The Future of the People’s Republic of China (I)
06/07/2011
06/07/2011 - Can China dominate the Pacific over the next 15 years?
No Sense of Urgency
06/06/2011
06/06/2011 - Our question of the month on the SLD Forum: What does the next 15 years of 21st century airpower look like? We feel this is an urgent question, but to watch the U.S. political class, there seems no real sense of urgency associated with the future of U.S.…
Russian Arms Sellers Exude Optimism
06/05/2011
06/05/2011 In his final piece from his recent visit to Russia, Richard Weitz highlights a Russian perspective on their future role in the global arms business.
Preserving Israeli Air Superiority
06/04/2011
06/04/2011 Prudence dictates that the decision to terminate F-22 production be re-examined. Giving 20 Raptors on an urgent basis to Israel begins that entire process.
Renewed Fighting in Sudan
06/03/2011
06/03/2011 An SLD backgrounder on the situation in Sudan.
Listening to the Israeli Air Chief
06/03/2011
05/27/2011 The Israeli Air chief made it clear that building fifth generation air power was the foundation for Israeli security.
European Airpower At a Turning Point
06/03/2011
06/02/2011 The conjunction of the Libyan campaign and the Indian downselect constitute a core turning point for the future of European airpower.
Russian Views on European Missile Defense
06/03/2011
06/03/2011 Richard Weitz's third report from Russia focuses upon Russian views on European Missile Defense. There is no easy answer even with a "reset" in relations.