NSFA Research
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The Risks of Nuclear Facility Incidents
In this report, we provide an overview of the security environment confronting countries with sensitive nuclear facilities. First, we detail…
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The Consequences of Nuclear Facility Incidents
This report examines the direct and indirect economic and political costs associated with accidental or deliberate nuclear security incidents at…
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Indian Muslims in the Crosshairs: The BJP and Its Anti-Beef Crusade
The rise of Hindu nationalism, especially following the election of the Bharatiya JanataParty (BJP) in 2014 under the leadership of…
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Democratic Conflict and the Political Morality of Compromise
In his 1775 Speech on Conciliation with America, Edmund Burke offered a succinct account of why it is rational to…
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The Strategic Importance of Kenya in the Fight Against Terrorism in the Horn of Africa: Evaluating Counterterrorism Measures in Kenya
This paper examines the evolution of terrorism in Kenya and the country’s growing role in counterterrorism efforts in the Horn…
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Between Allies and Enemies: Explaining the Volatility of the U.S.-Pakistan Relationship, 1947–2018
The relationship between the United States and Pakistan has experienced dramatic shifts since Pakistan’s independence in 1947, alternating between close…
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Recent Developments in the Kurdish Independence Movement in Iraq
This paper examines the historical roots and recent developments of the Kurdish independence movement in Iraq, focusing on the 2017…
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China in Balochistan: CPEC and the Shifting Security Landscape of Pakistan
This policy brief examines the impact of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the security, political, and economic landscape of…
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The Yemen Imbroglio: Understanding the Many Layers of the Yemeni Civil War
The violence in Yemen has escalated in the wake of the Saudi-led air strikes over the past two years against…
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Lawnmowers in the Sky: The Turbulent Past and Uncertain Future of Drone Warfare
For the past 15 years, the drone has become one of America’s premier tools in its counterterrorism campaign, being deployed…