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What a Kamala Harris Presidency Means for Deterrence

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What a Kamala Harris Presidency Means for Deterrence

Aaron Holland3 Comments

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

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

Joshua Thibert3 Comments

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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Why America Needs ICBMs

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

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

Alexis 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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USAF Seeking 1,000 LRSO Nuclear Cruise Missiles by 2030

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USAF Seeking 1,000 LRSO Nuclear Cruise Missiles by 2030

Curtis McGiffin

Nuclear deterrence believability is expected to rise in the eyes of our friends and foes alike. The Department of Defense is projecting to purchase over 1,000 nuclear-armed LRSO cruise missiles…

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