Links Chapter 12: National Security: The Traditional Road Contemporary Conflicts The author asks you to consider the question "Why war?" As you think about this, take a look at the Contemporary Conflicts home page. This site lists all current global conflicts. This information is provided by the Canadian Forces College, Department of National Defense (Canada). U.S. and Russian Policymaking with Respect to the Use of Force The author discusses the Chechnya rebellion on page 332 of your textbook. At this site, you can find detailed information regarding the Chechen conflict. The Terrorism Research Center The Terrorism Research Center is dedicated to informing the public of the phenomena of terrorism and information warfare. This site contains two sections, featuring monthly essays on current issues, as well as links to other terrorism and information warfare-related Web sites and essays. The author discusses covert operations and terrorism, starting on page 346. This site expands upon the excellent information provided in your textbook. The Conventional Arms Transfer Project The Conventional Arms Transfer Project provides information to inform the public debate on the issue of U.S. and worldwide weapon sales. The project seeks to educate policy makers, the media, and the public about the social and security costs of arms exports. The author discusses arms transfers, starting on page 339 of your textbook. This site provides additional information to what can be found in your textbook.