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Policy Dynamics

2012: Swans Take Flight

Posted on January 15, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/15/2012
A look at gray and other swans hovering for 2012
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Uncategorized, What's New | Tagged Black Swans, Gray Swans, US forces, USAF, USMC, USN

Countering Iranian Influence in Latin America (Updated)

Posted on January 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/15/2012
Whatever Tehran’s ambitions for Latin America, its ability to influence events in the region is dwarfed by the United States as well as China, Russia, and the EU.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iran, Latin America

Why China Opposes US Sanctions on Iran

Posted on January 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/15/2012
Richard Weitz explains the PRC approach to Iran and sanctions against Iran.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iran, PRC, sanctions

Bold Alligator 2012: The USN-USMC Team Shapes the Future (Updated)

Posted on January 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/13/2012
The Second Line of Defense team recently visited the USN-USMC team planning for Bold Alligator 2012 which is kicked off later this month. More to come.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged amphibious exercise, Bold Alligator 2012, Bold Alligator exercise, USMC, USN

The Long Reach of Aegis

Posted on January 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/12/2012
Combining Aegis with the new Joint Strike Fighter will enhance coverage and lead to a global honeycomb of defensive capabilities….
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Aegis, F-35, USNI Proceedings

Pakistan-US Relations: 2012

Posted on January 10, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/10/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the challenge of crafting a Pakistan strategy for the Obama Administration.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Afghanistan, Pakistan, Richard Weitz, US-Pakistani relations

The Frozen in Time 4

Posted on January 10, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/10/2012
Once again we hear that aircraft that cannot match up to the 21st century challenges are much better than the ones which can. Northern Edge 2011 provides a definitive statement.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Carafanoi, counterpunch, Heritage foundation

Saudi Arms Deal Fortifies US Regional Security Ties

Posted on January 8, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/08/2012
The recent F-15 sale to Saudi Arabia is considered in the larger context.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New | Tagged arms sales, Richard Weitz, Saudi Arabia
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