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NATO Pluses Up Forward Defense Forces

07/06/2022
By NATO

“NATO has enhanced its presence in the eastern part of the Alliance, with eight multinational battlegroups…

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A “Long War in Ukraine”: Making Assumptions and Ignoring Key Questions

07/06/2022
By Robbin Laird

As the war in Ukraine continues, significant risks face the West. One can admire the courage…

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Shaping a Way Ahead for Denmark and Nordic Defense: The Impact of the War in Ukraine

07/05/2022
By Robbin Laird

I have just returned from my latest visit to Denmark with a chance to discuss with…

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Poland, Europe and the War in Ukraine: An Update

07/02/2022
By Robbin Laird

Travelling around Europe in the summer of 2022 has a very odd feel about it. The…

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An Update on the NATO Summit and U.S. Actions

07/01/2022
By Aaron Mehta

WASHINGTON: In the span of 24 hours, NATO has cleared the way for Sweden and Finland to begin their…

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The Defense of Denmark and an Evolving Kill Web Regional Force

06/30/2022
By Robbin Laird

With the war in Ukraine, and the prospect of Finland and Sweden both joining NATO, the…

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A Trillion-Dollar Defense Budget May be a Bad Investment

06/29/2022
By James Durso

The American people are getting a bad return on their defense budget, and it may get…

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An Australian Assessment on the Way Ahead for the Role of the Military in Space Policy

06/27/2022
By Ulas Yildirim and Malcolm Davis

The establishment of defence space organisations among space-faring nations means they must explain their purpose and…

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Drones, the War in Ukraine and Ground Maneuver Forces

06/24/2022
By Brendan Nicholson

The destruction of hundreds of Russian tanks in Ukraine does not signal the end of the…

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Looking Back at Spain Joining NATO: And Looking Forward to Sweden and Finland Doing So

06/22/2022
By Robbin Laird

“The coming of Sweden and Finland will not look like the Eastern expansion, but more akin…

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

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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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Perspectives on the BRICS Meeting: July 2025

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07/21/2025
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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

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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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