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One of the most fundamental responsibilities of governments is to protect their citizens from all threats, internal or foreign. Policy makers must prepare for potential conventional warfare, terrorism and other asymmetrical attacks, and the repercussions of natural disasters and climate change to ensure the safety of their citizens. The motivation to protect against future threats must also be partnered with regular dialogue and partnership with allies and neighbors to prevent the triggering of violent conflict or destabilizing arms races.

Ben Nimmo Quoted in the Washington Post on Russian Interference in 2018 Midterms

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After a failed attack, Hezbollah’s propaganda seeks to prevent a wider war with Israel

By David Daoud

Committed as Hezbollah is to saving its Gaza-based allies, the group does not currently want a full war with Israel.

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How quickly can Taiwan integrate US weapon systems? Speed is essential to help deter China.

By Adam Kozloski

To better prepare Taiwan to defend itself, the United States needs more transparency into Taipei’s weapons integration challenges.

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UkraineAlert Aug 21, 2024

Invasion? What invasion? Putin is downplaying Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

By Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin’s efforts to downplay Ukraine’s invasion of Russia have severely dented his strongman image and make a mockery of the West’s escalation fears, writes Peter Dickinson.

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Nov 2, 2018

Ben Nimmo Quoted in the Washington Post on Russian Interference in 2018 Midterms

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Ben Nimmo spoke to the Washington Post about potential foreign interference in the 2018 midterm elections in the United States.

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Nov 1, 2018

Nukes in Europe: Facts, not hysteria

By Franklin C. Miller

Calls for the United States to continue to engage in a constructive dialogue with Russia on this issue bring to mind Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity: “doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results."

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Nov 1, 2018

Biberman in Perspectives on Terrorism: Terrorist prison breaks

By Atlantic Council

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New Atlanticist

Oct 26, 2018

‘Conflict gold’ fueling war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

By David A. Wemer

Militias and warlords are selling gold to fund their military activities and political control in eastern Congo and their illicit trade is not just flowing to the black market, but “may be coming here to the United States as well as Europe,” Sasha Lezhnev, deputy director of policy for the Enough Project, explained.

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Oct 26, 2018

This is what a post-Mattis Pentagon will look like

By Todd Rosenblum

It is not clear when Mattis will leave the Pentagon. What is clear is that his departure will usher in a more conforming leader compliant to this particular president’s unusual and impulsive leadership style. That’s not good.

Security & Defense United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Oct 25, 2018

Trident juncture: NATO’s crisis response put to the test

By Clementine G. Starling

Military forces from thirty-one countries, including all twenty-nine NATO members, plus Finland and Sweden, are participating in Trident Juncture, a major demonstration and test of NATO’s collective response to a fictional armed attack against an allied member state.

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Oct 24, 2018

Farkas Joins NPR to Discuss US Plan to Withdraw from INF Nuclear Treaty

By Evelyn Farkas

Listen to the full discussion here.

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Oct 24, 2018

Kroenig Joins KQED Discussing US Withdrawing From INF Nuclear Treaty

By Matthew Kroenig

Listen to the full discussion here.

Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

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Oct 24, 2018

To Combat Russian Subs, NATO Allies are Teaming up to Develop Naval Drones

By NATO and Defense News

NATO: [O]n Wednesday (3 October 2018), Defence Ministers from thirteen NATO Allies signed a declaration of intent to cooperate on the introduction of Maritime Unmanned Systems.

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Oct 23, 2018

Ben Nimmo Quoted in NYT on US Cyberoperations Against Russia Aimed at Protecting Elections

By Ben Nimmo

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After a failed attack, Hezbollah’s propaganda seeks to prevent a wider war with Israel

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Ben Nimmo Quoted in the Washington Post on Russian Interference in 2018 Midterms

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‘Conflict gold’ fueling war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This is what a post-Mattis Pentagon will look like

Trident juncture: NATO’s crisis response put to the test

Farkas Joins NPR to Discuss US Plan to Withdraw from INF Nuclear Treaty

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To Combat Russian Subs, NATO Allies are Teaming up to Develop Naval Drones

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