Berlin Information-center for Transatlantic Security (BITS) (www.bits.de)

A truly outstanding source of information on a wide range of military-related issues which are either international in character or have international importance, from US military policy to the IAEA/Iran dispute, from the war against Al Qaeda to the security situation in the Caucasus. If you are looking for documents pertaining to major international issues, your search is over. An extraordinary collection of reports and other resources is available on an incredible array of subjects. The site is very well organized, making it easy to quickly find relevant material.

Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC) (www.bicc.de)

Organization dedicated to promoting peace and development through military transformation. The site has many excellent reports on conflict resolution, the military industry in certain countries, and related subjects.

Center for European Security and Disarmament (www.cesd.org)

Informative site which discusses military strategic issues particularly relevant to Europe. However, the material generally dates to 2003 or earlier.

Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) (www.csbaonline.org)

A private, non-profit public policy research institute which is concerned with innovative approaches to military strategic issues, particularly where the US is concerned. The website is an outstanding resource which provides access to many well-researched and highly informative papers, essays and other materials dealing with military strategy, planning and spending.

Center for Strategic Decision Research (CSDR) (www.csdr.org)

US research institute which organizes the annual International Workshop on Global Security. The website has complete transcripts for these events which provide a valuable means of following the military affairs of NATO as described by its most important political and military leaders.

The Dupuy Institute (www.dupuyinstitute.org)

Private US research organization founded by the late Colonel Trevor N. Dupuy concerned with the analysis of warfare, particularly modern ground warfare. In its work it emphasizes the importance of both studying intangible aspects of military capability and systematically using quantitative historical data in order to explain or predict combat outcomes. The website has many excellent analytical and fact-filled reports and articles.

GlobalSecurity.org (www.globalsecurity.org)

Offers comprehensive news feeds, some excellent essays on military developments and an enormous mass of military-related information.

International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) (www.iiss.org)

Respected organization based in London that studies military aspects of conflict.

The Institute for Counter-Terrorism (www.ict.org.il)

Israel-based think-tank which develops policy solutions to international terrorism. The website offers an impressive amount of news articles, reports, background on terrorist groups and other material relevant to terrorism.

NATO Parliamentary Assembly (www.nato-pa.int)

An organization of legislators from NATO members. The website provides access to many highly informative committee reports on a wide range of issues of interest to the alliance. These reports are an excellent starting point for researchers wanting to familiarize themselves with essential facts and with official positions within the alliance.

NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace and Security (disarm.igc.org)

UN organization which works with NGOs to promote the elimination of NBC weapons, reduction of military forces and resolution of conflicts. The website has some informative papers and background material on these and related topics.

PfP Consortium of Defense Academies and Security Studies Institutes (www.pfpconsortium.org)

An initiative of NATO’s Partnership for Peace. The site’s archives of the Connections quarterly journal provide access to many expert articles relating to military strategic issues of interest to NATO and non-NATO Europe.

Statistical Resources on the Web: Military and Defense (www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/stmil.html)

A good website directory provided by the University of Michigan. Most, though not all, of the websites focus on the US military; there are leads to some good sources of statistics and data sets.

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) (www.sipri.org)

This highly-respected organization studies many military affairs issues, particularly those relating to arms control and disarmament.

Nuclear, biological and chemical weapons

The Acronym Institute (www.acronym.org.uk)

Organization dedicated to facilitating non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament efforts. The website is an outstanding collection of informative reports, links and other resources regarding NBC weapons as well as related issues such as US ABM development. It is a good first stop for most anyone researching these topics.

Abolition 2000 (www.abolition2000.org)

Organization which seeks the abolition of nuclear weapons.

Arms Control Association (www.armscontrol.org)

This US-based non-partisan organization seeks to promote effective arms control policies. Through its magazine, Arms Control Today, and other programs, it provides authoritative information, analysis and commentary on WMD-related issues, particularly on nuclear weapons and their proliferation. The website is an outstanding resource for articles, links and other relevant material; it includes reprints of, and an extensive archive for, Arms Control Today.

Atomic Archive (www.atomicarchive.com)

Companion website to AJ Software & Multimedia’s CD-ROM about the history of nuclear weapons, Atomic Archive: Enhanced Edition.

The Australia Group (www.australiagroup.net)

An informal group of states which seeks to hinder chemical and biological weapons proliferation by harmonizing export licensing measures.

Biological Weapons Prevention Project (www.bwpp.org)

A non-governmental initiative which seeks to strengthen the norm against biological weapons.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (www.bullatomsci.org)

A significant source of analysis and commentary on nuclear weapons, their effects on international security, and on non-military application of nuclear technology.

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (www.cnduk.org)

Britain-based NGO that pursues abolition of nuclear weapons and other causes.

Center for International Trade and Security (CITS) (www.uga.edu/cits/home/default.htm)

Located at the University of Georgia, USA, CITS studies issues related to the spread of WMD. Its periodical, The Monitor, is republished on the website and is an excellent resource.

Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) (cns.miis.edu)

CNS is part of the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Its website is an extensive resource on NBC weapons proliferation and related issues.

Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) (www.isis-online.org)

This organization provides very useful and extensive information on nuclear weapons proliferation.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (www.iaea.org)

Website of the UN agency that promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy. It plays a critical role in monitoring the compliance of signatories to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

International Network of Engineers and Scientists Against Proliferation (www.inesap.org)

An NGO that advocates banning nuclear weapons, opposes the development of ABM defenses and opposes the use of space for military purposes.

International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) (www.ippnw.org)

International federation of medical organizations interested in nuclear disarmament and related issues.

International Science and Technology Center (www.istc.ru)

A non-proliferation program established by international agreement in 1992 to provide weapon scientists from the former Soviet Union with opportunities for peaceful employment.

Lawyer’s Committee on Nuclear Policy (www.lcnp.org)

Non-profit organization which advocates abolition of nuclear weapons. The site contains many links to pertinent material, especially regarding the legal issues surrounding nuclear weapons and efforts to develop a Nuclear Weapons Convention.

Nonproliferation Policy Education Center (NPEC) (www.npec-web.org)

Organization which seeks a much harder line on the spread of nuclear technology worldwide and a much tougher US nonproliferation policy. The site features a wealth of informative material on nonproliferation issues and the nuclear activities of certain states.

Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) (www.nti.org)

Private organization concerned with WMD proliferation. Its website provides a lot of valuable information, much of it provided by the Center for Nonproliferation Studies, MIIS.

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (www.opcw.org)

Organization responsible for implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Programme for Promoting Nuclear Non-Proliferation (PPNN) (www.ppnn.soton.ac.uk)

Has a considerable amount of material pertaining to non-proliferation efforts, though much of it is dated. There is detailed examination of the NPT and its review process through about 2004.

Program on Global Security and Disarmament (www.bsos.umd.edu/pgsd)

Based at the University of Maryland, USA.

STAR site (www.armscontrol.ru/start)

Page from the website of Russia's Center for Arms Control, Energy and Environmental Studies dealing with nuclear strategic military-related issues.

The Sunshine Project (www.sunshine-project.org)

Small NGO interested in biological weapons, biotechnology and preventing biological warfare.

Reference

DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/doddict)