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ISSUES & TRENDS

How to build a Nike perspective for rebuilding the post-Afghanistan US military?

Posted on April 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/13/2012
The Nike perspective – Just Do It – is the appropriate perspective to re-building the US military after Afghanistan.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

China: Hard Landing and Turbulent Political Transition?

Posted on April 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/13/2012
What will be the implications of a PRC hard economic landing?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged China, Dr. Harald Malmgren, PRC

Super Tucano, the US and the Global Fighter Market

Posted on April 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/13/2012
Francis Tusa looks at the evolution of the global fighter market in the wake of the US "decision" with regard to Super Tucano.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics | Tagged Brazil, fighter market, india, super tucano

The Evolving Indian Defense Market: An Analysis of the Opportunities

Posted on April 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/13/2012
A report looking at the evolution of the Indian defense market with a focus on opportunities within that market space.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Market Opportunities

Knowing You Better and Liking You Less: South Korea and China

Posted on April 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/13/2012
The estranged public sentiment contrasts with the rapid growth in trade and personnel exchanges between S. Korea and the PRC.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics | Tagged PRC, South Korea

Bold Alligator 2012: 8 Images of Change

Posted on April 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/12/2012
Bold Alligator 2012 was a shift towards a new paradigm.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged BAC1-11, Bold Alligator 2012, Mistral, Osprey

The Tail Waging the Dog: Or How Logistics Support to Afghanistan Gets Harder

Posted on April 11, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/11/2012
Without the transit routes through and the cooperation of Kazakhstan, U.S. efforts to rebuild Afghanistan cannot succeed.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged AFghanistan Northern Supply Route, Kazakhstan, Richard Weitz

Another North Korean Missile Launch: How to Prepare for Realistic Strategic Deterrence?

Posted on April 11, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/11/2012
What is the difference between a test and a strike when dealing with such a secretive regime?
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Aegis, F-35, Japan, Japanese F-15s, North Korea
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