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"Armed Forces"
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28 May 2013
US Extended Deterrence Weakened?
Author: Łukasz Kulesa
Publisher:
Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
With North Korea's recent intemperate behavior acting as a background, this paper examines both the credibility and the effectiveness of the US providing extended deterrence guarantees to its allies.
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28 May 2013
Justice at the Barrel of a Gun: Vigilante Militias in Mexico
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher:
International Crisis Group
This brief discusses the emergence of vigilante militias as a 'third force' in Mexico's struggle against organized crime and gang-related violence.
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23 May 2013
Russian Military Reforms: An Evaluation
Author: Amit Kumar
Publisher:
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
Since 2008, Russia has undertaken comprehensive reforms in its defense and military sectors.
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13 May 2013
Armed Groups Maintaining Law and Order
Author: Bruce Oswald
Publisher:
United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This brief focuses on the problems that arise when militia groups start performing law and order tasks.
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13 May 2013
The Reincarnation of Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan's Deepening Democracy
Author: Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
Publisher:
Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Following Pakistan's elections, Nawaz Sharif is poised to become prime minister in June 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.
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9 May 2013
Women in Combat: Issues for Congress
Author: David F Burrelli
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report analyzes the issue of women serving in the US military.
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3 May 2013
No-Fly Zones: Strategic, Operational, and Legal Considerations for Congress
Author: Jeremiah Gertler, Christopher M Blanchard, Catherine Dale, Jennifer K Elsea
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
In conflicts in Kosovo, Iraq, and Libya, the United States has taken part in establishing and maintaining no-fly zones.
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2 May 2013
The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia’s Maritime Dilemma
Author: Ristian A Supriyanto
Publisher:
Pacific Forum CSIS
Indonesia occupies a key strategic location that sits between two oceans, two continents and three maritime trade routes.
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