Turkey
19. Developing a Proactive Approach to EU Conflict Prevention: The first steps
- Author:
- Catriona Gourlay, Sibylle Bauer, Jens Mosegaard, Sharon Riggle, Kelly Baumgartner, and Otfried Nassauer
- Publication Date:
- 03-2001
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- International Security Information Service
- Abstract:
- The Commission and the Secretary General/ High Representative (SGHR) Javier Solana presented a joint paper outlining challenges and recommendations for improving the effectiveness and cohesion of action for conflict prevention to the Nice European Council in December 20011. The Swedish Presidency now plans to build on these recommendations to develop a concrete programme for conflict prevention to be agreed at the Göteborg European Council in June 2001. This article identifies some of the elements that such a programme might contain.
- Topic:
- Security and Defense Policy
- Political Geography:
- Europe
20. Cluster Bombs: the Case for New Controls
- Author:
- Hugh Beach
- Publication Date:
- 05-2001
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- International Security Information Service
- Abstract:
- Cluster Weapons consist of a large number of sub-munitions (“bomblets”) which are dispensed from a metal canister in mid-air and then disperse over a distance of several hundred metres. They are inherently indiscriminate since, once dispensed, the bomblets are un-guided and a threat to military and civilians alike. Bomblets are designed to knock out armoured vehicles but can also kill people to a radius of 30-40 metres.
- Topic:
- Security, Defense Policy, and Arms Control and Proliferation
- Political Geography:
- United States and Europe
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