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Strategic Adversaries

Strategic Adversaries

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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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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India’s Strategy of Escalation Dominance

India’s Strategy of Escalation Dominance

Recent, statements by Indian Air Force Chief Marshal AP Singh and Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reflect how India’s military doctrine is transforming, which, in recent years, has undergone…
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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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Making Nuclear Blackmail Great Again

Making Nuclear Blackmail Great Again

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

The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Showcases the Limits of Nuclear Deterrence

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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What Does Xi Jinping’s Engagement in Conflicts Reveal to the World?

What Does Xi Jinping’s Engagement in Conflicts Reveal to the World?

The world today is more unsettled and volatile than ever. The war in Ukraine has become Europe’s largest conflict since World War II. Tensions between Israel and Iran cast a…
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Signals of a New Revolution: Maven Smart System and the AI-RMA Horizon

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

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

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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