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With the French Forces In Afghanistan: At Crucial Point of Transition

Posted on June 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/26/2012
A look at French forces in Afghanistan based on a recent SLD trip to the operational area.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Afghanistan, French forces

China-Iraq Ties: Oil, Arms, and Influence

Posted on June 25, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/25/2012
In the seventh part of his series on Iraq in the "New Dawn" era, Richard Weitz looks at the return of the Chinese approach to Iraq.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged arms sales, Iraq, PRC

U.S. Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Management: An Update

Posted on June 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/24/2012
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the current U.S. approach to nuclear weapons stockpile management?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged nuclear weapons stewardship, US nuclear weapons

Allies and the F-35: Getting on With It

Posted on June 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/24/2012
A new approach to Allies and global reach is inherent in the F-35 program.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged Allies, F-35, Japan, Norway

China and Iraq: The Return

Posted on June 22, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/22/2012
In the sixth part of his series on Iraq in the "New Dawn" era, Richard Weitz looks at the return of the Chinese.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Norwegian F-35 Decision: Understanding the Impact of Weapons Integration

Posted on June 21, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/21/2012
Integration on the Norwegian F-35 provides an instant global marketplace for Kongsberg.
Posted in Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, Kongsberg, Norway

Iraq New Dawn: The Challenge of Sectarian Divisions

Posted on June 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/19/2012
In the fifth part of his series on Iraq's New Dawn, Richard Weitz looks at the continuing challenge of integration.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iraq, new dawn

Brazil’s Military Role in Haiti

Posted on June 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/19/2012
Kenneth Maxwell looks at Brazil's role in Haiti.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Brazil, Brazilian Military, Haiti
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