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Policy Dynamics

Insights on Japan’s Future Course: Dealing with the Chinese “Findlandization” Strategy

Posted on December 18, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/18/2012
What might be the approach taken by the new leadership at this time in Japanese and global history?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

China’s Uranium Quest: Domestic Sources

Posted on December 17, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/17/2012
China is seeking to expand its domestic uranium mining.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged China, nuclear energy

The North Korean-Iranian Missile Axis

Posted on December 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/15/2012
Analysts should consider North Korean and Iranian missile activities as two branches of the same program.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

Update on the Brazilian Military

Posted on December 14, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/14/2012
Brazil is redefining the role of its armed forces and making major decisions on the procurement of equipment in the face of unresolved ambiguities.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

Thailand and the Asian Pivot

Posted on December 14, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/14/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the role of Thailand in the US-Chinese competition.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Thailand

Remembering the INF Treaty: The Euromissile Battle Was About the Future of Europe

Posted on December 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/13/2012
The INF treaty was less about arms control than a political battle over the next phase of European development.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

How to Restore Deterrence If Syrian Chemical Weapons are Used?

Posted on December 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/13/2012
What happens if Syria uses chemical weapons?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged chemical weapons, syria

Relax When a Missile is Fired Your Way: It is Time to Build Trust

Posted on December 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/13/2012
Apparently, for the PRC building trust is the proper response to being shot at at least for others.
Posted in HOME, Policy Dynamics
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