Information on "Defense Alliances"
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Planning the Unthinkable War
Author: Benjamin Schreer
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This study looks at the US 'Air-Sea Battle' operational concept and its implications for Australia. More on «Planning the Unthinkable War»
February 2013
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26 Feb 2013
South Korea’s Strengthened Deterrence Against Nuclear North
Author: Richard Seok-ho Kang
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This article analyzes South Korea's defensive strategy and deterrence options against North Korean nuclear threat. More on «South Korea’s Strengthened Deterrence Against Nuclear North»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
The NRF: From a Key Driver of Transformation to a Laboratory of the Connected Forces Initiative
Author: Guillaume Lasconjarias
Publisher: NATO Defense College (NDC)
This article analyzes the role of the NATO Response Force (NRF) in the Alliance's transformation. More on «The NRF: From a Key Driver of Transformation to a Laboratory of the Connected Forces Initiative» -
2013
NATO in the ‘New’ MENA Region
Author: Erik Reichborn-Kjennerud
Publisher: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
NATO has generally not had a strong presence in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, in spite of the region's importance to much of NATO's membership. More on «NATO in the ‘New’ MENA Region» -
Jan 2013
French Defence Policy in a Time of Uncertainties
Author: Yves Boyer
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
France, along with much of Europe, has suffered from economic stagnation and debt putting pressure on defense spending and discouraging an extroverted defense policy. More on «French Defence Policy in a Time of Uncertainties»
December 2012
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4 Dec 2012
Obama in Thailand: Charting a New Course for the Alliance?
Author: Catharin Dalpino
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This policy brief discusses US President Barack Obama's trip to Thailand in November 2012, where he attended the East Asia Summit. More on «Obama in Thailand: Charting a New Course for the Alliance?» -
4 Dec 2012
After Obama's Visit: The US-Thailand Alliance and China
Author: Sasiwan Chingchit
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This policy brief discusses developments in the US-Thailand relationship, with a particular focus on the adoption of a new joint vision statement for the Thai-US Defense Alliance. More on «After Obama's Visit: The US-Thailand Alliance and China»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Yawning Gaps in NATO Planning
Author: Wojciech Lorenz
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This paper provides an analysis of NATO defense plan reforms. More on «Yawning Gaps in NATO Planning»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
NATO Partnerships in a Shifting Strategic Landscape
Author: Julian Lindley-French
Publisher: NATO Defense College (NDC)
The central theme of this conference was to define NATO's place and utility in a changing world, and also the need to make strategic dialogue central to the forging 'strategic partnerships' with implications for global security. More on «NATO Partnerships in a Shifting Strategic Landscape»
September 2012
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25 Sep 2012
A Gilded Alliance: Global Korea’s G-20/Yeonpyeong Moment Revisited
Author: Heajeong Lee
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This policy brief discusses the relations between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States. More on «A Gilded Alliance: Global Korea’s G-20/Yeonpyeong Moment Revisited»
