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Allies & Extended Deterrence

Allies and Extended Deterrence

Trump’s Disintegrated Deterrence and Lessons for Australia

Trump’s Disintegrated Deterrence and Lessons for Australia

The American approach to deterrence has undergone a significant transformation during the initial months of President Donald Trump’s second administration. Where President Joe Biden’s national security strategy was premised on…
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Shahed-136: Iran’s Long-Range Drone and Its Potential Role in a US Conflict

Shahed-136: Iran’s Long-Range Drone and Its Potential Role in a US Conflict

The Shahed-136 loitering munition gained global attention due to its use in Russia’s war on Ukraine. This drone is relatively inexpensive, possesses a swarm capability, and has a precision-strike capability…
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Cybersecurity Framework for Maritime Port Management

Cybersecurity Framework for Maritime Port Management

Maritime ports act as mediums for international trade and transportation. They facilitate the legitime flow of trade and the transfer of goods between ships and shore. Ports have the requisite…
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The Sixth-Generation Fighter: A First Step to a New Generation of Airpower

The Sixth-Generation Fighter: A First Step to a New Generation of Airpower

The Trump administration’s decision to award the sixth-generation fighter project to Boeing is a welcome one. However, it only partially addresses the country’s airpower dilemma and how it intends to…
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Deterrence Down Under Podcast: Wargaming-A Strategic Tool for Defence with Darren Huxley and John McGarry

Deterrence Down Under Podcast: Wargaming-A Strategic Tool for Defence with Darren Huxley and John McGarry

This conversation delves into the significance of wargaming in enhancing defence strategies in Australia. The hosts and guests discuss the definitions, types, and structures of wargames, their target audiences, and…
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India’s Missile Program: A Threat to Regional and Global Peace and Stability

India’s Missile Program: A Threat to Regional and Global Peace and Stability

After India became a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016, it increased its missile exports and extended its market for defense exports because of its greater…
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The US and Europe: A Reality Check

The US and Europe: A Reality Check

Europe divorced itself from reality long ago, but reality gets visitation. This was made evident like never before last month by American Vice President JD Vance. At the Paris AI…
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Trump and Zelensky: Bad Manners or Strategic Disaster?

Trump and Zelensky: Bad Manners or Strategic Disaster?

By any standard, the February 28 White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was a breathtaking fiasco. After back-and-forth discussions, the conversation degenerated into a…
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ICBM EAR Week of Feb 24th

ICBM EAR Week of Feb 24th

Executive Summary ICBM EAR – Week of February 24, 2025 Deterrence at a Crossroads: A Call for Strength and Resolve America is pivotal in nuclear modernization, strategic deterrence, and global…
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The European Dilemma: Five Percent and Manpower

The European Dilemma: Five Percent and Manpower

The Europeans have reacted with shock and dismay at President Donald Trump’s initiatives on settling the Ukraine war. The president is wisely keeping the Europeans out of any negotiations with…
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Trump’s Trade and Tariff Policy Benefits America’s Nuclear Deterrent

Trump’s Trade and Tariff Policy Benefits America’s Nuclear Deterrent

Recently, President Donald Trump established a new Trade and Tariff Reciprocity Policy. In his signed memo, he stated, “It is the policy of the United States to reduce our large…
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