Information on "Security" and "North America"
May 2013
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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»
August 2012
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23 Aug 2012
The EU's Growing Global Counter-Terrorism Role
Since 2001, argues Alex Mackenzie, the European Union (EU) has become increasingly assertive in its attempts to combat internal and external sources of terrorism. As its initiatives in South Asia and West Africa demonstrate, the EU’s activities expand well beyond its partnership with the United States. More on «The EU's Growing Global Counter-Terrorism Role»
November 2009
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23 Nov 2009
Somalia Jumps on Private Security Bandwagon
An American private military and security company deploys to Somalia as the first US presence in the country since the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Somalia Jumps on Private Security Bandwagon»
September 2009
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17 Sep 2009
Blackwater Forever
The most controversial private security company in history emerges in mainstream media yet again - this time with broader implications to its cultural impact, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Blackwater Forever»
May 2009
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4 May 2009
Triple Canopy, ‘Obama’s Blackwater’
The next private military company to take over Blackwater’s contract in Iraq has an interesting history, operates worldwide and provides more than just personal security, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Triple Canopy, ‘Obama’s Blackwater’»
