Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityNuclear Command and Civilian Control: Civil-Military Relations and the Use of Nuclear WeaponsByAlice Hunt Friend and Reja YounisPublished Nov 20, 2020In the nuclear realm, the challenge of civilian control is solved with presidential authority. Understanding and addressing the concessions that presidents might make to military expertise surfaces the precarious nature of civilian nuclear command and control. Series Nuclear Nexus
Analysis / CommentaryBreaking the Silo: Examining International Security at the Nuclear NexusByRebecca Hersman, Reja Younis and Maxwell SimonPublished Oct 8, 2020Understanding international security issues at the “nuclear nexus” is critical for managing a contemporary security environment characterized by rapid technological innovation, increased strategic competition, and a looming nuclear shadow. Series Nuclear Nexus
Analysis / CommentaryFINAL REPORT, Under the Nuclear Shadow: Situational Awareness Technology and Crisis DecisionmakingByRebecca Hersman and Reja YounisPublished Mar 19, 2020Informed by research and eight tabletop exercises conducted with nearly 150 participants overall, this two-year study examines implications of the emerging strategic situational awareness ecosystem and its impact on crisis decisionmaking. Read the full report on the On the Radar website.