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Politics and the Crumbling of Authority of Eurozone Leaders

Posted on May 18, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/18/2012
Hal Malmgren looks at the European dynamic just after the French presidential election.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Role of the FBI in Cybersecurity

Posted on May 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/16/2012
In the fifth part of his series on cybersecurity, Richard Weitz looks the role of the FBI.
Posted in Cybersecurity, Security, What's New | Tagged Cybersecurity, FBI

The Logistical Impact of Seabasing

Posted on May 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/16/2012
By integrating support ashore FROM the seabase and working better connectivity WITHIN the seabase, combat capabilities are significantly enhanced.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, Littoral Operations, seabasing, USMC, USN

Just Do It: Build Up the SM-3 Inventory Before it’s Too Late

Posted on May 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/15/2012
Ed Timperlake argues for a an augmentation of the SM-3 inventory, not deep cuts.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Aegis, SM-3

Cyber State

Posted on May 14, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/14/2012
In the fourth part of his series on cybersecurity, Richard Weitz looks at the role of the Department of State.
Posted in Cybersecurity, Security, What's New

The Impact of a Chinese Economic Hard Landing on Asian Security

Posted on May 14, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/14/2012
The impact of a Chinese economic hard landing will be significant in re-shaping Asia.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Challenge Posed by the New Large Container Cargo Ships: An Interview with Captain Cynthia L. Stowe

Posted on May 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/13/2012
An interview with Captain Stowe concerning the challenge posed by the new large container ships.
Posted in Security, What's New

President Hollande, France and the Future of French Defense

Posted on May 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/13/2012
A look at the challenges facing President Hollande.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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