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ISSUES & TRENDS

Building out Missile Defense Capabilities: Working the US-Allied Relationship

Posted on December 28, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
12/28/2017
Richard Weitz argues for enhanced allied capabilities in the missile defense area.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Return of ASW: The Canadian Perspective

Posted on December 28, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
12/28/2017
The Canadian Air Force and Navy are working 21st century con-ops for anti-submarine warfare.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Russians Build Out Their Naval Bases in the Middle East

Posted on December 28, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
12/28/2017
Stephen Blank looks at the evolution of Russian Middle East strategy.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

Poland, Article III and Missile Defense: Shaping a Way Ahead in Alliance Capabilities

Posted on December 18, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
12/18/2017
The Poles are pursuing a modern open architecture approach to missile defense for the core C2 component of the system, This means that the Polish approach is symmetrical with the strategic direction of the US Army itself as it looks to integrated its capabilities with the joint force and coalition…
Posted in HOME, Policy Dynamics, What's New

Changing the Business Rules: Moving Beyond Slo Mo War Preparation

Posted on December 18, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
12/18/2017
The current system and matching budgetary method leave the United States vulnerable to adversaries that develop and deploy new capabilities at a much faster pace than the bi-modal approach offers. Moving to a multi-phased acquisition method is required for the United States to keep up.  
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Secretary Tillerson Goes to Canada: Trudeau’s Canada in Strategic Transition

Posted on December 18, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
12/18/2017
PM Trudeau has Canada is reshaping Canadian priorities in foreign and defense policies.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Strategy, What's New

Reflections on the Australian Foreign Policy White Paper: Facing the Challenge of Global Engagement, Conflict and Realignment

Posted on December 18, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
12/18/2017
How does the Australian Foreign Policy White Paper stack up?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Strategy, What's New

The Commissioning of the HMS Queen Elizabeth

Posted on December 16, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
12/16/2017
The new British carriers are coming into the force as the US and the allies are shaping new approaches to operating in the integrated battlespace.
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New
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