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Deterrence Is Failing in the Middle East

Curtis McGiffin0 Comments

The current skirmish with Iran and its proxies is testing American power and risks exploding into a major war if deterrence of Iran is not restored. Americans must recognize that…

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Killing ICBMs

& Peter Huessy0 Comments

The Arms Control Association (ACA) and the Physicists Coalition to Reduce Nuclear Dangers are proposing the United States unilaterally cancel the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program, removing 60 percent…

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Why America Needs ICBMs

Adam Lowther6 Comments

With the recent news that the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program is expected to experience a Nunn-McCurdy breach, which means program costs are expected to increase by at least…

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The Crucial Role of Escalation Dominance and Narrative Control in Nuclear Deterrence

Aaron Holland0 Comments

Nuclear weapons have long been considered a double-edged sword in international relations—capable of both preventing conflicts through deterrence and posing existential threats if mismanaged. In this delicate balance, two key…

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The State Department Assessment of American Nuclear Deterrence

Sam Stanton, PhD0 Comments

In October 2023 the International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) of the US Department of State (DoS) issued the “Report on Deterrence in a World of Nuclear Multipolarity.” The ISAB report…

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The US Navy’s Nuclear Posture: Fit for Purpose

Todd Clawson1 Comment

With any conflict over Taiwan certain to depend heavily on the US Navy, it is time for the Navy to reassess its nuclear capabilities so that it can not only…

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China’s Rise: Unraveling Power and Principle

Shane McNeil0 Comments

In the ever-evolving strategic environment, China’s rise stands out as a pivotal change in the twenty-first century. China’s nuclear breakout and aggression toward Taiwan lead to an important question: Is…

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Global Security Review 2023 Article Compendium

GSR Staff0 Comments

The "Global Security Review 2023 Compendium" is a comprehensive collection of articles addressing key issues in global security. It includes analysis on topics like American strategic posture, space deterrence, challenges…

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Why SECDEF Austin’s Secret Hospitalization Really Mattered

Curtis McGiffin & Adam Lowther1 Comment

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s recent hospitalization and revelations that key Pentagon and White House leaders, including President Biden, were unaware of his “incapacitation” for five days is concerning. The…

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Why 2024 Is a Good Year for China to Attack American Forces

Alex Littlefield0 Comments

Military planners in the US appear biased toward a scenario that allows for multiple moves in a game called “Defend Taiwan from a Chinese Invasion.” In this game, there is…

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The Operational Logic of Nuclear Weapons Use by an Adversary

Bradley Gericke1 Comment

The employment of nuclear weapons by adversaries of the United States is, logically, not only a possibility, but a likelihood. Americans want deterrence to hold. Decision-makers are obligated to seek…