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Is The Air Campaign Against Iran an Illegal Use of Force?

Is The Air Campaign Against Iran an Illegal Use of Force?

Published: March 12, 2026 Whenever the United States resorts to military force, the same question echoes through Washington and beyond: Did President Trump act within the law? Recent controversies surrounding…
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The Intelligence Illusion: How AI is Exposing Strategic Vulnerabilities in the Developing World

The Intelligence Illusion: How AI is Exposing Strategic Vulnerabilities in the Developing World

For decades, intelligence agencies in developing countries, especially in South Asia, have been portrayed as all-knowing, all-seeing, and deeply involved in every part of politics and security. Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence…
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HS-Iran’s Nuclear Crossroads: Strategic Risks, Diplomatic Dilemmas with Sarah Burkhard/Olli Heinonen

HS-Iran’s Nuclear Crossroads: Strategic Risks, Diplomatic Dilemmas with Sarah Burkhard/Olli Heinonen

Hosted by the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS), this virtual seminar brought together leading experts to examine the evolving nuclear landscape in Iran. Moderated by Peter Huessy, Senior Fellow…
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Trump’s Disintegrated Deterrence and Lessons for Australia

Trump’s Disintegrated Deterrence and Lessons for Australia

The American approach to deterrence has undergone a significant transformation during the initial months of President Donald Trump’s second administration. Where President Joe Biden’s national security strategy was premised on…
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Deterrence and NATO’s Emerging Security Environment

Deterrence and NATO’s Emerging Security Environment

The international security environment is deteriorating rapidly and becoming increasingly dangerous and uncertain. China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia pose a threat to Western interests in multiple domains. Among them…
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Striking from Afar: The Strategic Edge of Standoff Warfare

Striking from Afar: The Strategic Edge of Standoff Warfare

Standoff warfare has emerged as a pivotal approach in modern warfare. By keeping forces beyond the reach of adversaries and utilizing long-range offensive capabilities, nations aim to maintain a tactical…
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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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AI Overload: Navigating the US Intelligence Community’s Data Deluge

AI Overload: Navigating the US Intelligence Community’s Data Deluge

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) involves collecting, analyzing, and utilizing information from publicly available sources to inform decision-making within the intelligence community. It provides critical insights without the need for clandestine operations,…
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