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The Resilient Hegemon: Why America’s Global Leadership Endures

The Resilient Hegemon: Why America’s Global Leadership Endures

In an era where political pundits are quick to sound alarms about the impending decline of American global leadership, the reality paints a more optimistic picture. While the rise of…
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Hypersonic Horizons: The Next Generation of Air Superiority

Hypersonic Horizons: The Next Generation of Air Superiority

The development of hypersonic technology is poised to redefine the landscape of military airpower. Hypersonic vehicles, capable of reaching speeds greater than Mach 5, offer unprecedented speed and agility, making…
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ICBM EAR Report – Summary for October 25th

ICBM EAR Report – Summary for October 25th

ICBM EAR Summary for the Week of October 25th, 2024 Key Essays: Extended Deterrence and No First Use Policy: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, emphasizing nuclear…
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Striking from Afar: The Strategic Edge of Standoff Warfare

Striking from Afar: The Strategic Edge of Standoff Warfare

Standoff warfare has emerged as a pivotal approach in modern warfare. By keeping forces beyond the reach of adversaries and utilizing long-range offensive capabilities, nations aim to maintain a tactical…
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The Ukraine War: Great Power Competition

The Ukraine War: Great Power Competition

As the war in Ukraine rages on, more than two years since it began, many observers are trying to determine who is winning and who will win in the end.…
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The Impact of Hungary’s New Liberal Immigration Standards

The Impact of Hungary’s New Liberal Immigration Standards

Policymakers in the West often fail to take a holistic view of security. China and Russia are doing just that as they prosecute warfare below the threshold of overt conventional…
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Paving the Ethical Route for AI

Paving the Ethical Route for AI

The complex landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly relevant across all fields and nations. Since AI affects every state, its benefits and drawbacks must be addressed collectively. The recent…
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The Return of Battlefield Nuclear Weapons

The Return of Battlefield Nuclear Weapons

The United States’ and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) continued support for Ukraine’s valiant fight to repel a Russian invasion may, ultimately, depending on the state of the conflict,…
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You Think the Ukraine War Was Bad? Imagine a Rogue Russia

You Think the Ukraine War Was Bad? Imagine a Rogue Russia

President Lyndon Baines Johnson once famously said he gave J. Edgar Hoover the directorship of the FBI for life because “[i]t was better to have him in the tent pissing…
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What Nuclear Deterrence Might Look Like Under a Second Trump Presidency

What Nuclear Deterrence Might Look Like Under a Second Trump Presidency

As the November presidential election approaches, the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency raises important questions about the future of American nuclear deterrence. Trump’s first term was marked by…
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