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Calling all Geopolitical thought leaders,

Since its establishment in 2017, Global Security Review (GSR) has been at the forefront of global security discourse, delivering sharp, well-researched analysis and elevating discussions on the threats and challenges shaping our world. Thanks to the support of committed readers like you, we’ve remained a trusted voice in a rapidly shifting landscape.

But today, we reach out with a humble request:
To keep GSR vibrant, relevant, and indispensable, we need your help.

Our funding has been part of a prioritized outreach objective since 2023; however, recently, those funds have been allocated to facilitate a new set of priorities for our organization.  As a result, GSR will be forced to scale back its production of articles, its selection of author submissions, and its frequency of publication.  To sustain an even greater level of national and international topics, we need your generous support.

GSR’s Thought Leadership Offers:

• Preserving Editorial Independence
  Every donation safeguards our ability to pursue fearless, unbiased reporting, and always unburdened by political pressures, commercial interests, or influencer agendas.
• Expanding Journalistic Rigor
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• Fueling Multimedia Outreach
  From podcasts to video briefings, your support allows us to experiment, innovate, and reach wider audiences hungry for reliable insight.
• Backing Integrity and Reliability
  With fluctuating global crises, from cyber warfare to geopolitical tensions, GSR remains a constant, trusted guide. Your contribution ensures we can continue our work with integrity, speed, and depth.

Honoring Our Authors — and Calling for the Next Wave of Thought Leaders

To our current and past authors—your work has not only informed but also inspired. Your analysis, bold perspectives, and commitment to accuracy have helped shape global security conversations in meaningful ways. We thank you for making GSR a place where serious ideas meet serious readers.

Looking ahead, we invite new voices to join our ranks. If you have a powerful idea, unique analysis, or visionary perspective on the issues defining our time, now is your moment. We encourage you to bring your best thought pieces to our audience in the coming months, whether you’re a seasoned analyst, a field expert, or an emerging scholar ready to challenge the status quo.

Why Now Matters More Than Ever

With geopolitical tensions at new heights, digital threats evolving, and misinformation on the rise, unbiased analysis isn’t a luxury any longer. We believe, like many of you do, that it’s a necessity. GSR has never been more essential, but we can’t shine a light in the dark without you.

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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your curiosity, your commitment, and your courage in standing for thoughtful, informed dialogue. Together, we can ensure GSR continues to be a beacon of clarity in uncertain times.

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Why You Need This Report

The ICBM EAR (Emerging Affairs Report) for the Week of March 3, 2025, prepared by Peter Huessy, President of Geo-Strategic Analysis and Senior Fellow at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies, offers an authoritative, real-time assessment of critical defense and strategic developments impacting U.S. national security. This report consolidates essential intelligence and policy analysis on ICBM modernization, homeland missile defense, congressional budget battles, strategic threats from China, Russia, and Iran, and broader global deterrence dynamics.

As global threats intensify, policymakers, defense professionals, and industry leaders need a consolidated, insightful briefing to navigate the shifting landscape of great power competition and nuclear deterrence strategy. This report delivers precisely that—essential updates, expert commentary, and strategic foresight that decision-makers cannot afford to overlook.

Key Themes & Strategic Insights

1. Critical Developments in Homeland Missile Defense & Nuclear Deterrence

• The “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative, backed by congressional leaders and STRATCOM, underscores a growing commitment to protecting the U.S. homeland from emerging missile threats.
• General Alvin, USAF Chief of Staff, affirms the Air Force’s pivotal role in nuclear deterrence and missile defense, reinforcing its responsibility for two-thirds of the nuclear triad and three-fourths of nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3).
• Upcoming ICBM infrastructure modernization at Vandenberg Space Force Base highlights the urgency of maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent against adversarial advancements.

2. Congressional & Budgetary Realities Impacting National Defense

• As the FY25 budget debate intensifies, the threat of a yearlong Continuing Resolution (CR) poses risks to defense funding, potentially leaving the U.S. military underfunded by $8 billion below proposed levels.
• Misinformation regarding an “8% defense cut” is addressed—while no drastic cuts are proposed, funding reallocations emphasize priority programs like Sentinel ICBM modernization and Columbia-class submarines.
• With a $2 trillion annual deficit, balancing national security needs with fiscal realities remains a critical challenge.

3. Growing Threats from China, Russia, and Iran

• China’s defense budget expands by 7.2%, accelerating military modernization, expanding nuclear capabilities, and strengthening island chain defenses in the Pacific.
• Russia’s Arctic militarization, border buildups, and nuclear brinkmanship highlight its continued push for strategic dominance.
• Iran’s sevenfold increase in highly enriched uranium (HEU) production, coupled with escalating proxy conflicts, presents a growing nuclear proliferation threat.
• European defense spending surge ($860 billion over four years) signals a shift in NATO’s strategic posture amidst rising concerns over Russia’s long-term objectives.

4. Global Security & Deterrence Policy: Special Reports & Expert Analyses

• Heritage Foundation’s assessment of nuclear modernization emphasizes the necessity of rebuilding U.S. strategic deterrent forces to counter the evolving nuclear threats from Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran.
• Michaela Dodge’s critical review of arms control policy challenges the viability of future U.S.-Russia agreements given Russia’s record of treaty violations.
• Victor Davis Hanson debunks misconceptions about U.S. deterrence strategies, highlighting historical lessons in negotiations and military strength.

5. The Ukraine Corner: Understanding the Stakes

• Russia’s history of broken agreements, including violations of the Minsk Accords and Budapest Memorandum, justifies Ukraine’s insistence on binding security guarantees.
• European defense commitments remain uncertain, despite recent rhetoric supporting increased military readiness.
• U.S. policy under the Trump administration seeks to reshape geopolitical alignments, reduce Middle East entanglements, and focus on countering China.

ICBM EAR Week of March 3, 2025 was originally published on Global Security Review.