Analysis

How Would A War In Space Be Fought?

  • June 8, 2015
  • Forbes

In recent months, leaders in the Defense Department have highlighted the increasing importance of space as a domain of modern warfare.

Analysis

A Strategic Blending: When RMA Meets the Revolution in IW

  • June 4, 2015
  • A Strategic Blending: When RMA Meets the Revolution in IW

How will the revolution in military affairs interact with irregular warfare in future conflicts? CSBA’s Jim Thomas believes this confluence is best described as hybrid warfare.

Analysis

Japan, US need a new bargain: Jim Thomas

  • June 4, 2015
  • Nikkei Asian Review

WASHINGTON — Japan is debating historic legislation that would allow its troops to cooperate with the U.S. military in far wider areas than has been possible in the post-war era. Why the drastic change in security policy? What do the two allies need to do to achieve the proposed law’s aims?

In the News

Congressmen: Navy, Marine Corps Need More Ships and Aircraft

  • June 4, 2015
  • Seapower Magazine

WASHINGTON — Several congressmen have pledged support for U.S. naval aviation while noting the stress that naval aviation and the sea services in general are under in meeting the nation’s defense commitments in a budget-constrained environment.

Analysis

Todd Harrison Discusses Military Retirement Reform Proposals

  • June 2, 2015
  • Federal News Radio

“The Joint Chiefs of Staff added their own recommendations on military retirement reform and sent them to Defense Secretary Ash Carter. Most of their recommendations are similar to proposals in both the House and Senate National Defense Authorization Acts. But the recommendations from the chiefs may throw a wrinkle into the congressional debate. Todd Harrison, a senior fellow for defense studies at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, tells In Depth with Francis Rose what the Joint Chiefs are proposing.” >>>Listen on Federal News Radio

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