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Hollywood vs. Reality: Nuclear Deterrence in the Age of Dynamite and Oppenheimer-Huessy Seminar

Peter Huessy & Adam Lowther0 Comments

Hosted by the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS), this seminar explores how popular films and narratives shape public perceptions of nuclear deterrence—and how those portrayals often diverge from reality.…

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Making Nuclear Blackmail Great Again

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After World War I, the United States and its allies sought arms control solutions to what were political problems. Proposals such as a ban on war and restrictions on the…

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A Realist Shift in Western Military Space Posture

Christophe Bosquillon0 Comments

In late September 2025, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink made history when he suggested the US Space Force is going full “space control” mode. This is the 2025…

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A Second Look at the Critiques and Narratives Against Golden Dome for America

Christopher Stone2 Comments

President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome for America is criticized for being provocative, de-stabilizing, opening Pandora’s box, and the so-called militarization of space. Yet these narratives are not new. The same…

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Ukraine’s Drone Attack: What It Means

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The recent Ukrainian “Spiderweb” drone attack on Russian airfields that destroyed a number of strategic bombers proved the utility of asymmetric drone warfare. Taking the Russian “Club-K” container concept, with…

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Podcast – Future-Proofing National Security: We Can’t Just Wish for Deterrence

James Petrosky, Adam Lowther & Curtis McGiffin0 Comments

The team at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies discusses their top three wishes for improving the nuclear enterprise and national security as we move through 2025. Jim emphasizes the…

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The US and Europe: A Reality Check

Christophe Bosquillon & Michael Fincher0 Comments

Europe divorced itself from reality long ago, but reality gets visitation. This was made evident like never before last month by American Vice President JD Vance. At the Paris AI…

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ICBM EAR Week of March 3, 2025

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Executive Summary 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…

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Iron Dome America Is Not a Threat to Peace

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Recently, opponents of missile defenses published editorials in several outlets accusing the Trump administration of “conjuring” up an “arms race” that will severely damage “strategic stability by proposing an Iron…

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Congratulations on Becoming the Secretary of Defense

Michael Fincher0 Comments

Secretary Hegseth, It is good to have a combat veteran as the new Secretary of Defense. It is also good to have someone who, while writing a book on the…

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Drones on the Loose

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The state of New Jersey is apparently facing an invasion by unstoppable drones. This development is creating demands for investigation on the part of federal, state, and local governments. Citizens…