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The NIDS View Podcast: Regional Security Under Pressure: Japan, Taiwan, and the Future of Deterrence

The NIDS View Podcast: Regional Security Under Pressure: Japan, Taiwan, and the Future of Deterrence

In this episode, Adam and Curtis discuss the implications of Japan's new Prime Minister on regional security, regarding Taiwan and China, and supporting their ally, America. They examine the historical…
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Energy Security and Strategic Ambition: Evaluating the UAE’s Nuclear Journey

Energy Security and Strategic Ambition: Evaluating the UAE’s Nuclear Journey

When the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant began delivering electricity to the national grid in 2021, it marked more than a technical achievement. It signalled a strategic reorientation in how the…
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30 HS Rebuilding Lethality: Conservative Priorities for U.S. Nuclear and Missile Defense FY 2027 with Robert Peters

30 HS Rebuilding Lethality: Conservative Priorities for U.S. Nuclear and Missile Defense FY 2027 with Robert Peters

Join the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS) for an in-depth discussion on The Heritage Foundation's report on America’s nuclear and missile defense priorities for the FY 2027 budget. Our…
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Understanding President Trump’s Truth Social Post on Nuclear Testing?

Understanding President Trump’s Truth Social Post on Nuclear Testing?

On October 30, 2025, President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social, “The United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country. This was accomplished, including a complete update and…
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“Resumption of Nuclear Testing”—Not So Fast!

“Resumption of Nuclear Testing”—Not So Fast!

On October 29, 2025, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he “instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis.” This statement,…
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Snapback Sanctions: The Collapse of Western Diplomacy with Iran

Snapback Sanctions: The Collapse of Western Diplomacy with Iran

On September 28, 2025, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) re-imposed previously lifted sanctions against Iran. The move occurred when the European powers triggered the “snapback” mechanism of the Joint…
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Understanding the Pakistan–Saudi Defense Agreement

Understanding the Pakistan–Saudi Defense Agreement

Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) signed a strategic mutual defense agreement (SMDA) on September 17, 2025, cementing a decades-long security partnership between Islamabad and Riyadh. This new…
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