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The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: A Ukrainian Perspective

03/21/2022
By Kostiantyn Tkachuk

Editor’s Note: The author is a former colonel in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and his complete…

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The Ukraine Crisis: An American Perspective

03/21/2022
By James Durso

Now they tell us. Two weeks ago, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg admitted “it has been…

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Timeline to Russian Invasion of Ukraine

03/21/2022
By Robbin Laird

In this report, I highlight developments from June 2021 to the Fall of 2021 which made…

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Putting the USMC Force Design 2030 in Perspective

03/19/2022
By LtGen Brian Beaudreault, USMC (Ret)

The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC 38), General David H. Berger set off a…

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The Timeline to the War in Ukraine, 2022: Paul Dibb on War in Ukraine

03/18/2022
By Paul Dibb

Putin’s talks with President Biden followed by a week’s worth of talks in Europe have produced…

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Shaping a Way Ahead for German Defense: The Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

03/18/2022
By Robbin Laird

On February 27, 2022, the German chancellor announced a turnabout in German defense in response to…

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Australia’s Perilous Over-Dependence on Imported Fuel

03/17/2022
By John Blackburn

When it comes to fuel, Australia does not have an forward-thinking national security and resilience strategy.…

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The Timeline to the War in Ukraine, 2022: Looking Back and Looking Forward with Regard to Ukraine

03/17/2022
By Robbin Laird

My first visit to Ukraine was shortly after it became an independent state with the collapse…

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A Polish Perspective on the MIG-29 Issue

03/15/2022
By Robert Czulda

There is no doubt that all discussions and plans regarding a possible transfer of the MiG-29…

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Reflections on More than Two Decades of Western Appeasement of Vladimir Putin (Updated)

03/14/2022
By Brian Morra

The War in Ukraine is – justifiably – the biggest news story in the world.  Russia…

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11/18/2025
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Team Osprey Delivers for the Warfighter

The V-22 Osprey program serves as a prime example of industry members partnering to serve the evolving and emergent needs of the military. Introduced over 30 years ago, the incredible…

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11/09/2025
By Robbin Laird

The LVC Enterprise Foundation for the International Fighter Training School

IFTS has pioneered an integrated Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training ecosystem that transcends traditional distinctions between simulation and actual flight operations. This approach doesn’t simply use simulators to prepare pilots for flying.…

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11/08/2025
By Robbin Laird

The LVC Enterprise Foundation for IFTS

The report on the LVC enterprise foundation for IFTS provides a detailed overview of the IFTS (International Flight Training School), highlighting its Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training ecosystem as a paradigm shift…

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11/07/2025
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Insights from Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth

A recent article published by the Royal Air Force provided some interesting insights from Air Chef Marshal Harv Smyth. In an article published November 3, 2025 entitled “Legacy to Lightning”.…

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Addestramento per il Combattimento Avanzato: Il Nuovo Paradigma della Formazione dei Piloti

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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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11/08/2025
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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation on Warning Time in the Current Strategic Era

The frequency with which Australia’s director-general of security now addresses the public should give us pause. Before Director-General Mike Burgess, leaders of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) rarely spoke…

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

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