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Nuclear Deterrence

ICBM EAR Report Nov 5, 2024

ICBM EAR Report Nov 5, 2024

Summary Report Events of Significance​ Nuclear Deterrent Seminar: Scheduled for December 6, 2024, focusing on China's nuclear buildup with Christopher Yeaw from the University of Nebraska. Triad Symposium: Announced for…
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Weekend Gouge – November 8, 2024

Weekend Gouge – November 8, 2024

What to know for the weekend: Reports The Only Nuclear Deterrence Strategy America Needs. Dynamic Parity by Curtis McGiffin and Adam Lowther https://thinkdeterrence.com/dynamic-parity/ The latest ICBM EAR Report by Peter…
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ICBM EAR Report October 28th 2024

ICBM EAR Report October 28th 2024

This report provides an in-depth look at recent developments in global defense, with a particular focus on North Korea’s and Russia’s military actions and the United States' strategic response. Readers…
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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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Modernizing Civil Defense Is Wise

Modernizing Civil Defense Is Wise

America waged a Cold War against a nuclear-armed Marxist-Leninist state for four decades. The US government took a number of civil defense measures to protect the American people. These included:…
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Why Military Presses Matter

Why Military Presses Matter

On a 2015 official visit to the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) National University of Defense Technology in Changsha, China, I (Adam) was talking with a senior PLA colonel about Chinese…
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India’s MIRV Development – A Latent Counter-space Capability

India’s MIRV Development – A Latent Counter-space Capability

In March 2024, India conducted a test of its multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle (MIRV) capability by placing miniaturized warheads onto its Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which has a…
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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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Nordic Countries Supercharge NATO’s Deterrence

Nordic Countries Supercharge NATO’s Deterrence

Nordic countries formed the Nordic Defense Cooperation (NORDEFCO) as a cooperative security effort. Among several defense coordination initiatives, one is related to European airspace when faced with threats from Russia.…
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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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