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FYI to the GOP on NATO

FYI to the GOP on NATO

By wielding his rhetorical skills and executive powers to revive America’s political and economic institutions, President Franklin Roosevelt (FDR) transformed the first 100 days of a president’s administration into a…
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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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Euro-deterrence and the Quest for Peace in Ukraine

Euro-deterrence and the Quest for Peace in Ukraine

President Donald J. Trump made it a priority for the United States to midwife a ceasefire and peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. Europeans, including members of the North Atlantic…
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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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India’s Missile Program: A Threat to Regional and Global Peace and Stability

India’s Missile Program: A Threat to Regional and Global Peace and Stability

After India became a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016, it increased its missile exports and extended its market for defense exports because of its greater…
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Achieving Peace Through Strength: A Sustainment Imperative

Achieving Peace Through Strength: A Sustainment Imperative

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s directive to achieve “peace through strength” inherently relies on a restored warrior ethos, a rebuilt military, and reestablished deterrence. However, sustainment challenges within the Air…
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ICBM EAR Report Week of March 17-23

ICBM EAR Report Week of March 17-23

Quotes of the Week ​ General Anthony Cotton: Emphasizes the importance of the Sentinel project and regrets the simultaneous tackling of multiple strategic modernization programs. ​ Strategic Command: Highlights the…
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President Trump’s Foreign Policy Could Encourage Proliferation

President Trump’s Foreign Policy Could Encourage Proliferation

In a recent White House press conference, President Donald Trump expressed his desire to renew arms control negotiations with both China and Russia. This move seeks to cut the military…
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The US and Europe: A Reality Check

The US and Europe: A Reality Check

Europe divorced itself from reality long ago, but reality gets visitation. This was made evident like never before last month by American Vice President JD Vance. At the Paris AI…
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Trump and Zelensky: Bad Manners or Strategic Disaster?

Trump and Zelensky: Bad Manners or Strategic Disaster?

By any standard, the February 28 White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was a breathtaking fiasco. After back-and-forth discussions, the conversation degenerated into a…
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Forecasting Syria’s Military and Political Future

Forecasting Syria’s Military and Political Future

The fall of the Assad regime has marked a watershed moment in the Syrian armed conflict, fundamentally ushering in a new phase of military and political uncertainty. This development intensified…
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Trump’s Trade and Tariff Policy Benefits America’s Nuclear Deterrent

Trump’s Trade and Tariff Policy Benefits America’s Nuclear Deterrent

Recently, President Donald Trump established a new Trade and Tariff Reciprocity Policy. In his signed memo, he stated, “It is the policy of the United States to reduce our large…
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