1st Edition
US Defense Industry Offsets The Presidential Exception for National Security
1. Introduction to Offsets: The Hidden Side of Arms Deals 2. Background: Offsets and the U.S. Presidential Exception 3. From Messy Beginnings to Modern Policy: The Evolution of U.S. Offset Rules 4. The Playbook: How and Why the U.S. Government Gets Involved 5. No Promises in the Rose Garden: The UAE F-16 Saga 6. The President’s Loan: Poland’s F-16 Deal and Full U.S. Backing 7. Diplomats, Congress, and Policy Shifts: The Long Game in India 8. Beyond the Cases: Why Encouragement Matters Now, and in the Future Appendix A. The Unabridged “Declaration of Offset Policy” Appendix B. Changes in Annual Offsets in Defense Trade Reports to Congress
Biography
Brian Hobbs is a security cooperation researcher and has a PhD in Planning, Governance, and Globalization from the Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs, USA.
'Brian Hobbs’ deep dive into American policy and practice on defense industry offsets sheds new light on a niche but economically and strategically important field. His well-researched analysis, supported by new evidence, expertly highlights how the U.S. Government encourages domestic company participation in overseas offset obligations.'
Jonata Anicetti, Head of Research, Countertrade and Offset (CTO), London, UK, and Postdoctoral Fellow, Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium
'Brian Hobbs offers a sharp, original look at how U.S. leaders balance domestic politics with global competition in the arms trade. By examining when Washington goes “hands on” with offsets, he reveals the hidden diplomacy behind industrial policy, alliance management, and America’s strategic positioning among great powers.'
George Hutchinson, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Korean Studies, USA
