Commentary

Around the Euro-Atlantic area, the breadth of instability encountered today has not been seen since the Cold War

In Syria, the international coalition against ISIL is expected to intensify its operations in 2016. This will result in the weakening of Daesh positions primarily in Syria but will also strengthen the Syrian regime’s hold on power.

‘No insurgent group is gaining or holding ground in Afghanistan, and the Taliban have failed to achieve their strategic objectives.’

“More disastrous terrorist attacks should be expected in 2016 if the overarching strategy of major world powers in fighting ISIS is not corrected.”

India will need to recalibrate its regional policy to arrest fast deteriorating relations with some neighbors.

As Europe’s security environment has deteriorated, the EU has made little progress to boost its Common Security and Defence Policy

With US technology dominance eroding and commercial technology investment outstripping that of the government and big defense contractors, innovation is the new defense mantra.

The year 2015 brought multiple, diverse security challenges for Turkish policy-makers

As we enter 2016, my most significant concern remains the fact of eroding US military technological superiority, particularly in our ability to project power against a higher end potential adversary.

The Aerospace Industries Association is focused on four key goals to help ensure the US remains the leader in aerospace and defense.