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Allies & Extended Deterrence

Allies and Extended Deterrence

ICBM EAR Week of February 10, 2025

ICBM EAR Week of February 10, 2025

Key Takeaways from: ICBM EAR Week of February 10, 2025 Overview The report, prepared by Peter Huessy, comprehensively assesses nuclear deterrence, strategic security issues, and emerging threats. It includes key…
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American Sanctions and Pakistan’s Strategic Realities

American Sanctions and Pakistan’s Strategic Realities

A diplomatic controversy erupted following the recent imposition of American sanctions on Pakistan’s state-owned National Development Complex (NDC) and three private Karachi-based companies, accused of involvement in developing Pakistan’s long-range…
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“Peace Through Strength”: Enhancing America’s Nuclear Deterrence Today

“Peace Through Strength”: Enhancing America’s Nuclear Deterrence Today

Immediately after being sworn in as the nation’s 29th Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth established three guiding principles: (1) restore the warrior ethos in everything we do, (2) rebuild the…
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Azerbaijan-Israel Strategic Relationship Proves Its Importance

Azerbaijan-Israel Strategic Relationship Proves Its Importance

With the opening of the Azerbaijani trade office in Israel in 2021 and the embassy in 2023, Azerbaijan-Israel strategic relations reached a new level. The partnership covers a wide range…
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Deterrence and NATO’s Emerging Security Environment

Deterrence and NATO’s Emerging Security Environment

The international security environment is deteriorating rapidly and becoming increasingly dangerous and uncertain. China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia pose a threat to Western interests in multiple domains. Among them…
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The Future of US-Pakistan Relations

The Future of US-Pakistan Relations

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House may or may not prove auspicious for Pakistan. Trump’s victory will certainly have wide-ranging ramifications for the geopolitical chessboard because of existing…
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An Uncertain Future for Arms Control

An Uncertain Future for Arms Control

A strong nuclear deterrent reduces risks to the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Such is the view of many within the nuclear enterprise. Arms control and…
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Trump 2.0: Unilateralism and the Future of Arms Control

Trump 2.0: Unilateralism and the Future of Arms Control

As the world prepares for Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the implications for global arms control loom large. New START, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between…
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ICBM EAR Report Jan, 3 2025

ICBM EAR Report Jan, 3 2025

ICBM EAR Report Executive Summary Based on the latest EAR Report, these are the critical points on global security, upcoming events, and the ongoing discourse on nuclear deterrence, modernization, and…
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The PRC-USA Rivalry and Taiwan

The PRC-USA Rivalry and Taiwan

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a formidable force locked in a global competition with the United States for power and leadership. The…
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An Endgame in Ukraine

An Endgame in Ukraine

The incoming Trump administration will pick up the Ukraine dossier where the outgoing administration left it. As American leadership moves away from election rhetorics and back to the reality of…
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Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do?

Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do?

With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Arab states already face a pivotal moment in shaping their foreign policy. Known for his transactional diplomacy and “America First” approach, Trump…
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