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Allies & Extended Deterrence

Allies and Extended Deterrence

What the Pukpuk Mutual Defense Treaty Tells Us about the Pacific Security Order

What the Pukpuk Mutual Defense Treaty Tells Us about the Pacific Security Order

The declaration of the Pukpuk Treaty between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia is a significant shift in the security order in the Pacific. Where small states were traditionally regarded…
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India’s Strategy of Escalation Dominance

India’s Strategy of Escalation Dominance

Recent, statements by Indian Air Force Chief Marshal AP Singh and Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reflect how India’s military doctrine is transforming, which, in recent years, has undergone…
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Deterrence Down Under Podcast: Australian Air Power and Deterrence with Chris McInnes

Deterrence Down Under Podcast: Australian Air Power and Deterrence with Chris McInnes

Carl and Christine explore how Australia can strengthen deterrence through air power—its challenges, strategic options, and evolving force structure. They’re joined by Chris McInnes, Executive Director of the Air Power…
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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Arms Race in South Asia

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Arms Race in South Asia

When India’s AI-powered missile defense system intercepted a simulated hypersonic threat in 2023, American analysts were surprised by the ethical framework guiding its development. In South Asia, rapid AI adoption…
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The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Showcases the Limits of Nuclear Deterrence

The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Showcases the Limits of Nuclear Deterrence

Russia’s potential use of nuclear weapons early in the Ukraine conflict presents an interesting dilemma. For many analysts, this conflict exemplifies the limits of nuclear deterrence, an issue worth exploring.…
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Should the US Go It Alone in Space?

Should the US Go It Alone in Space?

The US Space Force (USSF) recently published its US Space Force International Partnership Strategy. The USSF international strategy aims to operationalize “strength through partnerships” by aligning allied and partner nations…
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Mutually Assured Destruction

Mutually Assured Destruction

Mutually assured destruction or MAD is not an American doctrine or military strategy. Those who believe MAD is how America deters nuclear-armed adversaries assume that any use of nuclear weapons by the United States…
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Can Trilateral Diplomacy Secure Pakistan from Terrorism?

Can Trilateral Diplomacy Secure Pakistan from Terrorism?

Kabul hosted a trilateral conference on August 20, 2025, where delegates from China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan participated. This included China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign…
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Deterring Nuclear Terrorism in the Era of Great Power Competition

Deterring Nuclear Terrorism in the Era of Great Power Competition

As the Cold War ended and new counterterrorism priorities took root in the 2000s, the threat of nuclear terrorism cemented itself as the ultimate catastrophic scenario. Dick Cheney famously stated…
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Restoring Ukraine Sovereignty Requires Restoring Deterrence

Restoring Ukraine Sovereignty Requires Restoring Deterrence

The impact on American security from the Ukraine conflict, especially the impact on the nuclear and extended deterrent for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are significant. A key part…
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A Nuclear Umbrella in Peril: Lessons from North Korea’s Escalation Scenarios

A Nuclear Umbrella in Peril: Lessons from North Korea’s Escalation Scenarios

What happens when the world’s most powerful nuclear arsenal blinks in the face of a nuclear strike? In a recent Atlantic Council “Guardian Tiger” exercise, the United States faced precisely…
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