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ISSUES & TRENDS

Re-thinking the Role of Supply Ships in Maneuver Warfare from the Sea

Posted on February 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/16/2012
An MV-22 makes an historic landing on a T-AKE ship thus extending the sustainment capabilities of the sea base.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged MV-22, T-AKE Ship

Promoting Economic Integration within the former Soviet Union

Posted on February 14, 2012 | by SysAdmin
02/14/2012
In the third part of our Kazakhstan series, Richard Weitz discusses the difficulties of uniting the Eurasian states. Russia and Kazakhstan are the key states in the effort to promote economic integration.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged CIS, Kazakhstan

Transatlantic Defense and the New US-UK Partnership

Posted on February 13, 2012 | by SysAdmin
02/13/2012
Dr. Richard Weitz discusses the changes in the US-UK defense relationship in regards to NATO.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Kazakhstan and the Commonwealth of Independent States

Posted on February 13, 2012 | by SysAdmin
02/13/2012
In part 2 of a 4 part series, Richard Weitz discusses the evolution of Kazakhstan and its global role.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged CIS, Kazakhstan

On the Scene with the French in Bold Alligator 2012

Posted on February 12, 2012 | by Caroline Teames
02/12/2012
Murielle Delaporte has been embedded with the French forces in Bold Alligator 2012. This is an initial report.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 2012, Bold Alligator, French, Mistral, Murielle Delaporte, USMC, USN

From Being a Greyhound Bus to Becoming a Strike Force: Bold Alligator 2012 Shows the Way

Posted on February 11, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/11/2012
While the USAF seems to be moving from a primary strike force to becoming the joint force Greyhound Bus, the USN-USMC team are evolving the other way.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012

The Next AT-6 “Hail Mary”: The Saga Continues

Posted on February 9, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/09/2012
Ed Timperlake continues to unravel the saga of the AT-6.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged AT-6, Brazil, Hawker Beechcraft, LAS competition

Obama’s Defense Budget Priorities and Choices Partially Revealed

Posted on February 8, 2012 | by SysAdmin
02/08/2012
Dr. Richard Weitz discusses the Pentagon's recently released "Defense Budget Priorities and Choices" document.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged defense budget, President Obama
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