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Policy Dynamics

“Dynamic Defense” and the Japanese Defense White Paper 2012

Posted on August 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/16/2012
The latest White Paper lays out Japanese official thinking about the future
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Japan, Pacific Strategy

China and the Arctic: An Element of an Evolving Global Strategy

Posted on August 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/15/2012
A Chinese look at the Arctic.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged arctic, China, SIPRI

Japan’s Foreign Policy: From “Trading Firm” To International Security Actor

Posted on August 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/15/2012
Changing conditions led the Japanese government to expand dramatically its involvement in international political-military issues during the past decade.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Japan

The Baghdad Summit and After

Posted on August 14, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/14/2012
Iraq-GCC relations have perhaps now reached one of their most critical stages.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged GCC, Iraq

Global Slowdown and Decelerating World Trade

Posted on August 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/13/2012
Dr. Malmgren looks at the global trade slowdown and its impact.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Euro Crisis and the Future of Europe

Posted on August 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/13/2012
A new SIP report on the Euro crisis and its strategic consequences.
Posted in Market Opportunities, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Euro Crisis, Europe

The Emergence of the Dragon Eagle?

Posted on August 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/12/2012
China, Hawker Beechcraft and questions of security.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Hawker Beechcraft, PRC

The VA Black Hole: Where Warriors are Becoming Backlog

Posted on August 10, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/10/2012
On SLD Forum we have published a powerful piece on the current situation at the Veterans Administration and the need to address significant shortfalls.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged VA, VBA
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