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Policy Dynamics

The US, Taiwan and Its Defense: The Missing Arms Exports

Posted on October 23, 2014 | by SysAdmin
10/23/2014
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are part of the broader context of shaping an effective Pacific defense.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Meeting the Pacific Threats: Japan and the US Rework Their Defense Relationship

Posted on October 23, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
10/23/2014
To address grey area issues the new guidelines will allow the U.S. and Japanese militaries to respond rapidly.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

China’s Naval Exercises with Iran Build Strategic Options

Posted on October 20, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
10/20/2014
The Chinese Navy has conducted its first port visit to Iran and its first entry into the territorial waters of Iran and the Persian Gulf.  
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Sending the US Military Against the Ebola Contagion: A Cautionary Note

Posted on October 18, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
10/18/2014
Does the rush to deal with the Ebola contagion follow the paths of Agent Orange and the effects of chemical weapons in Iraq on US troops?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Arming of Africa in 2013: Key Suppliers

Posted on October 16, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
10/16/2014
Western and Eastern Europe, China and Russia were major arms suppliers to Africa in 2013.
Posted in Market Opportunities, Policy Dynamics, What's New

President Obama and His Historic Opportunity in Iraq

Posted on October 13, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
10/13/2014
Rather than shaping new policies for such globalization bromides as the global commons, we are fighting to preserve our values and our way of life in a turbulent 21st century. History is being compressed in a very short period of time.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

New Secretary General of NATO on Tours of Front Line States

Posted on October 12, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
10/12/2014
The new Sec Gen should be applauded for showing up at the front line of NATO to reinforce solidarity.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

A Look at the Eurozone After the Vote on Scottish Independence: More Fissures on the Way?

Posted on October 10, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
10/10/2014
Harald Malmgren looks at the next phase of Euro Zone evolution.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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