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Hypersonic Horizons: The Next Generation of Air Superiority

Hypersonic Horizons: The Next Generation of Air Superiority

The development of hypersonic technology is poised to redefine the landscape of military airpower. Hypersonic vehicles, capable of reaching speeds greater than Mach 5, offer unprecedented speed and agility, making…
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Why a Joint US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Task Force Is Necessary

Why a Joint US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Task Force Is Necessary

For more than 70 years, the world has avoided nuclear war. However, the nuclear order is changing dramatically. Pakistan’s growing nuclear capabilities and ties to terrorist groups present an especially dangerous…
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Why and How ISIS Leaders Might Exploit Putin’s Nuclear Compellence to Destroy Russia

Why and How ISIS Leaders Might Exploit Putin’s Nuclear Compellence to Destroy Russia

In September 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled a significant shift in Russia’s nuclear posture. He indicated that any conventional attack on Russian soil, particularly with the backing of a…
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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 New Nuclear Alliance Against the West

The New Nuclear Alliance Against the West

Campaign rhetoric aside, the next president and America’s allies around the globe already face a multi-lateral nuclear alliance directed against them. Worse yet, that alliance is on track to become…
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Lockheed Skunk Works KC-Z: Extending the Range of Deterrence

Lockheed Skunk Works KC-Z: Extending the Range of Deterrence

The United States Air Force (USAF) is expanding the integration of stealth technology beyond fighters and bombers to encompass aerial refueling. Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works proposed design for the Next-Generation…
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Nuclear Challenges: Inhibition and Extended Deterrence

Nuclear Challenges: Inhibition and Extended Deterrence

An American grand strategy of inhibition, characterized by efforts to curtail the spread of independent nuclear weapons programs, has long been a cornerstone of American foreign policy. Rooted in the…
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The Crucial Role of Escalation Dominance and Narrative Control in Nuclear Deterrence

The Crucial Role of Escalation Dominance and Narrative Control in Nuclear Deterrence

Nuclear weapons have long been considered a double-edged sword in international relations—capable of both preventing conflicts through deterrence and posing existential threats if mismanaged. In this delicate balance, two key…
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