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Late-Phase Failure and the Erosion of Military Effectiveness in Prolonged Conflict

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Late-Phase Failure and the Erosion of Military Effectiveness in Prolonged Conflict

Andrey Koval0 Comments

Contemporary defense analysis largely focuses on the opening phases of conflict. Initial force posture, technological advantage, and early operational momentum dominate planning assumptions. However, experience from recent high-intensity wars suggests…

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The Nuclear Umbrella: Reassurance or Relic in a Shifting World?

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The Nuclear Umbrella: Reassurance or Relic in a Shifting World?

Brandon Toliver18 Comments

Imagine a world where America’s allies are forced to develop their own nuclear arsenals. Instead of enhancing security, this proliferation could heighten the risk of nuclear conflict. Such a scenario…

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