Sea Power – Industry, Congress, military officials say further acquisition reform is needed but disagree on how it should be accomplished.
Daily Archives: June 19, 2005
Iraq – Magnet for Iraq Insurgents Is a Crucial Test of New U.S. Strategy
Three interesting views of the current situation in Iraq, and how close the country is to devolving into a militia-led civil war.
First, from Colonel H.L. McMaster and the Third Armored Cavalry Regiment. New York Times – Magnet for Iraq Insurgents Is a Crucial Test of New U.S. Strategy.
Second, from David Ignatius. Washington Post – Saving Project Iraq.
Third, from Thomas Friedman. New York Times – Let’s Talk About Iraq.
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Israeli Navy – Israel to participate in NATO submarine drill
Haaretz – Israel will take part for the first time in a naval NATO exercise, Sorbet Royal, due to begin on Friday in the Gulf of Taranto in Italy.
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US Marines – Sacked marine commander fights to clear his name as 'body bag syndrome' haunts US
Daily Telegraph – The leader of the American unit that has suffered the highest number of war casualties in Iraq is facing a fresh battle – to clear his name after being relieved of his command and told his promotion was being blocked.
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French Navy – France set to use UK carrier designs
Daily Telegraph – France is set to use Britain’s design for the Royal Navy’s two new aircraft carriers to build its own carrier, paving the way for industrial co–operation between the two nations.
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US Navy – Hospital Ships in the War on Terror: Sanctuaries or Targets?
Naval War College Review – The immunity of hospital ships from attack is firmly established in international law; they have long enjoyed a ìsafety in vulnerabilityî rooted in their humanitarian purposes, universally respected by principled belligerents. But to a terrorist their white paint, red crosses or crescents, and special signals simply make them conspicuous and attractive ìsoftî targets. It is time to consider effective defensive armament for themóor failing that, abandoning their protected status.
Geopolitics / Technology – Down to the Wire
Foreign Affairs – Once a leader in Internet innovation, the United States has fallen far behind Japan and other Asian states in deploying broadband and the latest mobile-phone technology. This lag will cost it dearly. By outdoing the United States, Japan and its neighbors are positioning themselves to be the first states to reap the benefits of the broadband era: economic growth, increased productivity, and a better quality of life.
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