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The Resilient Hegemon: Why America’s Global Leadership Endures

Aaron Holland1 Comment

In an era where political pundits are quick to sound alarms about the impending decline of American global leadership, the reality paints a more optimistic picture. While the rise of…

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Hypersonic Horizons: The Next Generation of Air Superiority

Joshua Thibert0 Comments

The development of hypersonic technology is poised to redefine the landscape of military airpower. Hypersonic vehicles, capable of reaching speeds greater than Mach 5, offer unprecedented speed and agility, making…

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ICBM EAR Report October 28th 2024

Peter Huessy0 Comments

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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ICBM EAR Report – Summary for October 25th

Peter Huessy0 Comments

ICBM EAR Summary for the Week of October 25th, 2024 Key Essays: Extended Deterrence and No First Use Policy: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, emphasizing nuclear…

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Real Space Strategy: Starlink, Key Tool in the Battle for Freedom?

Christopher Stone0 Comments

In this conversation, Christopher Stone and Ilan Berman discuss the potential of Starlink, the satellite internet service by SpaceX, to promote informational freedom in regions under authoritarian control. Berman emphasizes…

Archive, Emerging Threats, Strategic Adversariesanti-access/area denial, asymmetric tactics, China, collateral damage, cruise missiles, Cyberattacks, decentralized tactics, defense budgets, defense strategies. , drones, electronic warfare, escalation, high-value equipment, Hybrid Warfare, hypersonic technologies, Indo-Pacific region, Intelligence, Iran, long-range weapon systems, low-observable technologies, military doctrines, military personnel, NATO, persian gulf, precision strikes, precision-guided munitions, psychological impact, rapid deployment, reconnaissance, Russia, Standoff warfare, surveillance, targeting data, targeting technologies

Striking from Afar: The Strategic Edge of Standoff Warfare

Joshua Thibert0 Comments

Standoff warfare has emerged as a pivotal approach in modern warfare. By keeping forces beyond the reach of adversaries and utilizing long-range offensive capabilities, nations aim to maintain a tactical…

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The Ukraine War: Great Power Competition

Dawood Tanin1 Comment

As the war in Ukraine rages on, more than two years since it began, many observers are trying to determine who is winning and who will win in the end.…

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U.S. Plutonium Pit Production: Back In Business

Curtis McGiffin & James Petrosky0 Comments

In this episode, Curtis and Jim discuss the National Nuclear Security Administration's recent achievement of producing the first plutonium pit in 35 years. They delve into the complex process of their…

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Why and How ISIS Leaders Might Exploit Putin’s Nuclear Compellence to Destroy Russia

Johnathan Rodriguez Cefalu & Oksana Bairachna0 Comments

In September 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled a significant shift in Russia’s nuclear posture. He indicated that any conventional attack on Russian soil, particularly with the backing of a…

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The Impact of Hungary’s New Liberal Immigration Standards

Dan G. Cox0 Comments

Policymakers in the West often fail to take a holistic view of security. China and Russia are doing just that as they prosecute warfare below the threshold of overt conventional…

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NATO’s Defense Math Does Not Add Up

Christophe Bosquillon0 Comments

The United States is by far the largest contributor to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) operations. According to NATO estimates published in June 2024, the United States will spend $967.7 billion on defense in…