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Eroding Pacific Media Freedom: The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits the Solomon Islands

07/13/2022
By Sue Ahearn

The first stop of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent Pacific trip was Solomon Islands, where…

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The Marines in Norway: “A Stand-in Force”

07/13/2022
By Justin Katz

When 1,000 Marines left for Norway earlier this year, they expected to take part in regularly…

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Finland and the Next Phase of European Defense

07/12/2022
By Robbin Laird

For years, there has been little room for argument that Finland is laser focused on how…

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Poland 2022: Between Challenges and Opportunities

07/11/2022
By Robert Czulda

The ongoing war in Ukraine is undoubtedly one of the most important and serious events for…

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Nuclear Weapons, the War in Ukraine and Russian Geopolitical Maneuver Space

07/07/2022
By Robbin Laird

The Russians have threatened the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine and have certainly gained a…

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The Danish Experience in Working a Lead Role in Reducing the Chemical Weapons Threat: The Case of Operation RECSYR

07/06/2022
By Robbin Laird

During my recent visit to Copenhagen, I had a chance to meet with Admiral Torben Mikkelsen.…

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Australia Works on Its Allied Relationships in the Pacific: The Case of South Korea

07/06/2022
By Defense.Info

Australia is clearly focused on strengthening its defense capabilities and working relationships in the Pacific region.…

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Could AI Fill the Role of Chief of Air Force?

07/06/2022
By Wing Commander Keirin Joyce, CSC

Could the future Chief of Air Force be a computer? Probably not. War is a human…

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Exercise Diamond Storm 2022

07/06/2022
By Australian Department of Defence

Exercise Diamond Storm 2022 was conducted at RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal, and in the skies…

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Air Marshal Robert Chipman Becomes Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force

07/06/2022
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In a story published by the Australian Department of Defence on July 1, 2022, the change…

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10/23/2025
By Robbin Laird

Building Fighter Pilots for the Software Age: Inside IFTS’s Training Approach

Traditional flight training has created a dangerous gap. A pilot can earn their wings, demonstrate proficiency in basic flight operations, and still be utterly unprepared for the cognitive demands of…

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09/11/2025
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The Complex Nexus: Narco-Trafficking Networks Between Latin America and Africa and China’s Growing Regional Influence

This article examines the evolving relationship between transnational narcotics trafficking networks connecting Latin America and Africa and China’s expanding economic and infrastructure presence in these regions. Drawing on current research…

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10/07/2025
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Fight Tonight: Combat Readiness at the Speed of Relevance

This video discusses the fndings from the September 18, 2025 seminar which addressed the question of how to enable an effective fight tonight force. The report from the Sir Richard…

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11/04/2025
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Tom Webster on the Paradigm Shift in Combat Pilot Training

For nearly four decades, military aviation training in the United States remained frozen in time. While technology revolutionized operational aircraft, the fundamental approach to pilot education looked virtually identical in…

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A Critical Look at Portugal and Its History

Review by Adelto Gonçalves

On Ernst Pijning’s Controlling Contraband Assessment of 18th Century Brazil

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Perspectives on the BRICS Meeting: July 2025

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The High Cost of Appeasement: How Two Decades of Failed Deterrence Led to Ukraine and What It Means for Future Conflicts

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07/21/2025
By Colin Clark

The AUKUS Debate in Australia: The Trump Catalyst

As President Donald Trump’s tariffs and demands for higher defense spending roil America’s Pacific allies, there is a growing chorus of foreign policy experts in Australia who are beginning to…

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

By Robbin Laird

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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