Information on "Conventional Forces"
May 2013
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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»
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 » -
15 Mar 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 Navy’s irregular warfare (IW) and counterterrorism (CT) operations. More on «Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations» -
Mar 2013
China-NATO Engagement in the Mediterranean Basin
Author: Christina Lin
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
China’s engagement with NATO in non-combat operations such as anti-piracy and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HADR) cannot be divorced from its geopolitical calculations. More on «China-NATO Engagement in the Mediterranean Basin» -
Mar 2013
At What Cost a Carrier?
Author: Henry J Hendrix
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This report explores the evolution of the aircraft carrier, its utility, power, costs and vulnerabilities. More on «At What Cost a Carrier?»
February 2013
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6 Feb 2013
Totonicapán: Tension in Guatemala's Indigenous Hinterland
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines the dangers inherent to Guatemala's use of the army for law enforcement and to maintain public order. More on «Totonicapán: Tension in Guatemala's Indigenous Hinterland»
January 2013
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29 Jan 2013
The Russian Fleet in the Mediterranean: Exercise or Military Operation?
Author: Zvi Magen
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
The brief questions the strategic meaning of the recent joint Russian naval exercise in the Mediterranean Sea and ongoing Russian operations in the region. More on «The Russian Fleet in the Mediterranean: Exercise or Military Operation? » -
3 Jan 2013
The Unified Command Plan and Combatant Commands: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Andrew Feickert
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The Unified Command Plan (UCP) and associated Combatant Commands (COCOMs) provide operational instructions and command and control to the Armed Forces and have a significant impact on how they are organized, trained and resourced. More on «The Unified Command Plan and Combatant Commands: Background and Issues for Congress» -
2013
Mapping Perceptions of Violent Extremism
Author: Liat Shetret, Matthew Schwartz, Danielle Cotter
Publisher: Center on Global Counterterrorism Cooperation (CGCC)
This report describes how the people of coastal Kenya and Somaliland perceive the efforts of outside actors to blunt the violent extremism existing in their midst. More on «Mapping Perceptions of Violent Extremism»
