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Introducing Strategic Inflection Points

05/16/2012  A look at China and at Middle Eastern developments which can set in motion new realities. ...   Read More >>

The Logistical Impact of Seabasing

05/16/2012  By integrating support ashore FROM the seabase and working better connectivity WITHIN the seabase, combat capabilities are significantly enhanced. ...   Read More >>

The Role of the FBI in Cybersecurity

05/16/2012  In the fifth part of his series on cybersecurity, Richard Weitz looks the role of the FBI.   Read More >>

Just Do It: Build Up the SM-3 Inventory Before it’s Too Late

05/15/2012  Ed Timperlake argues for a an augmentation of the SM-3 inventory, not deep cuts.   Read More >>

The Impact of a Chinese Economic Hard Landing on Asian Security

05/14/2012  The impact of a Chinese economic hard landing will be significant in re-shaping Asia.   Read More >>

Cyber State

05/14/2012  In the fourth part of his series on cybersecurity, Richard Weitz looks at the role of the Department ...   Read More >>

The Challenge Posed by the New Large Container Cargo Ships: An Interview with Captain Cynthia L. Stowe

05/13/2012  An interview with Captain Stowe concerning the challenge posed by the new large container ships. ...   Read More >>

President Hollande, France and the Future of French Defense

05/13/2012  A look at the challenges facing President Hollande. ...   Read More >>

Understanding the Basic F-35: What is in the Baseline Aircraft? (Updated)

05/13/2012  This interview with Dr. Mike Skaff focuses on the basic go to war airplane, with Block 2.5 software. ...   Read More >>

Cybersecurity: Emerging Partnerships

05/10/2012  In the third part of his cybersecurity series, Richard Weitz looks at the interagency process.   Read More >>

“De-Platformizing” the Counter-Mine Mission

05/07/2012  We look at how maritime robotics can lead to "de-platforming" counter mine efforts. ...   Read More >>

The Emergence of the Cyber Militia

05/06/2012  In the second part of his series on the evolving cyber security dynamic, Richard Weitz looks at the sources of cyber threats.   Read More >>

The Baseline F-35 Special Report

05/06/2012  A new report in our Special Report series focuses on the baseline F-35 aircraft.   Read More >>

Admiral “Buz” Buzby on the Military Sealift Command: Providing Global Support for Forward Deployment

05/05/2012  The Military Sealift Command is crucial to the forward presence of the USN-USMC team. ...   Read More >>

Starting An Industry: From UID To RFID

05/02/2012  This interview  lays out the progress and the challenges for the RFID and UID industry. ...   Read More >>

Cybersecurity Threats: An Update

05/02/2012  In the first of a series, Richard Weitz looks at the evolving response to the cybersecurity challenge. ...   Read More >>

Where is the U.S. Military Headed?

05/02/2012  Richard Wetiz looks at the debate about the evolution of the US military at the Army War College. ...   Read More >>

Developing Army Strategic Leaders for an Age of Austerity

05/01/2012  Richard Weitz closes his series on presentations at the US Army War College Annual Strategy Conference.   Read More >>

U.S. Grand Strategy Options

04/29/2012  Richard Weitz looks at the debate at the Army War College Annual Strategy Conference on U.S. options.   Read More >>

Russia and Offensive Nuclear Arms Control: Major Obstacles

04/29/2012  Richard Weitz looks at the major obstacles to further progress in nuclear arms control with the Russians.   Read More >>