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The Nuclear Umbrella: Reassurance or Relic in a Shifting World?

Brandon Toliver9 Comments

Imagine a world where America’s allies are forced to develop their own nuclear arsenals. Instead of enhancing security, this proliferation could heighten the risk of nuclear conflict. Such a scenario…

Archive, Arms Control & Nonproliferation, Strategic Adversariescritical infrastructure, cybersecurity, economic destabilization, energy sector, force protection, intelligence failures, internal dissent, international standing, logistical shortcomings, Military Doctrine, national interests. , natural gas, Oil, psychological impact, Russia, sabotage, security strategies, supply chain disruptions, tactical miscalculations, Ukraine conflict, vulnerabilities

Russia’s Vulnerable Underbelly: The Failure of Force Protection on Critical Infrastructure

Joshua Thibert0 Comments

Russia’s military doctrine, honed through decades of sparse experience and adapted in the post-Soviet era, emphasizes the projection of power and the defense of its vast territory. However, the ongoing…

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SLCM-N, the Virginia-Class Submarine, and AUKUS

Natalie Treloar4 Comments

The sea-launched cruise missile–nuclear (SLCM-N) is a planned nuclear-armed cruise missile that is intended for deployment on US Navy submarines, potentially Virginia-class attack submarines, by 2034. Under Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) Pillar…

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The 5GW Playbook: Silent Wars and Invisible Battlefields

Syeda Fizzah Shuja0 Comments

War no longer announces itself with the roar of fighter jets or the march of soldiers. It now lurks in the shadows where the front line is undefined. The recent…

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Iran Can Reconfigure Its Foothold in Post-Assad Syria

Loqman Radpey0 Comments

Since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, Iran initially denied the presence of its forces on Syrian soil, despite evidence to the contrary. Later, Tehran was forced…

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FYI to the GOP on NATO

Alan Dowd1 Comment

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?)

Christine M. Leah & Peter Layton2 Comments

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

Stephen Cimbala0 Comments

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

Mohammad Hassan Sangtarash0 Comments

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

Anum Riaz1 Comment

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

Brandon Toliver33 Comments

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…