The NIDS View

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The NIDS View is meant to give listeners inside access to the thoughts and ideas of the member-practitioners of NIDS including our Fellows, Analysts, and Interns. For each episode we pick a current deterrence topic and have a cordial, exciting and sometimes funny discussion. Each episode is a stand-alone topical and is expected to increase awareness of deterrence thinking, expand the next generation of deterrence professionals, and prepare the workforce whose mission is to ensure peace, security, and stability.

  1. 170 - Drones Over the Fence: Securing America's Nuclear Deterrent from Surveillance or Sabotage

    1 HR AGO

    170 - Drones Over the Fence: Securing America's Nuclear Deterrent from Surveillance or Sabotage

    In this episode, Jim and Curtis break down the rising threat of unauthorized drone activity near U.S. military bases—spotlighting recent incidents at Barksdale Air Force Base. As drone technology and access rapidly evolve, new vulnerabilities are emerging across critical defense infrastructure. They explore how drones enable persistent surveillance, reconnaissance, and even potential weaponization—and what that means for America's nuclear deterrence credibility and national security. The conversation also dives into current policies, legislative efforts, and the latest counter-drone technologies, highlighting the need for layered defenses and stronger coordination across federal and state agencies. Looking ahead, the hosts examine future challenges—from kinetic damage to EMP-related defenses—and make the case for the importance of public awareness and interagency cooperation in protecting U.S. installations. Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/

    43 min
  2. 169 - Missiles, Energy, and Deterrence: March 2026 News in Review

    1 APR

    169 - Missiles, Energy, and Deterrence: March 2026 News in Review

    In this March 2026 News in Review episode, Jim and Curtis analyze their favorite deterrence‑related developments and headlines shaping the global security environment over the past month. Drawing on a range of recent articles and policy announcements, the conversation examines evolving deterrence strategies, advances in missile technology, and the growing intersection between energy security and national defense. Topics include Iran’s expanding missile range and implications for Europe, North Korea’s continued testing of nuclear‑capable systems, NATO dynamics—including Finland’s nuclear posture—and the Department of Energy’s newly released five‑year energy security plan. The hosts emphasized how resilience, credibility, and trust, remain essential to maintaining stability in an increasingly contested world. Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to deterrence and current events 01:07 – Iran’s missile capabilities and European response 06:23 – Understanding threats: capability and intent 11:37 – Energy security as a national security concern 16:10 – Deterrence strategies: cost, denial, and resilience 19:10 – North Korea’s military developments and global implications 21:35 – North Korea’s missile capabilities 30:00 – The future of energy resilience and microgrids 38:47 – Finland’s nuclear policy and NATO dynamics 40:14 – Radiation effects and impacts on electronics Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/

    46 min
  3. 168 - Decoding the 2026 U.S. Threat Assessment: Nuclear, Missile, and Space Risks

    25 MAR

    168 - Decoding the 2026 U.S. Threat Assessment: Nuclear, Missile, and Space Risks

    Jim and Curtis break down the U.S. Intelligence Community’s 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, examining what it reveals about today’s most pressing security challenges. The discussion explores nuclear deterrence, missile proliferation, space‑based threats, and escalating geopolitical risks—from China and Taiwan to Iran, Russia, and the Arctic. The conversation dives into deterrence theory, contrasting punishment versus denial, and assesses how emerging technologies—anti‑satellite weapons, space‑based nuclear risks, and expanding missile arsenals—are reshaping strategic stability. This episode offers a clear-eyed look at how global threats are evolving and what they mean for deterrence strategy in an increasingly contested security environment. ATA-2026-unclassified-16-Mar-FINAL.pdf Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/

    45 min
  4. 167 - Iran’s Nuclear Threshold and the 2026 Air War

    18 MAR

    167 - Iran’s Nuclear Threshold and the 2026 Air War

    In this episode of The NIDS View, Jim and Curtis examine Iran’s nuclear ambitions against the backdrop of the 2026 air war and a rapidly shifting deterrence environment. The conversation unpacks Iran’s status as a nuclear threshold state, the realities of enrichment and breakout potential, and how deterrence—rooted in capability and credibility—shapes decision‑making in Washington, Tehran, and across the region. Drawing on real‑world developments, they explore the risks of nuclear proliferation, the logic and limits of preemptive strikes, and whether preemption can function as a deterrence‑adjacent strategy without undermining strategic stability. Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/

    48 min
  5. 166 - Macron’s New Nuclear Calculus: France's Strategy to Replace America's Nuclear Umbrella

    11 MAR

    166 - Macron’s New Nuclear Calculus: France's Strategy to Replace America's Nuclear Umbrella

    This week on The NIDS View, Curtis and Jim examine Macron’s recent shift in nuclear strategy, including signals of an expanded arsenal and the potential forward deployment of nuclear forces to European allies. This episode explores what these moves by France mean for NATO and European security, as well as the future of global arms control. The discussion unpacks French political motivations, strategic objectives under President Macron, and the on nuclear proliferation. As Europe reassesses deterrence in a changing security environment, this episode offers timely insight into how France’s choices could reshape regional and global stability. Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/

    44 min
  6. 165 - Deterrence Under Pressure: Nuclear Risk, War, and Energy Security

    4 MAR

    165 - Deterrence Under Pressure: Nuclear Risk, War, and Energy Security

    In this February 2026 News Roundup, hosts Jim and Curtis examine key developments shaping modern deterrence this month—from nuclear bomber acquisition and the end of the New START treaty to the 4th anniversary of war in Ukraine. The discussion also highlights the critical role of energy security, logistics, and resilience in sustaining credible deterrence amid an increasingly complex global security environment. Key Takeaways: Military modernization remains central to effective deterrence The end of New START raises new nuclear stability challenges Energy security and logistics are critical to national defense Ukraine underscores both the human cost of war and the need for deterrence Articles: What Lies Ahead for Nuclear Technology and Security in 2026 (10) Energy as Strategy: The 2026 National Defense Strategy and U.S. Energy Security | LinkedIn Air Force Announces B-21 Production Deal, 2027 Entry into Service As war enters fifth year, Ukraine shows Russian victory is anything but inevitable After 4 years of fighting in Ukraine, a stalemate on the battlefield and the negotiation tables | W… Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/

    44 min
  7. 164 - Science, Strategy, and Signals: Trump Admin Claims Proof of China’s Nuclear Testing

    25 FEB

    164 - Science, Strategy, and Signals: Trump Admin Claims Proof of China’s Nuclear Testing

    Curtis and Jim examine the recent Trump administration revelation about alleged nuclear weapons testing by China and assess the strategic implications of the pronouncement and the testing for global deterrence and stability. They unpack the evolution of China’s nuclear program and explain why understanding that history is essential to assessing its ambitions today. The discussion highlights the critical role of monitoring and detection systems, explores the political and international ramifications of renewed testing, and underscores the need for greater public awareness of national security threats, emphasizing the deep interconnection between science, strategy, and policy in sustaining effective nuclear deterrence in an increasingly complex global environment. https://www.hudson.org/events/assistant-secretary-state-christopher-yeaw-end-new-start-treaty The views expressed are those of the host(s) and guest(s) alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Institute for Deterrence Studies, its members, or its components. References to commercial products, services, hyperlinks, or visual materials do not constitute endorsement. Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/

    46 min
  8. 163 - The Arctic Front: Greenland’s Role in U.S. Deterrence and Missile Defense

    18 FEB

    163 - The Arctic Front: Greenland’s Role in U.S. Deterrence and Missile Defense

    Jim and Curtis welcome Senior Fellow, Christopher Stone, to examine Greenland’s growing strategic importance in U.S. Golden Dome missile defense and deterrence. They unpack common misconceptions about Greenland’s role, discuss sovereignty and self‑determination issues, and explore how emerging threats—such as hypersonic weapons and Arctic militarization—are reshaping deterrence, space policy, and great‑power competition in the High North. Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/

    43 min
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The NIDS View is meant to give listeners inside access to the thoughts and ideas of the member-practitioners of NIDS including our Fellows, Analysts, and Interns. For each episode we pick a current deterrence topic and have a cordial, exciting and sometimes funny discussion. Each episode is a stand-alone topical and is expected to increase awareness of deterrence thinking, expand the next generation of deterrence professionals, and prepare the workforce whose mission is to ensure peace, security, and stability.

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    The National Institute for Deterrence Studies
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    170
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