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Policy Dynamics

The Indian Decision in the Fighter Competition

Posted on June 2, 2011 | by SysAdmin
06/02/2011
06/02/2011 - The editor of a prominent Indian defense magazine discusses the Indian decision not to downselect American fighters.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New | Tagged India bid process, indian aircraft, indian fighter competition

Obama Reshuffles His Defense Team

Posted on June 1, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
06/01/2011
06/01/2011 Can we avoid Afghanistan as the next Korea and move on to global challenges?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Light Air Support Contest Heats Up: Congressman West Weighs In

Posted on May 29, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
05/29/2011
05/29/2011 Afghan veteran, Congressman West calls for the USAF to move ahead with the acquisition of Light Air Support Aircraft for the Afghan Air Force.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics

Tour of Russia’s Missile Defense Facilities

Posted on May 27, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
05/27/2011
05/27/2011 Richard Weitz reports on his visit to a major Russian missile defense facility. Unlike the NATO hit-to-kill systems, Russian missile interceptors use nuclear-armed warheads.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The State of the Russian Military: An SLD Site Visit

Posted on May 26, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
05/26/2011
05/26/2011 An update on the Russian military from an SLD team member visiting Russia.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

A New Thrust in American Foreign Policy?

Posted on May 22, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
05/22/2011
05/22/2011 by Dr. Harald Malmgren The challenge of defining U.S. interests in the Middle East remains after President Obama's speech.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Avoiding the Fair Fight

Posted on May 17, 2011 | by Caroline Teames
05/17/2011
By The Honorable Michael Wynne 05/17/2011 Overcoming ISR stovepipes is crucial to ensuring that the U.S. avoids the trap of engaging in fair fights.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

Impacts of the Indian Fighter Competition

Posted on May 16, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
05/16/2011
By Dr. Robbin Laird 05/16/2011 There is a shift in the tectonic plates going on and the Washington crowd is missing in action.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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