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Policy Dynamics

Constraints on Iranian Influence in Iraq

Posted on August 9, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/09/2012
Richard Weitz continues his look at Iranian policy in their neighborhood.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iraq. Iran

Iran: Ankara’s Partner or Rival?

Posted on August 7, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/07/2012
In his series on Iran, Richard Weitz looks at the Iranian relationship with Turkey.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iran, Iraq, Turkey

Syria, Chemical Weapons and the Russian Engagement

Posted on August 6, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/06/2012
The challenge of Syrian chemical weapons.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged chemical weapons, syria

Turkey’s Goals in Iraq

Posted on August 5, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/05/2012
Richard Weitz looks at Turkey's approach to Iraq.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iraq, Turkey

Meeting the Korean Defense Challenge: The View from 7th Air Force

Posted on August 3, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/03/2012
In an interview with Lt. General Jan-Marc Jouas, Second Line of Defense had a chance to discuss the challenges of defense in the Korean Peninsula.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged 7th USAF, Lt. General Jouas, South Korea

Iran’s Widening Tool Box in Iraq

Posted on August 3, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/03/2012
In a series on Iran and Iraq, Richard Weitz looks at Iran's efforts to expand its influence in this key country.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iran, Iraq

Understanding the Challenge of Deterring North Korea

Posted on August 2, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/02/2012
In this piece, the former Commander of the 7th Air Force discusses the challenges of containing North Korea.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged 7th USAF, South Korea

The Strategic Consequences of the Euro Crisis

Posted on July 31, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
07/31/2012
The second Strategic Inflection Point report focuses upon the Euro crisis and its strategic consequences.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Euro Crisis, Harald Malmgren
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