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Emerging Threats

Emerging Threats

Hollywood vs. Reality: Nuclear Deterrence in the Age of Dynamite and Oppenheimer-Huessy Seminar

Hollywood vs. Reality: Nuclear Deterrence in the Age of Dynamite and Oppenheimer-Huessy Seminar

Hosted by the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS), this seminar explores how popular films and narratives shape public perceptions of nuclear deterrence—and how those portrayals often diverge from reality.…
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Meet the Human in Nuclear Deterrence

Meet the Human in Nuclear Deterrence

Not long ago, uttering words like “human element” or “psychology” at a physics or engineering national laboratory would make scientists’ eyes roll. Their silence was a clear “does not compute”…
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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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HS-Iran’s Nuclear Crossroads: Strategic Risks, Diplomatic Dilemmas with Sarah Burkhard/Olli Heinonen

HS-Iran’s Nuclear Crossroads: Strategic Risks, Diplomatic Dilemmas with Sarah Burkhard/Olli Heinonen

Hosted by the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS), this virtual seminar brought together leading experts to examine the evolving nuclear landscape in Iran. Moderated by Peter Huessy, Senior Fellow…
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What the Pukpuk Mutual Defense Treaty Tells Us about the Pacific Security Order

What the Pukpuk Mutual Defense Treaty Tells Us about the Pacific Security Order

The declaration of the Pukpuk Treaty between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia is a significant shift in the security order in the Pacific. Where small states were traditionally regarded…
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Deterrence Down Under Podcast: Australian Air Power and Deterrence with Chris McInnes

Deterrence Down Under Podcast: Australian Air Power and Deterrence with Chris McInnes

Carl and Christine explore how Australia can strengthen deterrence through air power—its challenges, strategic options, and evolving force structure. They’re joined by Chris McInnes, Executive Director of the Air Power…
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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Arms Race in South Asia

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Arms Race in South Asia

When India’s AI-powered missile defense system intercepted a simulated hypersonic threat in 2023, American analysts were surprised by the ethical framework guiding its development. In South Asia, rapid AI adoption…
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Government Shutdowns and National Security with Former Congressman Chris Stewart

Government Shutdowns and National Security with Former Congressman Chris Stewart

In this special edition of The NIDS View, Jim and former Congressman Chris Stewart discuss the implications of government shutdowns on national security and deterrence. They explore the internal and…
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This Week in Deterrence (September 15-19, 2025)

This Week in Deterrence (September 15-19, 2025)

This past week was maelstrom of activities in deterrence. We are seeing a shift of the forces reshaping deterrence across domains. Paramount is the urgency of integrating allied doctrine, accelerating…
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