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ISSUES & TRENDS

The Russian Dynamic in the Arctic: Strategic Positioning

Posted on June 5, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/05/2014
Given the importance that Putin assigns to maintaining control of Russian energy resources, it is unsurprising that the Arctic figures prominently in his thinking.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

The End of An Era: The US Leaves the Kyrgyz Transit Base

Posted on June 4, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/04/2014
The US is shifting the logistics support system for its engagements in the region.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New

Providing 21st Century Tools for UN Peacekeepers

Posted on June 4, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/04/2014
The UN is looking to add new 21st century tools for the use of the Blue Helmet forces.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Security Dynamic in the Indo-Pacific Region

Posted on June 4, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/04/2014
The major powers in the region, including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan and the US, need to work creatively to frame acceptable rules for the commons in the Indo-Pacific.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Arctic Opening: Co-Opetition in the High North

Posted on June 3, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/03/2014
Rather than a contest of soft versus hard power, states will try to combine their assets and press their advantage to gain position in the Arctic.
Posted in Security, What's New

Beijing’s and Moscow’s Natural Gas Breakthrough Expands Energy Partnership

Posted on June 2, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/02/2014
Energy has become a core pillar of the bilateral relationship between China and Russia.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Army ADA as Key Element of 21st Century Attack Defense Enterprise

Posted on June 1, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/01/2014
The THAAD deployment to Guam is an input to innovation in Pacific defense.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Harvard University and the US Military: Shaping An Effective Future Relationship

Posted on June 1, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/01/2014
Over the years, Harvard graduates have made significant contributions to the defense of our country. Harvard should reinvigorate its noble tradition of educating patriots who serve our country in the armed forces with great distinction.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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