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What’s New

Syria-Iraq Relations Without Saddam

Posted on September 2, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/02/2012
In his continuing look at Iraq, Richard Weitz examines the relationship with Syria.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iraq, syria

Osprey at the Five-Year Mark: Looking Forward to the Future

Posted on August 31, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/31/2012
The Osprey is marking its 5th anniversary of its first deployment.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Osprey

Iran’s Nuclear Program Charging Ahead: The Latest IAED Reports

Posted on August 31, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/31/2012
The latest IAEA reports on nuclear proliferation threats.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New

Russia as a Pacific Power: Tensions with Japan

Posted on August 30, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/30/2012
In his continuing look at the evolution of Japanese defense policy, Richard Weitz examines the Russian relationship.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Japan, Pacific, Russia

Iraq and its Gulf Neighbors: A Troubled History

Posted on August 28, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/28/2012
In his continuing series on Iraq. Richard Weitz looks at the relationship with the GCC.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged GCC, Iraq

Japan, the Iraq War, and More on the Coming Out Party

Posted on August 28, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/28/2012
Richard Weitz looks at Japanese policy towards the Iraq War.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Japan

South Korean Defense Re-Considered: Preparing for 2015

Posted on August 28, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/28/2012
Second Line of Defense discussed the future of South Korean defense with Stephen Wood, the former 7th USAF commander.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged ROK, South Korea

Iraq and Syria: A History of Rivalry

Posted on August 27, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/27/2012
Competition has been significant than cooperation between Iraq and Syria.  
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iraq, syria
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