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Escalation Dominance Is a Flawed Framework

Escalation Dominance Is a Flawed Framework

The argument for “escalation dominance” as a cornerstone of US deterrence policy, presented in Joe Buff’s recent Global Security Review article, relies on outdated Cold War logic that fails to…
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An Endgame in Ukraine

An Endgame in Ukraine

The incoming Trump administration will pick up the Ukraine dossier where the outgoing administration left it. As American leadership moves away from election rhetorics and back to the reality of…
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Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do?

Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do?

With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Arab states already face a pivotal moment in shaping their foreign policy. Known for his transactional diplomacy and “America First” approach, Trump…
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ICBM EAR Report for December 20th

ICBM EAR Report for December 20th

Summary Report for ICBM EAR Report of December 20, 2024 The EAR Report is a must read for National security professionals to stay informed about rapidly evolving global threats and…
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Russian Use of IRBMs in Ukraine

Russian Use of IRBMs in Ukraine

On November 21, 2024, Russia struck the Pivdenmash aerospace factory in Dnipro, Ukraine, with six warheads delivered by an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). Each warhead dispensed a group of six…
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ICBM EAR Report December 8th

ICBM EAR Report December 8th

Executive Summary: Week of December 8, 2024 This report asserts that the United States is at a critical inflection point in global security,  facing mounting threats from an increasingly assertive…
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The Election May Be Over, but the Threat of Foreign Interference Is Not

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

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

The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Participation in the Pacific

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

The Wrong Agenda for Political Debates

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

Bolstering Extended Deterrence

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

ICBM EAR Report – November 22

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?

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

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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