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The Foreign Fighters Problem, Recent Trends and Case Studies: Selected Essays
Program on National Security at the FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE Al-Qaeda al-Shabaab AQIM AQAP Central The Foreign Fighters Problem, Recent Trends and Case Studies: Selected Essays Edited by Michael P. Noonan Managing Director, Program on National Security April 2011 Copyright Foreign Policy Research Institute (www.fpri.org). If you would like to be added to our mailing list, send an email to [email protected], including your name, address, and any affiliation. For further information or to inquire about membership in FPRI, please contact Alan Luxenberg, [email protected] or (215) 732-3774 x105. FPRI 1528 Walnut Street, Suite 610 • Philadelphia, PA 19102-3684 Tel. 215-732-3774 • Fax 215-732-4401 About FPRI Founded in 1955, the Foreign Policy Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to bringing the insights of scholarship to bear on the development of policies that advance U.S. national interests. We add perspective to events by fitting them into the larger historical and cultural context of international politics. About FPRI’s Program on National Security The end of the Cold War ushered in neither a period of peace nor prolonged rest for the United States military and other elements of the national security community. The 1990s saw the U.S. engaged in Iraq, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, and numerous other locations. The first decade of the 21st century likewise has witnessed the reemergence of a state of war with the attacks on 9/11 and military responses (in both combat and non-combat roles) globally. While the United States remains engaged against foes such as al-Qa`ida and its affiliated movements, other threats, challengers, and opportunities remain on the horizon. -
Vision of the Army’, with Which the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) Steps Into the Future
Security through foresight The Royal Netherlands Army vision for the future Foreword Before you lies the ‘Vision of the Army’, with which the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) steps into the future. It has been written for everyone concerned with our security and is intended to promote dialogue about the future of our security apparatus. The world around us is changing at a rapid pace and that has consequences for the RNLA too. Take technological developments, for example, as a result of which land operations will fundamentally change, or the increasing interconnection between national and international security. Meanwhile, new threats are emerging and old threats are resurfacing. The protection of our territory and that of our NATO allies, for example, has faded into the background over the years. In recent years, however, the importance of this task has once again increased. Unlike our recent missions, our participation in this task is not optional. The RNLA must be there if needed. If it is to continue to play a decisive role in the future, the RNLA must be able to keep pace with the speed and unpredictability of change. It is not only the security situation that is volatile. Climate change, energy scarcity, demographic trends and economic stability all contribute to the unpredictability of the future. All of this has far- reaching consequences for our organisation and the manner in which we work. If the RNLA is to continue protecting what is dear to us all, we will have to make some fundamental changes. In the 2018 Defence White Paper, the impetus was given for the broad lines of development of the Netherlands armed forces. -
Rights Watch
British Irish RIGHTS WATCH SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE UNITED KINGDOM’S COMPLIANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS SEPTEMBER 2007 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 British Irish RIGHTS WATCH is an independent non-governmental organisation that monitors the human rights dimension of the conflict and the peace process in Northern Ireland. Our services are available free of charge to anyone whose human rights have been affected by the conflict, regardless of religious, political or community affiliations, and we take no position on the eventual constitutional outcome of the peace process. 1.2 This submission to the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations concerns the United Kingdom’s observance of the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). All our comments stem directly from our work and experience. In the interests of brevity, we have kept details to a minimum, but if any member of the Committee would like further information about anything in this submission, we would be happy to supply it. Throughout the submission we respectfully suggest questions that the Committee may wish to pose to the United Kingdom (UK) during its examination of the UK’s sixth periodic report. 2. THE UNITED KINGDOM AND HUMAN RIGHTS 2.1 In its 2001 examination of the United Kingdom’s observance of the provisions of the ICCPR, the Human Rights Committee recommended that the United Kingdom incorporate all the provisions of the ICCPR into domestic law1. However, the UK has yet to comply with this recommendation. Suggested question: · What plans does the UK have for incorporating all provisions of the ICCPR into domestic law and what is the timetable? 2.2 The Human Rights Committee’s last examination of the UK’s observance of the provisions of the ICCPR further recommended that the UK should consider, as a priority, accession to the first Optional Protocol2. -
Medium-Term Foreign Policy Strategy of the Slovak Republic Until 2015
Medium-Term Foreign Policy Strategy of the Slovak Republic Medium-Term Foreign Policy Strategy of the Slovak Republic until 2015 Determinants of Foreign Policy of the Slovak Republic Interactions between the Slovak Republic’s internal environment and interests on the one hand and its external environment on the other hand determine the foreign policy of the country. With its internal potential the Slovak Republic has traditionally belonged among the countries pursuing active international co-operation. Spiritual background of the citizens of Slovakia had been formed in the historical constitutional, legal and social conditions of Central Europe. Educational and cultural environment in Slovakia is comparable with that of other European countries. The existing democratic political situation, respect for human rights and the rule of law guarantee political stability and equal opportunities for all. The socio- economic development of the society has been significantly affected by the preceding transition period. The functioning market economy and successful completion of necessary reforms suggest, sustainable improvements in the standard of living in Slovakia. Similarly to other European countries, in a long-time perspective demographic development continues to be an open issue. External environment of the Slovak Republic is characterised by various parameters and their interrelationships. The geographic location of Slovakia, the size and location of its neighbouring countries are the factors that permanently influence its foreign policy. The dynamically changing external environment is constituted, besides states and international organisations, by various non-state players of economic, political or social nature. Membership in the European Union and in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has substantially altered the relations between Slovakia and its external environment. -
Joint Theatre Entry
Joint Doctrine Note 1/17 Joint Theatre Entry Joint Doctrine Note x/17 Air Manoeuvre Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre Joint Doctrine Note 1/17 Joint Theatre Entry Joint Doctrine Note (JDN) 1/17, dated December 2017, is promulgated as directed by the Chiefs of Staff Head Doctrine Conditions of release 1. This information is Crown copyright. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) exclusively owns the intellectual property rights for this publication. You are not to forward, reprint, copy, distribute, reproduce, store in a retrieval system, or transmit its information outside the MOD without VCDS’ permission. 2. This information may be subject to privately owned rights. JDN 1/17 i Authorisation The Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC) is responsible for publishing strategic trends, joint concepts and doctrine. If you wish to quote our publications as reference material in other work, you should confirm with our editors whether the particular publication and amendment state remains authoritative. We welcome your comments on factual accuracy or amendment proposals. Please send them to: The Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre Ministry of Defence Shrivenham Swindon Wiltshire SN6 8RF Telephone: 01793 31 4216/4217/4220 Military network: 96161 4216/4217/4220 E-mail: [email protected] All images, or otherwise stated are: © Crown copyright/MOD 2017. Distribution Distributing Joint Doctrine Note (JDN) 1/17, Joint Theatre Entry, is managed by the Forms and Publications Section, LCSLS Headquarters and Operations Centre, C16 Site, Ploughley Road, Arncott, Bicester, OX25 1LP. All of our other publications, including a regularly updated DCDC Publications Disk, can also be demanded from the LCSLS Operations Centre. -
How Can the British Army Improve Its Personnel Management System?
HOW CAN THE BRITISH ARMY IMPROVE ITS PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALASDAIR HEMPENSTALL JCSP 46 PCEMI 46 Service Paper Étude militaire Disclaimer Avertissement Opinions expressed remain those of the author and do Les opinons exprimées n’engagent que leurs auteurs et not represent Department of National Defence or ne reflètent aucunement des politiques du Ministère de Canadian Forces policy. This paper may not be used la Défense nationale ou des Forces canadiennes. Ce without written permission. papier ne peut être reproduit sans autorisation écrite. © 2020 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, © 2020 Sa Majesté la Reine du Chef du Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence. représentée par le ministre de la Défense nationale. CANADIAN FORCES COLLEGE – COLLÈGE DES FORCES CANADIENNES JCSP 46 – PCEMI 46 2019 – 2020 SERVICE PAPER - ÉTUDE MILITAIRE HOW CAN THE BRITISH ARMY IMPROVE ITS PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? Lieutenant Colonel Alasdair Hempenstall “This paper was written by a candidate « La présente étude a été rédigée par un attending the Canadian Forces College stagiaire du Collège des Forces in fulfillment of one of the requirements canadiennes pour satisfaire à l’une des of the Course of Studies. The paper is a exigences du cours. L’étude est un scholastic document, and thus contains document qui se rapporte au cours et facts and opinions which the author contient donc des faits et des opinions alone considered appropriate and que seul l’auteur considère appropriés et correct for the subject. It does not convenables au sujet. Elle ne reflète pas necessarily reflect the policy or the nécessairement la politique ou l’opinion opinion of any agency, including the d’un organisme quelconque, y compris Government of Canada and the le gouvernement du Canada et le Canadian Department of National ministère de la Défense nationale du Defence. -
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’D) Dan Dempsey, Cd
LIEUTENANT COLONEL (RET’D) DAN DEMPSEY, CD A pilot by profession, Dan Dempsey’s motivation towards an aviation career was fostered by his boyhood fascination watching the RCAF Golden Hawks aerobatic team perform. Born in Hamilton, Ontario to an air force father who worked at Mount Hope, he grew up near RCAF Stations Rockcliffe (Ottawa), Lincoln Park (Calgary) and Namao (Edmonton). His passion for flying led to a 23 year career with the Canadian Forces. A graduate of Royal Roads Military College in Victoria, British Columbia and the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, he holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Science. Dan earned his private pilot license in 1972 at the Victoria Flying Club while attending Royal Roads and his Air Force wings at CFB Moose Jaw in June 1975. Having subsequently instructed on the CT-114 Tutor for four years, Dan was selected to fly one of the coveted solo positions with the Snowbirds (Snowbird 9) for the 1980-1981 airshow seasons. He then trained on the CF-5 Freedom Fighter and CF-104 Starfighter at Cold Lake, Alberta, subsequently flying the Starfighter with both 439 and 441 Tactical Fighter Squadrons based in Baden-Soellingen, West Germany. Returning to command 431 Air Demonstration Squadron in 1989 and 1990, he was honoured to lead the Snowbirds through their 20th anniversary and 1,000th official performance. A distinguished graduate of the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College in Toronto, Dan was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel following his Snowbird tour and served as Executive Assistant to the Commander Air Command where he was successful in initiating several important air force heritage projects, including the designation of CFBs Bagotville and Cold Lake to 3 and 4 Wings respectively following the closure of Canadian Forces Europe. -
Ebulletin 26/2019
International Senior Enlisted Seminar for NATO CSELs (3 July) At the invitation of Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Tod D. Wolters and Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) of Allied Command Operations (ACO) CSM Siim Saliste, CSEL of the Slovak Armed Forces SMG Vladimír Beluš attended the International Senior Enlisted Seminar (ISES) for NATO and invited CSELs at the George C. Issue 26 ● Vol. VIII ● www.mosr.sk/ebulletin/ Marshall European Centre for Security Studies, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. ISES was attended by CSELs from over 40 countries and NATO and U.S. HQs from all over the world. The ISES seminar focused on stepping up the readiness and cooperation amongst top representatives of the NCO Corps from NATO and accession countries following changes to the operational and strategic landscape, as well as on resolving issues related to the NCO Corps structure in the field of training and transformation. At ISES, SMG Beluš delivered a presentation on the Slovak Army’s course for NATO NCOs – Battle Staff NCO Course. Several NATO and Partner countries, including Ukraine and Finland, showed interest in attending the course. Apart from ISES, SMG Beluš held a series of bilateral meetings with the highest representatives of the NCO Corps from the CZE, HUN, POL, and UKR Armed Forces. These were conducted in the spirit of traditionally good cooperation in the Central European region. ■ Army Headquarters Trenčín has had two Deputy Commanders Gearing up for military parade since 1 July 2019. In the presence of CHOD Gen Daniel Zmeko, (2 July) In preparation for the 75th anniversary of the Slovak an appointment ceremony for Brig Gen Martin Michalko as National Uprising (SNP), these days members of the Slovak Deputy Commander of the SVK Army was held at Armed Forces are gearing up for a military parade to be held on the headquarters. -
Canadian Association for Photographic Art Summer 2019 • $9.95
CANADIAN CAMERAOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC ART SUMMER 2019 • $9.95 • 2019 CAPA ANNUAL PHOTO CHALLENGE • CAPA/CLUB NEWS • CAPA COMPETITIONS •HIGH-FLYING PHOTOGRAPHY • MEET THE VOLUNTEERS • NO NORMAL SATURDAY Speed in the Sky By Lois DeEll Spring on Vancouver Island is an indication that the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and F-18 Demonstration teams will soon fly over Comox Valley out of 19 Wing Comox for their annual spring training for the coming air show season. My first introduction to the 431 Air In 1984, while attending an air Abbotsford Airport during a Snowbird Demonstration Squadron (Snowbirds) show in Nanaimo, B.C., my hus- demonstration. British Columbia was in 1982, when my husband, Ken band met a former high school Lieutenant Governor David Lam was DeEll, became an instructor with 257 classmate, Capt. Bill Ryan, Snowbird the reviewing officer. Ladysmith Air Cadet Squadron. No. 3. In 1989, when my husband In 2016, I started to photograph Capt. Emile deKoninck was the was the Commanding Office at the Snowbirds and CF-18s at CFB Squadron Training Officer. His 257 Squadron, he met Major Dan Comox (Airforce Beach). At that son, Capt. Tristan deKoninck, was Dempsey, Snowbird No. 1, and then, time, I met Capt. Blake McNaughton, Snowbird No. 4, who was later killed Air Cadet Mike French, currently Narrator/Snowbird No. 10, and fol- in a CF-18 crash at Summerside, Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding lowed the Snowbirds through social P.E.I. Officer of the Snowbirds, at the media. 28 - CANADIAN CAMERA In 2018, I, for the first time, and and Mount Washington to the west at 40,000 feet with its two General my husband, for the second time, met and the water gateway of the Georgia Electric F-404 low bypass turbo fan Lieutenant Colonel Mike French at 19 Strait in between, the photography engines. -
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Virtual Mission and Training Areas at the Dutch Land Training Centre
Virtual Mission and Training Areas at the Dutch Land Training Centre Science and Innovation Interoperable by Design at the Front Line Marco Welleman Frido Kuijper Royal Netherlands Army TNO Land Training Centre Defence, Security Simulation Centre Land Warfare and Safety ITEC, Stockholm, mei 2019 Mission Simulation Centre Land Warfare • Support our troops by improving the quality of their education and training • Support our commanders by improving the quality of their decision-making (process) • Contribute to the acquisition of new materiel and the development of new concepts • Subject matter expert for knowledge and innovation for simulation 2 Royal Netherlands Army Simulation Centre Land Warfare Organization RNLA CLAS OTCO LTC SIMCEN EC-SIM MCTC SG TACTIS CST EC-SIM 92 FTEs M&S A&A CM KKW-Sim R&D 3 Royal Netherlands Army Simulation Centre Land Warfare Simulation suite Live Virtual Constructive KKW - VBS3 & MCTC SUIT TACTIS CST Sim SB Pro (SAAB) (Re-Lion) (THALES) (ELBIT) (THALES) (Bohemia Int, eSim Games) C2 SYSTEM / ELIAS (BMS) Terraindatabase 3D Entities Scenario’s l ORBAT Data Bases 4 Royal Netherlands Army Simulation Centre Land Warfare Mobile Combat Training Level 3-5 Centre (MCTC) 5 Royal Netherlands Army Simulation Centre Land Warfare Small Arms Shooting Simulator Level 1 6 Royal Netherlands Army Simulation Centre Land Warfare Small Unit Immersive Trainer Level 2 (SUIT) 7 Royal Netherlands Army Simulation Centre Land Warfare Driving simulator Level 1 8 Royal Netherlands Army Simulation Centre Land Warfare FAC Trainer Level 1-2 -
Poland's Air Force to Procure New Fighter Aircraft: the 'Harpia
Pulaski Policy Papers Komentarz Międzynarodowy Pułaskiego ISSN 2080-8852 Warsaw, 07.01.2019 Author: Maciej Szopa Poland’s Air Force to Procure New Fighter Aircraft: the ‘Harpia’ Programme In the aftermath of the political reforms of the late 1980s and the early 1990s, Poland’s policy makers recognised a growing need to procure a new fighter jet aircraft. At the time, the Polish Armed Forces operated only Soviet-built fighter jets of several types such as MiG-21, MiG-23, Su-20 and Su-22 fighter-bombers and a newly introduced MiG-29 fighter. Given the Roughly half of the Polish Air Force consists of prospect of joining the North Atlantic obsolete fighter aircraft which are incapable of Alliance, it seemed obvious that the carrying combat operations or have very Soviet-era jets would have to be limited capabilities. The entire fleet of the gradually replaced with either brand Soviet-era fighters must be replaced in years to new or second-hand aircraft fighters come; therefore the new type of aircraft ought built in the West. As far as the latter one to be selected and procured as soon as is concerned, Poland had several possible opportunities that emerged from the reduction of troops in NATO member countries in the post-Cold War era. Purchasing F-16A/B and F/A-18C/D was one of the options; however, none of these plans had succeeded in introducing new combat aircraft by the end of the 20th century. In 2003, Poland eventually procured 36 F-16C and 12 F- 16D Block 52+ fighters produced by Lockheed Martin.