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Deterrence on Layaway: A Shutdown’s Quiet Assault on American Security

Deterrence on Layaway: A Shutdown’s Quiet Assault on American Security

Published: March 30, 2026 A nation does not need to lose a battle to look weak. Sometimes it only needs to miss a paycheck. Washington often treats budget shutdowns as…
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Redefining Espionage: The Unseen War for Technological Dominance

Redefining Espionage: The Unseen War for Technological Dominance

Published: March 24, 2026 The international system is undergoing a profound global power shift characterized by the resurgence of great power competition and a broad diffusion of technical capabilities. This…
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Greenland, Strategic Denial, and the Survivability of U.S. Nuclear Forces

Greenland, Strategic Denial, and the Survivability of U.S. Nuclear Forces

Greenland’s strategic importance lies not in symbolism, climate change, or future economic potential, but in its role at the center of modern deterrence. The island anchors the ability of the…
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The Intelligence Illusion: How AI is Exposing Strategic Vulnerabilities in the Developing World

The Intelligence Illusion: How AI is Exposing Strategic Vulnerabilities in the Developing World

For decades, intelligence agencies in developing countries, especially in South Asia, have been portrayed as all-knowing, all-seeing, and deeply involved in every part of politics and security. Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence…
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The Future of War Is Coming from India to Greece

The Future of War Is Coming from India to Greece

With the recent war in the Middle East seemingly at an end, Greeks may think that they are at a safe distance from this crisis and rest easy. It is,…
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Proliferation of Small Arms: Impact on Conflict Resolution

Proliferation of Small Arms: Impact on Conflict Resolution

Religious, ethnic, and tribal affiliations often fuel identity-based disputes. The current conflict in South Sudan is a prime example. These hostilities are deadly and challenge the ability to live in…
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AI Paris Summit and Emerging Paradox of AI Haves and Have-Nots

AI Paris Summit and Emerging Paradox of AI Haves and Have-Nots

 The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, economies, societies, and global politics. However, this artificial intelligence and technological revolution also exacerbates existing competitions, creating a stark divide…
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Cybersecurity Framework for Maritime Port Management

Cybersecurity Framework for Maritime Port Management

Maritime ports act as mediums for international trade and transportation. They facilitate the legitime flow of trade and the transfer of goods between ships and shore. Ports have the requisite…
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Nuclear Deterrence and Drones: An Unpredictable Mix?

Nuclear Deterrence and Drones: An Unpredictable Mix?

On the surface, the subject matters of drones and nuclear deterrence seem far apart.  Drones and other autonomous vehicle technologies already influence the conduct of war in a significant way.…
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Navigating the New Frontier: Agentic AI’s Promise and Challenges

Navigating the New Frontier: Agentic AI’s Promise and Challenges

Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering a new era with the rise of agentic AI, a groundbreaking innovation redefining how machines interact with the world and perform tasks. Unlike traditional AI…
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Deterrence and NATO’s Emerging Security Environment

Deterrence and NATO’s Emerging Security Environment

The international security environment is deteriorating rapidly and becoming increasingly dangerous and uncertain. China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia pose a threat to Western interests in multiple domains. Among them…
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