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defence

Breaking Down Australia's Defense White Paper 2013
Australia has set out to define its military strategy — with China and the U.S. very much in mind. Rory Medcalf from the Lowy Institute gives us his take.
Arms Race: 21st Century Style
Often times differences in national interest and capabilities result in countries trying to counter one another through dissimilar means.

Intellectual Property Meets Military Technology
Copying advanced foreign military systems has a long, distinguished history. What does the future hold?

Yes, America Can Rebalance to Asia With a Smaller Military
Even in a time of budget cuts, America can successfully shift its gaze to the Asia-Pacific.

The Interview: Admiral Samuel J. Locklear
America’s rebalance towards Asia has many talking. The U.S. Navy will be at the forefront of such efforts. Adm. Locklear gives us his take.

Small Navy, Strong Navy
Just because a smaller nation can’t deploy massive naval power does not mean it can’t be credible — or dangerous.

How Obama Got North Korea Wrong
Instead of doubling down on a failed policy, Obama should have adopted a tougher approach towards Pyongyang.

Making Sense of North Korea’s Fireworks
Much will depend on decisions made not in Pyongyang, Seoul, Tokyo or even Washington, but in Beijing.

How to View Defense Spending in Asia
Defense spending in Asia is up in absolute terms but there many other factors to consider.

Australia's Nuclear Sub Option
Australia is planning to build a new generation of submarines. The best option: lease America’s prized nuclear submarines.

John Wayne, The U.S. Navy and 'Change'
Can ‘The Duke” teach a lesson or two when it comes to dealing with radical change and defeat? Perhaps.

Your Chance to Rebrand The U.S. Navy
How would you ‘sell’ the USN and market its ‘brand’? The Naval Diplomat asks his readers…