Jan van Tol of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments discusses how the disaster in Japan could affect the balance of power in Asia.
Monthly Archives: March, 2011
Stalemate Fears Haunt Military Planners
March 18, 2011 • In the News • Original: Financial Times
Western military planners have been worrying for weeks about the unwelcome consequences of military intervention in Libya, including a stalemate that could last for years and a distraction from problems…
The Cost of a No-Fly Zone
March 17, 2011 • In the News • Original: CNN
There are various no-fly zone scenarios that could be used in Libya. CNN’s Barbara Starr breaks down the dollar amount with help from CSBA’s Todd Harrison.
U.S. Budget is Extended, but There are Costs
March 17, 2011 • In the News • Original: Marketplace Public Radio
Keeping the federal government running with temporary budget resolutions is changing the way business is done/…/ Spending problems are especially acute at the Pentagon. The military got authority to give…
Exclusive: Our Man in Tokyo
March 14, 2011 • In the News • Original: Politico's Morning Defense
Retired Navy Capt. Jan van Tol was in Tokyo last week when the earthquake hit, and he emailed to say he’s all right. Van Tol, now with the Center for…