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Yes, You Can Be a Feminist and Still Support Nuclear Deterrence

Published: May 4, 2026 In 1987, acclaimed feminist researcher Carol Cohn released a scathing gendered critique of Cold War nuclear deterrence. Cohn argued that the ‘technostrategic,’ masculinized language used to discuss deterrence strategy was not accidental. It obscured moral responsibility, normalized violence, and made nuclear war more plausible. As one of the most influential pieces […]

Yes, You Can Be a Feminist and Still Support Nuclear Deterrence was originally published on Global Security Review.

May 4, 2026
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Restoring Ukraine Sovereignty Requires Restoring Deterrence

The impact on American security from the Ukraine conflict, especially the impact on the nuclear and extended deterrent for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are significant. A key part of America’s dilemma is that the nation’s deterrent strength was diminished more than enhanced and that Moscow may simply be willing to ignore American deterrent […]

Restoring Ukraine Sovereignty Requires Restoring Deterrence was originally published on Global Security Review.

September 9, 2025
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ICBM EAR Report for 22 Feb 2025

This report, prepared by Peter Huessy for the week of February 22, 2025, covers various aspects of nuclear deterrence, defense budget developments, and geopolitical threats. Key topics include the Biden administration’s approach to nuclear escalation, Senator McConnell’s retirement and his views on restoring deterrence, and Russian official Medvedev’s nuclear threats. The House and Senate have […]

ICBM EAR Report for 22 Feb 2025 was originally published on Global Security Review.

February 26, 2025
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ICBM EAR Report December 8th

Executive Summary: Week of December 8, 2024 This report asserts that the United States is at a critical inflection point in global security,  facing mounting threats from an increasingly assertive China, a resurgent Russia, and a shifting nuclear landscape characterized by rapid technological advancements and diminished international agreements. This week we underscore the critical juncture […]

ICBM EAR Report December 8th was originally published on Global Security Review.

December 20, 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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The Crucial Role of Escalation Dominance and Narrative Control in Nuclear Deterrence

Nuclear weapons have long been considered a double-edged sword in international relations—capable of both preventing conflicts through deterrence and posing existential threats if mismanaged. In this delicate balance, two key elements emerge as critical for nuclear deterrence credibility and effectiveness: escalation dominance and the control of international narratives. This article explores the interconnectedness of these […]

The Crucial Role of Escalation Dominance and Narrative Control in Nuclear Deterrence was originally published on Global Security Review.

January 30, 2024
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