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Now Accepting Submissions — Global Security Review The National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS) invites practitioners and scholars to contribute to Global Security Review—our flagship publication advancing serious analysis on deterrence and national security. We are seeking original articles that address: 🔹 Emerging Threats – How will new technologies shape conflict and U.S. deterrence? 🔹 Strategic Adversaries – What actions by nuclear-armed adversaries threaten stability? 🔹 Arms Control & Nonproliferation – What trends are defining today’s policy landscape? 🔹 Allies & Extended Deterrence – How are allies shaping deterrence outcomes—and why? 🔹 Modernization & Deterrence – What is driving U.S. nuclear strategy, policy, and modernization? 🔹 Space Deterrence & Warfare – How can U.S. capabilities in space deter and defeat adversary activity? If you have expertise and insight to advance the conversation, we want to hear from you. 📩 Submit your article or inquiry today and contribute to shaping the future of deterrence policy. globalsecurityreview.com/contact/submis… #globalsecurity #deterrence #NIDS #spacesecurity #defensepolicy #strategicstudies #nationaldefense

What about the other global nuclear powers like DPRK, India, and Pakistan? Should they be included as well?

"Moscow says that if China is included in a new deal, then Washington's nuclear allies, Britain and France, should also be brought into the agreement."--Assuming Russia/China have the same altruism as the West, perhaps this is the fairest way ahead? 😇 turkiyetoday.com/world/russia-s…

The B‑21 Raider isn’t just a new platform—it’s a signal. Curtis and Jim unpack why U.S. bombers remain central to deterrence, from delivering both conventional and nuclear effects to providing the visibility and control policymakers need in today’s strategic environment. As modernization accelerates, the future of the bomber force is shaping how the U.S. signals strength and manages escalation. 🎧 Tune in. youtu.be/c8Dd6lxQ8F4 #B21 #Deterrence #Airpower #NationalSecurity #DefenseStrategy #NuclearTriad @SmallBCC @security_wonk @usairforce @AFGlobalStrike

The 5th Annual Nuclear Triad Symposium at LSU Shreveport was a huge success. Thank you to our partners, @BRFLouisiana and @LSU_Shreveport and all the fabulous speakers. Peter Huessy’s continued efforts bring the importance of deterrence into the spotlight. #nucleartriadsymposium #NationalSecurity #Deterrence @Shreveport @AFGlobalStrike #thinkdeterrence

Eighty years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the nuclear landscape is no longer defined by a stable bipolar rivalry—but by a far more complex, fast-moving multipolar competition. Today’s strategic environment is shaped by: • Nine nuclear-armed states with distinct doctrines and priorities • Emerging technologies like hypersonics, AI, cyber, and advanced missile defense • Eroding arms control frameworks and increasing uncertainty • Regional rivalries that raise the risk of escalation The result? A nuclear ecosystem where decision timelines are compressed, miscalculation risks are rising, and strategic stability is harder to sustain. This piece by Dr. Stephen Cimbala captures the core challenge ahead lnkd.in/eZBMR8HG #NuclearDeterrence #ArmsControl #StrategicStability #ThinkDeterrence #GreatPowerCompetition #MissileDefense #AI #NationalSecurity @security_wonk

@stephendziedzic @LowyInstitute @cnlyonsjones As Australians ponder which side of the ideological struggle to align with, we must remember that geopolitical partnerships are a two-way street. If no trust with US...then why stay in AUKUS or ANZUS?

Rival states now seek influence via weaker institutions, compromised elites, illicit finances, infrastructure reliance, and strategic corruption. Often, opponents don't need military victory to weaken a nation. globalsecurityreview.com/strategic-corr…

Kim Jong-un has called to increase NK's nuclear arsenal "with a goal of overtaking the world," and implementing the strategy for deterring or fighting a war." koreaherald.com/article/107847…

Why mutual assured destruction will not work with Iran - opinion...The issue isn't whether Iran would deliberately seek national suicide but whether Washington, Riyadh, or others can rely on future Iranian leaders to always follow classic deterrence logic. jpost.com/opinion/articl…

New from NIDS | Indo-Pacific Deterrence Is conventional rearmament moving fast enough to keep pace with the Indo-Pacific threat environment? In a new piece, Natalie Treloar argues that it isn’t—and that an Indo-Pacific nuclear alliance may offer a faster, more credible path to closing the deterrence gap. 📖 Read the full article and join the conversation on the future of Indo-Pacific security globalsecurityreview.com/an-indo-pacifi… #Deterrence #IndoPacific #NationalSecurity #NuclearStrategy #DefensePolicy #Geopolitics #NIDS #Strategiccompetition #thinkdeterrence

Join us in Washington, DC for a special in-person Huessy Seminar as NIDS and Peter Huessy welcome Rear Admiral Todd Weeks who serves as Program Executive Officer for Strategic Submarines, overseeing the U.S. Navy’s Columbia- and Ohio-class submarine programs. This intimate breakfast session at the Capitol Hill Club offers a rare opportunity to engage directly—ask questions, join the discussion, and connect with leaders in the deterrence community. Breakfast will be provided thanks to our generous sponsors and donors. Secure your spot today: forms.office.com/Pages/Response… #NIDS #Deterrence #NationalSecurity #USNavy #Submarines #StrategicDeterrence #NuclearTriad #DefensePolicy #CapitolHill #Leadership

We are proud to recognize these sponsors of the Fifth Annual Nuclear Triad Symposium, taking place June 18, 2026, at LSU Shreveport. Their support helps make this no-cost event accessible to both in-person and virtual attendees, advancing important conversations on the future of U.S. strategic deterrence. Register for In Person Attendence Here: lnkd.in/ew7QmiYk Virtual Attendence: lnkd.in/esyarhKe

NIDS invites you to Join us for the Fifth Annual Nuclear Triad Symposium on June 18th in person or virtually. The Symposium will take place on June 18, 2026, in the University Center Ballroom at Louisiana State University Shreveport. Full agenda can be found in the registration links below. In partnership with BRF, this year’s symposium will examine the critical role of the Nuclear Triad as the foundation of U.S. national security, with presentations and discussions focused on the current strategic environment, force readiness, nuclear modernization, and the evolving role of deterrence in global competition. Speakers will include senior officials and subject matter experts from Air Force Global Strike Command, 8th Air Force, the 307th Bomb Wing at nearby Barksdale Air Force Base, 20th Air Force, Navy Strategic Systems Programs, and the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Strategic Submarines. In person registration: ce.lsus.edu/coursedisplay.… ZOOM registration: ce.lsus.edu/coursedisplay.… @LSU_Shreveport @usairforce @AFGlobalStrike @security_wonk @SmallBCC

In this episode of The NIDS View, Jim returns to join Curtis as they explore China’s ongoing nuclear buildup, including newly identified octagonal facilities and 80 launch pads near the Hami missile fields. The conversation explores what these developments reveal about Beijing’s strategic intentions, including the concept of dynamic parity and the role of ambiguity in deterrence. What kind of nuclear force is China building—and how should the United States respond? 🎧 Watch/listen now: lnkd.in/eyvKVRz6 #Deterrence #NuclearStrategy #China #IndoPacific #MissileDefense #NationalSecurity #TheNIDSView @security_wonk @SmallBCC

NIDS Presents a New Release! Our new book is a must-read on Nuclear Deterrence. Learning to Love the Bomb: Understanding the American Nuclear Arsenal brings together leading experts and practitioners to break down one of the most complex—and often misunderstood—elements of U.S. national security. This timely volume explores: 💠 How nuclear deterrence actually works 💠 The strengths and vulnerabilities of the U.S. nuclear triad 💠 The evolving capabilities of China, Russia, and North Korea 💠 Why a credible nuclear deterrent remains essential to global stability Organized across building, deploying, assessing, and sustaining the arsenal, the book offers a clear and accessible framework for understanding both strategy and policy. 👉 Order your copy here: lnkd.in/eZ4BTpWv Authors Include: Curtis McGiffin Adam Lowther WALLACE T. (Wally) CLARK III, Ph.D. James Petrosky John Swegle Alexis Schlotterback Derek Williams Kirk Fansher Peter Huessy Carl Rhodes Matthew Sweeney Todd Clawson Douglas Shahan Jeffrey Larsen Stephen Blank Mica Hall Alex Littlefield Chun In-Bum Jonathan Trexel @SmallBCC @AFGlobalStrike #Deterrence #NuclearStrategy #NationalSecurity #DefensePolicy #StrategicStudies #USMilitary #GlobalSecurity #NIDS

USAF’s primary fighter fleet dipped below the minimum allowable size under law this year—is a “call to action” for the nation to reinvest in its airpower. An undersized air force lacks the sufficient firepower to deter, defend, or compel. airandspaceforces.com/air-force-figh…

"By reintroducing US theater nuclear forces first in South Korea, and then more gradually in Japan, Washington can reassure its anxious allies and bolster its own national security interests, argue Kyle Balzer and Robert Peters." breakingdefense.com/2026/06/reintr…

Would adding U.S. Nukes in more NATO nations actually reassure an alliance that doesn't want American support anymore? cnbc.com/2026/06/02/nuc…

@USFleetForces OK, a 7 y/o missile launch conveys what kind of message to the world?