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Security

Managing the Piracy Challenge

Posted on July 24, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
07/24/2013
Although piracy can not be eliminated, its effects can be mitigated.
Posted in Security, What's New

Rebuilding the Libyan Navy

Posted on June 28, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
06/28/2013
Libya has purchased vessels from South Korea, the Netherlands and France in shaping their new naval force.
Posted in Security, What's New

South Africa and Anti-Piracy Operations

Posted on June 7, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
06/07/2013
Our new partnership with defenceWeb allows us to expand our coverage to cover anti-piracy operations in the waters off of South Africa.
Posted in Security, What's New

The Contribution of Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Trans-National Cooperation: The Case of the CN-235

Posted on February 13, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/13/2013
The advantage of a common fleet of CN-235s is the ability to build greater connectivity inherent in the commonality of the fleet.
Posted in Security, What's New

France, Europe and The Mali Challenge

Posted on February 1, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
02/01/2013
Will Europe play a key role in working with the French lead in Mali?
Posted in Con Ops, Security, What's New

Maritime Security Threats for 2013

Posted on January 29, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/29/2013
The latest issue of Strategic Insights provides a comprehensive look at the key maritime security threats for 2013  
Posted in Security, What's New

The National Computer Quality Supervising Center (NCTC): A Core Chinese Global Capability (Part 4)

Posted on January 19, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/19/2013
The fourth part of our series on the NCTC.  
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

The USCG and the Widening of the Panama Canal: The Invisible Resource?

Posted on January 16, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/16/2013
The rise of new cargo ships which are much larger and bigger will have a significant impact the ocean entry points to the US.
Posted in Security, What's New
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