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Policy Dynamics

Misunderstanding the Pivot to the Pacific: What is the U.S. Role?

Posted on October 11, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
10/11/2013
The Pivot to the Pacific is about a new Pacific defense context INVOLVING the United States.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Shaping a Way Ahead for the Defense of Europe: A French Senate Report Considers a New Approach

Posted on October 9, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
10/09/2013
In a new French Senate report, the French look at the options for moving forward with European defense
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Challenge of India for Western Defense Firms

Posted on October 7, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
10/07/2013
Getting Indian and Western defense companies on the same page is harder than it seems.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Getting Indian and American Defense Ties Back on Track?

Posted on October 6, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
10/06/2013
The Indian and US Administrations are seeking to jump start the relationship.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Reflections on the B-17 and the End of the War: The Perspective of a B-17 Co Pilot

Posted on October 3, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
10/03/2013
The co-pilot of the B-17 crew honored in France this summer provides his comments.  
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Rise of China: Playing the American Card

Posted on October 3, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
10/03/2013
For the Chinese leadership playing the American card can be very useful in legitimizing their global reach and legitimacy
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Azerbaijan and the European Union: An Accentuated or Attenuated Relationship?

Posted on October 1, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
10/01/2013
Is the EU likely to take a geopolitical perspective towards Azerbaijan?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Remembering the B-17 in France: An Eyewitness Perspective

Posted on September 30, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
09/30/2013
During the B-17 ceremony in France, we had a chance to talk with an eyewitness to the crash in 1943.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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