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Escalation Dominance Is a Flawed Framework

Escalation Dominance Is a Flawed Framework

The argument for “escalation dominance” as a cornerstone of US deterrence policy, presented in Joe Buff’s recent Global Security Review article, relies on outdated Cold War logic that fails to…
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An Endgame in Ukraine

An Endgame in Ukraine

The incoming Trump administration will pick up the Ukraine dossier where the outgoing administration left it. As American leadership moves away from election rhetorics and back to the reality of…
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Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do?

Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do?

With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Arab states already face a pivotal moment in shaping their foreign policy. Known for his transactional diplomacy and “America First” approach, Trump…
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ICBM EAR Report for December 20th

ICBM EAR Report for December 20th

Summary Report for ICBM EAR Report of December 20, 2024 The EAR Report is a must read for National security professionals to stay informed about rapidly evolving global threats and…
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Russian Use of IRBMs in Ukraine

Russian Use of IRBMs in Ukraine

On November 21, 2024, Russia struck the Pivdenmash aerospace factory in Dnipro, Ukraine, with six warheads delivered by an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). Each warhead dispensed a group of six…
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ICBM EAR Report December 8th

ICBM EAR Report December 8th

Executive Summary: Week of December 8, 2024 This report asserts that the United States is at a critical inflection point in global security,  facing mounting threats from an increasingly assertive…
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Drones on the Loose

Drones on the Loose

The state of New Jersey is apparently facing an invasion by unstoppable drones. This development is creating demands for investigation on the part of federal, state, and local governments. Citizens…
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Plutonium-239 and Its Relationship with Uranium-235 in Thermonuclear Weapons

Plutonium-239 and Its Relationship with Uranium-235 in Thermonuclear Weapons

Plutonium-239 has an important relationship with uranium-235 when it comes to nuclear weapons. Let me explain. With the symbol Pu on the Periodic Table, plutonium is an element with an…
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How Diplomacy Can Save GPS

How Diplomacy Can Save GPS

Imagine drones are forced to land. Rockets are deflected. Electrical grids, telecommunications, and transportation systems are degraded. Airliners are driven off course. Interference with Global Positioning System (GPS) signals is…
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The Volatility of Cryptocurrency: Barrier or Enabler of Nuclear Escalation?

The Volatility of Cryptocurrency: Barrier or Enabler of Nuclear Escalation?

The volatility of cryptocurrency markets has been a major topic of discussion since the inception of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Its impact extends beyond financial speculation and the…
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