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Self-Deterrence, Narrative Control, and Nuclear Deterrence: The Case of Israel

Self-Deterrence, Narrative Control, and Nuclear Deterrence: The Case of Israel

 The theory of self-deterrence has emerged as a pivotal factor in shaping the behavior of nuclear-armed states. At the heart of this concept lies the intricate interplay between reputational concerns,…
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Congress Must Demand Stronger Leadership from OSD Space Policy

Congress Must Demand Stronger Leadership from OSD Space Policy

In 2019, Congress created the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy (ASD Space Policy) to elevate space within the Office of the Secretary of Defense and provide…
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Integrated Deterrence: Which of These Two Words Is More Important?

Integrated Deterrence: Which of These Two Words Is More Important?

At a 2002 workshop organized by the United States Air Force to examine surveillance and reconnaissance needs for a then-new War on Terrorism, one attendee proclaimed, “What we need is…
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The Super Bowl of Deterrence: The Ultimate Showdown in Strategic Overmatch

The Super Bowl of Deterrence: The Ultimate Showdown in Strategic Overmatch

In the realm of global security, imagine a contest not on the grassy fields of a stadium but on the vast chessboard of international relations. This is the Super Bowl…
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Killing ICBMs

Killing ICBMs

The Arms Control Association (ACA) and the Physicists Coalition to Reduce Nuclear Dangers are proposing the United States unilaterally cancel the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program, removing 60 percent…
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