Deterrence
Iran’s Deterrence Dilemma
Tehran’s old answers to its problems with America and Israel just don’t work anymore.
Why It’s Time for a South Korean Nuclear Deterrent
With North Korea preparing to strike southward, and the United States deeply ambivalent about its defense, Seoul needs nuclear weapons now more than ever.
Why America Needs a Better Nuclear Weapons Strategy
Can the United States achieve sufficient deterrence with fewer resources invested into nuclear weapons? Probably not.
Why NATO Should Move Nuclear Weapons to Poland
Expanding the nuclear-sharing program to Warsaw would send a clear message to Putin: any attack on Poland would be a catastrophic mistake. A nuclear power play is unfolding in NATO’s...
How to Save Ukraine
The path forward for cooperation between the United States and Europe on Ukrainian and continental security demands pragmatic cooperation and innovative financial mechanisms. The transatlantic relationship is in turmoil. With...
Is “Eurodeterrence” in Ukraine Possible?
There are good reasons to anticipate evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, change to NATO and European defense. The Trump administration’s decision to press for improved relations with Russia, along with the...
A Dangerous Gambit: Trump Wants to Denuclearize The U.S. Military
It is unacceptable that anyone in Washington would contemplate cutting nuclear weapons when no one really knows how many China has.
Does Donald Trump Want a Nuclear South Korea?
Rather than waiting—and hoping—that the Americans would protect them from their neighbors to the north, Seoul’s leaders could easily protect themselves.
Toward a New Russia Policy: An Agenda for the Trump Administration
U.S.-Russian relations have reached a nadir not seen since the darkest days of the Cold War. Russian President Vladimir Putin believes his country is engaged in a historic confrontation with...
The Perils Of Escalation With Russia Are Still Very Real
As Western powers continue to provide and approve Ukraine’s use of advanced weaponry against Russia, the veracity of Vladimir Putin’s deterrent threats against such provocations is increasingly called into question. ...
Toward A New European Post-War Security Architecture
Over a month has passed since Donald Trump’s election, and the war in Ukraine is escalating instead of ending. Various unverified proposals for negotiations have been floated to the press...
In The Escalation Debate, Results Matter
On December 8, President Joe Biden tried to take credit for the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria. “You know, for years, the main backers of Assad have been...