Gene Germanovich

Overview

Commentary

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  NATO Needs a European Level of Ambition

  As NATO finalizes its new political guidance designed to shape future military forces, it has the chance to both strengthen Europe’s commitment to burden-sharing and relieve American concern about the creation of a new European Army. Building an enhanced European capacity within NATO entails some risk, but the benefits may outweigh concerns.

  Dec 10, 2018 Defense News

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  European Defense Cooperation: Headed in the Right Direction?

  In late December, all but three European Union nations agreed to activate Europe's latest, and perhaps most promising, effort to coordinate their defense investments. U.S. officials should let this effort run its course while encouraging and helping to lay the groundwork for continued collaboration.

  May 14, 2018 Defense One

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  The Hidden Potential of NATO's Gator Navies

  Improving U.S.-European amphibious interoperability would bolster the alliance's defense posture in a non-provocative manner that complements recent moves in land forces. The 2017 Summit in Brussels presents an opportunity to refine allied ground posture while adding this maritime dimension.

  Mar 17, 2017 Defense One

Publications

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  At the Vanguard: European Contributions to NATO's Future Combat Airpower

  Europe's air forces have the opportunity to make increasingly pronounced contributions to NATO's defense and deterrent posture in combat air campaigns, especially high-intensity operations requiring rapid and large-scale application of airpower.

  Oct 22, 2020

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  Chasing Multinational Interoperability: Benefits, Objectives, and Strategies

  National defense policies have focused on the importance of multinational interoperability to meeting U.S. defense goals. By recounting both their literature review and interviews, the authors describe potential benefits of interoperability.

  Apr 8, 2020

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  Enhancing deterrence and defence on NATO's northern flank: Allied perspectives on strategic options for Norway

  To inform ongoing strategy and policy development, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence commissioned RAND to gather insights into key allies' perspectives on strategic opportunities and challenges for NATO deterrence and defence in the High North.

  Mar 25, 2020

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  NATO's Amphibious Forces: Command and Control of a Multibrigade Alliance Task Force

  RAND researchers facilitated three wargaming events to explore command and control of NATO's amphibious forces in major combat operations. The authors note results and implications for future force development.

  Jun 27, 2019

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  Addressing Ballistic Glass Delamination in the Marine Corps Tactical Vehicle Fleet: Implications for Resourcing and Readiness

  Delamination of ballistic glass impairs driver visibility and affects the readiness of Marine Corps tactical vehicles. To address this issue, RAND researchers estimate costs and vehicle availability under various repair and replacement scenarios.

  Feb 27, 2018