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This book analyzes the development and evolution of the F-35 Joint
Strike Fighter, a multinational aircraft endeavor involving the
U.S. and many of its allies. The author provides a historical
overview of jet fighter aircraft, discussing the different
generations of these planes and their technical characteristics, as
well as an outline of emerging international geopolitical and
security trends the F-35 may see combat in. By examining the role
of defense industries, domestic politics, and governmental
oversight of the Joint Strike Fighter in various countries, the
author concludes that this aircraft will be deployed in most of
these countries to replace their aging jet fighter fleets and
combat potential military aggression from China, Russia, and other
revisionist international powers.
International trade plays an enormous role in economic growth and
prosperity. This activity can also be used to transfer military
equipment, knowledge, and technology to hostile governments and
transnational terrorist and criminal organizations seeking to
attack and destroy their enemies. The U.S. and other countries have
used economic sanctions such as export controls to try to restrict
and eliminate the transfer of weapons and financial assets to these
governments and organizations. This work examines how the U.S. has
attempted to restrict the export of national security sensitive
equipment, finance, knowledge, and technology since World War II
with varying degrees of success and failure. It also examines how
multiple U.S. Government agencies, nongovernmental organizations,
and international government organizations seek to influence U.S.
international trade, foreign, and security policies while
concluding that some export controls are essential for promoting
and defending U.S. national security interests.
International trade plays an enormous role in economic growth and
prosperity. This activity can also be used to transfer military
equipment, knowledge, and technology to hostile governments and
transnational terrorist and criminal organizations seeking to
attack and destroy their enemies. The U.S. and other countries have
used economic sanctions such as export controls to try to restrict
and eliminate the transfer of weapons and financial assets to these
governments and organizations. This work examines how the U.S. has
attempted to restrict the export of national security sensitive
equipment, finance, knowledge, and technology since World War II
with varying degrees of success and failure. It also examines how
multiple U.S. Government agencies, nongovernmental organizations,
and international government organizations seek to influence U.S.
international trade, foreign, and security policies while
concluding that some export controls are essential for promoting
and defending U.S. national security interests.
This concise introduction to the growth and evolution of
geopolitics as a discipline includes biographical information on
its leading historical and contemporary practitioners and detailed
analysis of its literature. An important book on a topic that has
been neglected for too long, Geopolitics: A Guide to the Issues
will provide readers with an enhanced understanding of how
geography influences personal, national, and international
economics, politics, and security. The work begins with the history
of geopolitics from the late 19th century to the present, then
discusses the intellectual renaissance the discipline is
experiencing today due to the prevalence of international security
threats involving territorial, airborne, space-based, and
waterborne possession and acquisition. The book emphasizes current
and emerging international geopolitical trends, examining how the
U.S. and other countries, including Australia, Brazil, China,
India, and Russia, are integrating geopolitics into national
security planning. It profiles international geopolitical scholars
and their work, and it analyzes emerging academic, military, and
governmental literature, including "gray" literature and social
networking technologies, such as blogs and Twitter. Biographies of
major current geopolitical scholars and descriptions and listings
of their works Maps of geopolitical crisis areas, such as
Afghanistan/Pakistan, the South China Sea, and the Straits of
Malacca Quotations from various government and military primary
source documents A glossary of geopolitical terms A bibliography of
international scholarly resources, including government and
military documents
This comprehensive volume provides a thorough overview of 20th- and
21st-century military doctrines worldwide. Military Doctrine: A
Reference Handbook takes a thorough look at 20th- and 21st-century
military doctrines around the world. It excerpts relevant
English-language scholarly and governmental literature to paint a
picture of how military doctrine has developed in recent history,
what military doctrines are currently operating on the world stage,
and where military doctrine is heading in the near future. The book
casts a wide net, scanning the relevant government documents,
international agreements, monographs, journals, conference papers,
and Internet resources to present a thorough overview of the
importance of military doctrine in today's highly unstable world.
Because military institutions are important formulators of national
military doctrine and not merely implementers, this book examines
the roles played by military organizations around the world. With
the proliferation of independent military scholars and the
widespread influence of their work in the Internet age, the book
also scans the "gray" literature and describes its effects on
military doctrine.
This timely resource provides a history of the development of space
weapons and warfare strategies and a comprehensive reference guide
to the growing literature on the subject. Space Warfare and
Defense: A Historical Encyclopedia and Research Guide provides
comprehensive coverage of the development of space as a possible
arena for warfare, exploring the military uses of space-past,
present, and future-and specific details of actual space weapons
systems. The encyclopedia spans the breadth of U.S. military space
policy; comparable programs in the Soviet Union, China, and the
European Union; and the full array of international agreements
designed to regulate the military uses of space. In addition, the
encyclopedia includes an extensive reference guide (nearly 40
percent of the book) directing readers to the essential literature
on space weapons and defense systems produced by the United States,
other governments, research institutions, and additional sources.
At a time when space is becoming an increasingly important place of
military competition and potential conflict, Space Warfare and
Defense dispels the myths and examines the realities of what may
become humanity's ultimate battlefield. Over 375 alphabetically
organized entries covering all aspects of military space
initiatives, such as New World Vistas, the Air Force Counterspace
Operations Doctrine, Project Corona, the Defense Meteorological
Satellite Program, space-based infrared systems, and much more An
exhaustive reference guide to current and historical literature on
U.S., Russian, Chinese, and European military space policy and
programs-an unprecedented resource for further study A detailed
chronology of key events in the military development of space, from
Eisenhower's approval of the "U.S. Policy on Outer Space" to
China's recent launch of a military photoreconnaissance satellite A
full glossary of terms and acronyms essential to the understanding
of military space policies and technologies
National security issues are a constant concern in today's world.
Accompanying heightened public interest in national security is an
increased desire on the part of students, scholars, and
professional researchers to learn more about government policy in
this area. Written by an ARL librarian, Researching National
Security and Intelligence Policy examines and annotates the rich
variety of unclassified print and electronic resources available to
users studying the formulation of national security policy in the
U.S. and throughout the English-speaking world. intelligence policy
information produced by these and other sources: Department of
Defense and other Executive Branch agencies; Military, independent,
and intelligence agencies; Congress; Commissions and advisory
organizations; U.S. and international research institutions;
International government organizations; Journals and scholars.
Background information on the origins and development of national
security policy study in the U.S. is included as are sidebar
features that provide unique and useful tips on high-interest
topics such as military and defense agency structure, relevant
legislation, document classification systems, military protocol,
acronyms, and other tidbits that will give readers additional
insight into researching national security and intelligence policy.
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