Information on "Defense Budgets and Spending"
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»
May 2013
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28 May 2013
Lifting the Shroud on China's Defense Spending: Trends, Drivers, and Implications
China recently announced another multibillion dollar increase to its defense budget. Today, Andrew Erickson and Adam Liff try to place Beijing's increased defense spending within the wider context of its strategic aims, priorities, and military ambitions. More on «Lifting the Shroud on China's Defense Spending: Trends, Drivers, and Implications»
February 2013
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8 Feb 2013
Balancing Austerity with Ambitions: The (Close) Future of French Defence Policy
France has long regarded itself as a leading provider and guarantor of global security. However, the country’s uncertain economic future may force Paris to adopt defense policies that are more pragmatic and partnership-oriented, or so argue Pinar Elman and Marcin Terlikowski. More on «Balancing Austerity with Ambitions: The (Close) Future of French Defence Policy»
December 2012
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11 Dec 2012
Defense Specialization: Indispensable or Unachievable?
If organizations such as NATO are to maintain their future effectiveness, their members must divide up the roles they play. However, according to Alyson Bailes an absence of trust and other obstacles may impede needed attempts to lash up different roles into a greater whole. More on «Defense Specialization: Indispensable or Unachievable?»
November 2012
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27 Nov 2012
The Incredible, Shrinking Modern Military
How small can a modern army become before it is unable to fulfill its mandate? Magnus Nordenman ponders the logic behind trying to create small but increasingly sophisticated armed forces. More on «The Incredible, Shrinking Modern Military»
October 2012
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29 Oct 2012
Europe's Defence in Times of Austerity: Spending Cuts as a One-Way Street?
The Eurozone's prolonged financial crisis and resultant austerity measures have had a deep impact on defense spending. Marko Savković warns that without careful defense planning, the cuts will almost certainly undermine the credibility of Europe’s armed forces. More on «Europe's Defence in Times of Austerity: Spending Cuts as a One-Way Street?»
September 2012
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10 Sep 2012
A Critique of India's Defence Offset Guidelines 2012
Offset obligations are a significant feature of today’s defense contracts, particularly those involving the sale of military hardware to emerging powers. In the case of India, however, IDSA's Laxman K Behera argues that its offset strategies may not be enough to develop the defense industry it wants to create for itself. More on «A Critique of India's Defence Offset Guidelines 2012» -
5 Sep 2012
Missile Defense Spending Is Going to Stagnate
Data on missile defense spending is often hard to come by, says Benjamin Loehrke. He predicts, however, that American expenditures will remain volatile over the next few years and not grow with inflation. This will present additional problems for other Pentagon procurement programs and military operations. More on «Missile Defense Spending Is Going to Stagnate»
July 2012
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2 Jul 2012
"Moneyball-ing" the Philippines' Defense Architecture
The standoff over the Scarborough Shoals demonstrates that both Beijing and Manila are determined to keep this resource-rich region within their territorial waters. But if China deployed force to stake its claim, the Philippines' armed forces would, in their current state, offer little resistance. More on «"Moneyball-ing" the Philippines' Defense Architecture»
January 2010
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25 Jan 2010
India’s Controversial New War Doctrine
Indian Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor has attracted much attention with his suggestion at a training command seminar that India is preparing for a 'two-front' war with Pakistan and China, Harsh V Pant comments for ISN Security Watch. More on «India’s Controversial New War Doctrine»
