The Chinese Quest

06/27/2011
By Richard McCormack 06/27/2011 - China has embarked on a goal of becoming the world’s leader in science, technology, invention, innovation and commercialization through a wide range of “techno-nationalistic” policies, spending programs and incentives.

A Deadly Alliance

06/26/2011
By Douglas Farah 06/26/2011 - In the first of a series of postings, Farah lays out the nature of the emerging alliance between criminalized states and terrorist criminal organizations.

Sustainability: The Missing Factor in the U.S. Defense Debate

06/20/2011
By Dr. Robbin Laird 06/20/2011 - The U.S. defense debate is being framed as defined by constrained fiscal choices and program cuts. But rampant so-called “contingency” operations are sucking up operational money and draining procurement capabilities to shape a new more capable and cost-effective force.