U.S. Bases in Central Asia: Where Will They Go?
The U.S. is attempting to evacuate its troops and contractors from Afghanistan by 11 September 2021,…
Read More »The IDF and the CH-53K Decision
In this report, the evolving Israeli defense situation provides the context for why they chose the…
Read More »Escalating Tensions in Ukraine
Tensions are rising ominously in eastern Ukraine. Fighting has surged along the line of contact between…
Read More »The Strategic Context for the North Carolina-based Marines and Their Transformation
Recently, I had a chance to visit Camp Lejeune and talk with the leadership of IIMEF.…
Read More »The British and French Carriers: Debates and Considerations
Paris – France has lacked a real debate on whether the navy should have an aircraft…
Read More »Shaping Australia’s Sovereign Missile Capability
In 1503, Niccolo Machiavelli warned, ‘One cannot always rely on someone else’s sword. One must be…
Read More »The French Strategic Review Update 2021: A Call for Cohesion Among Allies
In the United States, and especially whenever a new administration comes to power, the process of…
Read More »The Evolving Aircraft Carrier Picture in the Indo-Pacific Region
The continuing military build-up in the Indo-Pacific region includes, among other things, aircraft carriers. Several countries…
Read More »The Littoral Combat Ship: A Good Reminder that Small is Not Always Beautiful
The Littoral Combat Ship always seemed a concept beyond operational reach. The best option from the…
Read More »Kill Webs, Engagement Density and Escalation Management
Recently, we interviewed a USAF retired Colonel who was both a combat veteran and test pilot,…
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