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defense
Arms Race: 21st Century Style
Often times differences in national interest and capabilities result in countries trying to counter one another through dissimilar means.
Whales, Elephants and Hawks
Our Naval Diplomat takes an interesting look at sea, land and air power.
Timeline for an Iranian Solid-fuel ICBM?
Much has been made of Iranian missiles. Could Tehran make a big leap forward in technology?
Intellectual Property Meets Military Technology
Copying advanced foreign military systems has a long, distinguished history. What does the future hold?
Missile Defense's Real Enemy: Math
Both sides of the missile defense debate have some powerful arguments. Yet, one basic idea may hold sway.
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.
Mahan, Bean-Counting and Ideas
Quantitative analysis is quite in vogue these days. However, there are many parts when it comes to strategic analysis.
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.
Limited Liftoff Looming: Y-20 Transport Prepares for 1st Test Flight
While China’s stealth aircraft prototypes may get all the buzz, the Y-20 offers new military operational possibilities.
The South China Sea: "Lake Beijing"
Shinzo Abe’s recent comments on the South China Sea sound ominous. The concept of a “lake” has been used before though.
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.
Making Sense of North Korea’s Fireworks
Much will depend on decisions made not in Pyongyang, Seoul, Tokyo or even Washington, but in Beijing.