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Policy Dynamics

Remembering the Lessons of Billy Mitchell

Posted on September 3, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
09/03/2011
09/03/2011 Will we be printing a new stamp in a few years to whoever saves us from the downward plunge of the forces necessary to provide for our security?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Bill Mitchell, Ed Timperlake, F-35, Robbin Laird

Killing the Brain Dead Zombies: The “Debate” on F-35 Testing

Posted on September 2, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
09/02/2011
09/02/2011 The nature of the flight test process is to create demanding, intentionally rigorous and unforgiving flight profiles to find and fix problems.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Libyan Threat

Posted on August 27, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
08/27/2011
08/27/2011 Richard Weitz discusses the lingering Libyan threat from chemical weapons and manpads.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged chemical weapons, Libya, manpads, Operaton Odyssey Dawn, Richard Weitz, WMD threat

The USCG and Hurricane Irene: It is Time to Rebuild the Elizabeth City Facility to Protect America

Posted on August 27, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
08/27/2011
08/27/2011 The pounding of the East Coast by Hurricane Irene reminds us of the vulnerabilities facing USCG infrastructure.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged captain bennett, elizabeth city, Hurricane Irene, USCG, USCG Air Station

Russian Air Power on Display: A Comprehensive Buildup

Posted on August 23, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
08/23/2011
08/23/2011 Richard Weitz provides the second part to his analyses of Russian air systems on display at the recent Russian air show.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Can China Save The World? Towards A New Economic Model

Posted on August 23, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
08/23/2011
08/23/2011 Despite its rising pre-eminence on the world stage, China is unlikely to save the world if the West slides back into recession.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Maritime Power and Grand Strategy

Posted on August 16, 2011 | by SysAdmin
08/16/2011
08/16/2011 Richard Weitz looks at evolving perspectives on maritime power and grand strategy.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Pondering American Grand Strategy

Posted on August 13, 2011 | by SysAdmin
08/13/2011
08/12/2011 Richard Weitz comments on a recent CNA conference on American Grand Strategy
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged American Grand Strategy, Maritime Power, Richard Weitz
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