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American National Security Strategy: The Leadership Factor

Posted on April 3, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/03/2012
In this fifth piece evaluating the functioning of the US National Security system, Richard Weitz looks at the role of Presidential leadership or not.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged PNSR Case Studies, Presidential Leadership, Richard Weitz

TAK-ING the Supply Ship to a Whole Other Level

Posted on April 2, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/02/2012
In Bold Alligator 2012, a T-AKE supply ship was certified for VM-22 landings.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Captain Little, Military Sealift Command, MSC, Osprey, T-AKE 5, T-AKE Ship, USNS Robert E Peary, V-22

The Impact of the Osprey on the Expeditionary Strike Group: “There is a Tsunami of Change Coming”

Posted on April 2, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/02/2012
The experience of the Osprey in 2011 and 2012 suggest there is a "tsunami of change coming" to the fleet.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 2nd MAW, Bold Alligator 2012, MV-22, Osprey, V-22

The U.S. Strategic Turn: A European View

Posted on April 1, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/01/2012
General Gaviard looks at the implications of the new Obama strategy for Europe.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged european defense, General Gaviard, NATO, Obama administration

The AT-6 Saga Continues

Posted on April 1, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/01/2012
"Not even a front-line fighter could meet the requirements" set by the USAF in the competition?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged AT-6, Brazil, Hawker Beechcraft, super tucano

The Right Force in the Right Place at the Right Time: Getting C2 Right

Posted on March 31, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/31/2012
Col. Iiams explains from his wide-ranging experience the key role of C2 in getting the right force, in the right place at the right time.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, F-35, Javelin Thrust, Osprey, SWAN, V-22

Before Bold Alligator: Vietnam and Amphibious Operations

Posted on March 30, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/30/2012
A look back at amphibious operations during the Vietnam War.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged amphibious operations, Vietnam

The US National Security System: Explaining Success or Failure

Posted on March 30, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/30/2012
In this fourth piece on the PNSR case studies of the US national security system, Richard Weitz looks at what causes failures or explains success.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged PNSR, Richard Weitz, US National Security Policy
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