Christopher Gettel
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Should America Start Testing Nuclear Weapons Again?
If Russia conducts a nuclear test, the US should also conduct limited tests to maintain weapon reliability, showcase capabilities for deterrence, and signal readiness for defense.
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After Dreadnought Subs, UK Must Integrate Nuclear Airborne Capabilities
The UK should proactively safeguard its interests and NATO commitments by diversifying its nuclear delivery platforms.
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A Possible Counter to China: An Indo-Pacific NATO?
While a NATO-like alliance the Indo-Pacific could draw the US into an unwanted war, the greater peril lies in the gradual encroachment of a belligerent China.
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Putin’s Desperate Attempt to Control the Narrative Amid Military Failures
Putin's suspension of New START is a calculated but desperate move to control the narrative amid Russia's military failures in Ukraine.
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China Aims for Nuclear Parity: Should the US Be Worried?
It’s likely that before 2030 China will possess nuclear weapons and delivery systems nearly approximate to the US -- a worrying parity not seen since the Cold War.
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Hypersonic Missiles: Overhyped or the Future of Warfare?
Hypersonic missiles have been thrown into the limelight due to their use by Russia against Ukraine, but their usefulness in combat is up for debate.
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Russia Is Running Out of Missiles. That’s Bad News for Ukraine
Although the depletion of top-of-the-line Russian missiles could give Ukraine the upper hand strategically, it could spell disaster for Ukrainian civilians.
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A Post-New START Nuclear Strategy for America
With China’s growing nuclear arsenal and New START set to expire in 2026, the US should enact a new, public nuclear policy.
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