Analysis / CommentarySeeing Red in Trump’s Iran StrategyByEric BrewerPublished Jul 3, 2019Iran’s nuclear actions so far do not merit a redline or the military response that could follow, nor do they rise to the level of an unacceptable threat to the United States or its interests. Rather, they are a signal that, although some in the Trump administration believe otherwise, Iran will not consent to being pushed via sanctions without seeking leverage of its own.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityNorth Korea’s Other Weapons of Mass DestructionByCristina VarrialePublished Nov 5, 2018Although its nuclear and missile programs are frequently in the headlines, North Korea’s other weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs and their role in Pyongyang’s security strategies draw less discussion and analysis.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityScience and National Security Meet in the ArcticByMarie KirkegaardPublished Jul 19, 2018Scientific cooperation in the Arctic is a rare bright spot in U.S.- Russian relations and may help reduce the likelihood of nuclear catastrophe.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityCalling North Korea’s BluffByShane PraiswaterPublished Jun 20, 2018An Air Force weapons officer works “from the target back” to propose a radical new policy.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityThe Nuclear-powered Cruise Missile: Insights into Russian Strategic LogicByRyan KuhnsPublished Jun 15, 2018Putin’s surprising announcement that Russia had developed a nuclear-powered cruise missile provides important insight into Russian strategic logic and approaches to emerging technology.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityTurkey’s Independent Defense Developments: Implications for NATOByTucker BoycePublished Jun 11, 2018Turkey is undergoing many political and economic changes, which puts stress on the country’s foreign relationships. In the defense sphere, Turkey is becoming more active in acquiring new technology. These defense sector changes have implications for Turkey’s relationship with NATO and other countries.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityThe 2018 Nuclear Posture Review: Reception by U.S. Allies in the Asia-PacificByMargaret WilliamsPublished May 23, 2018Is the 2018 NPR achieving one of its intended purposes—assuring allies in East Asia?
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityWhy Moscow Might Not Reveal an “Escalate to De-Escalate” StrategyByAlex Velez-GreenPublished May 8, 2018Concealing an “escalate to de-escalate” strategy could allow Russia to complicate U.S. and NATO policymaking more than revealing it and the absence of a formal doctrine might not prevent Moscow from attempting to “escalate to de-escalate” in a confrontation.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunitySLCM’s Role in Deterring Regional AdversariesByAnthony MascaroPublished May 2, 2018Once the U.S. bomber force is vulnerable to a first strike by a regional adversary, the United States will find it increasingly difficult to deter that state. The most probable solution to this impending strategic dilemma would be to develop a nuclear-tipped SLCM.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityDrones with Lasers for Missile DefenseByRachel WebbPublished May 1, 2018Since the first successful laser test in 1960, directed energy weapons promised a futuristic version of warfare just around the corner. Almost sixty years later, the technology remains just around the corner, but recent advances may make current attempts different.