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Re-shaping Ground Force Insertion: The USMC Leverages Tilt-rotor Technology To Continue to Innovate

Posted on May 7, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
05/07/2014
The Marines have been experimenting with ways to shape new ways to execute an insertion mission.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Saudi Arabia Holds Major Military Exercise: “Sword of Abdullah” is Their Largest Ever

Posted on May 1, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
05/01/2014
Saudi Arabia held its biggest ever-military exercise over two weeks this April. The exercise operated over three theaters of operation across the country reportedly involving some 100,000 personnel from its army, navy and air force.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Next Building Block in Pacific Defense: The US-Philippines Defense Agreement, 2014

Posted on April 29, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/29/2014
The new US-Phillipine Defense Agreement is about Pacific Defense, not about the Asian Pivot.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

From Re-set to Resurgence: Russia Finds Its Place in the 21st Century Middle East

Posted on April 29, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/29/2014
Russian gains stem not merely from opportunism but are also is the result of the pursuit of core strategic objectives. This article examines some of those strategic objectives.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Russian Black Sea Fleet Expansion in the Works?

Posted on April 29, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/29/2014
Russia intends to modernize its Black Sea Fleet and to expand capabilities in the region.
Posted in HOME, Policy Dynamics

China, Japan and US Responses to Putin

Posted on April 28, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/28/2014
Harald Malmgren discusses the PLA looking to take advantage of Putin's actions in Crimea.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

With the Budapest Agreement in Ruins: What is the Future of Non-Proliferation Agreements?

Posted on April 28, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/28/2014
The Crimean seizure is also about abrogating a key agreement.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Afghanistan, Dust Storms and Demanding Operations: The Recapitalization Bill

Posted on April 27, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/27/2014
It is important to remember how challenging the Afghan support effort has been.
Posted in Featured Article, Logs & Sustainment, What's New
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