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Policy Dynamics

Russian Black Sea Fleet Expansion in the Works?

Posted on April 29, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/29/2014
Russia intends to modernize its Black Sea Fleet and to expand capabilities in the region.
Posted in HOME, Policy Dynamics

From Re-set to Resurgence: Russia Finds Its Place in the 21st Century Middle East

Posted on April 29, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/29/2014
Russian gains stem not merely from opportunism but are also is the result of the pursuit of core strategic objectives. This article examines some of those strategic objectives.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

China, Japan and US Responses to Putin

Posted on April 28, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/28/2014
Harald Malmgren discusses the PLA looking to take advantage of Putin's actions in Crimea.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

With the Budapest Agreement in Ruins: What is the Future of Non-Proliferation Agreements?

Posted on April 28, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/28/2014
The Crimean seizure is also about abrogating a key agreement.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Sanctions, the Russians and Space: Kto Kvo?

Posted on April 26, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/26/2014
Re-shaping fundamental policies rather than sanctions are required.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Nordics, the Russians and Defense: The Baltic and Arctic Security Convergence

Posted on April 25, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/25/2014
The Nordics are at the center of any Western response to any Russian actions in the Baltics and the Arctic.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Straits: A Turkish Perspective

Posted on April 24, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/24/2014
The Russian seizure of Crimea brought the Montreux Convention to the attention of the public once again.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Africa, Defense and Development: Why A Relevant Defense Capability is Important

Posted on April 24, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/24/2014
The growth of the South African economy depends upon a secure environment.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New
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