Information on "Conventional Forces"
July 2013
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8 Jul 2013
Evolution of Aerial Combat
Author: Vivek Kapur
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This brief overviews the evolution of aerial warfare and weaponry over time. More on «Evolution of Aerial Combat»
June 2013
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7 Jun 2013
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for the US Congress, with both the Obama Administration and the US Coast Guard releasing strategy documents regarding this area in May 2013. More on «Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress»
May 2013
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10 May 2013
Beyond the Ramparts: The Future of US Special Operations Forces
Author: Jim Thomas, Chris Dougherty
Publisher: Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
Despite being one of the US’ most cost-effective weapons, Special Operations Forces (SOF) are facing the same budget problems as other branches of the military. More on «Beyond the Ramparts: The Future of US Special Operations Forces» -
May 2013
The Maritime Dimension of the European Union’s and Germany’s Security and Defence Policy in the 21st Century
Author: Carlo Masala, Konstantinos Tsetsos
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This study focuses on the centres of gravity and goals of a future maritime security policy of Germany and the European Union (EU) for the 21st century. More on «The Maritime Dimension of the European Union’s and Germany’s Security and Defence Policy in the 21st Century» -
May 2013
China’s Strategic Maritime Ambitions - A European Perspective
Author: Lutz Feldt
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This paper looks at China’s role as a maritime power and its strategic ambitions. More on «China’s Strategic Maritime Ambitions - A European Perspective»
April 2013
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25 Apr 2013
Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides background information and potential issues for Congress on the US Navy’s irregular warfare (IW) and counterterrorism (CT) operations. More on «Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations» -
19 Apr 2013
Why China’s Return to the Sea May not be all Bad
Author: Christian Le Mière
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This paper talks about the regional and global benefits of China's interest in maritime issues. More on «Why China’s Return to the Sea May not be all Bad» -
Apr 2013
The Future of US Special Operations Forces
Author: Linda Robinson
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This report offers a broad set of recommendations covering institutional, operational, and intellectual reforms that could improve the versatility and effectiveness of the US special operations forces. More on «The Future of US Special Operations Forces»
March 2013
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21 Mar 2013
China Naval Modernization: Implications for US Navy Capabilities
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report focuses on the potential implications of China’s naval modernization for future required US Navy capabilities. More on «China Naval Modernization: Implications for US Navy Capabilities » -
11 Mar 2013
Grounding of USS Guardian in Philippines: Longer-term Implications
Author: Sam Bateman
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary argues the grounding of the USS Guardian caused extensive damage to an environmentally sensitive area. More on «Grounding of USS Guardian in Philippines: Longer-term Implications»
