Information on "Defense"
May 2013
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23 May 2013
The Warplane You Have
It may be high-tech but it's also flawed – for better or worse, the US' F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is here to stay. Today, David Axe walks us through the developmental problems that have plagued this troubled aircraft from the start. More on «The Warplane You Have» -
20 May 2013
Europe's Defense Double Dutch
Julian Lindley-French doesn’t believe that shrinking European defense budgets will spur ever-closer defense cooperation. In fact, this erroneous notion not only jeopardizes NATO’s vision of Smart Defense, it also means that Europe’s leading armed forces will have a little bit of everything but not much of anything. More on «Europe's Defense Double Dutch» -
17 May 2013
Australia and Air-Sea Battle
The US’s Air-Sea Battle concept now seems to be the way Washington plans to counter China’s ‘anti-access/area denial’ challenge. Today, Ben Schreer considers the role that Australia might play in operationalizing this concept and how it might impact Canberra’s relations with Beijing. More on «Australia and Air-Sea Battle» -
14 May 2013
The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia's Maritime Dilemma
Both the US's pivot to Asia and China's growing military power are complicating Indonesia's strategic calculus, writes Ristian Artiando Supriyanto. Today, he outlines three ways Jakarta might balance its ties with Beijing and Washington more effectively, and therefore safeguard its territorial waters. More on «The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia's Maritime Dilemma»
April 2013
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29 Apr 2013
Obama-Park Summit a Critical Opportunity for the US-Korea Alliance
According to Scott Harold, the Obama administration should treat the upcoming US-ROK summit in Washington as a state visit. Not only would it send a much needed signal to North Korea, it would also boost President Park’s ability to implement any policy agreements that come about. More on «Obama-Park Summit a Critical Opportunity for the US-Korea Alliance» -
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» -
4 Apr 2013
Georgia's Armed Forces: Army of the All or Army of the Few?
While Georgia's politicians believe that reforming the country's armed forces is essential, they remain divided over what roles civilians should play in national defense. Today, Eugene Kogan outlines the issues surrounding Tbilisi’s military reforms and what Russia thinks about them. More on «Georgia's Armed Forces: Army of the All or Army of the Few?»
March 2013
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29 Mar 2013
The Return of the Mercenary
Civil strife across the Middle East and Africa has prompted local regimes to rely on mercenaries to help suppress the unrest. Liana Fix partially blames this practice on a set of ambiguous and poorly enforced international treaties that have failed to prevent it. More on «The Return of the Mercenary » -
28 Mar 2013
Explainer: What's New In U.S. Missile-Defense Plans?
The United States recently announced that it is restructuring its missile defense plans in order to deal more effectively with the challenges posed by Iran and North Korea. Today, Robert Coalson outlines what these changes are and what they mean for US relations with Russia and China. More on «Explainer: What's New In U.S. Missile-Defense Plans?» -
22 Mar 2013
Private Military and Security Companies Agree to Increased International Oversight
Private military and security contractors recently added a new oversight mechanism to their international code of conduct. While the addition is a relatively small one, James Cockayne believes that it represents a genuine first step towards the international regulation of PMSCs. More on «Private Military and Security Companies Agree to Increased International Oversight»
