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Strategy

Breaking from the Past: Shaping a Trump Administration Template for Change

Posted on December 2, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/02/2016
Donald Trump is shaping a new template and not following the precepts of the past decade.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

Deciphering PRC’s Stance on THAAD in South Korea: A Chinese First Strike Policy in Asia? (Updated with Chinese Response)

Posted on November 29, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/29/2016
This article examines the logic behind the PRC objection to the US and its allies deploying THAAD in the region.  
Posted in Strategy, What's New

A Strategic Opportunity for the Trump Administration: Moscow versus Beijing

Posted on November 24, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/24/2016
The rebirth of realpolitik provides Trump with an opportunity with regard to Moscow and China.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

South China Sea Beyond Beijing

Posted on November 23, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/23/2016
There is a need for a policy which alters Chinese behavior.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

RAF Lossiemouth Special Report: November 2016

Posted on November 20, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/20/2016
A new Special Report highlights perspectives from the operators at RAF Lossiemouth
Posted in Strategy, What's New

European Restructuring: Shaping a Strategic Opportunity

Posted on November 18, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/18/2016
Murielle Delaporte looks at European evolution under the press of global events.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

UK, France and Denmark Step Up Efforts for European Allies

Posted on November 16, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/16/2016
The UK is stepping up its support for allies in Europe in the face of a more assertive Russia.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

Trump, Canada and the Way Ahead

Posted on November 16, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/16/2016
Danny Lam addresses how the election of Donald Trump can be leveraged to seize an opportunity for reform.
Posted in Strategy, What's New
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