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February 25, 2021
Commandos Confront a World After the Forever War
By Jacob Parakilas
As great power competition rises to the fore – and counterterrorism operations recede into the background – U.S. special forces will have to adapt.
February 23, 2021
The Asia-Pacific is Biden’s Top Security Priority
By Steven Stashwick
But the U.S. would find it difficult to disentangle from legacy commitments in Middle East.
February 20, 2021
China Confirms Deaths in Galwan Clash with India
By Abhijnan Rej
A PLA Daily article noted that two officers and three soldiers have received military honors for their performance during the June 15 clash – four of them posthumously.
February 19, 2021
India-Saudi Security Ties Getting Stronger
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
While energy security continues to dominate the agenda, security and defense cooperation are becoming more important in the India-Saudi relationship.
February 17, 2021
India’s Defense Export Strategy: Balancing China in the Indian Ocean Region
By Prakash Panneerselvam
The Aero India 2021 airshow shows India is hoping to boost its defense exports to IOR countries.
February 17, 2021
Bloat and Warfare
By Jacob Parakilas
Canada’s new frigates are the size of cruisers, and indicative of a wider trend toward ever-more complicated and expensive weapons.
February 13, 2021
ICBM Commander Makes Case for US Nuke Modernization
By Abhijnan Rej
The Biden administration is highly unlikely to continue with Trump’s maximalist nuclear modernization plans.
February 11, 2021
Russian Submarines: Still a Relevant Threat?
By Arnaud Sobrero
A resurgent Russian submarine capability presents considerable challenges for the United States and allied powers.
February 11, 2021
How Do You Measure a Revolution in Military Affairs?
By Jacob Parakilas
Novel technologies hold out the prospect of fundamental changes in military effectiveness and strategy. The tricky part is understanding and communicating when those changes are coming.
February 10, 2021
Indonesia’s Military Gets New Reserve Component
By Luke Lischin
The creation of a new reserve component, KOMCAD, will have significant repercussions for political violence in Indonesia.
February 10, 2021
U.S. Marines Planning Three Specialized Units for Island Fighting
By Steven Stashwick
Littoral Combat Regiments are intended to seize and set up logistics bases on small islands.
February 08, 2021
India-US Army Exercises Begins in Indian Border State of Rajasthan
By Abhijnan Rej
The 16th edition of Yudh Abhyas is the third time in the last four months that Indian and U.S. militaries have exercised together.
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