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The Political Economy of Security

The Political Economy of Security

As Americans enter an era of unprecedented technological innovation and global instability, the question of how to secure the nation’s future looms large. While discussions around deterrence often focus on…
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ICBM EAR Report – Summary for October 25th

ICBM EAR Report – Summary for October 25th

ICBM EAR Summary for the Week of October 25th, 2024 Key Essays: Extended Deterrence and No First Use Policy: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, emphasizing nuclear…
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Why a Joint US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Task Force Is Necessary

Why a Joint US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Task Force Is Necessary

For more than 70 years, the world has avoided nuclear war. However, the nuclear order is changing dramatically. Pakistan’s growing nuclear capabilities and ties to terrorist groups present an especially dangerous…
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Counter Terror’s High-tech to Low-tech Backfire

Counter Terror’s High-tech to Low-tech Backfire

As the media ponders how Israel will respond to Iranian missile attack, many remain awestruck by the September 17, 2024, Israeli pager attack and subsequent walkie-talkie detonations that killed or…
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Terrorism in Latin America: We Should Be Paying Attention

Terrorism in Latin America: We Should Be Paying Attention

All eyes are on Hezbollah as the Israel-Palestinian conflict threatens the stability of Lebanon. Undoubtedly, war with the Iranian-backed militant group will cause widespread damage and destruction. Still, as the…
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Striking from Afar: The Strategic Edge of Standoff Warfare

Striking from Afar: The Strategic Edge of Standoff Warfare

Standoff warfare has emerged as a pivotal approach in modern warfare. By keeping forces beyond the reach of adversaries and utilizing long-range offensive capabilities, nations aim to maintain a tactical…
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The Ukraine War: Great Power Competition

The Ukraine War: Great Power Competition

As the war in Ukraine rages on, more than two years since it began, many observers are trying to determine who is winning and who will win in the end.…
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Why and How ISIS Leaders Might Exploit Putin’s Nuclear Compellence to Destroy Russia

Why and How ISIS Leaders Might Exploit Putin’s Nuclear Compellence to Destroy Russia

In September 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled a significant shift in Russia’s nuclear posture. He indicated that any conventional attack on Russian soil, particularly with the backing of a…
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The Impact of Hungary’s New Liberal Immigration Standards

The Impact of Hungary’s New Liberal Immigration Standards

Policymakers in the West often fail to take a holistic view of security. China and Russia are doing just that as they prosecute warfare below the threshold of overt conventional…
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