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Policy Dynamics

Assessing Russia’s Military Reforms: A Bridge Too Far?

Posted on November 25, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/25/2012
The Russian military reforms are clearly incomplete.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Military Reform, Russia

China-U.S. Regional Economic Rivalry: The Global Game Accelerates

Posted on November 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/24/2012
Richard Weitz looks at US-Chinese economic rivalry in the Pacific.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Latest IAEA Report on Iran: A Clear Statement in a Deteroriating Middle East Situation

Posted on November 21, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/21/2012
It is clear that Iran is navigating the international community towards a nuclear future, and not just in the civilian energy sector.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged IAEA, Iran

Who is the Russian Military? Muslims, Conscripts and Professionals

Posted on November 20, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/20/2012
But will be the impact of the growing Muslim population on the future of the Russian military?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Military Reform, Russia

US Policy Toward Iran in Obama’s Second Term: In the Jet Wash?

Posted on November 20, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/20/2012
The Arab Spring has been replaced by regional confrontation.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iran, Obama administration

Russian-ROK Economic Ties

Posted on November 18, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/18/2012
The Russians see South Korea as a potentially important economic partner.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Russia, South Korea

Russia and DPRK Proliferation Issues: Goals and Strategy

Posted on November 17, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/17/2012
Richard Weitz continues his look at Russian Far Eastern policy.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged North Korea, Russia, South Korea

Russia-DPRK Economic Ties

Posted on November 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/16/2012
Richard Weitz looks at evolving Russian economic relationship with North Korea.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged North Korea, Russia
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