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Two Russian Su-30 Flankers Downed By AIM-9s Fired From Drone Boats: Ukrainian Intel Boss

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Two Russian Su-30 Flankers Downed By AIM-9s Fired From Drone Boats: Ukrainian Intel Boss By: Howard Altman for TWZ // Sat, May 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM EDT A Ukrainian…

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Trump wants ‘total dismantlement’ of Iran’s nukes

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Washington Times Fourth round of negotiations postponed By: Matt Delaney for THE WASHINGTON TIMES // 05MY25 President Trump said he’s seeking “total dismantlement” of Iran’s nuclear program during a “Meet…

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Time to Proliferate Nuclear Weapons (or Not?)

Christine M. Leah & Peter Layton2 Comments

Extended nuclear deterrence is a central tenet of America’s post–World War II strategy. For the first time however, it is being seriously questioned in both Europe and the Asia-Pacific. The…

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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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India’s Missile Program: A Threat to Regional and Global Peace and Stability

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After India became a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016, it increased its missile exports and extended its market for defense exports because of its greater…

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Achieving Peace Through Strength: A Sustainment Imperative

Brandon Toliver33 Comments

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s directive to achieve “peace through strength” inherently relies on a restored warrior ethos, a rebuilt military, and reestablished deterrence. However, sustainment challenges within the Air…

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How Global Instability Fuels the Nuclear Arms Race

Muhammad Usama Khalid0 Comments

The world is in an uncertain place today and is perhaps experiencing the most uncertainty since World War II. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February…

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ICBM EAR Report Week of March 17-23

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Quotes of the Week General Anthony Cotton: Emphasizes the importance of the Sentinel project and regrets the simultaneous tackling of multiple strategic modernization programs. Strategic Command: Highlights the…

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President Trump’s Foreign Policy Could Encourage Proliferation

Santiago Spadiliero0 Comments

In a recent White House press conference, President Donald Trump expressed his desire to renew arms control negotiations with both China and Russia. This move seeks to cut the military…

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The US and Europe: A Reality Check

Christophe Bosquillon & Michael Fincher0 Comments

Europe divorced itself from reality long ago, but reality gets visitation. This was made evident like never before last month by American Vice President JD Vance. At the Paris AI…