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The Geostrategic Mind of Iran

The Geostrategic Mind of Iran

The geographical position and long-standing ambitions for regional influence are long-time influences of Iran’s geostrategic thinking. As a state that controls a critical part of the Strait of Hormuz, a…
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It’s 1938, not 1968

It’s 1938, not 1968

The presidential campaign is heading into its climactic final months. Pundits and politicians are inevitably drawing analogies between present and past events in domestic politics and foreign policy. This year,…
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What a Kamala Harris Presidency Means for Deterrence

What a Kamala Harris Presidency Means for Deterrence

As Americans weigh their vote for president in November’s election, the implications of a Kamala Harris presidency for nuclear deterrence and foreign policy warrant careful consideration. Harris, with seven years…
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The Consequences of Nuclear Disarmament

The Consequences of Nuclear Disarmament

Advocates of nuclear abolition wish humanity could live in a world without nuclear weapons. However, results of such a policy could be catastrophic. Bad actors, for example, would likely cheat…
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Self-Deterrence, Narrative Control, and Nuclear Deterrence: The Case of Israel

Self-Deterrence, Narrative Control, and Nuclear Deterrence: The Case of Israel

 The theory of self-deterrence has emerged as a pivotal factor in shaping the behavior of nuclear-armed states. At the heart of this concept lies the intricate interplay between reputational concerns,…
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