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Policy Dynamics

The EU Arms Embargo Repeal Debate

Posted on October 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/26/2012
The EU debate about lifting the arms embargo is about the global impact of China and the desire of states to protect themselves against Chinese actions and pressures.
Posted in Market Opportunities, Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Euro Crisis: Waiting for German Elections

Posted on October 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/24/2012
Although this is still 2012, Germany is already under preparation for its September national elections next year.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged EU, Euro Crisis, Germany

Rethinking US Defense Strategy in the Pacific

Posted on October 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/23/2012
The U.S. and its allies need to shape a new attack and defense enterprise in the Pacific.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged Australia, Japan, North Korea, Pacific Strategy, PRC, Singapore, South Korea

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan: The Taliban Threat Driving Them Together?

Posted on October 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/23/2012
The challenge of responding to a resurgent Taliban threat may be inducing the two countries to set aside their historical rivalries to address common challenges.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Kazakhstan, Taliban, Uzbekistan

China-US Relations: The Obama Administration Record

Posted on October 22, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/22/2012
Where is US policy going with regard to China?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged China, Obama

Who is spying on the “empty field” in Alabama?

Posted on October 21, 2012 | by SysAdmin
10/21/2012
An Osprey lands on the Airbus "empty field" in Mobile.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics

The Central Asian Nuclear Free Zone Agreement: A Russian End Run?

Posted on October 20, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/20/2012
An update on the Central Asian Nuclear Free Zone
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Central Asian Nuclear Free Zone, Russia, Uzbekistan

The Middle East and North Korea: CTBT Hard Cases

Posted on October 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/19/2012
The current nuclear crises involving Iran and North Korea make it unlikely that either of these two countries will soon join the CTBT.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged CTBT, egypt, Iran, Israel, North Korea, nuclear
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