Information on "Military Capabilities"
April 2013
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8 Apr 2013
The Failure of America's Hit and Run Military
On the 10th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq, Henry Carey considers the long-term consequences of Washington’s ‘hit and run’ approach to military interventions. His look at both the Iraq and Afghanistan invasions makes for grim reading, both for America’s policymakers and its citizens. More on «The Failure of America's Hit and Run Military»
February 2013
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8 Feb 2013
Balancing Austerity with Ambitions: The (Close) Future of French Defence Policy
France has long regarded itself as a leading provider and guarantor of global security. However, the country’s uncertain economic future may force Paris to adopt defense policies that are more pragmatic and partnership-oriented, or so argue Pinar Elman and Marcin Terlikowski. More on «Balancing Austerity with Ambitions: The (Close) Future of French Defence Policy» -
7 Feb 2013
North Korea’s Armed Forces: All Dressed Up, with Places to Go?
Despite its poverty, North Korea maintains one of the world’s largest armed forces. Axel Berkofsky looks at Pyongyang’s recent efforts to improve its conventional and asymmetric military capabilities and what they might mean for the security of the Korean Peninsula. More on «North Korea’s Armed Forces: All Dressed Up, with Places to Go?»
November 2012
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27 Nov 2012
The Incredible, Shrinking Modern Military
How small can a modern army become before it is unable to fulfill its mandate? Magnus Nordenman ponders the logic behind trying to create small but increasingly sophisticated armed forces. More on «The Incredible, Shrinking Modern Military» -
26 Nov 2012
Five EU Countries Call for New Military 'Structure'
Defense budgets across Europe are falling at a time when European Union (EU) forces could be asked to intervene in Africa and elsewhere. This possibility has prompted five leading EU members to call for new civilian-military planning and operational structures. More on «Five EU Countries Call for New Military 'Structure'»
May 2012
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31 May 2012
The Threat of HIV/AIDS to the South African Armed Forces
High levels of HIV/AIDS infection impact upon the South African National Defence Force’s ability to recruit new personnel and deploy troops. More on «The Threat of HIV/AIDS to the South African Armed Forces»
