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The NIDS View James C. Petrosky
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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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Is Deterrence Pointless?
Adam, Curtis, and Jim discuss the merits of article 'What We Don't Know About Nuclear Deterrence Could Hurt Us' by Paul Poast. The hosts explore the validity of the points made in the article and the challenges of measuring the effectiveness of deterrence.
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Forget Cold War: Is the U.S. in a Tepid War with China?
Adam and Curtis join noted China expert, Dr Alex Littlefield to explore the trendy idea of a new cold war between the US and China and highlight the political, economic, technological, and military traits of China that make it a more formidable adversary than the Soviet Union.
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Making France Great Again - With Nukes
Jim, Curtis, and Adam discuss Macron's vision of a Euro-defense force underwritten by French nuclear weapons.
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Are Delays in Nuclear Modernization a Problem for the Nation?
Jim, Adam, and Chris, discuss delays in the nuclear modernization programs and what the implications of those delays might be.
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NATO: Celebrating 75 Years of Collective Deterrence
North Atlantic Treaty Organization celebrates it's 75th anniversary. Adam and Curtis discuss the past, present, and future of the organization.
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Nuclear War: An Implausible Scenario
Adam, Curtis, Peter, and special guest, Lindell Lucy, discuss Annie Jacobsen's best-selling book, "Nuclear War: A Scenario"