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ISSUES & TRENDS

Thailand and the Asian Pivot

Posted on December 14, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/14/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the role of Thailand in the US-Chinese competition.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Thailand

Update on the Brazilian Military

Posted on December 14, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/14/2012
Brazil is redefining the role of its armed forces and making major decisions on the procurement of equipment in the face of unresolved ambiguities.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

How Ready is the US Navy for Arctic Operations? Not Very

Posted on December 14, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/14/2012
How capable is the US Navy to contribute to Arctic operations?
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Remembering the INF Treaty: The Euromissile Battle Was About the Future of Europe

Posted on December 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/13/2012
The INF treaty was less about arms control than a political battle over the next phase of European development.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

How to Restore Deterrence If Syrian Chemical Weapons are Used?

Posted on December 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/13/2012
What happens if Syria uses chemical weapons?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged chemical weapons, syria

Relax When a Missile is Fired Your Way: It is Time to Build Trust

Posted on December 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/13/2012
Apparently, for the PRC building trust is the proper response to being shot at at least for others.
Posted in HOME, Policy Dynamics

The China-Russia Gas Conflict

Posted on December 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/13/2012
The most serious impediment to large deliveries of Russian natural gas to China is the underdeveloped transportation infrastructure connecting the two countries.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged China, natural gas, Russia

Chinese Civilian Nuclear Energy in Their Security Policy: The Russian Dimension

Posted on December 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/13/2012
Russia has been an important supplier to this sector.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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