The goal of the new Strategic Primer initiative is to provide a concise, comprehensive overview of specific defense technology issues presented in a clear, direct, and graphical manner that serves as an accessible reference to policymakers. Volume 1 of the series focuses on Missile Defense.
China forced to defend yuan amid economic turmoil;
Europe concerned China’
s “
reform momentum has been lost”
Timing is everything. On September 20, Pope Frances met with former Cuban leader Fidel Castro in Havana. Three days later, Cuban President Raúl Castro was photographed in a three-way handshake with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and Rodrigo Londoño, known as Timochenko, the commander of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Castro’s hands were clasped over theirs as if he were blessing a marital union. And, in a way, he was. The Colombian government and FARC had just announced that, after over two years of negotiations, they had come to an agreement on transitional justice, the last point on their four-point peace talks agenda.
Exploring East coast site options;
Growing pains for Mideast missile shield;
Chinese missile advances on display;
Israeli missile defense at sea;
The next iteration of the ABL
Iran-Bangladesh Foreign Ministers meet;
Pakistan's first use of armed drone;
'Pakistan has second nuclear strike capability';
Afghan Taliban says leadership dispute is resolved;
Sri Lanka military to get out of business