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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

The National Computer Quality Supervising Center (NCTC): A Core Chinese Global Capability (Part 3)

Posted on January 15, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/15/2013
This is the third part of our series on the NCTC.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

The National Computer Quality Supervising Center (NCTC): A Core Chinese Global Capability (Part 2)

Posted on January 14, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/14/2013
This is the second part of the series on the NCTC.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

Protecting Advanced Military Technology in a Challenging Environment: The Case of A123 Systems, Inc.

Posted on January 12, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/12/2013
Chinese interest in the breakthrough technology of A23 Systems is of particular concern.
Posted in Manufacturability, Security, What's New | Tagged PRC

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

Posted on January 11, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/11/2013
This 4 part series looks at a key institution guiding Chine's dual use strategy.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

Will Hezbollah Get Assad’s Chemical Weapons?

Posted on January 2, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/02/2013
Since the beginning of the uprising against the Assad regime, there have been worries that Hezbollah could obtain and use Syrian chemical weapons.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New

Globalization and Supply Chain Security: The Mining Transportation Case

Posted on December 18, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/18/2012
The globalization dynamics create vulnerabilities and proliferation challenges.
Posted in Security, What's New
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