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

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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?

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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!

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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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How Taiwan Could Earn Trump a Nobel Peace Prize

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“Words matter,” explained Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, while delivering a statement on why President Donald Trump rebranded the Department of Defense the Department of War. Trump’s executive order states…

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

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

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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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Making Nuclear Blackmail Great Again

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After World War I, the United States and its allies sought arms control solutions to what were political problems. Proposals such as a ban on war and restrictions on the…

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The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Showcases the Limits of Nuclear Deterrence

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Russia’s potential use of nuclear weapons early in the Ukraine conflict presents an interesting dilemma. For many analysts, this conflict exemplifies the limits of nuclear deterrence, an issue worth exploring.…

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Signals of a New Revolution: Maven Smart System and the AI-RMA Horizon

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The Department of War’s (DoW) Maven Smart System (MSS) may not yet constitute a revolution in military affairs (RMA), but it strongly signals one. The MSS is a relatively new…

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Government Shutdowns and National Security with Former Congressman Chris Stewart

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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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Deterrence of North Korea and Iran: Interests-Objectives-Analysis Framework

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On June 22, the United States struck multiple Iranian nuclear sites, marking a tipping point in its deterrence of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear ambitions. It was no longer enough to…