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Allies & Extended Deterrence, Archive, Bonus Reads, Emerging Threats, Strategic Adversariesair defense systems, asymmetric capabilities, Diplomacy, drone, Iran, loitering munition, Middle East, nuclear facilities, Nuclear Weapons, precision strike, psychological effect, regime change, retaliation, Russia, Shahed-136, Shahed-136B, strategic assets, swarm capability, Ukraine, United States

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

Mohammad Hassan Sangtarash0 Comments

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…

AI & Deterrence, Archive, Strategic Adversariesagentic AI, AI, AI Act, AI have-nots, AI haves, artificial intelligence, China, collaboration, cybersecurity, data privacy, deregulation, digital divide, digital technology, economic empowerment, ethical AI, Europe, France, geopolitical power, global commons, Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence , human development, India, innovation, international cooperation, Paris Summit, privacy, regulation, social empowerment, surveillance, tech race, technology, United States

AI Paris Summit and Emerging Paradox of AI Haves and Have-Nots

Huma Rehman0 Comments

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, economies, societies, and global politics. However, this artificial intelligence and technological revolution also exacerbates existing competitions, creating a stark divide…

Archive, Bonus Reads, Defense & Security, Strategic AdversariesDeterrence, global security, ICBM, National Institute for Deterrence Studies. , National Security, Nuclear Deterrence, nuclear modernization, Nuclear Weapons, United States

Podcast – Future-Proofing National Security: We Can’t Just Wish for Deterrence

James Petrosky, Adam Lowther & Curtis McGiffin0 Comments

The team at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies discusses their top three wishes for improving the nuclear enterprise and national security as we move through 2025. Jim emphasizes the…

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Cybersecurity Framework for Maritime Port Management

Maryyum Masood & Rizwana Abbasi0 Comments

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

Amit Gupta1 Comment

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…

Archive, Arms Control & Nonproliferation, Strategic AdversariesAdditional Protocol I , Bhabha Atomic Nuclear Plant, bilateral accord, Chernobyl, conflict zones, cyber-attacks, disruptive technologies, drone attack, Geneva Conventions, global emergency, IAEA, India-Pakistan Non-Attack Agreement, international framework, Kahuta Nuclear Research Laboratories, nuclear facilities, nuclear infrastructure, nuclear power plant, nuclear restraint, nuclear risk reduction, P-5 states, radioactive contamination, security, Smiling Buddha, South Asian model, transparency

A South Asian Blueprint for Nuclear Risk Reduction

Sana Ahmed1 Comment

The recent drone attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant reignited the critical debate about the security of nuclear infrastructure in active conflict zones. It also underscored the need for…

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

GSR Staff0 Comments

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…

Allies & Extended Deterrence, Archive, Strategic AdversariesAgni-5, Agni-5MII, Akash Missiles, Anum Riaz, Armenia, Bay of Bengal, China, CISS, Defense Exports, Defense Partnerships, France, global security, hypersonic missile, ICBM, India, Indo-Philippine Defense Ties, Israel, MIRV, missile program, MTCR, NATOM, Pakistan, Peace and stability , Pralay Missiles, regional competition, Russia, Strategic Alliances, United States, US

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

Anum Riaz1 Comment

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…

Archive, Defense & Security, Strategic Adversariesacquisition reform , advanced manufacturing, Air Force, aircraft, China, defense industrial base, depot maintenance, funding, Government Accountability Office, Great Power Competition, infrastructure, military, modernization, operational readiness, peace, personnel, procurement processes, Russia, software maintenance, strategic deterrence, strength, supply-chain vulnerabilities, sustainment, technical expertise, warrior ethos, workforce retention

Achieving Peace Through Strength: A Sustainment Imperative

Brandon Toliver33 Comments

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s directive to achieve “peace through strength” inherently relies on a restored warrior ethos, a rebuilt military, and reestablished deterrence. However, sustainment challenges within the Air…

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Podcast: The Complexities of Ukraine’s Nuclear Legacy

GSR Staff0 Comments

In this episode, Christine and Natalie engage with Dr. Mariana Budjeryn, a nuclear historian, to discuss her book 'Inheriting the Bomb' and the complexities surrounding Ukraine's nuclear disarmament. They explore…

Archive, Strategic AdversariesAmerican leadership, American power, anarchy, Arms Control, arms racing, China, cold war, disarmament regimes, Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty, FMCT, global instability, hegemon. , INF Treaty, Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, international institutions, international policing, Iran, Iran Nuclear Deal, Israel, JCPOA, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Middle East, multilateral arrangements, New START, nonproliferation regimes, North Korea, nuclear arms race, nuclear escalation, nuclear proliferation, nuclear umbrella, Open Skies Treaty, OST, Russian invasion, security, security assurances, Ukraine, uranium enrichment

How Global Instability Fuels the Nuclear Arms Race

Muhammad Usama Khalid0 Comments

The world is in an uncertain place today and is perhaps experiencing the most uncertainty since World War II. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February…