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Strategic Adversaries

Strategic Adversaries

The New Era of DIY Warfare

The New Era of DIY Warfare

It is a cold and foggy morning in Chasiv Yar, a city in Ukraine close to Bakhmut. Four men with American accents, dressed in military equipment and surrounded by weaponry,…
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Not Today: A Nuclear Deterrence Analogy

Not Today: A Nuclear Deterrence Analogy

My family is in the season of teenagers. Clearly the music I grew up on and what my kids listen to today could not be more different. That said, a…
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ICBM EAR Report 13 Jan 2025

ICBM EAR Report 13 Jan 2025

The ICBM EAR report provides a detailed assessment of the U.S. nuclear deterrent's status and future outlook, focusing on the threats posed by Russia and China. By 2035, these adversaries…
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Is This the Right Moment to Act Against Iran on All Fronts?

Is This the Right Moment to Act Against Iran on All Fronts?

The Middle East experienced significant geopolitical shifts over the past year. In October 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in approximately 1,200 Israeli deaths. Israel’s subsequent military response led…
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An Uncertain Future for Arms Control

An Uncertain Future for Arms Control

A strong nuclear deterrent reduces risks to the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Such is the view of many within the nuclear enterprise. Arms control and…
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More Political Uncertainties Affecting Europe’s Defense Build-up

More Political Uncertainties Affecting Europe’s Defense Build-up

Politics in Europe are growing increasingly unstable. The Starmer government in the United Kingdom (UK) is stalled and the German coalition of Gerhard Scholz dissolved, with elections coming. Under French…
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Trump 2.0: Unilateralism and the Future of Arms Control

Trump 2.0: Unilateralism and the Future of Arms Control

As the world prepares for Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the implications for global arms control loom large. New START, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between…
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Cyber Deterrence in the Age of Semiconductors

Cyber Deterrence in the Age of Semiconductors

Cyberspace is the new battleground for nations vying for global dominance. At the heart of this competition lies the semiconductor industry—a linchpin of modern technology. It is essential for computing,…
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Escalation Dominance Does Matter

Escalation Dominance Does Matter

In a reply to a recent article in Global Security Review, which advocated for American escalation dominance, Katerina Canyon, Executive Director of the Peace Economy Project, challenged the importance of…
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ICBM EAR Report Jan, 3 2025

ICBM EAR Report Jan, 3 2025

ICBM EAR Report Executive Summary Based on the latest EAR Report, these are the critical points on global security, upcoming events, and the ongoing discourse on nuclear deterrence, modernization, and…
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The PRC-USA Rivalry and Taiwan

The PRC-USA Rivalry and Taiwan

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a formidable force locked in a global competition with the United States for power and leadership. The…
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