In a recent paper released by Malmgren-Glinsman Partners, the difficult situation in which the United States Government finds itself financially was underscored. Their white paper argued: Over and above the concerns surrounding inflation and the economy, there are also daunting fiscal risks facing the U.S. government. And this situation will…
In this week's The Economist, the lead article addresses what they call "Obama's Biggest Mistake." The article focused on Obama's red line in Syria that was not. They then ask; "How much was his red line in Syria to blame for America's lost credibility?" Because we essentially are being governed…
By Robbin Laird From the introduction to the Book: In their preface to their book on the F-35, the authors start with this statement: The F-35s journey through time has been unlike any other in the annuals of aerospace and defense history. It was devised under the gospel of acquisition…
By Pierre Tran Paris - Indonesia entered August 10 the second phase of buying the Rafale, with an 18-strong order entering into force, part of the total acquisition of 42 units, the aircraft builder, Dassault Aviation, said in a statement. The order for 42 Rafale for the Indonesian air force…
We have just published our latest book, this one bringing together our work on Second Line of Defense with regard to the evolution of French defense policy under President Macron during his first term. Here is what Robbin Laird, the editor of the reader, wrote about the book: Emmanuel Macron…
By Pierre Tran Paris - President Emmanuel Macron welcomed on July 14 the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, as guest of honor to a prestige-laden military parade marking the 1789 French revolution, a day after New Delhi green lighted high-level talks to order 26 Rafale fighter jets and three attack…
By Pierre Tran Paris - Close U.S. scrutiny of arms exports, Franco-German cooperation, and how the French procurement office is short changed are among areas considered in a report on French foreign sales of weapons by the national audit office. The head of the independent audit office approved on Jan. 24 publication…
By Pierre Tran Paris - France took a financial hit of €409 million ($440 million) as a result of its 2015 cancellation of the sale of two helicopter carriers to Russia, the national audit office said in its report on French arms exports. “In total, taking into account the result…
