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Looking Back at the Helsinki Summit

07/20/2018
By A Wilson Center Interview

Will Pomeranz, Deputy Director of the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute, explains the core issues that could…

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The Helsinki Summit and An Opportunity to Reduce Direct Threats to Air Combat Crews

07/18/2018
By Ed Timperlake

When American military lives are at risk the world media should focus on the words spoken…

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If This is a Russian Success, What Would Failure Look Like?

07/18/2018
By Mike Osajda

I have a question. Let’s presume Mueller’ indictments are valid. Let us evaluate what we know.…

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The Iron Dome, the ADIR and the Israelis Work a 21st Century Combat Web

07/17/2018
By Ed Timperlake

As Herman Kahn once noted: “Anything that reduces war-related destruction should not be considered altogether immoral.”…

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The Challenge of Building an Indigenous European Fifth Generation Fighter

07/17/2018
By Giulia Tilenni

European produced fighters (Rafale, Gripen and Typhoon) belong to the so-called 4th generation. However, countries such…

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The Next Hundred Years of the RAF and the 2018 Farnbourgh Air Show

07/17/2018
By Robbin Laird

Recently, the RAF celebrated its first one hundred years. With this year’s Royal Air Tatoo and…

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The French Air Force Prepares for Participation in Air Shows

07/16/2018
By French Air Force

In this French video with English subtitles, the preparation of the French air force for participation…

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Project Centurion and the TyTan Sustainment Contract

07/16/2018
By Robbin Laird

In past visits to the UK and to Spain, I have spent time with Eurofighter squadrons…

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The ATTAC Contract and Its Legacy for RAF Sustainment

07/16/2018
By Robbin Laird

The UK MoD, the RAF and its industrial partners have been at the cutting edge in…

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The Royal Australian Air Force in Bomber Command

07/16/2018
By Alan Stephens

Following a week that saw many Australians observe the centenary of the Battle of Hamel and…

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03/13/2026
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Australia’s Quest for Strategic Resilience in the Indo-Pacific: Reflections on Canadian Proposals

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a stark warning in his address to the Australian parliament. The post-war global order is “breaking down”, he said, and middle powers like Canada…

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03/15/2026
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Exporting the “Ukrainian Way”: Kyiv’s Battle Tested Playbook Against Iranian Drones

The war in Ukraine is not a conflict bounded by the borders of that country. It is a global war. a struggle over the rules, norms, and power arrangements that…

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02/18/2026
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As Lt. General (Retired) Preziosa, the former Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force underscored about the book: “The Global War in Ukraine 2021–2025 is a book about foresight, structure,…

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02/12/2026
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On January 20, 2026, Alexandre Gilbert disccused Robbin Laird’s new book, Listen to Lead: How Empathy and Better Conversations Transform Your Work and Life.  Gilbert is an analyst who works…

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Perspectives on the BRICS Meeting: July 2025

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Australia’s Air Power: Ready for Tonight, Preparing for Tomorrow

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The strategic landscape facing Australia has fundamentally shifted. For the first time since World War II, the Australian Defence Force is genuinely preparing to defend the homeland rather than simply contributing to distant coalitions. This stark reality was laid bare in a recent presentation

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