The Bahrain Red Line
03/16/2011
By Dr. Harald Malmgren 03/16/2011 - Underlying political instability in Bahrain is a fundamental conflict between the Sunni Arabs and the Shi'a Arabs.
An Update on Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense
03/10/2011
03/10/2011 - The Obama Administration has placed significant emphasis on continuing the upgrade path for the Aegis BMD program. By cancelling the Bush missile defense program in Europe, de facto, the Administration highlighted its commitment to Aegis as a key element for global missile defense
China’s Innovation Dilemma
03/03/2011
03/03/2011 - China’s strategy of forcing western multinational companies to transfer their most innovative technologies, research and design to China in order to continue doing business there is succeeding.
Senate Ponders Iraq 2012
02/19/2011
By Richard Weitz 02/18/2011 - "We are witnessing an historic moment in the Middle East, and it is impossible to predict exactly what lies ahead. But clearly, whatever transpires, it is going to have a profound impact, a huge influence on the region and on American foreign policy in that…
“Yes We Can” Meets “No We Won’t”
02/16/2011
By Bill Anderson 02/16/2011 - Alternative energy technological development overseas outpaces our own efforts here at home.
Global Impact Of Evolving PRC Military Capabilities
02/12/2011
By Lt General David Deptula, USAF (Ret) 02/12/2011 - With respect to the role of space operations in China’s antiaccess strategy, China recognizes the overwhelming advantage the U.S. has in the space domain and its key role in our ability to collect, analyze and rapidly share information.
Egypt-US Security Ties Provide Possible Anchor for Stability
02/07/2011
By Richard Weitz 02/07/2011 - Perhaps the main tool of influence available to the United States in the current crisis in Egypt is the decades-long relationship that Washington has cultivated with that country’s military and intelligence services. The recent experience reminds us that military-to-military relationships have important diplomatic and security…
Iraq: The Missing Piece in the “Arab Awakening”
02/06/2011
By Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake 02/06/2011 - Notably absent from any Western commentary about the Tunisian and Egyptian “awakenings” is Iraq. Yet Baghdad is only 806 miles or 1297 kms from Cairo. And the American and UK intervention in Iraq has created a new political reality and dynamic. Regardless…