This an interesting concept from Natalie Treloar for @ThinkDeterrence. But extended #deterrence is already becoming a challenge in #Europe where it has long been institutionalized. Can the concept be adapted to include domestic #nuclear weapons production for deterrence from #Japan & #SouthKorea as a backstop/fail-safe for underwhelming conventional rearmament embedded within bilateral defense arrangements with the US? In other words the threat of unconventional deterrence to China or #NorthKorea would be an independent capacity the US would not be in charge of. A sort of updated Schelling "The threat that leaves something to chance?" In the meantime, this could strengthen Washington's hand conventionally even with less upgraded forces than would otherwise be needed.

New from NIDS | Indo-Pacific Deterrence Is conventional rearmament moving fast enough to keep pace with the Indo-Pacific threat environment? In a new piece, Natalie Treloar argues that it isn’t—and that an Indo-Pacific nuclear alliance may offer a faster, more credible path to closing the deterrence gap. 📖 Read the full article and join the conversation on the future of Indo-Pacific security globalsecurityreview.com/an-… #Deterrence #IndoPacific #NationalSecurity #NuclearStrategy #DefensePolicy #Geopolitics #NIDS #Strategiccompetition #thinkdeterrence

NIDS invites you to Join us for the Fifth Annual Nuclear Triad Symposium on June 18th in person or virtually. The Symposium will take place on June 18, 2026, in the University Center Ballroom at Louisiana State University Shreveport. Full agenda can be found in the registration links below. In partnership with BRF, this year’s symposium will examine the critical role of the Nuclear Triad as the foundation of U.S. national security, with presentations and discussions focused on the current strategic environment, force readiness, nuclear modernization, and the evolving role of deterrence in global competition. Speakers will include senior officials and subject matter experts from Air Force Global Strike Command, 8th Air Force, the 307th Bomb Wing at nearby Barksdale Air Force Base, 20th Air Force, Navy Strategic Systems Programs, and the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Strategic Submarines. In person registration: ce.lsus.edu/coursedisplay.cf… ZOOM registration: ce.lsus.edu/coursedisplay.cf… @LSU_Shreveport @usairforce @AFGlobalStrike @security_wonk @SmallBCC

Had a great time with @ThinkDeterrence and Peter Huessy discussing my latest paper (link below) Deterring the New Pacing Threats: Opportunistic and Coordinated Aggression. youtube.com/watch?v=SMCGXNpe… 1/2

Thanks to Peter Huessy and @ThinkDeterrence for having me on! A fun discussion! youtu.be/XL7bIz5BF5E?si=3OYW…

Peter Huessy, Rick Fisher, and I talk about what how China plans to use its nuclear weapons here: youtu.be/XqDGnMqxS-0. @ThinkDeterrence

Our podcast, Deterrence Down Under, now has its own show as part of the NIDS Broadcasting Network. You can find us at the link below or at other places you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify, etc). Please subscribe and review! rss.com/podcasts/deterrence-… @ThinkDeterrence

Honored to join this insightful discussion on #Pakistan’s #nuclear strategy, #deterrence, and the responsibility that comes with #strategicstability. Huge thanks to @ThinkDeterrence Carl Rhodes, Christine M. Leah, Kimberly Cherington and Natalie Treloar youtube.com/watch?app=deskto…

My latest for @ThinkDeterrence Co-authored with @DrRizwanaAbbasi

🗓️ 06 NOV | 06pm Conference “The New American President’s Approach to Europe and China: Problems and Prospects” 📍Aud. Silva Leal, Building 3 @ISCTEIUL 👤Speaker: Amit Gupta @ThinkDeterrence Org. @CEI_Iscte ECSH #internationalrelations #ForeignPolicy #EUAChina

NIDS hosts former intelligence officer Jim Klingmeyer as they discuss the recent deployment of North Korean troops to #Ukraine, the potential for an #AI arms race in national security, and the latest DIA intel report. @jsolomonReports @GenFlynn @marklevinshow @RCDefense @RCPolitics @BreakingDefense @CSIS #NationalSecurity #GlobalSecurity #ThinkDeterrence

Excellent paper @jmichael424 . I will flag this to colleagues 👍

New publication: "Deterrence Studies: A field still in progress" tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.… @nktpnd @ThinkDeterrence @paulvanhooft @clary_co @Atomic_Chess @walberque @rainsbor @RichardBallett

#Russia's Lancet & Kalishnikov drones feature autonomous attack modes - what comes next? Zachary Kallenborn discusses the convergence of #drones & artificial intelligence. FULL INTERVIEW: youtu.be/yYjqDk0Rwac @ZKallenborn @warstudies @Thinkdeterrence @Scharschool #Ukraine #AI

#NNSA is working hard to modernize infrastructure across our enterprise. We are prioritizing investments to deliver on time, incorporate cutting-edge manufacturing, and improve safety. In a recent speech at @ThinkDeterrence, I explained why it matters: energy.gov/nnsa/articles/nns…

Readiness and its links to deterrence are a topic that will be discussed in the next episode of the Deterrence Down Under podcast. #thinkdeterrence

Another episode of Deterrence Down Under has been posted. In it, the Australian triad discusses why transparency is so important to an effective deterrence strategy and what it means for Australia. @ThinkDeterrence #thinkdeterrence podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

The article argues that America's foreign policy is inconsistent, leading to a loss of trust among allies. globalsecurityreview.com/is-… @GordonGChang @ThinkDeterrence #globalsecurity #thinkdeterrence

If you are interested in deterrence, you must realize that economic security plays a critical role. Our efforts to centralize our entire economy is a massive risk and makes for a prime target for our enemies. @ThinkDeterrence

@ThinkDeterrence (the National Institute for Deterrence Studies) is a great new think tank, dedicated to education and thinking about strategic issues and deterrence issues. It is well worth it to follow them.