2012-12-13 By Robbin Laird Leadership always looks easy in the rear view mirror. We often hear that it was easier in the Cold War because the landscape was so black and white. Now it is much harder, we are frequently told, because the enemy is diffuse, complex and asymmetric. When…
2012-12-13 by Robbin Laird President Obama has declared the Syrian preparation for possible use of chemical weapons a “red line” and the NATO alliance has responded also along these lines. A “red line” should mean something when it has been crossed and if you declare a “red line” to someone…
In an interesting notion of what US Pacific strategy should be, our good friends in the PRC are trying to persuade Inside the Beltway among others to be calm. Building trust is the proper response to being shot at. Thanks for that advice Beijing and remember that in the South…
2012-12-12 In the first piece from our interview with Col. Michael Orr, VMX-22 squadron commander, we focused on the co-location of the F-35 squadrons, MAWTS and VMX-22 and its impact on innovation. In this second part, Col. Orr discusses some of the consequences of having such a process in place.…
2012-12-12 It is anticipated that four A400Ms will be delivered in 2013. The first delivery to the French Air Force, of MSN7, is planned for the second quarter. Another milestone has been passed for the aircraft as it nears its first delivery. According to a recent Airbus Military press release:…
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2012 – The United States and Canada entered into two new agreements today that expanded their security relationship by promoting closer cooperation in peacefully opening the Arctic and in expanding their bilateral military training and exercise program. Army Gen. Charles…
2012-12-11 By Robbin Laird We recently interviewed General Jacoby the dual hatted NORTHCOM and NORAD Commander. This inteview will be published in the near future, and focuses upon the Arctic as a strategic challenge and opportunity. [caption id="attachment_48434" align="alignnone" width="300"] WASHINGTON (February 9, 2007) A Coast Guard helicopter passes over Washington…
2012-12-11 by Richard Weitz As we pointed out earlier, “defense against missile attacks [and chemical weapons] involves offensive operation as well as defense itself. Indeed, an attack and defense enterprise is required and not a pure defense system.” http://sldinfo.wpstage.net/war-in-gaza-the-40-year-anniversary-of-the-lebanese-war-in-practice/ http://sldinfo.wpstage.net/israels-iron-dome-an-initial-assessment/ In this regard, it is important to note how missile defenses,…
