Information on "Defense Readiness"
June 2013
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Jun 2013
Right-Sizing the Force
Author: Bernard Rostker
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This article analyzes the downsizing of US military forces. More on «Right-Sizing the Force»
January 2013
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2013
Military and Security Developments Involving the Democratic People's Republic of Korea 2012
Publisher: US Government
This report examines North Korea's security posture in Northeast Asia. More on «Military and Security Developments Involving the Democratic People's Republic of Korea 2012»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Reducing Alert Rates of Nuclear Weapons
Author: Hans M Kristensen, Matthew McKinzie
Publisher: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
The United States and the Russian Federation continue to maintain large numbers of nuclear forces on high levels of alert, ready to launch within minutes. More on «Reducing Alert Rates of Nuclear Weapons»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
Inflection Point: The Australian Defence Force After Afghanistan
Author: Alan Dupont
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
The author of this policy brief argues that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) requires a re-evaluation of its goals, strategy, structure, and resources as it transitions from the Afghanistan conflict. More on «Inflection Point: The Australian Defence Force After Afghanistan»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Once Again, the Challenge to the US Army During a Defense Reduction
Author: Don M Snider
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College (SSI)
The author of this monograph shows that the US Army is making good strides in its most recent effort to prepare for transition in a period of Defense reductions. More on «Once Again, the Challenge to the US Army During a Defense Reduction»
June 2011
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Jun 2011
Dangerous Luxuries
Author: John Angevine
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
In this paper, the author argues that Australia's current defense strategy does not correspond with the realities of Australia's security situation. More on «Dangerous Luxuries»
December 2010
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15 Dec 2010
New Strategic Concept and NATO's "Visible Assurances" Towards Central and Eastern Europe
Author: Jacek Durkalec
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
Highlighting the importance of "visible assurances" in the new Strategic Concept (NSC) is crucial from the perspective of Central and Eastern European states (CEE). More on «New Strategic Concept and NATO's "Visible Assurances" Towards Central and Eastern Europe» -
10 Dec 2010
China's Military Build-Up in the Early Twenty-First Century
Author: Yoram Evron
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This study attempts to clarify the actual military value of China's newly developed military systems, employing the concepts of military procurement and military readiness. More on «China's Military Build-Up in the Early Twenty-First Century» -
8 Dec 2010
Defense Transportation: Additional Information Is Needed for DOD's Mobility Capabilities and Requirements Study 2016 to Fully Address All of Its Study Objectives
Author: William M Solis, Ann Borseth, Jenny Hwang, Ron La Due Lake, Greg Marchang, Charles Perdue, Richard Powelson, Michael Silver, Steve Woods
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
The National Military Strategy of the US calls upon the Armed Forces to retain the ability to rapidly deploy and sustain capabilities to diverse regions, and the Quadrennial Defense Review 2010 acknowledges the fundamental importance of US capability... More on «Defense Transportation: Additional Information Is Needed for DOD's Mobility Capabilities and Requirements Study 2016 to Fully Address All of Its Study Objectives»
November 2010
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Nov 2010
New Zealand: Defence White Paper 2010
Author: Ministry of Defence of New Zealand
Publisher: Ministry of Defence of New Zealand
The defense white paper lays out a blueprint of the strategic and defence challenges for New Zealand with an emphasis on the improvement of the country's defense forces. More on «New Zealand: Defence White Paper 2010»
