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

Adam Lowther & Curtis McGiffin0 Comments

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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Should the US Go It Alone in Space?

Christophe Bosquillon0 Comments

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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America’s Silent Shield: How Domestic Strength Sustains Nuclear Power

Brandon Toliver0 Comments

When Americans picture national security, they conjure images of hypersonic missiles, stealth bombers, and aircraft carriers patrolling global hotspots. They measure strength in megatons and defense budgets. Yet, the most…

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Commonwealth Defense and Recruitment Hurdles

Julian Mcbride0 Comments

The United Kingdom (UK), Canada, and Australia all have some of the most capable militaries on Earth, with histories of valor in various wars. However, all three countries in the…

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Hypersonic Weapons: Are We Entering a New Era of Vulnerability?

Brandon Toliver25 Comments

The advent of hypersonic weapons, with their unparalleled speed and maneuverability, ignited a global debate about the future of strategic security. Some argue these weapons unwittingly ushered in an era…

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FYI to the GOP on NATO

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By wielding his rhetorical skills and executive powers to revive America’s political and economic institutions, President Franklin Roosevelt (FDR) transformed the first 100 days of a president’s administration into a…

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Trump and Zelensky: Bad Manners or Strategic Disaster?

Stephen Cimbala1 Comment

By any standard, the February 28 White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was a breathtaking fiasco. After back-and-forth discussions, the conversation degenerated into a…

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Azerbaijan-Israel Strategic Relationship Proves Its Importance

Rufat Ahmedzade0 Comments

With the opening of the Azerbaijani trade office in Israel in 2021 and the embassy in 2023, Azerbaijan-Israel strategic relations reached a new level. The partnership covers a wide range…

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More Political Uncertainties Affecting Europe’s Defense Build-up

Christophe Bosquillon0 Comments

Politics in Europe are growing increasingly unstable. The Starmer government in the United Kingdom (UK) is stalled and the German coalition of Gerhard Scholz dissolved, with elections coming. Under French…

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How Diplomacy Can Save GPS

Dana Goward0 Comments

Imagine drones are forced to land. Rockets are deflected. Electrical grids, telecommunications, and transportation systems are degraded. Airliners are driven off course. Interference with Global Positioning System (GPS) signals is…

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Iran Shall Not Have the Bomb

Joe Buff0 Comments

Iran is now “closer than ever” to having nuclear weapons, which should “alarm” every American. Given Iran’s professed genocidal objectives toward Israel, Tehran’s terrorism-sponsoring regime should never be allowed to…