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ISSUES & TRENDS

President Trump and President Xi Jinping Meet For Dinner: Syrian Strikes as the Main Course

Posted on April 8, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/08/2017
Danny Lam looks at summit dynamics between Trump and Xi.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

President Trump Enforces Proportionate Deterrence: Looking Ahead

Posted on April 7, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/07/2017
Richard Weitz looks at the strike on Syria and its near term impact.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

Predicting Failed States: Look for the Zoo Indicator

Posted on April 7, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/07/2017
Look to the Zoo indicator when predicting failed states!
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Weapons Testing for the Luftwaffe Provides Significant Impact on the Southern Cape of Africa

Posted on April 7, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/07/2017
The testing of missiles and other weapons at the Denel Overberg Test Range by the Luftwaffe has contributed significantly to the economy of the small southern Cape region.
Posted in Market Opportunities, What's New

An Update on the Australian Wedgetail and Its Evolution: A Discussion with Group Captain Stuart Bellingham

Posted on April 7, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/07/2017
Group Captain Stuart Bellingham provides an update on recent operational experiences of the Wedgetail and its evolving capabilities and role in the combat force.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Technological Disjunctures and the 21st Century Icebreaker

Posted on April 6, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/06/2017
Danny Lam looks at the evolution of technology and options for building a 21st century ice breaker.
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New

RAF Lakenheath Prepares for the Future: USAF F-35As and F-15s Combine With RAF Capabilities to Provide a 21st Century Deterrent Force

Posted on April 6, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/06/2017
Shaping a joint approach between the RAF/RN at Marham and the USAF at Lakenheath can have a strategic impact.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Royal Navy Adding New Support Ships: The Arrival of RFA Tidespring

Posted on April 5, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
04/05/2017
The first of a new class of Royal Navy support ships has arrived in Cornwall for customization and final preparation to go to the fleet.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New
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