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Can Denmark Defend Greenland from Trump?

Can Denmark Defend Greenland from Trump?

The renewed attention on Greenland did not begin with Arctic ice melt or the quest for rare earth minerals. It began with discomfort, specifically, American discomfort with a long-standing European…
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The AI Revolution’s Outsized Impact on Deterrence

The AI Revolution’s Outsized Impact on Deterrence

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on national security at large and deterrence specifically cannot be overstated. The business leaders competing in the field of AI, like Sam Altman, Elon…
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The NIDS View Podcast: Regional Security Under Pressure: Japan, Taiwan, and the Future of Deterrence

The NIDS View Podcast: Regional Security Under Pressure: Japan, Taiwan, and the Future of Deterrence

In this episode, Adam and Curtis discuss the implications of Japan's new Prime Minister on regional security, regarding Taiwan and China, and supporting their ally, America. They examine the historical…
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Understanding President Trump’s Truth Social Post on Nuclear Testing?

Understanding President Trump’s Truth Social Post on Nuclear Testing?

On October 30, 2025, President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social, “The United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country. This was accomplished, including a complete update and…
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Snapback Sanctions: The Collapse of Western Diplomacy with Iran

Snapback Sanctions: The Collapse of Western Diplomacy with Iran

On September 28, 2025, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) re-imposed previously lifted sanctions against Iran. The move occurred when the European powers triggered the “snapback” mechanism of the Joint…
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What the Pukpuk Mutual Defense Treaty Tells Us about the Pacific Security Order

What the Pukpuk Mutual Defense Treaty Tells Us about the Pacific Security Order

The declaration of the Pukpuk Treaty between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia is a significant shift in the security order in the Pacific. Where small states were traditionally regarded…
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A Realist Shift in Western Military Space Posture

A Realist Shift in Western Military Space Posture

In late September 2025, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink made history when he suggested the US Space Force is going full “space control” mode. This is the 2025…
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What Does Xi Jinping’s Engagement in Conflicts Reveal to the World?

What Does Xi Jinping’s Engagement in Conflicts Reveal to the World?

The world today is more unsettled and volatile than ever. The war in Ukraine has become Europe’s largest conflict since World War II. Tensions between Israel and Iran cast a…
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Illogic of Nuclear Disarmament in the Contemporary Era

Illogic of Nuclear Disarmament in the Contemporary Era

  Since the beginning of the nuclear age, the international community consistently made efforts toward disarmament. However, the world saw both vertical and horizontal nuclear proliferation. Nuclear-armed states are modernizing…
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Should the US Go It Alone in Space?

Should the US Go It Alone in Space?

The US Space Force (USSF) recently published its US Space Force International Partnership Strategy. The USSF international strategy aims to operationalize “strength through partnerships” by aligning allied and partner nations…
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This Week in Deterrence (September 15-19, 2025)

This Week in Deterrence (September 15-19, 2025)

This past week was maelstrom of activities in deterrence. We are seeing a shift of the forces reshaping deterrence across domains. Paramount is the urgency of integrating allied doctrine, accelerating…
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