Information on "Defense" and "North 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
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»
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”» -
4 Mar 2013
Strategic Trends 2013
Author: Andrea Baumann, Jonas Grätz, Prem Mahadevan
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
This edition of Strategic Trends contains articles on the "de-westernisation" of globalisation and on the issue of maritime insecurity in East Asia. More on «Strategic Trends 2013»
