The myth of military aid: The case of French military cooperation in Africa

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France maintains military accords with eight African countries, and military cooperation with 23 further countries, with the aim of protecting the territory of France's African allies, peacekeeping and protecting the local population. However the recent failures of French military cooperation and reform has placed it in a less favourable light. Growing internationalization of military cooperation, along with domestic budgetary and political restrictions will bring about changes in French military cooperation.

France, Africa

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Transformational change and the future of the Chinese military

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A military revolution and change in concepts of war may make China a military threat sooner than expected. Current expert wisdom is that China does not have the technical know-how or resources to compete with modern militaries. However, this verdict does not account for a military revolution. A revolution can significantly affect the status quo and sinologists amd military experts have to consider this in making their predictions.

China, Military policy

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Global positioning systems: a military revolution for the third world?

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The effect of the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network on the defense concerns of the US are discussed. Foreign nations have previously utilized the GPS system to direct missile attacks against US interests. Attmepts by US security experts to limit the use of the system to friendly forces have failed. GPS guided weaponry can be used to destroy US satellites in orbit.

Developing countries, Military satellites, Global Positioning System (Navigational aid)

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