Information on "Defense Research "
March 2013
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Mar 2013
Russia’s Defence Reform
Author: Katri Pynnöniemi
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
This brief assesses the contours of the defense reform in Russia. More on «Russia’s Defence Reform»
December 2012
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5 Dec 2012
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones): An Introduction
Author: Louisa Brooke-Holland
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This note provides an introduction to the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) by the UK Armed Forces, more commonly known as drones. More on «Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones): An Introduction»
October 2012
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25 Oct 2012
Air Force F-22 Fighter Program
Author: Jeremiah Gertler
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Procurement of The Air Force F-22 fighters, also known as the Raptor, began in FY1999, and a total of 195 were procured through FY2009. More on «Air Force F-22 Fighter Program»
August 2012
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1 Aug 2012
Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices
Author: Cary Russell
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report examines the potential for overlap and duplication in the US Department's (DOD) counter-improved explosive devices (C-IED) efforts. More on «Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices»
January 2012
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2012
Canadian Military Journal, Issue 12, No 3
Author: Tom Lawson, Michael Sawler, Juan-Camilo Castillo, Jim Gash, John Anderson, Andrew Beckett, Peter Chu, Homer Tien, Joesph Scanlon, Elizabeth Steele, Alex Hunsberger, Alan Lockerby, Bill Bentley, Bernd Horn, Michael A Rostek
Publisher: Canadian Military Journal (CMJ)
This issue discusses US-Canada bilateral defense cooperation, cultural irregular warfare, today’s cyber environment and the military’s role in it, comprehensive operational planning and design and the principles and considerations of humanitarian aid. More on «Canadian Military Journal, Issue 12, No 3»
August 2011
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19 Aug 2011
Homeland Security
Author: Lisa Shames
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
The President issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) -9 in 2004 to establish a national policy to defend the food and agriculture systems against terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. More on «Homeland Security»
February 2011
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1 Feb 2011
Analisi della Rilevanza Strategica del Golfo Persico e dell’Oceano Indiano, sulla Base della Destinazione dei Flussi di Materie Prime Energetiche e dei Transiti dei Flussi del Commercio Internazionale
Author: Claudia Astarita
Publisher: Centro Alti Studi per la Difesa (CASD)
Questa ricerca si pone l’ambizioso obiettivo di analizzare la rilevanza di due importanti aree geografiche, il Golfo Persico e l’Oceano Indiano, per gli interessi economici dell’Italia e di altri attori internazionali rilevanti come Europa, Stati Uni... More on «Analisi della Rilevanza Strategica del Golfo Persico e dell’Oceano Indiano, sulla Base della Destinazione dei Flussi di Materie Prime Energetiche e dei Transiti dei Flussi del Commercio Internazionale»
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»
April 2010
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Apr 2010
Ballistic Missile Defense
Author: Jacques S Gansler
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
This book focuses on ballistic missile defense; the reason why it is needed, the technology that could be used, as well as on vital partners and potential aggressors. More on «Ballistic Missile Defense»
January 2010
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Jan 2010
Promoting the Dialogue: Climate Change and the Quadrennial Defense Review
Author: Christine Parthemore, Will Rogers
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
When the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) is sent to Congress on February 1st, it will offer an unusual opportunity to shift how the national security community views climate change. More on «Promoting the Dialogue: Climate Change and the Quadrennial Defense Review»
