Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityThe Strategic Importance of Nuclear EnergyByJeffrey GrahamPublished May 3, 2017A national policy in support of nuclear energy development is necessary to change this trend: as the Nuclear Energy Institute observes, public-private partnerships are critical for success on the scales that matter.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityNuclear Weapons and Capabilities in the Indian Ocean: An Indian PerspectiveBySylvia MishraPublished Apr 18, 2017At a time of a qualitative reordering of the Asia-Pacific, stability in the Indian Ocean region hinges on collaborative efforts by India and the United States to keep the seas open and peaceful.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityEngineering and PolicyByAlex StevensonPublished Jun 23, 2016Sensible policy aspirations must balance aspirational visions of the future with a clear understanding of the cost and value of the nuclear weapons engineering enterprise.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityThe Importance of Intrinsic Motivators for Missile Combat CrewsByThomas KeimPublished May 17, 2016In early 2014, the ICBM community was rocked by a cheating scandal that has profoundly affected the way they train. In response to the scandal, Air Force Global Strike Command initiated the Force Improvement Program to improve training, evaluation, and morale in the nuclear community.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityRad Science: Increasing knowledge without increasing fearByJordan ArnswaldPublished Apr 25, 2016Having a better understanding of threats and knowing what to do in emergency situations allows people to make safer decisoins and makes them less likely to panic. Experts in the radiological emergency response field and agencies prepare to respond to radiological emergencies, but widespread and general knowledge on the topic could be improved.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityNASA, the Navy and Nukes: Solid Rocket Fuel and the Future of the Trident MissileByLindsay MillerPublished Jun 24, 2014Because both the space shuttles and the U.S. Trident D5 SLBMs rely on solid propellant fuels, NASA’s decisions about its space programs have repercussions in the defense industry. In 2017, NASA plans to launch the first mission of the new Space Launch System (SLS). In 2016, NASA will decide how exactly the SLS will be propelled.