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Nordic Countries Supercharge NATO’s Deterrence

Nordic Countries Supercharge NATO’s Deterrence

Nordic countries formed the Nordic Defense Cooperation (NORDEFCO) as a cooperative security effort. Among several defense coordination initiatives, one is related to European airspace when faced with threats from Russia.…
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The Evolving Context for Deterrence

The Evolving Context for Deterrence

This article, "The Evolving Context for Deterrence" by Prof. Stephen J. Cimbala and Dr. Adam Lowther was published in the Joint Airpower Competency Center journal, viewpoints edition 38.  Its main…
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Russia’s Arctic Ocean Monopoly

Russia’s Arctic Ocean Monopoly

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said about the Arctic Circle, “It has been absolutely clear for everyone for a long time that this is our territory.” He added, “This is…
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Joe Cirincione is Wrong about Donald Trump

Joe Cirincione is Wrong about Donald Trump

Joe Cirincione is a prolific commentator on nuclear issues with a long track record of advocating for nuclear arms reductions and disarmament. His publications play an important role in shaping…
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What a Kamala Harris Presidency Means for Deterrence

What a Kamala Harris Presidency Means for Deterrence

As Americans weigh their vote for president in November’s election, the implications of a Kamala Harris presidency for nuclear deterrence and foreign policy warrant careful consideration. Harris, with seven years…
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Proliferation Motivations and Modern Japan: Lessons Since Hiroshima

Proliferation Motivations and Modern Japan: Lessons Since Hiroshima

With the recent anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it is time to reflect on the role of nuclear weapons in national security. These weapons are far…
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Political Uncertainties Are Affecting Europe’s Defense Buildup

Political Uncertainties Are Affecting Europe’s Defense Buildup

Following European Parliament elections in June, French president, Emanuel Macron, abruptly dissolved his own parliament and held elections that left him without a majority. In the United Kingdom (UK), Keir…
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Putin’s Nuclear Swagger

Putin’s Nuclear Swagger

At the occasion of the July 2024 Saint Petersburg Marine National Celebration—Russia’s Grand Naval Day Parade—Russian president Vladimir Putin expressed concerns over the US and Germany’s plans to deploy American…
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Countering Russia’s Influence in Africa: Strategy and Actions

Countering Russia’s Influence in Africa: Strategy and Actions

The Russian presence in Africa significantly expanded in recent years, especially following the restructuring of the Wagner Group, now renamed Africa Corps. The coups that took place in several African…
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Reflections on Hiroshima: August 6, 1945

Reflections on Hiroshima: August 6, 1945

Almost eight decades ago today, on August 6, 1945, the world entered the nuclear era when an American B-29 Superfortress bomber dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of…
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