Monthly Archives: August 2013

Intervention and supply – The fortunes of war in eastern Congo are changing

Posted on August 30, 2013

by Peter Dörrie (originally published in German). Peter Dörrie is founder and editor-in-chief at AfrikaEcho. For a long time, one thing, in particular, was certain in eastern Congo: that it was not possible to rely on the Congolese army. Years … Continue reading →

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Russia Expanding Middle East Influence at America’s Expense?

Posted on August 29, 2013

When President Barack Obama canceled a joint military exercise with the Egyptians earlier this month in response to the army’s violent suppression of Muslim Brotherhood demonstrations, Russia was quick to announce that it would arrange for such a drill instead. … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Nick Ottens, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria | 1 Comment

Who is Ahead in Asia’s Carrier Arms Race?

Posted on August 26, 2013

by Felix F. Seidler. Felix is a fellow at the Institute for Security Policy, University of Kiel, Germany and runs the site Seidlers Sicherheitspolitik”. This article was published there at first. Asia’s maritime arms race has again highlighted the emerging … Continue reading →

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The Pakistani Godfather: The Inter-Services Intelligence and the Afghan Taliban 1994-2010 (3/4)

Posted on August 23, 2013

by Dr. Adrian Hänni and Lukas Hegi. The aim of the present study is to gather facts and disclose links that demonstrate the kind of game the Pakistani government is playing with the West, with its intelligence service “Inter-Services Intelligence” … Continue reading →

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Aufgeschnappt: EU-Aussenminister stoppen Waffenlieferungen nach Ägypten

Posted on August 22, 2013

Die 28 Aussenminister der EU-Mitgliedsstaaten haben gestern Mittwoch, 21.08.2013 beschlossen, Waffenlieferungen an Ägypten im Umfang von 140 Millionen Euro zu stoppen (cf.: Claire Rosemberg, “EU Foreign Ministers Speak Out on Cutting Arms Sales to Egypt“, Atlantic Council, 21.08.2013). Treibende Kraft … Continue reading →

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Der NH90 wird an Belgien ausgeliefert – ob das eine gute Idee war? Der NH90 und seine unrühmliche Geschichte

Posted on August 21, 2013

von Seka Smith Die belgische Marine konnte am 1. August 2013 ihre ersten NH90 NFH Helikopter in Empfang nehmen. Bereits im April hatte der belgische NH90 seinen Jungfernflug bei Eurocopter in Donauwörth erfolgreich absolviert. Nach Frankreich, Italien, Norwegen und den … Continue reading →

Posted in Armed Forces, International, Seka Smith, Technology | 2 Comments

Ägypten: Streichung der Finanzhilfen unwahrscheinlich

Posted on August 19, 2013

Der Versuch der ägyptischen Armee und der ägyptischen Polizei am Mittwoch, 14. August 2013 die Massendemonstrationen der Anhänger der Muslimbrüder zu beenden, forderte nach Regierungsangaben 638 Tote und über 4’200 Verletzte (cf.: “Regierung bestätigt mehr als 600 Tote“, Zeit Online, … Continue reading →

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Maritime Machtverschiebungen: Aufstieg der BRICs, Abstieg des Westens? (2/2)

Posted on August 15, 2013

von Felix F. Seidler. Felix F. Seidler ist freier Mitarbeiter am Institut für Sicherheitspolitik an der Universität in Kiel und Administrator von Seidlers Sicherheitspolitik. Dieser Artikel wurde dort als erstes veröffentlicht. Der Westen und die BRICs schwächeln wirtschaftlich. Trotzdem sind … Continue reading →

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Half-steps and Helicarriers

Posted on August 14, 2013

by Kelsey D. Atherton Despite being classified a “Helicopter Destroyer,” the new Japanese warship Izumo is neither of those things. It’s an aircraft carrier, technically, but right now it only carries helicopters, which is a lot less exciting than the gigantic … Continue reading →

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How to make Putin and Obama’s heads explode

Posted on August 13, 2013

Matt Bors is the author of Life Begins At Incorporation, which is now available as a digital download.

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