Monthly Archives: September 2011

Sharp Deterioration In U.S. – Paki Relations

Colleagues: U.S.-Pakistan relations took a turn for the worse this week, as U.S. officials led by outgoing JCS Chairman Mike Mullen blasted the Paks for supporting terrorist networks, providing safe havens for the Haqqani and other insurgent groups who target … Continue reading

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Analyses point to growing Chinese military capabilities and assertion

Colleagues: Two articles today that take more hard line stances on China’s growing military capabilities and increased assertion of its power and influence in the regions closest to the PRC–a “lake formerly described as an American protectorate”. Perhaps our more … Continue reading

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IRAQ: TIME TO PULL THE PLUG OR CONTINUE A SIZEABLE PRESENCE?

Colleagues: We haven’t heard much about the war in Iraq lately, but key decisions will have to be made shortly regarding how fast the U.S. will withdraw and what size training/stay behind force will be needed. Two views on this … Continue reading

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The National Security Forum Presents:

Whither Libya? Whither Egypt? Whither Syria? And what does it all mean for Israel? The Ramada Inn, Thursday, October 6th, 9:00 am Given the rapid changes in the Middle East, some NSF participants have suggested a session where we can … Continue reading

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From Arab Spring to the Winter of Discontent

Colleagues: Our October 6 NSF Forum on the disintegration of the Arab Spring and the implications of that for Israeli security could not be more timely. Here are two articles from the New York Times this weekend that survey the … Continue reading

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