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Policy Dynamics

The French «Serval Operation»: The Double-edged Sword of the Mali Operation

Posted on January 17, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/17/2013
In this article, Second Line of Defense co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Soutien Logistique Defense discusses the French led intervention in Mali.      
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

The National Computer Quality Supervising Center (NCTC): A Core Chinese Global Capability (Part 3)

Posted on January 15, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/15/2013
This is the third part of our series on the NCTC.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

The National Computer Quality Supervising Center (NCTC): A Core Chinese Global Capability (Part 2)

Posted on January 14, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/14/2013
This is the second part of the series on the NCTC.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

Paul Bracken on the Second Nuclear Age

Posted on January 13, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/13/2013
Paul Bracken has published a very thoughtful look at strategy in the new nuclear age.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Should Chuck Hagel Be Sec Def?

Posted on January 13, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/13/2013
From my observation, the character of Sen. Hagel can be described in two words: Unselfish Integrity.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Chuck Hagel

The National Computer Quality Supervising Center (NCTC): A Core Chinese Global Capability (Part I)

Posted on January 11, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/11/2013
This 4 part series looks at a key institution guiding Chine's dual use strategy.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

Why The Pacific Strategy Requires A Western Hemisphere Energy Policy

Posted on January 11, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/11/2013
There is a glaring absence of a strategy to coordinate and secure the enormous energy resources of the Western hemisphere.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Energy Policy, Pacific Strategy

Asia and the Decade Ahead: A Challenging Period

Posted on January 11, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/11/2013
A Centre for European Defence Reform report takes a look at Asian economic prospects for the decade ahead.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Asian economy
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