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Deterrence on Layaway: A Shutdown’s Quiet Assault on American Security

Brandon Toliver0 Comments

Published: March 30, 2026 A nation does not need to lose a battle to look weak. Sometimes it only needs to miss a paycheck. Washington often treats budget shutdowns as…

Defense & SecurityPublic Health, United States

The Overlooked, Dangerous Nexus Between National Security and Public Health: The Case of Smallpox

Danyale Kellogg

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared smallpox officially eradicated on May 8, 1980, ending the reign of one of history’s deadliest killers and marking the first, and only, human disease to ever…

Deterrence & Foreign PolicyChina, COVID-19, Public Health, United States

COVID-19: Crisis or Strategic Opportunity for China?

James Gannon

As the world continues its battle with COVID-19, new questions are emerging about how the virus could reshape the global geopolitical landscape and economic order. These questions dovetail with concerns…

Defense & SecurityCOVID-19, Disinformation, International Security, Public Health, Social Media, Terrorism

Social Media’s Role in Disaster Preparedness & Crisis Management

Mohamed ELDoh

There were over 4.5 billion active internet users around the world as of January 2020—roughly 60 percent of the global population. In an average month, over 3 billion are active…