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Policy Dynamics

Brazil in Political Crisis: A New Interim President Comes to Power

Posted on May 15, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
05/15/2016
What does Michel Temer's Presidency mean for Brazil?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

NATO Missile Defense System: Next Steps?

Posted on May 15, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
05/15/2016
The next U.S. administration will need to take the lead in deciding where to direct the NATO BMD program after 2018.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Strategy, What's New

Moscow’s Assessment of Syria and Global Terrorism: Shaping a Way Ahead

Posted on May 9, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
05/09/2016
Richard Weitz looks at the evolution of Russian policy in the Middle East and towards global terrorism.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Obama, Boris and “Brexit” (Updated)

Posted on April 24, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
04/24/2016
The Brexit debate is heating up.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Boeing, Denmark and Reaching Out to Danish Voters: An Unprecedented Ad Campaign

Posted on April 23, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
04/23/2016
One can be sure the Danish government loves having Boeing appeal over the heads of the government to the Danish voters!
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Political Disorder 2016: Distrust of Government and Political Parties

Posted on April 14, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
04/14/2016
2016 is a year of political disorder in many nations.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The US at a Turning Point: The 2016 Election is About Reshaping America

Posted on April 8, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
04/08/2016
The long-festering trade issue has exploded into a political firestorm in the U.S. presidential campaign, becoming the central point of debate.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Rebuilding the U.S. Merchant Marine is a Critical Challenge

Posted on April 8, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
04/08/2016
The Military Sealift Command is the crucial logistical lynch pin of the sea services, without which the United States would not have an effective maritime combat force.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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