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ICBM EAR Week of August 8, 2024

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Prepared by Peter Huessy, President of Geostrategic and Senior Fellow, NIDS. If your interest fits one of these areas: Experienced professional with expertise in arms control, nuclear deterrence, and international…

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Putin’s Nuclear Swagger

Christophe Bosquillon1 Comment

At the occasion of the July 2024 Saint Petersburg Marine National Celebration—Russia’s Grand Naval Day Parade—Russian president Vladimir Putin expressed concerns over the US and Germany’s plans to deploy American…

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Countering Russia’s Influence in Africa: Strategy and Actions

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The Russian presence in Africa significantly expanded in recent years, especially following the restructuring of the Wagner Group, now renamed Africa Corps. The coups that took place in several African…

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The Significance of Nagasaki

Stephen Cimbala0 Comments

The anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima is frequently marked by historians and commentators for its historic significance. Less frequent in discussion is the commemoration of the bombing of…

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Reflections on Hiroshima: August 6, 1945

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Almost eight decades ago today, on August 6, 1945, the world entered the nuclear era when an American B-29 Superfortress bomber dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of…

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The New Nuclear Alliance Against the West

Stephen Blank1 Comment

Campaign rhetoric aside, the next president and America’s allies around the globe already face a multi-lateral nuclear alliance directed against them. Worse yet, that alliance is on track to become…

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AI Overload: Navigating the US Intelligence Community’s Data Deluge

Joshua Thibert0 Comments

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) involves collecting, analyzing, and utilizing information from publicly available sources to inform decision-making within the intelligence community. It provides critical insights without the need for clandestine operations,…

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ICBM EAR Report: 26 July 2024

Peter Huessy1 Comment

The main concern regarding Russian nuclear capabilities is twofold: The strategic relationship between China and Russia, which involves close collaboration on defense-industrial issues, potentially enabling Russia's military operations and posing…

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Russia’s Influence in Africa: Understanding the Big Picture

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A concerning trend in Africa is developing. Political instability is increasing. This trend is reflected in military coups that occurred in African countries between 2020 and 2024. For example, Presidential…

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Dynamic Parity: A New Approach to American Nuclear Deterrence

Curtis McGiffin & Adam Lowther0 Comments

In the evolving strategic environment, where adversaries like China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia are expanding their nuclear capabilities, the United States must alter its nuclear strategy to match the…

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Reviving Cold War Air Bases: A Strategic Move for Modern Deterrence?

Joshua Thibert3 Comments

The West is behind in rebuilding the infrastructure needed to meet the emerging threats posed by China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The re-emergence of great-power competition requires an intense…