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ICBM EAR Week of March 3, 2025

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Executive Summary Why You Need This Report The ICBM EAR (Emerging Affairs Report) for the Week of March 3, 2025, prepared by Peter Huessy, President of Geo-Strategic Analysis and Senior…

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Nuclear Deterrence and Drones: An Unpredictable Mix?

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On the surface, the subject matters of drones and nuclear deterrence seem far apart. Drones and other autonomous vehicle technologies already influence the conduct of war in a significant way.…

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ICBM EAR Report for 22 Feb 2025

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This report, prepared by Peter Huessy for the week of February 22, 2025, covers various aspects of nuclear deterrence, defense budget developments, and geopolitical threats. Key topics include the Biden…

ICBM EAR Week of February 10, 2025

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Key Takeaways from: ICBM EAR Week of February 10, 2025 Overview The report, prepared by Peter Huessy, comprehensively assesses nuclear deterrence, strategic security issues, and emerging threats. It includes key…

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Iron Dome America Is Not a Threat to Peace

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Recently, opponents of missile defenses published editorials in several outlets accusing the Trump administration of “conjuring” up an “arms race” that will severely damage “strategic stability by proposing an Iron…

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Nuclear Order and Disorder in the Asia-Pacific

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The world is entering a new era of nuclear disorder. This new era is characterized by several elements. They include the breakdown of nuclear (and conventional) arms control, the return…

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ICBM EAR for 23 Jan 25

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ICBM Ear for the Week of January 23, 2025 Prepared by Peter Huessy, President of Geostrategic Analysis and Senior Fellow at the National Institute for Deterrent Studies Key Takeaways Significant…

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An Uncertain Future for Arms Control

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A strong nuclear deterrent reduces risks to the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Such is the view of many within the nuclear enterprise. Arms control and…

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Trump 2.0: Unilateralism and the Future of Arms Control

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As the world prepares for Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the implications for global arms control loom large. New START, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between…

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Escalation Dominance Is a Flawed Framework

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The argument for “escalation dominance” as a cornerstone of US deterrence policy, presented in Joe Buff’s recent Global Security Review article, relies on outdated Cold War logic that fails to…

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ICBM EAR Report for December 20th

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Summary Report for ICBM EAR Report of December 20, 2024 The EAR Report is a must read for National security professionals to stay informed about rapidly evolving global threats and…