Acquisition Innovation in the Department of Defense: Breaking the Logjam
09/22/2014
This interview with Raleigh Durham looks back at the challenges facing successful innovation and the role of Mike Wynne in that process.
The Reluctant Ally in the Fight Against Isis: Turkey in Play
09/21/2014
Turkey has been a reluctant ally in dealing with ISIS.. This article explains why but it remains to be determined whether the volatility of the situation will force the hand of Turkish policy..
Prevailing in 21st Century Conflicts: Leveraging Insertion Forces
09/21/2014
This article looks at ways to engage effectively in dealing with 21st century conflicts.
China and Russia: The New Axis
09/21/2014
In this piece by Gordon Chang, the author looks at the evolving alliance between the PRC and Russia.
China’s Foreign Policy And Security Decision System: Shaping Assertive Sovereignty and Regional Behavior
09/20/2014
Dr. Harald Malmgren examines the evolution of Chinese decision making and the role of the PLA in this article.
The Russian Mistral Decision Revisited: The Flagship for the NATO Spearhead Force?
09/20/2014
This article addresses ways to move the Russian Mistral out of Russian hands.
The Global Impact of Isis: The Case of South East Asia
09/19/2014
ISIS success is fueling cross-fertilization of terrorist groups outside of the Middle East. In information war, global success is an important ingredient of shaping global reach for terrorist groups. Defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria can help reduce the attraction of the brand..
Thatcher’s Revenge: An Independent Scotland?
09/18/2014
An Independent Scotland is certainly a viable option. And the emergence of an independent Scotland in a volatile European situation will provide an interesting input to the direct defense of Europe, the future of NATO and the future of the European Union and the common currency.