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American Deterrence

HS-Iran’s Nuclear Crossroads: Strategic Risks, Diplomatic Dilemmas with Sarah Burkhard/Olli Heinonen

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HS-Iran’s Nuclear Crossroads: Strategic Risks, Diplomatic Dilemmas with Sarah Burkhard/Olli Heinonen

Peter Huessy0 Comments

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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The Role of Drones in Nuclear Deterrence

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The Role of Drones in Nuclear Deterrence

Stephen Cimbala & Adam Lowther0 Comments

Although the war in Ukraine firmly established the utility of drones in warfare, the relationship between drones and nuclear deterrence is still a largely unsettled topic. Suggesting that they…

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What Has Been the Impact on Our Nation?

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What Has Been the Impact on Our Nation?

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After the collapse of the Soviet Union, it was assumed that the US no longer needed a robust defense budget. As a result, the nation went on what Lt. Gen.…

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Hegseth’s Doctrine: A Rebirth and Redefinition of American Deterrence?

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Hegseth’s Doctrine: A Rebirth and Redefinition of American Deterrence?

Brandon Toliver36 Comments

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s recent “Message to the Force” is not merely a call to arms; it is a strategic blueprint to reshape American nuclear deterrence. It is a…

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Securing Deterrence: Exposing and Countering Adversary Influence

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Securing Deterrence: Exposing and Countering Adversary Influence

Aaron Holland & Joe Buff0 Comments

In an era marked by complex security challenges, the traditional notions of deterrence are being tested in new ways. Adversaries such as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, lacking the…

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Drawing a Clear Red Line: Biden’s Imperative Response to Iranian Aggression

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Drawing a Clear Red Line: Biden’s Imperative Response to Iranian Aggression

Aaron Holland0 Comments

In the wake of the recent drone attack on January 28, where Iranian proxies killed three American soldiers and injured more than 30, President Joe Biden finds himself at a…

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