2015-10-26 by Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake The Russian intervention in Syria is a strategic turning point in the Middle East. The intervention alters the conflict and affects the alliances playing out in a fluid and dynamic situation. To get beyond the Inside the Beltway discussions, and get a sense…
2015-10-12 By Robbin Laird On September 29, 2015, I had a chance to meet with and to discuss with Lt. General Preziosa, his perspectives on the evolution of 21st century airpower. This is the third time I have had the opportunity to meet with the Italian Chief of Staff, and…
2015-10-25 By Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake There is understandable concern about Russia stepping up its involvement in Syria. The Russians have taken ownership of Assad and his regime. Now it has evolved way beyond merely word posturing, there is an immediate need for the U.S. and Allies to engage with both strategic…
2015-10-24 An agreement – signed on 8 October in Rome, at the General Secretariat of Defence – provides for the development of a high-performance electric robot and strengthens technological cooperation between the Italian Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Singapore. Project Pholus –a name taken…
2015-10-24 South Korea and US forces are working the offensive-defensive enterprise to deter North Koreans. One element is enhanced joint training in the ADA capabilities of the two ground forces. When a siren went off in the afternoon of July 15, Korean and U.S. soldiers moved to a launcher to…
2015-10-24 On 1 October, the Chief of Defence presented his Strategic Military Review regarding the future development of the Norwegian Armed Forces. One year ago, the Minister of Defence tasked the Chief of Defence with developing a Strategic Military Review on how the Norwegian Armed Forces can best meet future…
2015-10-24 The Spanish are key participants in the Southern tier focus of the large scale NATO exercise Trident Juncture 2015. The Spanish joined NATO in the 1980s which was a major historical shift and one which contributed to the ending of the Cold War. Members of the Second Line of…
2015-10-24 According to the latest Japanese MoD budget request, both national and coalition capabilities need to be ramped up to deal with threats in the region. Japan will build up its defense capabilities while focusing on the further enhancement of joint functions in order to seamlessly and dynamically fulfill its…
