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Bold Alligator in the Review View Mirror: 2nd ESG Reflects on Lessons Learned

Posted on February 29, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/29/2012
A recent visit to 2nd ESG provided insights into lessons learned from Bold Alligator 2012.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Act of Valor: A Casting Gamble Pays Off

Posted on February 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/24/2012
Ed Timperlake reviews the new movie "Act of Valor."
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Act of Valor

Perspectives on China’s Evolving Military: Part 3

Posted on February 22, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/22/2012
SLD Coverage of Jamestown’s PLA Conference (Part 3)
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Jamestown Foundation, PRC, PRC defense, PRC military

Faces of Courage

Posted on February 20, 2012 | by Murielle Laird
02/20/2012
A slideshow which highlights the French soldiers involved in Bold Alligator 2012 who have seen and will see combat action on a regular basis.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, France, Mistral

Bold Alligator 2012 and the “New” Middle East

Posted on February 20, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/20/2012
A "new" Middle East is emerging. How to shape relevant capabilities for shaping security and defense in the region?
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Arab Spring, Bold Alligator 2012, Middle-East

Indonesia and Asian Security

Posted on February 20, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/20/2012
Indonesia is a key player in shaping the future of Asian security. And they are buying capabilities to do so.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, In Briefs, Market Opportunities | Tagged airbus military, C-295, Indonesia

Perspectives on China’s Evolving Military: Part 2

Posted on February 20, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/20/2012
SLD Coverage of Jamestown’s PLA Conference (Part 2)
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Jamestown Foundation, PLA Conference, PRC, PRC defense, PRC military

Perspectives on China’s Evolving Military

Posted on February 18, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/18/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the evolving Chinese military challenge.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged chinese military, Jamestown Foundation, PRC
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