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Hypersonic Weapons: Are We Entering a New Era of Vulnerability?

Hypersonic Weapons: Are We Entering a New Era of Vulnerability?

The advent of hypersonic weapons, with their unparalleled speed and maneuverability, ignited a global debate about the future of strategic security. Some argue these weapons unwittingly ushered in an era…
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Strengthening Nuclear Deterrence in the Far East

Strengthening Nuclear Deterrence in the Far East

North Korea’s rapid advancements in nuclear miniaturization, missile technology, and multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRV) capabilities are accelerating the risk of nuclear decoupling among the US, Japan, and South…
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Time to Proliferate Nuclear Weapons (or Not?)

Time to Proliferate Nuclear Weapons (or Not?)

Extended nuclear deterrence is a central tenet of America’s post–World War II strategy. For the first time however, it is being seriously questioned in both Europe and the Asia-Pacific. The…
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How Global Instability Fuels the Nuclear Arms Race

How Global Instability Fuels the Nuclear Arms Race

The world is in an uncertain place today and is perhaps experiencing the most uncertainty since World War II. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February…
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ICBM EAR Report Week of 10 Mar

ICBM EAR Report Week of 10 Mar

The ICBM EAR Week of March 10, 2025, prepared by Peter Huessy, covers various geopolitical and defense-related developments. ​ Key commentary includes statements from Secretary of State Marco Rubio praising…
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Trump’s Trade and Tariff Policy Benefits America’s Nuclear Deterrent

Trump’s Trade and Tariff Policy Benefits America’s Nuclear Deterrent

Recently, President Donald Trump established a new Trade and Tariff Reciprocity Policy. In his signed memo, he stated, “It is the policy of the United States to reduce our large…
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ICBM EAR Report for 22 Feb 2025

ICBM EAR Report for 22 Feb 2025

This report, prepared by Peter Huessy for the week of February 22, 2025, covers various aspects of nuclear deterrence, defense budget developments, and geopolitical threats. Key topics include the Biden…
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ICBM EAR Week of February 10, 2025

ICBM EAR Week of February 10, 2025

Key Takeaways from: ICBM EAR Week of February 10, 2025 Overview The report, prepared by Peter Huessy, comprehensively assesses nuclear deterrence, strategic security issues, and emerging threats. It includes key…
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“Peace Through Strength”: Enhancing America’s Nuclear Deterrence Today

“Peace Through Strength”: Enhancing America’s Nuclear Deterrence Today

Immediately after being sworn in as the nation’s 29th Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth established three guiding principles: (1) restore the warrior ethos in everything we do, (2) rebuild the…
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ICBM EAR for 23 Jan 25

ICBM EAR for 23 Jan 25

ICBM Ear for the Week of January 23, 2025 Prepared by Peter Huessy, President of Geostrategic Analysis and Senior Fellow at the National Institute for Deterrent Studies Key Takeaways Significant…
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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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An Uncertain Future for Arms Control

An Uncertain Future for Arms Control

A strong nuclear deterrent reduces risks to the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Such is the view of many within the nuclear enterprise. Arms control and…
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