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Policy Dynamics

The PRC Declares an Air Defense Identification Zone: Challenging the Pacific Defense Quadrangle

Posted on December 2, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
12/02/2013
This article looks at the impact of the PRC ADIZ on Pacific defense.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The US Military and North Africa: An Update

Posted on November 28, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
11/28/2013
An update on US military policy in North Africa.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The PRC in Africa: The Tanzanian Air Force Receives New Chinese Fighter Jets

Posted on November 25, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
11/25/2013
The PRC has exported new fighters to Tanzania.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Evolution of South Korean Defense Industry: An Emerging Global Player

Posted on November 16, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
11/16/2013
South Korea has emerged as a global competitor in the international arms market.
Posted in Market Opportunities, Policy Dynamics, What's New

The PRC Enhances Its Presence in Nigeria

Posted on November 14, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
11/14/2013
The Chinese are upgrading and shaping a maintenance role at a major Nigerian shipyard.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Service Chiefs Look at the Military’s Future Under Sequestration

Posted on November 12, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
11/12/2013
In recent Senate testimony, the Service Chiefs address the challenge of readiness and other issues fostered by sequestration.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

Rebuilding American Military Power in the Pacific: A 21st Century Strategy

Posted on November 11, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
11/11/2013
Our new book on shaping a 21st century Pacific defense and security strategy has just been published by Praeger publishers.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Japanese Host the Russians: Can They Expand Their Security and Defense Relationship?

Posted on November 11, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
11/11/2013
How far can the Russo-Japanese relationship go?  
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New
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