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Techno-Economic power at the heart of the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy

Christophe Bosquillon0 Comments

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) dropped on December 4th. The Secretary of War said: “Out with utopian idealism, in with hard-nosed realism.” The NSS could even further be translated…

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Hacking the Apocalypse: How Cyberattacks Could Trigger Nuclear Escalation

Gilles A. Paché0 Comments

Many of the world’s strategists still share the same conviction: as Kathryn Bigelow’s film A House of Dynamite (2025) dramatizes, nuclear escalation can only originate from a missile of unknown…

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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Arms Race in South Asia

Vaibhav Chhimpa0 Comments

When India’s AI-powered missile defense system intercepted a simulated hypersonic threat in 2023, American analysts were surprised by the ethical framework guiding its development. In South Asia, rapid AI adoption…

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Signals of a New Revolution: Maven Smart System and the AI-RMA Horizon

Matthew J. Fecteau0 Comments

The Department of War’s (DoW) Maven Smart System (MSS) may not yet constitute a revolution in military affairs (RMA), but it strongly signals one. The MSS is a relatively new…

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Proliferation of Small Arms: Impact on Conflict Resolution

Kumail Mehdi0 Comments

Religious, ethnic, and tribal affiliations often fuel identity-based disputes. The current conflict in South Sudan is a prime example. These hostilities are deadly and challenge the ability to live in…

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Maintaining American Military Primacy Without Breaking the Bank

Joshua Thibert0 Comments

Maintaining the United States’ position as the world’s premier military force will push the defense budget beyond the trillion-dollar mark. To ensure the long-term sustainability of the world’s most advanced…

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China’s AI-Driven Information Operations Are Here: The US Needs an AI RMA

Matthew J. Fecteau0 Comments

The DoD must incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to counter the influence of China. Artificial intelligence will inevitably determine who shapes future conflicts. China is actively using these capabilities to…

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Arms Control in an Age of Isolation: A Fading Hope?

Brandon Toliver22 Comments

The delicate architecture of international security, built upon decades of painstaking negotiations and agreements, faces unprecedented challenges. From the erosion of established agreements and treaties to the resurgence of nationalist…

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AI Paris Summit and Emerging Paradox of AI Haves and Have-Nots

Huma Rehman0 Comments

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, economies, societies, and global politics. However, this artificial intelligence and technological revolution also exacerbates existing competitions, creating a stark divide…

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Cybersecurity Framework for Maritime Port Management

Maryyum Masood & Rizwana Abbasi0 Comments

Maritime ports act as mediums for international trade and transportation. They facilitate the legitime flow of trade and the transfer of goods between ships and shore. Ports have the requisite…

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Nuclear Deterrence and Drones: An Unpredictable Mix?

Stephen Cimbala1 Comment

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.…