Building the LPD-17
04/27/2011
04/27/11 The LPD 17 program manager, Doug Lounsberry, provides an overview on the this key command ship for the ARG.
DHS Grapples with Cyber Threats
04/27/2011
By Dr. Richard Weitz 04/27/2011 - In June 2006, a report by the Business Roundtable identified three major “cyber gaps”: no clear warning indicators that a cyberattack was occurring, uncertainty who would lead efforts to restore damaged U.S. critical infrastructure, and the absence of dedicated resources to support such post-attack…
A Cautionary Tale Of Outsourcing To China
04/27/2011
By Richard McCormack 04/27/2011 - Thousands of American companies that have moved production to China to take advantage of cheap labor might want to consider a case study that is unfolding for a U.S. manufacturing company. Fellowes Inc., one of the world's largest makers of office and personal paper shredders,…
Maritime and Port Security in Pakistan
04/21/2011
By Mathias Hagstrøm 4/21/11 - With a population of more than 180 million people and being a potential gateway for Central Asian and western Chinese trade, Pakistan is a very interesting developing market. But with problems of insurgency groups and state stability, it has not yet realized its geopolitical and…
French Ops in Libya
04/20/2011
By General Jean-Patrick Gaviard 04/20/2011 - In the aftermath of several weeks of bombings above Libya, it might be of interest to attempt to decrypt two key events which happened as this operation was being conducted: the “pole position start” of the French Air Force as a direct support to…
Shaping a 21st Century USCG: The Key Role for Maritime Patrol Aircraft
04/19/2011
By Dr. Robbin F. Laird 04/19/2011 - The USCG is at the vortex of commercial, law enforcement and military activities. It is tasked with a multi-mission focus in support of the protection of the homeland, securing global trade, protecting against terrorist threats at sea, interdicting the sea-borne drug trade, assuring…
The LPD 17 Enhances the USN-USMC Capabilities
04/19/2011
An Interview with Commander Darren W. Nelson 04/19 /2011 - With the LPD 17, we have a dramatic increase in our capabilities to carry more cargo, more vehicle space, and our flight deck is huge. We're able to launch and recover two MV-22 Ospreys at the same time.
China-Russia Relations and the United States: At a Turning Point?
04/13/2011
By Dr. Richard Weitz 04/12/2011 - China and Russia have expanded their bilateral economic and security cooperation. In addition, they have pursued distinct, yet parallel, policies regarding many global and regional issues.