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Policy Dynamics

The Wynne Legacy: Generating and Diffusing Innovation

Posted on June 16, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/16/2014
One important aspect of fostering change is to have leaders who recognize the possibilities and set in motion the processes of change. Secretary Wynne as a leader in the military, industry and in government has been and continues to be clearly one of those leaders.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Confronting “Schrecklichkeit” In Iraq

Posted on June 14, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/14/2014
There are various military options for Iraq to deal with the insurgents version of shock and awe.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Report from Iraq: Strategic Dynamics in Play

Posted on June 13, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/13/2014
The Iraqi implosion is a part of a regional crisis. Collapse in Iraq will have a direct impact on Afghanistan Leveraging airpower and shaping an Afghan airpower transition are essential.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Admiral Wang on Baltic and Arctic Defense: A Danish Perspective

Posted on June 8, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/08/2014
Danish Admiral Wang discusses the impact of the Ukrainian events on Danish thinking about Baltic defense and residually upon the Arctic.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

Shaping Arctic Defense: Leveraging the Grid

Posted on June 7, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/07/2014
Shaping an Arctic grid is a baseline capability for development, safety, security and defense activities. But shaping a grid will lay down a foundation on which appropriate defense systems can operate to protect the sovereignty of key states and their national territories.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Russian Approach to the High North: Shaping a Way Ahead

Posted on June 6, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/06/2014
>The Arctic could see the emergence of a new Russia, or a resurgence of the old
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

The Russian Pivot: Posing Some Questions

Posted on June 6, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/06/2014
This article looks at the challenges facing Russia in its Asian pivot.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Russian Dynamic in the Arctic: Strategic Positioning

Posted on June 5, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/05/2014
Given the importance that Putin assigns to maintaining control of Russian energy resources, it is unsurprising that the Arctic figures prominently in his thinking.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New
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