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Russia, Crimea and Ukraine: A 2014 Inflection Point in Shaping a New Strategic Era

04/28/2018
By Harald Malmgren

Russian actions in 2014 set in motion a new strategic era of peer-to-peer conflict. At the…

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Russia Introduces Hybrid War in 21st Century Europe

04/28/2018
By Stephen Blank

Innovation in warfare is not just about introducing new platforms. It is as much about shaping…

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Escalation and Great Power Conflict in the New Strategic Context

04/28/2018
By Paul Bracken

The United States has recognized a return to major power rivalry in recent official documents such…

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US UAV Base Ready in Niger for 2019

04/28/2018
By defenceWeb

The United States new air base outside Agadez, Niger, will be operational from 2019 when it…

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Rethinking China Policy: Shaping A Counter-Approach

04/27/2018
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With the emergence of the “leader for life,” who does not want to be called President,…

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High End Conflict, Allies and Working the Way Ahead

04/27/2018
By Defense.info and Alan Stephens

High intensity warfare at the highest end is total war. It is about a test of…

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How do the liberal democracies prevail in dealing with their authoritarian competitors?

04/27/2018
By Robbin Laird

The challenge posed by competitors such as modern China and Russia is both significant and different…

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North Korean Nuclear Intentions: Hiding in Plain View

04/27/2018
By Danny Lam

JCS General Joseph Dunford informed the Senate Armed Services Committee at his Sept 26, 2017 hearing…

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Threats to US and Allied Air Superiority

04/27/2018
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This Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies released in January 2018 provide and overview the evolving challenges…

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The Return of Great Power Conflict: High Tempo Ops, High Intensity Operations and Deterrence for the Liberal Democracies

04/26/2018
By Defense.info

In the latest Williams Foundation report, we deal with the strategic shift from counter-insurgency and stability…

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04/16/2026
By Robbin Laird

Fight Tonight, Prepare for Tomorrow: The ADF and the Age of Autonomous Warfare

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04/11/2026
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The Multifaceted Reality of Chinese Engagement in Africa

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Always Ready, Persistently Under-Resourced: The U.S. Coast Guard in the 21st Century

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The Age of Chaos: Kill Web Warfare, Authoritarian Coercion, and the Democratic Advantage

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An Overview to 18th Century Globalization

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Robotics and Ship Repairs: A Way Ahead for the U.S. Navy Fleet and their Maintenance

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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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