Afghanistan 2012: The Peace Problem
01/15/2012
In the first of a four part series, Richard Weitz looks at the prospects for the Afghan peace process in 2012.
Countering Iranian Influence in Latin America (Updated)
01/15/2012
Whatever Tehran’s ambitions for Latin America, its ability to influence events in the region is dwarfed by the United States as well as China, Russia, and the EU.
Looking Back on 2011
01/14/2012
A review of 2011 SLD activities for 2011.
Bold Alligator 2012: The USN-USMC Team Shapes the Future (Updated)
01/13/2012
The Second Line of Defense team recently visited the USN-USMC team planning for Bold Alligator 2012 which is kicked off later this month. More to come.
The Long Reach of Aegis
01/12/2012
Combining Aegis with the new Joint Strike Fighter will enhance coverage and lead to a global honeycomb of defensive capabilities….
Pakistan-US Relations: 2012
01/10/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the challenge of crafting a Pakistan strategy for the Obama Administration.
The Frozen in Time 4
01/10/2012
Once again we hear that aircraft that cannot match up to the 21st century challenges are much better than the ones which can. Northern Edge 2011 provides a definitive statement.
The Japanese F-35 Decision: A Building Block in A New Pacific Strategy
01/08/2012
The Japanese understand the opportunity to leverage the F-35 combat systems enterprise and is a key reason why the Japanese down selected the aircraft.