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Allied Autonomy Is Creating a New Seam in Extended Deterrence

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Allied Autonomy Is Creating a New Seam in Extended Deterrence

Burak Oktenli0 Comments

Published: July 23, 2026 In February 2026, more than 200 personnel from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States gathered on Australia's east coast for the latest AUKUS Maritime Big…

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Modern Escalation Dominance Is Essential to Effective Deterrence and Assurance

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Modern Escalation Dominance Is Essential to Effective Deterrence and Assurance

Joe Buff1 Comment

Defense commentators note that adversaries, prior to acting aggressively, will first calculate risks and rewards. Significant to this calculus is an evaluation of how, if at all, America is likely…

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