Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discusses the future of deterrence

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Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discusses the future of deterrence

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In defense of Draghi’s defense idea: Three models for a centralized defense procurer for the EU

By Thomas Goldstein

Only a European defense procurer can provide the institutional reform to overcome intra- and intergovernmental paralysis and invest at scale.
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Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discusses the future of deterrence

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The US needs a stronger defense industrial base. Option contracts can help.

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The US government would pay a premium on current orders, but it would then have the option to purchase a larger amount within a fixed timeframe.
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Sep 17, 2021

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discusses the future of deterrence

By Jacob Mezey

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen John E. Hyten discusses deterrence for the twenty-first century.

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Fast Thinking

Sep 16, 2021

FAST THINKING: Can Australian nuclear subs help corner China?

By Atlantic Council

What impact will this deal have on competition with China? What about the allies left high and dry? Our experts emerged from the deep with the answers.

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New Atlanticist

Sep 15, 2021

Experts react: The US, UK, and Australia struck a nuclear submarine deal. What does it mean?

By Atlantic Council

The pact, known as AUKUS, is a clear challenge to China in the Indo-Pacific and a deepening of military ties among close allies of more than a century.

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In the News

Sep 14, 2021

Grundman in Defense One on post-9/11 defense industry

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense resident senior fellow Steven Grundman speaks on defense industry changes following the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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In the News

Sep 14, 2021

Wechsler quoted in Washington Monthly on how the US will need to develop even more effective counterterrorism strategies

By Atlantic Council

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Sep 13, 2021

Dagres joins Monocle to discuss the status of the Iran nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Sep 2, 2021

Grundman in Aviation Week on the US defense-industrial base

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Steven Grundman writes in Aviation Week on changes in the US defense-industrial base.

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Seizing the advantage

Aug 31, 2021

As the US faces increasing threats, the next National Defense Strategy must rise to meet them

By Matthew R. Crouch, Ronald C. Fairbanks

As US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin looks toward the future of the global strategic landscape, he will wrestle with questions surrounding how to frame the current strategic environment, align US and allied efforts, and balance varied threats.

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Experts react

Aug 30, 2021

Experts react: The US withdrawal from Afghanistan is complete. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

What’s next for Afghanistan? How will evacuations proceed without the US military controlling Kabul airport? What’s next for the counterterrorism mission? How will other regional and global powers shape the country the United States leaves behind?

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In the News

Aug 23, 2021

Wechsler joins Modern Warn Institute to discuss US military failures post 9/11

By Atlantic Council

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Whitney McNamara

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Rob Murray

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Magnus Nordenman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Director of Legislative Affairs and Policy, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems

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