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Strategy

The US Navy in the Pacific: An Interview with Admiral Harry Harris Jr. During His Visit to India

Posted on April 4, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
04/04/2015
In his visit to India, the USN Commander in the Pacific spoke about the key role of the Indian-US relationship.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

The New Puma Joins the Afghan Airpower Transition

Posted on March 23, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
03/23/2015
Western forces maintaining relevant airpower capabilities to provide support to the Afghan airpower transition is an important element of that transition.  
Posted in Strategy, What's New

Abandoning a Treaty: Russia Makes a Statement

Posted on March 18, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
03/18/2015
The Russians have left the CFE and have thereby made a strategic statement.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

The Greeks Buy Time While Germany Repositions Within Europe

Posted on March 17, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
03/17/2015
While Greece is pivoting, Europe itself is changing and evolving.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Strategy, What's New

The Libyan Challenge to Europe: A Conversation with Marco di Liddo

Posted on March 15, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
03/15/2015
The Euro-Med region is becoming a highly interconnected zone within which security is increasingly important.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Strategy, What's New

Sweden and Nordic Defense: Stepping Up Their Game

Posted on March 11, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
03/11/2015
With the return of direct defense considerations for the Balts and the Nordics, key states like Sweden are rethinking their approach to defense.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Strategy, What's New

An Update on the Dutch in the Anti-ISIS Operations

Posted on March 9, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
03/09/2015
The Dutch have been an important contributor to working with the NATO and Arab partners in trying to role back the ISIS threat.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

Beyond Crimean Annexation: The Russians Look to the Wider Mediterranean

Posted on March 9, 2015 | by Robbin Laird
03/09/2015
The new position of Russia in the Black and Mediterranean Seas facilitates expanded Russian operations.
Posted in Strategy, What's New
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