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The Case for Deterrence: What the 2025 NSS Gets Right

After ten months in office, the Trump administration has released its 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS), marking a clear shift toward an “America First” approach that emphasizes core U.S. national interests, economic strength, and strategic restraint overseas. At its core is a familiar axiom: peace rests on strength. The national security strategy outlines the president’s […]

The Case for Deterrence: What the 2025 NSS Gets Right was originally published on Global Security Review.

December 30, 2025
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Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do?

With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Arab states already face a pivotal moment in shaping their foreign policy. Known for his transactional diplomacy and “America First” approach, Trump is likely to prioritize issues that directly benefit the US economy and enhance its strategic power, particularly vis-a-vis China and Russia. For Arab states, the […]

Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do? was originally published on Global Security Review.

December 30, 2024
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What Nuclear Deterrence Might Look Like Under a Second Trump Presidency

As the November presidential election approaches, the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency raises important questions about the future of American nuclear deterrence. Trump’s first term was marked by a significant focus on nuclear weapons modernization and a distinct approach to nuclear deterrence that contrasted sharply with his predecessor. Understanding what nuclear deterrence could […]

What Nuclear Deterrence Might Look Like Under a Second Trump Presidency was originally published on Global Security Review.

September 12, 2024
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