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ICBM EAR Report December 8th

ICBM EAR Report December 8th

Executive Summary: Week of December 8, 2024 This report asserts that the United States is at a critical inflection point in global security,  facing mounting threats from an increasingly assertive…
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The Weekend Gouge

The Weekend Gouge

Staying informed is more critical than ever in an era of rapidly shifting global dynamics. Global Security Review delivers unmatched insights into the issues shaping our world, from examining the…
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ICBM EAR Report – November 22

ICBM EAR Report – November 22

Introduction This week's EAR Report brings critical updates on global security dynamics in a world fraught with geopolitical tensions and nuclear threats. ​ From the evolving nuclear doctrines of major…
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The Political Economy of Security

The Political Economy of Security

As Americans enter an era of unprecedented technological innovation and global instability, the question of how to secure the nation’s future looms large. While discussions around deterrence often focus on…
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Counter Terror’s High-tech to Low-tech Backfire

Counter Terror’s High-tech to Low-tech Backfire

As the media ponders how Israel will respond to Iranian missile attack, many remain awestruck by the September 17, 2024, Israeli pager attack and subsequent walkie-talkie detonations that killed or…
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NATO’s Defense Math Does Not Add Up

NATO’s Defense Math Does Not Add Up

The United States is by far the largest contributor to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) operations. According to NATO estimates published in June 2024, the United States will spend $967.7 billion on defense in…
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What Nuclear Deterrence Might Look Like Under a Second Trump Presidency

What Nuclear Deterrence Might Look Like Under a Second Trump Presidency

As the November presidential election approaches, the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency raises important questions about the future of American nuclear deterrence. Trump’s first term was marked by…
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Joe Cirincione is Wrong about Donald Trump

Joe Cirincione is Wrong about Donald Trump

Joe Cirincione is a prolific commentator on nuclear issues with a long track record of advocating for nuclear arms reductions and disarmament. His publications play an important role in shaping…
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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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Proliferation Motivations and Modern Japan: Lessons Since Hiroshima

Proliferation Motivations and Modern Japan: Lessons Since Hiroshima

With the recent anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it is time to reflect on the role of nuclear weapons in national security. These weapons are far…
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Reviving Cold War Air Bases: A Strategic Move for Modern Deterrence?

Reviving Cold War Air Bases: A Strategic Move for Modern Deterrence?

The West is behind in rebuilding the infrastructure needed to meet the emerging threats posed by China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The re-emergence of great-power competition requires an intense…
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