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Trump Wants NATO Allies to Step Up-Can France Lead the Way

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Trump Wants NATO Allies to Step Up-Can France Lead the Way

Stephen Cimbala0 Comments

Published: June 9, 2026 President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized U.S. European allies for their alleged failure to assume a larger share of the responsibility for NATO deterrence and defense.…

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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Arms Race in South Asia

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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Arms Race in South Asia

Vaibhav Chhimpa0 Comments

When India’s AI-powered missile defense system intercepted a simulated hypersonic threat in 2023, American analysts were surprised by the ethical framework guiding its development. In South Asia, rapid AI adoption…

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The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Showcases the Limits of Nuclear Deterrence

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The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Showcases the Limits of Nuclear Deterrence

Anshu Kumar0 Comments

Russia’s potential use of nuclear weapons early in the Ukraine conflict presents an interesting dilemma. For many analysts, this conflict exemplifies the limits of nuclear deterrence, an issue worth exploring.…

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