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ISSUES & TRENDS

The Euro Crisis and the Future of Europe

Posted on August 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/13/2012
A new SIP report on the Euro crisis and its strategic consequences.
Posted in Market Opportunities, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Euro Crisis, Europe

Global Slowdown and Decelerating World Trade

Posted on August 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/13/2012
Dr. Malmgren looks at the global trade slowdown and its impact.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Emergence of the Dragon Eagle?

Posted on August 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/12/2012
China, Hawker Beechcraft and questions of security.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Hawker Beechcraft, PRC

The VA Black Hole: Where Warriors are Becoming Backlog

Posted on August 10, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/10/2012
On SLD Forum we have published a powerful piece on the current situation at the Veterans Administration and the need to address significant shortfalls.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged VA, VBA

French Army Light Aviation (ALAT) During the Libyan Operations

Posted on August 10, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/10/2012
What was the role of French Army light aviation in the operation off of Libya?
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged ALAT, French Army, Libyan operation

Constraints on Iranian Influence in Iraq

Posted on August 9, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/09/2012
Richard Weitz continues his look at Iranian policy in their neighborhood.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iraq. Iran

The Role of Helicopters in French Army Operations

Posted on August 9, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/09/2012
This interview with a senior operational French commander talks about how helicopters have been used in supporting French global operations.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 5th RHC, French Army

One Step Closer to Yuma: The F-35B Progresses on Weapons Certification

Posted on August 9, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/09/2012
The F-35B begins weapons certification.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force | Tagged F-35
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