Information on "Armed Forces"
July 2013
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25 Jul 2013
NATO: Time to Refocus and Streamline
Is it time for NATO’s European partners to assume a greater array of roles and responsibilities? Samir Tata thinks so. Today, he outlines the changes the Alliance needs to make, especially if it wants to cope with a resurgent Russia and the dangerous instability of North Africa. More on «NATO: Time to Refocus and Streamline» -
24 Jul 2013
Tough Job Ahead for Under-Resourced Afghan Forces
Last month, Afghan forces formally took over the lead responsibility to provide security within their own borders. But are they truly ready to do so? According to Abdol Wahed Faramarz, serious doubts remain over whether they are up to the task. More on «Tough Job Ahead for Under-Resourced Afghan Forces» -
1 Jul 2013
Recalibrating American Grand Strategy: Softening US Policies Toward Iran In Order to Contain China
How might the US cope with China in an era of government austerity? Think grand strategically, says Samir Tata. Instead of fretting about how to cope with anti-access/area denial strategies in the Indian Ocean, Washington must first do something more substantial – i.e., boost its ties with India, Indonesia and Iran. More on «Recalibrating American Grand Strategy: Softening US Policies Toward Iran In Order to Contain China»
June 2013
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3 Jun 2013
The End of the German Euro Hawk Programme – The Implications for Germany and NATO
Germany’s decision to cancel its purchase of Euro Hawk UAVs has turned into a major political scandal for the Merkel government. Justyna Gotkowska warns that it may also have serious consequences for NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) program. More on «The End of the German Euro Hawk Programme – The Implications for Germany and NATO»
May 2013
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23 May 2013
The Warplane You Have
It may be high-tech but it's also flawed – for better or worse, the US' F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is here to stay. Today, David Axe walks us through the developmental problems that have plagued this troubled aircraft from the start. More on «The Warplane You Have» -
17 May 2013
Australia and Air-Sea Battle
The US’s Air-Sea Battle concept now seems to be the way Washington plans to counter China’s ‘anti-access/area denial’ challenge. Today, Ben Schreer considers the role that Australia might play in operationalizing this concept and how it might impact Canberra’s relations with Beijing. More on «Australia and Air-Sea Battle» -
14 May 2013
The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia's Maritime Dilemma
Both the US's pivot to Asia and China's growing military power are complicating Indonesia's strategic calculus, writes Ristian Artiando Supriyanto. Today, he outlines three ways Jakarta might balance its ties with Beijing and Washington more effectively, and therefore safeguard its territorial waters. More on «The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia's Maritime Dilemma»
April 2013
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8 Apr 2013
The Failure of America's Hit and Run Military
On the 10th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq, Henry Carey considers the long-term consequences of Washington’s ‘hit and run’ approach to military interventions. His look at both the Iraq and Afghanistan invasions makes for grim reading, both for America’s policymakers and its citizens. More on «The Failure of America's Hit and Run Military» -
4 Apr 2013
Georgia's Armed Forces: Army of the All or Army of the Few?
While Georgia's politicians believe that reforming the country's armed forces is essential, they remain divided over what roles civilians should play in national defense. Today, Eugene Kogan outlines the issues surrounding Tbilisi’s military reforms and what Russia thinks about them. More on «Georgia's Armed Forces: Army of the All or Army of the Few?»
March 2013
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29 Mar 2013
The Return of the Mercenary
Civil strife across the Middle East and Africa has prompted local regimes to rely on mercenaries to help suppress the unrest. Liana Fix partially blames this practice on a set of ambiguous and poorly enforced international treaties that have failed to prevent it. More on «The Return of the Mercenary »
