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ISSUES & TRENDS

Can the US National Security System Implement a Core Strategy?

Posted on March 27, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/27/2012
When the Obama Administration says it will shift national security strategy to the Asian pivot, can it do so?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged PNSR Case Studies, US National Security Policy

Expanding the Toolset: Looking Forward From Bold Alligator 2012

Posted on March 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/26/2012
The Bold Alligator Exercise underscored the opportunity to expand the toolsets available to the operational forces.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, F-35B, Osprey, V-22

Oil, Iran, and Strategic Disruption

Posted on March 25, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/25/2012
Dr. Harald Malmgren looks at the evolving oil market and the Iranian impact.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Russia’s Nuclear “Reset”

Posted on March 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/23/2012
Richard Weitz looks at Russia's continuing commitment to nuclear weapons and operations.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged NATO, nuclear weapons, Russia

The Emergence of Very Large Cargo Ships: Another Contribution to “Gapsmanship”

Posted on March 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/23/2012
Washington may be in a downward cycle in support for maritime security assets; but the demand is going the opposite way.
Posted in Security, What's New | Tagged Cargo ships, Maersk, Port of Los Angelese, USCG

The Challenge of Crafting National Security Strategy

Posted on March 22, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/22/2012
Richard Weitz looks at some of the findings of the Project on National Security Reform with which he has been involved.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged PNSR, Project on National Security Reform

Changing the Mindset: “The ESG-MEB is Not an ARG-MEU on Steroids!”

Posted on March 21, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/21/2012
The ESG-MEB is not just a ARG-MEU on steroids....It is much more capable
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Amphibious Ready Group, Bold Alligator 2012, Expeditionary Strike Group, Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Marine Expeditionary Unit

Putin Boldly Defends Military Reform

Posted on March 20, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/20/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the Putin approach to military reform.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Military Reform, Putin, Russia
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