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Security

Will the European Union Actually Deal with Its Russian Energy Dependency?

Posted on May 29, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
05/29/2014
Brussels has issued a new energy policy statement: what will change?
Posted in Security, What's New

SAREX 13 and the Arctic Challenge

Posted on May 29, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
05/29/2014
Even though a small state, Denmark is providing intellectual and practical leadership in shaping Arctic policy for the Western states.  
Posted in Security, What's New

Social Media in Defense Intelligence Gathering: A South African Perspective

Posted on April 25, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
04/25/2014
Social media is rewriting the nature of real world intelligence.
Posted in Security, 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

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

US Air Traffic Control Training on a Collision Course?

Posted on March 3, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/03/2014
Air traffic safety is not a marginal issue for the United States; it is a core issue.
Posted in Security, What's New

Enhancing the Integration of the USCG with the USMC and the USN: Synergy and Mission Effectiveness as Key 21st Century Efforts

Posted on January 15, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
01/15/2014
As the USN-USMC teams disburses its assets, having USCG cutters as key elements able to work with those assets would be a very smart investment in the future.
Posted in Con Ops, Security, What's New

The South African Naval Challenge: How to Optimize Maritime Security?

Posted on December 13, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
12/13/2013
The challenge of safeguarding offshore facilities was a focus of attention during the Maritime and Coastal Security Africa conference.
Posted in Security, What's New
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