China-Iraq Ties: Oil, Arms, and Influence
06/25/2012
In the seventh part of his series on Iraq in the "New Dawn" era, Richard Weitz looks at the return of the Chinese approach to Iraq.
Saudi Arms Deal Fortifies US Regional Security Ties
01/08/2012
The recent F-15 sale to Saudi Arabia is considered in the larger context.
Saudi Arms Deal offers Boeing Military Aviation a Lifeline
01/03/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the recent announcement of arms sales to Saudi Arabia and its potential impacts.
Russia’s Arms Sales to India Under Threat
12/19/2011
Russia’s arms sales to India remain the most important element of their bilateral relationship.
Evaluating the Proposed Saudi Arabian Arms Deal
10/16/2010
By Dr. Richard Weitz 10/16 /2010 The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency is expected to confirm soon an estimated $60 billion U.S. arms deal with Saudi Arabia. The unstated but widely understood purpose of the sale, which has been under discussion since 2007, is to enhance the Kingdom’s ability to…
Crafting Relevant Capabilities
10/16/2010
By Dr. Robbin Laird 10/16/2010 Platforms are not capabilities; they become capabilities when integrated into a war-fighting approach, which necessitates combat tactical and strategic integration...