Life after Bush - the options
The election of a new president offers the promise of a dramatic shift in US defence and foreign policies. Jane's studies the platforms of the three leading players
16 May 2008
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- Life after Bush - the US defence budget
China is 'increasing its military activity' in Taiwan Strait
Chinese aircraft and sea vessels are increasingly straying into Taiwanese waters, says White Paper
16 May 2008
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- Ma's victory eases tension across Taiwan Strait
UK report urges action to restore NATO's credibility
Referring to NATO as "indispensable", the House of Commons Defence Select Committee has reported that the credibility and cohesion of the alliance may be at risk
25 March 2008
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- NATO expected to further Balkan enlargement
NATO expected to further Balkan enlargement
Albania, Croatia and Macedonia are expected to be invited to join NATO
05 March 2008
Poland and US dispute priorities during missile talks
Negotiations over Polish missile defence sites are progressing, but conflicts have arisen in other areas of military co-operation
28 February 2008
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- Moscow ready to retaliate if US builds missile defences
US struggles to explain AFRICOM vision
The legacy of US foreign interventions over the last 50 years is leading African nations to remain sceptical about AFRICOM
25 February 2008
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- Commanding presence - AFRICOM's uncertain mission statement
Indonesian decommissioning of equipment 'could trigger armed forces collapse'
A senior Indonesian government official has responded to the decision to retire ageing military equipment with a request for a ‘comprehensive audit’ before any items are disposed of
12 February 2008
Getting in step: India country briefing
While Indian forces are benefiting from new equipment, the lack of a national security policy uniting the sevices is holding back full progress
04 February 2008
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- JWDI briefing: India's defence industry
Transformation on a budget: Netherlands country briefing
The Netherlands' armed forces are centre stage in Afghanistan, but are also fighting the effects of a decreasing budget
29 January 2008
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- Lack of qualified sailors confines RNLN's Bruinvis to port
NATO warns of forthcoming capability problems in Afghanistan
Despite the recent US decision to send more troops to Afghanistan, NATO predicts a severe lack of allied capability in the region
28 January 2008
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- NATO mission expands in Afghanistan amid rising militancy
Bush administration backs JDAM sales to Saudi Arabia
The US is nearing the sale of precision munitions to Saudi Arabia
17 January 2008
Sri Lanka vows to crack down on Tamil Tigers
The government in Colombo has pledged to step up its military campaign against the Tamil Tiger rebels in 2008
08 January 2008
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- Sri Lankan air force raid kills Tamil Tiger political chief
On the cusp: Georgia country briefing
Georgia is battling with internal instability, over-assertive neighbours and outdated equipment
31 December 2007
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- Georgia will hand over detained Russian officers
Reflecting change: 2007 Annual Defence Report
Jane's Defence Weekly's key staff writers and correspondents examine global defence and geopolitical developments and look ahead to 2008
21 December 2007
Difficult start for EU Battlegroups
The first EU Battlegroups attained full operational capability in 2007, but significant obstacles remain
10 December 2007