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Defense & Security

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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The Air Force’s Nuclear Deterrent: Modernization in Progress

The Air Force’s Nuclear Deterrent: Modernization in Progress

The United States is currently undergoing a comprehensive modernization of its nuclear triad and strategic bomber fleet, with the goal of ensuring a cost-effective and credible deterrent in an increasingly…
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Maintaining American Military Primacy Without Breaking the Bank

Maintaining American Military Primacy Without Breaking the Bank

Maintaining the United States’ position as the world’s premier military force will push the defense budget beyond the trillion-dollar mark. To ensure the long-term sustainability of the world’s most advanced…
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China’s AI-Driven Information Operations Are Here: The US Needs an AI RMA

China’s AI-Driven Information Operations Are Here: The US Needs an AI RMA

The DoD must incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to counter the influence of China. Artificial intelligence will inevitably determine who shapes future conflicts. China is actively using these capabilities to…
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Hypersonic Weapons: Are We Entering a New Era of Vulnerability?

Hypersonic Weapons: Are We Entering a New Era of Vulnerability?

The advent of hypersonic weapons, with their unparalleled speed and maneuverability, ignited a global debate about the future of strategic security. Some argue these weapons unwittingly ushered in an era…
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Navigating the US-China Relationship: Myths and Realities

Navigating the US-China Relationship: Myths and Realities

In a stark warning echoing through national security corridors, the NIDS team confronts the unsettling truths behind US-China tensions, drawing from Miles Yu’s provocative article, “A Dangerous Myth of US-China…
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