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The Election May Be Over, but the Threat of Foreign Interference Is Not

Craig Albert0 Comments

Election day came and went relatively smoothly. There was none of the violence or unrest people feared. What if, however, the real danger has not passed but is just beginning?…

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The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Participation in the Pacific

Joe Buff0 Comments

Recently, Japan and South Korea began discussing the need for their own indigenous nuclear arsenals. Either or both might yet decide in favor of fielding their own nuclear forces. Australia…

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The Wrong Agenda for Political Debates

Stephen Cimbala1 Comment

In the aftermath of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s election, it is time for the national political dialogue to calm down and move away from dysfunctional hyperbole. During the presidential campaign,…

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Bolstering Extended Deterrence

William Atkins0 Comments

As the nuclear deterrence landscape continues to change, the United States must reinvigorate its alliances and partnerships to project power effectively and effectively hold adversaries at risk. The 2022 National…

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ICBM EAR Report – November 22

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Introduction This week's EAR Report brings critical updates on global security dynamics in a world fraught with geopolitical tensions and nuclear threats. From the evolving nuclear doctrines of major…

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Ukraine’s Incursion into Russia: What’s Next for the Peace Process?

Seher Intikhab0 Comments

In August 2024, Ukraine launched a significant incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast, advancing up to 30 kilometers and gaining control of 1,200 square kilometers and 93 villages. Analysts suggest the…

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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…