Category Archives: Staaten und Regionen

What If China Takes Its “Responsibility” in North Korea?

Posted on May 25, 2013

The United States have long urged the Chinese to take their “responsibility” and rein in their client state, North Korea. But would America really be better off if they did? A recent strategic simulation run by the crowd-sourced online consultancy … Continue reading →

Posted in English only, Nick Ottens, Nordkorea, Proliferation, Sicherheitspolitik | Leave a comment

By the Numbers: Independent Afghan Security Forces

Posted on May 7, 2013

by DAVID AXE It’s conventional wisdom in U.S. military policy circles that Afghanistan’s security forces, specifically its national army and police, have become hopelessly dependent on the U.S.-led coalition for training, logistical and air support and battlefield leadership. But the … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Armee, Autoren, David Axe, English only, Staaten und Regionen | 1 Comment

Americans, Afghans and Battlefield Agility

Posted on May 7, 2013

by DAVID AXE April 23, Zari district, southern Afghanistan. The U.S. Army’s 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 3-41 Infantry — part of the Texas-based 1st Brigade of the 1st Armored Division — is setting up a patrol base for a two-day … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, David Axe, English only | 4 Comments

After Boston Bombings, Putin Tells West: I Told You So

Posted on May 7, 2013

In the wake of last month’s Boston Marathon bombings, Russian president Vladimir Putin chastised Western powers for underestimating the Chechen terrorist threat in the Caucasus from which the two suspected perpetrators hailed. “I have always felt outraged when our Western … Continue reading →

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Dear Assad

Posted on April 30, 2013

It’s seeming more and more likely that chemical weapons were used in Syria and the United Nations is urgently urging inspectors to be let in to verify. Chemical weapons is the so-called “red line” that may trigger intervention—and it’s certainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartoon, International, Matt Bors, Syrien | Leave a comment

“Winning local wars”: Chinas neues Defence White Paper

Posted on April 18, 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. Den zunehmend expeditionären und offensiveren Taten von Chinas Marine … Continue reading →

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The moral legitimacy of unapproved humanitarian interventions (2/2)

Posted on April 11, 2013

This article was written by Patrick Truffer for the Freie Universität Berlin. Images were added and the text was slightly revised, partially updated and divided into two sections for publication on offiziere.ch. In addition to a brief introduction, the first … Continue reading →

Posted in English only, International, Patrick Truffer, Sicherheitspolitik, Syrien | 1 Comment

Chinas Trägerprogramm bis 2065

Posted on April 8, 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. Je größer das Rüstungsprojekt, desto langfristiger muss gedacht werden. … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Felix F. Seidler, International, Militärtechnologie | 8 Comments

RUSI – North Korea: On the Brink of War?

Posted on April 4, 2013

Important basic firsthand knowledge about the current tensions with North Korea by Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Research Fellow Andrea Berger. She argues North Korea’s recently belligerent statements against the United States will not necessarily lead to war. More information … Continue reading →

Posted in English only, International, Nordkorea, Proliferation | 1 Comment

The moral legitimacy of unapproved humanitarian interventions (1/2)

Posted on March 30, 2013

This article was written by Patrick Truffer for the Freie Universität Berlin. Images were added and the text was slightly revised, partially updated and divided into two sections for publication on offiziere.ch. In addition to a brief introduction, the first … Continue reading →

Posted in English only, International, Kosovo, Patrick Truffer, Sicherheitspolitik, Syrien | 1 Comment