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Defense & Security

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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Failed Deterrence and Misplaced Compellence in Gaza

Failed Deterrence and Misplaced Compellence in Gaza

The October 7, 2023, Hamas surprise attack on Israel proved that Israel’s strategy of deterrence was a failure. After two destructive wars in Gaza, in 2014 and 2021, the hope that…
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America’s Silent Shield: How Domestic Strength Sustains Nuclear Power

America’s Silent Shield: How Domestic Strength Sustains Nuclear Power

When Americans picture national security, they conjure images of hypersonic missiles, stealth bombers, and aircraft carriers patrolling global hotspots. They measure strength in megatons and defense budgets. Yet, the most…
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The Campaign to End Nuclear Deterrence

The Campaign to End Nuclear Deterrence

The campaign to prevent the US from deploying nuclear weapons as a deterrent is in full swing. It expanded from opposing the first use of nuclear weapons to opposing all…
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Invest, Don’t Spend, Peace Dividends

Invest, Don’t Spend, Peace Dividends

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, it was assumed that the US no longer needed a robust defense budget. As a result, the nation went on what Lt. Gen.…
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The Return of the United States Primacy

The Return of the United States Primacy

The death of the United States’ unipolar moment is exaggerated. Foreign policy experts claiming the United States is on the decline and international relations are headed to multipolarity are less…
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Exposing Willful Blindness: American Strength Is Nonnegotiable

Exposing Willful Blindness: American Strength Is Nonnegotiable

Katerina Canyon’s op-ed, “From Deterrence to Diplomacy: Why Nuclear Dominance Is a Dangerous Illusion,” calls for restraint and diplomacy rather than a robust nuclear arsenal. While her concerns over escalation…
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How Civilian Dual-Use Technologies Are Reshaping Global Security Policies

How Civilian Dual-Use Technologies Are Reshaping Global Security Policies

In August 2024, police in northern Germany chased a fleet of drones loitering over critical infrastructure: a decommissioned nuclear plant, a chemical facility, and a Baltic liquified natural gas (LNG)…
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Midnight Hammer and After

Midnight Hammer and After

American military strikes against Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities on June 22 present a tableau of military-operational excellence that surprised Iran and much of the international community. The joint operation featured…
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The Future of War Is Coming from India to Greece

The Future of War Is Coming from India to Greece

With the recent war in the Middle East seemingly at an end, Greeks may think that they are at a safe distance from this crisis and rest easy. It is,…
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15 Years in the Making: U.S. Precision Strike on Iran’s Fortified Nuclear Site 

15 Years in the Making: U.S. Precision Strike on Iran’s Fortified Nuclear Site 

Today’s Department of Defense release highlights not just a military operation, but decades of foresight, innovation, and strategic discipline. 🔹 Engineering & Intelligence Combined What began in 2009 with the…
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