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Maintaining America’s First-Use Policy

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Maintaining America’s First-Use Policy

Aaron Holland1 Comment

As the 2024 presidential election looms, the future of American national security policy, particularly its nuclear posture, is under scrutiny. Whether Donald Trump reclaims the White House or Vice President…

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What Nuclear Deterrence Might Look Like Under a Second Trump Presidency

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What Nuclear Deterrence Might Look Like Under a Second Trump Presidency

Aaron Holland0 Comments

As the November presidential election approaches, the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency raises important questions about the future of American nuclear deterrence. Trump’s first term was marked by…

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Deterrence in Space: It’s Not Complicated

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Deterrence in Space: It’s Not Complicated

Michael J. Listner

Outer space is often described in strategic terms as the “high-ground” or a “contested-domain,” depending on the political environment and policy objectives. The application of deterrence, most often discussed in…

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