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Policy Dynamics

The USMC Shift in the Pacific and the Role of Exercises: A MARFORPAC Perspective

Posted on April 8, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/08/2014
This article provides an overview on the rollout of the distributed laydown of USMC forces over the decade ahead.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Russia, Crimea and Leverage: An Impact on Afghan Withdrawal?

Posted on April 7, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/07/2014
Russia has options in dealing with Western sanctions.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Germany, Ukraine, and Russia: The Sudden Return of the European Defense Question (Updated)

Posted on March 30, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/30/2014
How best to respond to Russian actions in Crimea?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The UMSC’s Distributed Laydown in the Pacific: A Key Element in a Deterrence in Depth Strategy

Posted on March 29, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/29/2014
The distributed laydown is about re-shaping and re-configuring the USMC presence within an overall strategy for the joint force.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

Global Uncertainties: Ukraine Intrudes on the 21st Century

Posted on March 28, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/28/2014
What will be the impact of rising geopolitical risk on global financial markets?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

South Africa and Brazil Strengthen Defense Relationships: An Impact of the Gripen Acqusition?

Posted on March 28, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/28/2014
The visit by the Brazilian defense minister to South Africa is the first since Brazil selected the Gripen, a plane flown by the South African Air Force.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Challenge of Energy Security in the 21st Century: The Australian Case

Posted on March 25, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/25/2014
John Blackburn discusses the challenges in providing for Australian energy security.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

Crimea, Europe and the Russian Resurgence

Posted on March 19, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/19/2014
What exactly would NATO have done if Ukraine HAD BEEN in NATO?  
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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