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Analysis: Beyond Rhetoric: Could the Heightened Falklands Debate Threaten British Strategic Interests In Latin America? 31 Jan 2012 by Matt Ince
Relations between Latin America and the UK are at a level unseen for almost two centuries, but attempts by Argentina to diplomatically isolate the UK from the region over the Falkland Islands could seriously impact British strategic interests across the continent. Defence Policy Americas

Analysis: India’s procurement of a European Fighter 16 Jan 2012 by Avnish Patel
India is setting its sights on a new medium range combat aircraft from Europe. The competition to sell new aircraft to India is part of an increased engagement by European defence manufacturers in Asia, set against the backdrop of an economic downturn and shifting regional geopolitics. Aerospace Technology Defence Policy Equipment and Acquisitions UK Defence India Central and South Asia

Analysis: New US Defence Strategy: Why Obama is Abandoning America's Commitment to Fight Two Major Wars 9 Jan 2012 by Dr Lisa Aronsson
President Obama's new defence strategy purportedly removes the United States historic commitment to fight two major theatre wars simultaneously. Despite the strategic and financial rationale, he will have to sell this departure in strategy to the American public. US Defence Policy Defence Policy United States Americas

Analysis: New US Defence Strategy: Implications for the United States Air Force 9 Jan 2012 by Elizabeth Quintana
President Obama's new defence strategy with its reorientation towards the Pacific is good news for airpower and the US Air Force. Despite proposed budget cuts, there will be a continued reliance on strategic air assets. Technology Aerospace US Defence Policy Defence Policy United States Americas

RUSI Journal: The British Way in Warfare: Liddell Hart's Idea and its Legacy 9 Dec 2011
While Liddell Hart's idea of a 'British Way in Warfare' is persuasive in an era of stretched budgets, it is ultimatly a deficient one. But his great contribution remains the debate that he framed Defence Policy UK Europe

RUSI Journal: An Unmanned Future for Naval Aviation: UAV Carriers 9 Dec 2011
Would remotely piloted capabilities offer a solution to the pressures placed on the UK defence budget by austerity and inflation? Technology Maritime Forces Defence Policy Equipment and Acquisitions UK Defence

RUSI Journal: Sanctuary, Shipowners and Paying Ransoms: Refocusing Counter-piracy Policy in an Era of Austerity 9 Dec 2011
The international community can contain piracy in the short-term by denying the pirates sanctuary, engaging shipowners and avoiding the temptation to ban ransoms Maritime Forces Defence Policy Global Security Issues Horn of Africa Africa

Analysis: ANALYSIS PODCAST: Women in Defence 30 Nov 2011 by Elizabeth Pearson
Women from the highest ranks of defence forces from ten countries have been meeting at a conference to celebrate their achievement and discuss the issues they face. Lizz Pearson talks to the organisers of the conference and finds out that the issues are less about gender and more about sharing expertise. Defence Policy Military Personnel

RUSI Defence Systems: Maintaining the Strategic Deterrent: Managing the Transition Period to Trident Renewal 28 Nov 2011
What is the planning required to ensure successful transition from the Vanguard class to the successor SSBN? Maritime Forces Trident Defence Policy

RUSI Defence Systems: Total Support Force: Achieving Greater Benefits in the Land Environment? 28 Nov 2011
The Total Support Force concept could lead to a more efficient, better-value UK defence capability. Defence Policy UK Europe

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