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Nuclear Weapons

American Alliances in East Asia: An Australian Perspective

American Alliances in East Asia: An Australian Perspective

In a recent Foreign Affairs article, Ely Ratner outlines a case for a Pacific Defense Pact. The concept of collective defense in the Asia-Pacific is not a novel idea, however, the historical…
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Restoring Deterrence

Restoring Deterrence

Victor Davis Hanson commemorated D-Day and reminded Americans of how difficult it was for the allies in WWII to recover from the May 26–June 4, 1940, evacuation from Dunkirk. For…
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Pakistan Is Not Building an ICBM to Attack America

Pakistan Is Not Building an ICBM to Attack America

Misperceptions are circulating that Pakistan is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) threat to the United States despite the fact that none of its missiles have a range beyond 2,750 kilometers…
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Hemispheric Defense: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Hemispheric Defense: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

The transatlantic elites of Washington and Brussels are upset with President Donald Trump for what they see as strategic retrenchment. The reality is, it is time to implement a hemispheric…
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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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Shahed-136: Iran’s Long-Range Drone and Its Potential Role in a US Conflict

Shahed-136: Iran’s Long-Range Drone and Its Potential Role in a US Conflict

The Shahed-136 loitering munition gained global attention due to its use in Russia’s war on Ukraine. This drone is relatively inexpensive, possesses a swarm capability, and has a precision-strike capability…
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Podcast – Future-Proofing National Security: We Can’t Just Wish for Deterrence

Podcast – Future-Proofing National Security: We Can’t Just Wish for Deterrence

The team at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies discusses their top three wishes for improving the nuclear enterprise and national security as we move through 2025. Jim emphasizes the…
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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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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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Taiwan’s Nuclear What-If:  Implications for U.S. Strategy and Global Security

Taiwan’s Nuclear What-If: Implications for U.S. Strategy and Global Security

In October 1964, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) tested its first nuclear device at Lop Nur in China’s western Xinjiang province. Shocked by the test, Taiwan’s President Chiang Kai-shek was…
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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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