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The Challenge of Persistent Presence in the Pacific: An Interview with Lt. General Robling

Posted on September 29, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/29/2012
In an interview with the highest-ranking Marine in the Pacific, the challenge of persistent presence was the focus of attention.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Geography, Presence and a 21st Century Pacific Strategy

Posted on September 29, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/29/2012
The tyranny of distance and the challenge of providing persistent presence will be beyond the kin of the United States with declining assets in the 21st century, if 20th century concepts of operations persist.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged American Strategy, Pacific

CTBT Verification Issues

Posted on September 27, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/27/2012
The CTBT will include verification instruments and shape verification approaches.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged CTBT

Japanese Defense Procurement at a Turning Point

Posted on September 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/26/2012
How will Japanese defense exports and industrial cooperation be re-set in the years ahead?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Japan

Providing Leadership in the Afghan War: In the Words of a USMC Hero

Posted on September 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/26/2012
In Lt. Col. Raible's own words, we learn what leadership of his squadron was all about.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Afghanistan, Lt. Col. Raible, USMC

An Update on the Taliban Attack at Camp Bastion: UK Provided Perimeter Security

Posted on September 25, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/25/2012
An update on the Taliban attack and the role of UK RAF forces in providing for perimeter security.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Camp Bastion, RAF, UK

The Challenge of Collaborative Defense Procurement: Japanese and American Perspectives

Posted on September 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/24/2012
Japanese officials want the United States to more readily share military technology, especially in the area of licensing.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Japan

Revisiting the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: An Agenda Item for the Next Administration

Posted on September 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/24/2012
A major subject of discussion at the 2012 Moscow Nonproliferation Conference was the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged CTBT, nuclear weapons
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