Information on "Defense" and "United States of America"
April 2013
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23 Apr 2013
Turkey: Background and US Relations
Author: Jim Zanotti
Publisher: US Government
This report provides background information on Turkey and discusses possible policy options for Members of Congress and the Obama Administration. More on «Turkey: Background and US Relations» -
10 Apr 2013
Covert Action
Author: Marshall Curtis Erwin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the legislative background surrounding "covert actions" carried out by the US intelligence community. More on «Covert Action» -
Apr 2013
Looking Beyond the Fog Bank: Fiscal Challenges Facing Defense
Author: Todd Harrison
Publisher: Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
In this brief, the author looks at the 2014 US defense budget and discusses the long-term structural issues the Pentagon must address. More on «Looking Beyond the Fog Bank: Fiscal Challenges Facing Defense» -
Apr 2013
Planning the Unthinkable War: "AirSea Battle" and its Implications for Australia
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: "AirSea Battle" and its Implications for Australia » -
Apr 2013
The Future of US Special Operations Forces
Author: Linda Robinson
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This report offers a broad set of recommendations covering institutional, operational, and intellectual reforms that could improve the versatility and effectiveness of the US special operations forces. More on «The Future of US Special Operations Forces»
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 » -
19 Mar 2013
US-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress
Author: Shirley A Kan
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report discusses US policy regarding military contacts with the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and provides a record of such contacts since 1993. More on «US-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress» -
12 Mar 2013
Is Peaceful Political Transition in Afghanistan Possible?
Author: Robert Johnson, Jawed Nader, Matt Waldman, Michael Keating
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a discussion on the future of Afghanistan. More on «Is Peaceful Political Transition in Afghanistan Possible?» -
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» -
5 Mar 2013
Navigating US-China Relations: Complicated by China’s “Unrelenting Strategy”
Author: Jenny Lin
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary discusses the Chinese approach toward the relationship with the United States. More on «Navigating US-China Relations: Complicated by China’s “Unrelenting Strategy”»
