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What’s New

Azerbaijan’s Regional Allies

Posted on October 28, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/28/2012
Azerbaijan is in a dangerous neighborhood.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Impact of the Ukrainian Elections

Posted on October 28, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/28/2012
Elections have been frequent and a means to keep democracy in play.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Ukraine

Uzbekistan and Russia: Cooperation at Arm’s Length

Posted on October 27, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/27/2012
Uzbekistan has a troubled relationship with NATO.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Russia, Uzbekistan

The EU Arms Embargo Repeal Debate

Posted on October 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/26/2012
The EU debate about lifting the arms embargo is about the global impact of China and the desire of states to protect themselves against Chinese actions and pressures.
Posted in Market Opportunities, Policy Dynamics, What's New

The Euro Crisis: Waiting for German Elections

Posted on October 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/24/2012
Although this is still 2012, Germany is already under preparation for its September national elections next year.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged EU, Euro Crisis, Germany

Rethinking US Defense Strategy in the Pacific

Posted on October 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/23/2012
The U.S. and its allies need to shape a new attack and defense enterprise in the Pacific.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged Australia, Japan, North Korea, Pacific Strategy, PRC, Singapore, South Korea

The USS America: An LHA Which Isn’t

Posted on October 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/23/2012
An on site report on the christening of the USS America.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan: The Taliban Threat Driving Them Together?

Posted on October 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/23/2012
The challenge of responding to a resurgent Taliban threat may be inducing the two countries to set aside their historical rivalries to address common challenges.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Kazakhstan, Taliban, Uzbekistan
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