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Why Eurasia, Not the Indo-Pacific, Matters Most in Next Phase of Taiwan Deterrence
Washington is preparing for the right war, but in the wrong theater. For years, U.S. strategic thinking has centered on the Indo‑Pacific: the militarized atolls of the South China Sea, China’s churning naval shipyards, and the tense waters of the Taiwan Strai…
Deterrence and The Spectacle of Punishment
Podcast Transcript The idea of crime and punishment dates back to the earliest human societies. As societies have evolved, so too have punishments, transitioning from overt, public forms of discipline to more discrete methods. Whether it be public floggings…
Practice Makes Deterrence: India’s Next Nuclear Challenge at Sea
When India’s third ballistic missile-carrying, nuclear-powered submarine — the INS Aridhaman — entered service on April 3, 2026, it marked a milestone decades in the making.With three boomers, India can now reliably always maintain at least one on deterrent p…