- The outcome of Russia's adventures in the Crimea is far from certain, but as Joe Papplardo argues, the initial execution appears to be a textbook case of manipulating ambiguity to achieve operational success.
- Over at the Monkey Cage, Joshua Tucker evaluates the relationship of Russian nationalism to trajectory of events in the Ukraine.
- John Judis interviews Dmitri Simes, publisher of the National Interest, on the challenges bedeviling the Western response to Moscow's intervention.
- The US is demonstrating practical economic coercion as a tool of alliance management, increasing the pressure on Turkey to back away from procuring a long-range air defence system from China.
- Meanwhile, Sweden may support Saab's bid to reassert domestic ownership of submarine production.
- Ryan Evans talks economics and security in Asia with former US trade negotiator Ambassador Ron Sorini.
- How should the US adapt to an age of austerity? Andrew Krepinevich calls for a focus on guaranteeing capabilities for regional access.
- Sarah Kreps and Micah Zenko argue for more proactive engagement with the proliferation of unmanned aerial technologies.
Military & strategy links: Russia-Ukraine, economic security, drones, submarines and more
Published 4 Mar 2014
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