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Russia’s Vulnerable Underbelly: The Failure of Force Protection on Critical Infrastructure

Joshua Thibert0 Comments

Russia’s military doctrine, honed through decades of sparse experience and adapted in the post-Soviet era, emphasizes the projection of power and the defense of its vast territory. However, the ongoing…

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US–Iran Talks: Unlikely to Succeed Absent a Military Strike

Ranj Tofik0 Comments

Indirect US-Iran talks are ongoing, with the first round held in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on April 12. Based on what was announced, the primary focus for the United…

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SLCM-N, the Virginia-Class Submarine, and AUKUS

Natalie Treloar4 Comments

The sea-launched cruise missile–nuclear (SLCM-N) is a planned nuclear-armed cruise missile that is intended for deployment on US Navy submarines, potentially Virginia-class attack submarines, by 2034. Under Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) Pillar…

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Navigating the US-China Relationship: Myths and Realities

James Petrosky, Adam Lowther & Curtis McGiffin0 Comments

In a stark warning echoing through national security corridors, the NIDS team confronts the unsettling truths behind US-China tensions, drawing from Miles Yu’s provocative article, “A Dangerous Myth of US-China…

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Arms Control in an Age of Isolation: A Fading Hope?

Brandon Toliver22 Comments

The delicate architecture of international security, built upon decades of painstaking negotiations and agreements, faces unprecedented challenges. From the erosion of established agreements and treaties to the resurgence of nationalist…

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A South Asian Blueprint for Nuclear Risk Reduction

Sana Ahmed1 Comment

The recent drone attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant reignited the critical debate about the security of nuclear infrastructure in active conflict zones. It also underscored the need for…

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Xi Jinping’s Bureaucracy in 2025: A Critique

Jumel Gabilan Estrañero0 Comments

Chinese Premiere Xi Jinping remains firmly in control of China’s political landscape, with no visible plan for succession. Xi’s firm control over the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is unprecedented in…

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President Trump’s Foreign Policy Could Encourage Proliferation

Santiago Spadiliero0 Comments

In a recent White House press conference, President Donald Trump expressed his desire to renew arms control negotiations with both China and Russia. This move seeks to cut the military…

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Trump’s Trade and Tariff Policy Benefits America’s Nuclear Deterrent

Curtis McGiffin0 Comments

Recently, President Donald Trump established a new Trade and Tariff Reciprocity Policy. In his signed memo, he stated, “It is the policy of the United States to reduce our large…

ICBM EAR Week of February 10, 2025

Peter Huessy0 Comments

Key Takeaways from: ICBM EAR Week of February 10, 2025 Overview The report, prepared by Peter Huessy, comprehensively assesses nuclear deterrence, strategic security issues, and emerging threats. It includes key…

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American Sanctions and Pakistan’s Strategic Realities

Nawal Nawaz0 Comments

A diplomatic controversy erupted following the recent imposition of American sanctions on Pakistan’s state-owned National Development Complex (NDC) and three private Karachi-based companies, accused of involvement in developing Pakistan’s long-range…