2013-05-10 In an important policy statement, which seems to have moved rapidly off of the screen, Secretary of Defense Hagel re-enforced, in very specific ways, the U.S. support of Japan in the confrontation with China over disputed islands and in regard to the defense of Japan against North Korea. There…
2013-05-10 At the heart of the Australian strategic future is how to deal with China as an economic and military power? Clearly, the relationship with the United States is a key part of shaping a set of answers. But much will depend as well upon how the Chinese play out the…
2013-05-08 In a wrap-up interview with regard to Bold Alligator 2013, Rear Admiral Phillips, the 2nd ESG Commander, and Brigadier General Love, the 2nd MEB Commander, described the nature and impact of the USN-USMC and Coalition approach to shaping more effective and flexible sea base capabilities. According to one source:…
2013-05-08 Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is the key focal point for USCG aviation. Here maintenance and training of the fleet is crucial for USCG operations worldwide. A key element of the operation is the Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC).. We visited the ATTC in 2010 and our full report can…
2013-05-08 by John Mearsheimer It is a great pleasure and an honor to be here today at the Army War College as the keynote speaker for the 24th Strategy Conference. I would like to thank General Cucolo for his kind introduction and for inviting me to speak. I would also…
2013-05-07 by Richard Weitz I had the opportunity to attend the U.S. Army War College XXIV Annual Strategy Conference in April 2013. This focus was on "The Future of American Landpower," in light of the evolving U.S. national security strategy and the future international security environment. The Annual Strategy Conference…
2013-04-30 By Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake Earlier we provided an initial read of the French operation in Mali based on our discussions with SLD’s Murielle Delaporte. We now follow up on that initial piece with a more detailed interview with Delaporte conducted shortly after her return from Mali to…
2013-05-06 The A400Ms start their initial deliveries this year. The first recipients will be the French and Turkish forces. To examine what the impact of this new airlifter will be on operational forces, we have the projected case of how the French might have used the A400M in the current operation…
