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Beyond Comparisons: India’s Strategic Reckoning amid China’s Military Modernization
Can India afford to keep chasing China’s military shadow — or should it accept strategic realities and choose a different path?
As China continues to surge ahead in military modernization — exemplified by the recent unveilings of the J-36…
In Brief: Will the European Union’s New Loan Instrument Be Effective in Boosting Defense…
<!-- category --> April 8, 2025 A lot happens every day. Alliances shift, leaders change, and conflicts erupt. With In Brief, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Each week, experts will dig deep on a single issue happening…
I Loved Being a Soldier
Introductory note from Ryan Shaw:
Gen. (ret.) Chuck Jacoby, who capped a 37-year Army career as commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, passed away unexpectedly at his home in North Carolina on…
Putin’s Spies for Hire: What the U.K.’s Biggest Espionage Trial Revealed about Kremlin Tactics in…
In early 2023, in the sleepy English seaside town of Great Yarmouth, a covert operation was quietly revving into gear. Second-hand Chryslers and a Mercedes Viano van were being transformed into mobile spy units — outfitted with tinted…
U.S. Allies and Adversaries Are Attempting Nuclear Deterrence without Weapons — Will It Work?
Your adversaries and closest allies might not need nuclear weapons to achieve deterrence — they just need you to believe they could build them at any moment.
Nuclear proliferation is once again in the news. Iran is moving exceedingly close…
Greenland’s Military Possibilities for the United States
Over a thousand years ago, the Viking leader Erik the Red discovered a new land after being exiled for murdering his neighbor. To entice his fellow Vikings to settle the icy island, he called it Greenland, highlighting its more hospitable…
One Last Trip Around the World?
Chris, Melanie, and Zack are joined by a special guest for a big announcement. They also lament the demise of the Office of Net Assessment, debate the merits of DOGE, and discuss Secretary Hegseth’s visit to Asia and the strength of those…
The Adversarial: Moves Toward Peace or Toward War?
<!-- category --> April 3, 2025 Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below. ***…
Peering into the Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Classroom
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in military education, and resistance is futile. AI now stands poised to fundamentally transform how we educate military professionals — whether educators are ready or not.
Moreover, those…
Rewind and Reconnoiter: Is Climate Security Out in the Cold in the U.S. Intelligence Community?
<!-- category --> April 2, 2025 In her 2021 article, “Analyzing the Climate Security Threat: Key Actions for the U.S. Intelligence Community,” Erin Sikorsky of the Center for Climate Security, offered recommendations to the U.S.…
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