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Policy Dynamics

The Maturing of Russia-India Relations

Posted on December 19, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/19/2011
Richard Weitz provides an overview on the evolution of Russian-Indian relations.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics | Tagged india, Russia

An Update on the US and the Arctic

Posted on December 19, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/19/2011
The U.S. currently has one operational icebreaker in the Arctic. Is this presence or negligence?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged arctic, icebreaker, Rear Admiral Jeff Garrett

Russia’s Arms Sales to India Under Threat

Posted on December 19, 2011 | by SysAdmin
12/19/2011
Russia’s arms sales to India remain the most important element of their bilateral relationship.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New | Tagged arms sales, arms transfers, india, Indian defense, Russia

Re-crafting the Weapons Enterprise: A Core Strategic Necessity

Posted on December 19, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/19/2011
Building out a new weapons enterprise is a key part of shaping 21st century military capabilities.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged F-35, hypersonic missiles, hypersonics, Mark Lewis, USAF, Weapons

US and Pakistan: On an Accelerating Downward Slide?

Posted on December 16, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/16/2011
Relations between Pakistan and the United States could deteriorate significantly in the year ahead. And with what consequences for the Afghan engagement?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Afghanistan, Pakistan, US-Pakistan

A Danish Perspective on the Challenge of Arctic Security

Posted on December 15, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/15/2011
The Arctic is clearly an area in which presence assets, both surface and airborne, need to be networked to provide for maritime safety, security and search and rescue capabilities.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, Uncategorized, What's New | Tagged Admiral Nils Wang, arctic, Arctic Council, Royal Danish Defence College

The ABM Treaty: Dead But Not Forgotten

Posted on December 15, 2011 | by SysAdmin
12/15/2011
Ten years ago this week, the United States gave the Russian Federation formal notice that Washington would withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New | Tagged ABM Treaty, President Bush, Russia

Misplaced Blame: The Politicization of Counterfeit Electronics

Posted on December 14, 2011 | by SysAdmin
12/14/2011
After more than a decade of neglect, counterfeit electronics has become a high profile issue, thanks to the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee’s investigation of counterfeit electronic parts in military weapons systems.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011., Counterfeit electronics
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