Information on "Defense"
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24 Apr 2013
Shaping a World in Transition Through Education
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, five experts discuss the challenges and opportunities facing defense education and security studies programs in a transitioning world. More on «Shaping a World in Transition Through Education» -
23 Apr 2013
Regulating the Private Security Industry - From Design to Implementation
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, four experts discuss the ongoing attempts to impose a workable regulatory framework onto the private security industry, to include an international code of conduct with actual tee... More on «Regulating the Private Security Industry - From Design to Implementation» -
23 Apr 2013
Linda Robinson and Frank Kearney on The Future of US Special Operations Forces
In this audio presentation, Linda Robinson and Frank Kearney talk about the current state of US special operations forces. More on «Linda Robinson and Frank Kearney on The Future of US Special Operations Forces» -
17 Apr 2013
A Conversation with Michele Flournoy: US Defense Policy and Strategy
In this audio presentation, Michéle Flournoy, who is a senior adviser at the Boston Consulting Group and a former US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, discusses current US defense policy and strategy and the broader international security ... More on «A Conversation with Michele Flournoy: US Defense Policy and Strategy»
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13 Feb 2013
Future of US Defense Spending
In this audio presentation, noted military budget analyst Andrew Krepinevich, who is also President of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, discusses the expected US defense budget cuts that will kick in beginning in March 2013. More on «Future of US Defense Spending» -
12 Feb 2013
Afghanistan Post-2014
In this audio presentation, Fawzia Koofi, who is a member of the Afghan parliament, clarifies what we should expect for Afghanistan when foreign troops withdraw from the country in 2014. More on «Afghanistan Post-2014»
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22 Jan 2013
US Drone Strike Policies
In this audio presentation, Dennis Blair and Micah Zenko discuss the political, military and legal implications of using lethal drones. More on «US Drone Strike Policies» -
8 Jan 2013
The Future of Special Operations
In this audio presentation, Linda Robinson, who is a Public Policy Scholar at the Wilson Center, explores the increased emphasis US military doctrine has put on special operations. More on «The Future of Special Operations»
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31 Dec 2012
Bringing Back Strategic Culture and Grand Strategy
How does a state’s strategic culture shape its grand strategy? Using the US as an example, Peter Faber explains what strategic culture is, how it relates to grand strategy, and what role the two concepts play in the 21st century. More on «Bringing Back Strategic Culture and Grand Strategy» -
19 Dec 2012
Brazil's Defense Industry: Re-emerging?
Brazil is pushing hard to rebuild a once vibrant defence industry, but will it become a leading military power? Joe Katzman remains unconvinced. More on «Brazil's Defense Industry: Re-emerging? »
