Information on "Military Capabilities" and "Americas"
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 » -
5 Mar 2013
Army Drawdown and Restructuring: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Andrew Feickert
Publisher: US Government
This paper discusses the congressional legislative implications of the new US defense strategy, which was unveiled on 26 January 2012. More on «Army Drawdown and Restructuring: Background and Issues for Congress»
January 2013
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4 Jan 2013
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and US Policy
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The US and its partners are gradually reducing military involvement in Afghanistan as the Afghan government and security forces assume ever greater responsibility in preparation for the end of the international mission in Afghanistan by the end of 20... More on «Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and US Policy»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
A New US Defense Strategy for a New Era: Military Superiority, Agility, and Efficiency
Publisher: Henry L Stimson Center
This report is the work of an independent task force of experts convened to explore the question of US defense planning and spending in light of looming defense cuts that are part of the Fiscal Cliff at the end of 2012. More on «A New US Defense Strategy for a New Era: Military Superiority, Agility, and Efficiency»
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»
September 2012
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5 Sep 2012
Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The 112th Congress has supported additional economic sanctions against Iran, most recently with enactment of HR 1905 (PL 112-158), which expands sanctions against companies that conduct energy and financial transactions with Iran. More on «Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Widening Gaps in US and European Defense Capabilities and Cooperation
Author: Charles Barry, Hans Binnendijk
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
This paper assesses recent research projects at the National Defense University (NDU). More on «Widening Gaps in US and European Defense Capabilities and Cooperation»
June 2012
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29 Jun 2012
Re-Balancing of India-US Equation
Author: P S Suryanarayana
Publisher: National University of Singapore (NUS) / Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
According to this paper, there are clear signs of a possible re-balancing of India-US equation in the military and political domains. More on «Re-Balancing of India-US Equation» -
26 Jun 2012
Future Challenges in the US-Philippines Alliance
Author: Renato Cruz De Castro
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
In this policy brief, the author asserts that the Philippines need US technical, material, and financial assistance to develop the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)’s capabilities for maritime surveillance and patrols. More on «Future Challenges in the US-Philippines Alliance» -
13 Jun 2012
Rethinking US Security: Getting Afghans into the Lead
Author: Fernando Lujan
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This transcript discusses the American attempts to build up the Afghan Army and several problems related to these efforts. More on «Rethinking US Security: Getting Afghans into the Lead»
