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Strategic Research Department
November 18, 2011
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Thoughts of the Week:
- The Indian Ocean might sound like it is India's, but it is certainly not.
- (The) South China Sea belongs to nobody … India has maintained that the South China Sea is nobody's property …
- The race between the two Asian giants to dominate the seas has intensified. Alarmed at China's plan to deploy by 2016 at least three aircraft carriers, which will give Beijing the capability to control vital sea channels, including those in the Indian Ocean, India has stepped up efforts to complete its Carrier Battle Group plan at the earliest.
INTERESTING
The New WMD: Weapons of Minimum Destruction
In the interest of minimising casualties and collateral damage, carpet bombing with unguided munitions from strategic bombers has been supplanted by precision-strike engagements and progressively more-personalised forms of attack against 'key targets'.
Jane's International Defence Review, November 14, 2011
Revolutionary ideas do not come from books and manifestos, but from experiences and connections with different peoples
Al Jazeera, November 8, 2011
Global Times, November 14, 2011
HotAir.com, November 17, 2011
Maritime Executive, November 11, 2011
gCaptain, November 10, 2011
U.S. - AMERICAS
Parameters, Summer 2011
Contemporary Southeast Asia: A Journal of International and Strategic Affairs, August 2011
Journal of Strategic Studies, August 25, 2011
Boston Globe, November 13, 2011
Orbis, August 16, 2011
Contemporary Southeast Asia: A Journal of International and Strategic Affairs, August 2, 2011
Harvard Political Review, October 21, 2011
Air-Sea Battle Office Stands Up to Counter Anti-Access Threats
Jane's Defence Weekly, November 11, 2011
Navy.mil (Official Website of the U.S. Navy), November 9, 2011
DoD Buzz, November 9, 2011
Parameters, Summer 2011
The Asian Age, November 10, 2011
Sixth Fleet Public Affairs, November 10, 2011
Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), November 11, 2011
The Diplomat, November 12, 2011
What Obama's plan to build a marine base here means for China, Japan, Afghanistan, and global politics
The Atlantic, November 10, 2011
With its military dominance being hollowed out by China, the agreement over access to Australian bases makes sense to the U.S. But what about Canberra?
The Diplomat, November 17, 2011
HotAir.com, November 17, 2011
There are strategic benefits for Australia and the US in having American Marines in Northern Australia. While this is so, serious social problems might also arise requiring careful management by both countries.
RSIS, November 18, 2011
America’s Weakness in the Pacific is Major Danger to World Peace (Blog)
Commentary, November 14, 2011
Navy Times, November 14, 2011
U.S. in East Asia Summit: Implications for US-ASEAN Relations (Commentary)
The United States will for the first time participate in the upcoming East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bali. The American decision to join the EAS will have wider implications for US-ASEAN relations.
RSIS, November 9, 2011
Forbes, November 14, 2011
The Journal of Conflict Resolution, November 3, 2011
With the US announcing that 100 troops will be sent to help combat the Lord's Resistance Army, Gary K. Busch unpacks the history of US intervention in Africa - and points to recent oil discoveries in East Africa as the real reason for the military intervention.
Pambazuka News, October 26, 2011
Website Reviews Importance of Brazilian Submarine Program
DefesaNet, August 10, 2011
Brazil: Shopping Plans Mature for Armed Forces Reequipment
Brasilia DefesaNet, November 2, 2011
Tiwy.com, November 14, 2011
All Headline News, November 11, 2011
PIRACY
Others announce they will flout the law, deploying armed guards regardless
Lloyd's List, November 11, 2011
The East African, November 6, 2011
Maritime Executive, November 11, 2011
Foreign Policy Research Institute, September 2011
Business Daily (Kenya), November 9, 2011
Chatham House, November 1, 2011
This Day Live (Nigeria), November 10, 2011
CYBER
Journal of Strategic Studies, October 5, 2011
JFQ, October 2011
Asahi Shimbun, November 7, 2011
The Washington Times, November 11, 2011
ENERGY
International Energy Agency, November 9, 2011
Washington Post, October 28, 2011
By Daniel Yergin
Reuters, October 28, 2011
The China Quarterly, September 22, 2011
CLIMATE CHANGE - ENVIRONMENT - ARCTIC - ANTARCTIC
Premier Kleist supports China's desire to join the Arctic Council
Nunatsiaq News, November 7, 2011
Alaska Dispatch, November 16, 2011
Governments of Denmark, the Faroes, and Greenland, August 24, 2011
Washington Post, November 11, 2011
Barents Observer, October 17, 2011
China Daily, November 4, 2011
Harvard Political Review, October 15, 2011
SHIPBUILDING/SHIPPING/SCRAPPING
The National, October 25, 2011
Shipping banks are ending 2011 with a less optimistic frame of mind than when they entered the year as overcapacity in segments such as drybulkers and containerships casts uncertainty over cashflow forecasts.
Jane's Transport Finance, November 10, 2011
Motorship, November 1, 2011
Others announce they will flout the law, deploying armed guards regardless
Lloyd's List, November 11, 2011
Maritime Executive, November 10, 2011
RUSSIA
RIA Novosti (Moscow), November 17, 2011
RIA Novosti (Moscow), November 17, 2011
Some Details of Aircraft Carrier Construction in Russia
Morskiye Vesti Rossii (Moscow), November 8, 2011
Radar for Russian Mistrals' Rotary-Wing Aircraft
Voyenno-Promyshlennyy Kuryer, October 19, 2011
Journal of Strategic Studies, October 26, 2011
Defense Sector: Aircraft Carriers Will Be Built, but Not Quickly
Voyenno-Promyshlennyy Kuryer, October 26, 2011
INDIA
IBN Live, November 9, 2011
Eurasia Review, October 29, 2011
PTI, November 10, 2011
PRC Article Discusses Strategy Goals of India-Japan Joint Naval Exercises
"Indo-Japanese Joint Military Exercises; Each Is Making Its Own Calculations"
Zhongguo Qingnian Bao, October 21, 2011
EUROPE
Comparative Strategy, September 26, 2011
The News (Portsmouth, UK), November 2, 2011
AFRICA
With the US announcing that 100 troops will be sent to help combat the Lord's Resistance Army, Gary K. Busch unpacks the history of US intervention in Africa - and points to recent oil discoveries in East Africa as the real reason for the military intervention.
Pambazuka News, October 26, 2011
Reuters, October 28, 2011
Business Daily (Kenya), November 9, 2011
Chatham House, November 1, 2011
This Day Live (Nigeria), November 10, 2011
The Guardian (Nigeria), November 12, 2011
RSIS, November 10, 2011
ASIA/PACIFIC
U.S. in East Asia Summit: Implications for US-ASEAN Relations (Commentary)
The United States will for the first time participate in the upcoming East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bali. The American decision to join the EAS will have wider implications for US-ASEAN relations.
RSIS, November 9, 2011
Contemporary Southeast Asia: A Journal of International and Strategic Affairs, August 2011
Navy Times, November 14, 2011
Harvard Political Review, October 21, 2011
Three visions of regional architecture in East Asia – which can be referred to as the “Canberra”, “Washington” and “Singapore” schools – are in contention. What are their implications for the newly enlarged East Asia Summit?
RSIS, November 10, 2011
The Straits Times (Singapore), November 12, 2011
Asahi Shimbun, November 7, 2011
But South China Sea Belongs to Nobody
The Pioneer (India), November 8, 2011
PRC Article Discusses Strategy Goals of India-Japan Joint Naval Exercises
Zhongguo Qingnian Bao), October 21, 2011
Comparative Strategy, September 26, 2011
The Economic Times (India), November 16, 2011
The 19th ASEAN Summit: Tackling Floods, Food and Stability (Commentary)
This week’s ASEAN Summit will take place against an increasingly unpredictable environment, as seen in the widespread floods in the region. The series of ASEAN-related meetings will have to address the implications for food security and regional stability.
RSIS, November 14, 2011
The 6th East Asia Summit may not come up with many economic initiatives. This, however, is not a bad thing as it would lead to a more streamlined and clearly-defined regional architecture in Asia.
RSIS, November 14, 2011
Radiation dangers temper sense of stability at scene of devastation
Japan Times, November 14, 2011
INDIA OCEAN
Contemporary Southeast Asia: A Journal of International and Strategic Affairs, August 2011
MIDDLE EAST
Foreign Policy Research Institute, September 2011
The Daily Star (Beirut), November 9, 2011
Journal of Strategic Studies, October 26, 2011
RT, November 15, 2011
The Geography of Soft Power in Iran (Op-Ed)
What has become a big question these days is the extent of Iran's soft power influence. How far does Iran's soft power influence extend? The conflict between the West and the Islamic world has been going on for years. If we review the history of this conflict after the Crusades, it shed light on the future course of this Islamic awakening wave. Ali Rahjou's recent article is devoted to this topic, drawing a picture of an impending victory; a victory that can be achieved with insight and patience.
Mashregh News (Tehran), October 20, 2011
Foreign Policy Research Institute, October 2011
CHINA-UNITED STATES / AMERICAS
Eric McVadon says an exaggerated view of Sino-US rivalry is obscuring the many benefits - not least in the protection of mutual economic interests - that can come from closer co-operation between their navies
South China Morning Post, November 16, 2011
By Eric A. McVadon
Global Times, November 14, 2011
Wall Street Journal, November 18, 2011
The Diplomat, November 14, 2011
New York Times, November 12, 2011
Global Times, November 15, 2011
RAND Corp, October 2011
The China Quarterly, September 2011
Amazon.com
Foreign Policy Research Institute, September 2011
Jamestown Foundation China Brief, November 11, 2011
Chinese Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago, November 15, 2011
CHINA-INDIA
The China Quarterly, September 2011
India Today, November 16, 2011
Plans to deploy three aircraft carriers to dominate Indian Ocean
The Pioneer (India), November 8, 2011
The Tribune (India), November 12, 2011
Express Buzz, November 9, 2011
CHINA-ASIA
PRC General Liang Guanglie Delivers Military's Response to Mekong River Tragedy
Wen Wei Po (Hong Kong) in Chinese, November 9, 2011
The Tribune (India), November 12, 2011
Asahi Shimbun, November 7, 2011
Two Faces of Power in the Rising China's Neighborhood Policy
Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS), July 2010
CHINA-MIDDLE EAST
South China Morning Post, November 5, 2011
Foreign Policy (The Middle East Channel), November 7, 2011
CHINA MILITARY AND DEFENSE
Journal of Strategic Studies, June 17, 2011
Levels of PLA's Combat Readiness
Kanwa Asian Defense Review (Toronto), September 1, 2011
Journal of Strategic Studies, June 17, 2011
Journal of Strategic Studies, June 17, 2011
Summary: ZGB Article Advocates National Defense Mobilization Mechanism Renewal
Zhongguo Guofang Bao, November 3, 2011
Jane's Sentinel Security Assessment, August 11, 2011
CHINA: Navy-Naval-Maritime
Submarine Launched Anti-Submarine Wire Guided Heavyweight Torpedo (YU-5/ET-34/ET-36)
Jane's Underwater Warfare Systems, November 15, 2011
Jane's Naval Weapon Systems, November 9, 2011
Chinese Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago, November 15, 2011
CHINA: Space - Army - Air Force- 2nd Artillery – EW – Logistics – Joint – Cyber – Reserves/Militia, etc…
Asahi Shimbun, November 7, 2011
Video Clip: Beijing MR Sets Up PLA's 1st Logistics Base, Applies Informatized Management
Beijing CCTV-7, October 1, 2011
Summary: ZGB Article Views 'System Of Systems' Operations Commanding Capability
Zhongguo Guofang Bao (Beijing), November 13, 2011
China Daily, November 4, 2011
CHINA: Geo-Pol-Economic
Europe’s debt crisis expose(s) the vulnerabilities inherent in the Chinese economic model
StratFor, November 10, 2011
Global Times, November 15, 2011
The China Quarterly, September 2011
East Asia, Vol 23, #3, September 2011
The China Quarterly, September 2011
The China Quarterly, September 2011
The China Quarterly, September 22, 2011
Jane's World Railways, November 9, 2011
ETC…
Foreign Policy Research Institute, October 2011
Armed Forces & Society, October 2011
Helicopter Attrition Tables
Jane's Helicopter Markets and Systems, November 7, 2011
Cooperation and Conflict, September 2011
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Strategic Research Department
November 4, 2011
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Thought of the Week:
- The Communists in Beijing have been living in mortal fear of an economic crisis, afraid that it would trigger political unrest. They never let the economy release any steam in a smaller downturn, which means that when a crisis does eventually occur, it is bound to be a major one. How the rigid, one-party political system will fare is anyone’s guess.
INTERESTING
The Hankyoreh (South Korea), October 27, 2011
More than 30 countries, mostly in Europe and East Asia, face rapidly ageing populations
Al Jazeera, October 30, 3011
U.S. - AMERICAS
Asia Times, October 26, 2011
Defence Professionals, October 26, 2011
U.S. DoD, November 2011
Korea Times / Yonhap, October 28, 2011
Maritime Executive, November 2, 2011
GAO Report, October 2011
American Forces Press Service, November 3, 2011
PIRACY
An exclusive series of video reports and analysis from Lloyd’s List
Lloyd's List, October 27, 2011
BBC, October 30, 2011
(South Africa’s) Wall Against Piracy
Beeld (Pretoria), November 1, 2011
UN News Centre, October 31, 2011
CYBER
CNN, October 27, 2011
ENERGY
China Daily, October 29, 2011
Maritime Executive, November 2, 2011
GAO Report, October 2011
CLIMATE CHANGE - ENVIRONMENT - ARCTIC - ANTARCTIC
Xinhua, October 29, 2011
Vancouver Sun, October 31, 2011
SHIPBUILDING/SHIPPING/SCRAPPING
Government Security News, November 2, 2011
Xinhua, November 1, 2011
Eastday, November 4, 2011
Global warming could be about to trigger a renaissance of the age of sail.
The Telegraph (UK), November 3, 2011
RUSSIA
Severnaya Verf (Shipyard) Receives RF Government State Guarantees for Several Tens of Billions of Rubles for Carrying Out the State Defense Order
St. Petersburg PortNews, September 20, 2011
Russian Defense Policy, October 6, 2011
StratFor, October 31, 2011
Russian Armed Forces Streamline Their Command Structures
Interfax-AVN, October 27, 2011
Former Commander Criticizes Russia's New Command-and-Control System
Interfax-AVN, October 26, 2011
INDIA
Economic Times (India), November 2, 2011
EUROPE
Defence cuts have left the stretched Royal Navy unable to provide an emergency standby ship to protect British waters for a month
The Telegraph, November 1, 2011
AFRICA
(South Africa’s) Wall Against Piracy
Beeld (Pretoria), November 1, 2011
UN News Centre, October 31, 2011
ASIA/PACIFIC
Korea Times / Yonhap, October 28, 2011
The Daily Yomiuri, October 30, 2011
PRC Scholar Views China's Options, India, Vietnam's Moves in South China Sea
"Game Between China and India Must Rely on Power"
Dongfang Zaobao (Shanghai), October 24, 2011
Jakarta is to decide on the supplier for its new submarines by the end of this year. Although some doubt whether the new boats would boost Jakarta’s underwater warfare capability, they reflect the Navy’s push for its modernisation plan.
RSIS, November 4, 2011
The East Asia Summit has been a forum for various non-traditional security issues spanning energy security to disaster management. It is time to broaden the scope to include the crucial issues of health beyond pandemics and food security.
RSIS, November 4, 2011
INDIA OCEAN
Rawalpindi Hilal, August 2011
MIDDLE EAST
Islamic Republic News Agency, October 30, 3011
Press TV (Iran), October 29, 2011
CHINA-UNITED STATES / AMERICAS
Global Times, October 30, 2011
Jamaica Gleaner, October 31, 2011
CHINA-INDIA
A Comparison of Gorshkov and Varyag Refit Projects
Kanwa Asian Defense Review (Toronto), August 1, 2011
The Austrailian, November 2, 2011
CHINA-RUSSIA
The Moscow Times, October 31, 2011
CHINA-EUROPE
The Eurasian Land Bridge and Return of Admiral Zheng He
Institute for Strategic, Political, Security and Economic Consultancy, October 2011
Former French Prime Minister Explains EU's Rationale for Requesting China's Help
"We Could Not Go It Alone" - Interview with Union for a Popular Movement Deputy Chair, former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin
Le Journal du Dimanche (Paris), October 30, 2011
CHINA-ASIA
Asia Times, October 26, 2011
No Foreign Base Can Be Acceptable (Op-Ed)
Pakistani Editorial Cautions Govt Against Chinese Military Base in Country
Intikhab (Quetta), October 27, 2011
BBC News, November 3, 2011
China and Viet Nam downplay maritime disputes and expand economic cooperation
Beijing Review, October 24, 2011
- China and Viet Nam vowed to strengthen maritime cooperation in "less sensitive fields" in disputed waters in the South China Sea. These fields include marine environmental protection, scientific research, search and rescue, and disaster reduction and prevention.
Liaowang on Sustainable Development of China-Vietnam Ties, Maritime Disputes
"Maintaining the Sustained Development in China-Vietnam Relations"
Liaowang (Beijing), October 17, 2011
CHINA MILITARY AND DEFENSE
China Should Send Troops to Straits of Malacca, Cape of Good Hope
China should send troops to protect its citizens and business interests in "sensitive regions" after the Mekong River killings
Feng Huang Wei Shih Chung Wen Tai (Hong Kong), October 31, 2011
CHINA: Navy-Naval-Maritime
China To Develop Aircraft Carrier, the Moment of Pride and Elation
Guangming Wang (Beijing), July 28, 2011
Chief of Pakistan Navy: 'China To Build Aircraft Carrier'
Kanwa Asian Defense Review (Toronto), August 1, 2011
China Preparing Ammunition Depots for Aircraft Carrier & Nuclear Submarines on Hainan Island
Kanwa Asian Defense Review (Toronto), August 1, 2011
Summary: JFJB: PLA Equips Submarines With New-Type Desalination Equipment
Jiefangjun Bao, October 25, 2011
Video: PLAN South Sea Fleet, Shenyang MR, Jinan MR Conduct Drills
CCTV-Xinwen, October 12, 2011
Strategy Page, August 15, 2011
Video: PLA Navy Holds Aerial Confrontation Drill, Pilots' Flying Skills Enhanced
CCTV-7 (Beijing), August 12, 2011
Video: PLAN Ship Monitoring Center Provides Emergency Support for New-Type Vessels
CCTV-7 (Beijing), August 11, 2011
PLA Navy Completes Training & Education of Submarine Rescue Ship
Kanwa Asian Defense Review (Toronto), August 1, 2011
Xinhua, October 29, 2011
CHINA: Space - Army - Air Force- 2nd Artillery – EW – Logistics – Joint – Cyber – Reserves/Militia, etc…
Video: PLA Second Artillery Corps Develops New Informatized Mobile Command System
CCTV-7 (Beijing), August 11, 2011
Summary: JFJB Interviews Beijing MR's Experts on Satellite Navigation Systems
Jiefangjun Bao Online in Chinese 20 Oct 11 p12
CHINA: Geo-Pol-Economic
Wall Street Journal, November 1, 2011
Vigorously Enhancing the Construction of the International Public Opinion Environment
Junshi Jizhe (Beijing), September 22, 2011
ETC…
TechCrunch, November 2, 2011
Mobile Bloom, November 1, 2011
China Daily, October 29, 2011
Caixin, October 31, 2011
Transport Intelligence, October 31, 2011
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