2016-01-09 By David Scott In recent years three processes have caught the attention of the world. Firstly, climate change has brought the Arctic Ocean into prominence, as melting unlocks its previously frozen waters. Secondly, China’s economic rise presents a power-shift challenge for the international system. Thirdly, the combination of these two…
2016-01-09 Our partner, Risk Intelligence, is a leading maritime security firm which works closely with the global shipping community. In its latest issue of Strategic Insights, the group provides a wide range of insights into the evolving challenge of Arctic security. We highly recommend readers to go their website and…
2016-01-09 By Guishan Luthra Authoritative sources told India Strategic that documents for the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) deal were delivered by New Delhi to Paris on New Year’s Eve, and that the agreement is on the same lines as that for the Mirage 2000 aircraft signed in the early 1980s. IAF will…
2016-01-07 According to a December 30, 2015 article on the UK MoD website, an in-service support contract for the RAF Hercules C-130J fleet has been agreed upon. The Hercules aircraft – one of the RAF’s workhorses – are a vital part of its transport fleet, carrying troops, supplies and equipment…
2016-01-07 In a piece published on the French Air Force website on December 16, 2015, a brief overview of the Trilateral Exercise was provided and the French role within that exercise. The article focused on the Distinguished Visitor Day on December 15, 2015. The day started with a flight demonstration…
2016-01-07 There have been roughly one million migrants which have entered Europe from land and sea during 2015. [caption id="attachment_83506" align="alignnone" width="577"] http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34131911[/caption] In an earlier interview, the challenge of migration to Europe and the role of Italy was discussed in terms of how best to handle the challenge. During a…
2016-01-02 By Robbin Laird Although the notion of C5ISR has taken hold, the concept can confuse more than it clarifies. C2 is become an essential element for force structure transformation, rather than focusing excessively on the ISR, or collection of information to inform decisions. The shift from the kinds of…
2016-01-02 By Richard Weitz Recent weeks have offered several opportunities to better understand the Kremlin’s worldview. On December 3, President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual presidential address to the Federal Assembly at the Kremlin’s St George Hall before an audience of more than 1,000 people. Putin again called for a…
