NIDS Knowledge
Education Podcasts
NIDS Knowledge is a weekly broadcast of the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS) where we want to strengthen national security, preserve peace, and help you Think Deterrence! The show informs the public on key deterrence topics and develops critical thinking using ~9 minute lessons from the team of experts in NIDS.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
NIDS Knowledge is a weekly broadcast of the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS) where we want to strengthen national security, preserve peace, and help you Think Deterrence! The show informs the public on key deterrence topics and develops critical thinking using ~9 minute lessons from the team of experts in NIDS.
Twitter:
@thinkdeterrence
Language:
English
Episodes
Real Space Strategy: Lessons of LeMay Lost? Why Aren’t We Staying Ahead of the Enemy Offensive Space Forces?
6/10/2024
In this episode Christopher Stone looks at the experiences and past plans of General Curtis LeMay as a model that the Space Force seems to have forgotten despite it being a key part of Air Force strategy for decades: keeping friendly offensive forces, needed for deterrence (nuclear and space) more capable than enemy defenses.
Duration:00:19:59
Personal Reliability Program (PRP) and the Safety and Security Measures of Nuclear Weapons
6/3/2024
Kirk Fansher discusses the safety and security of nuclear weapons and how the PRP ensures the most reliable individuals are in critical positions related to nuclear weapons.
Duration:00:10:40
Real Space Strategy: Space Deterrence at the Nuclear Threshold
5/27/2024
Christopher Stone looks deeper into the threats posed by a nuclear Russian anti-satellite (ASAT) and why we are not prepared to deter or destroy such a threat due to current policy.
Duration:00:29:35
NIDS Down Under: The Return of Great Power Competition
5/20/2024
Christine and Natalie interview The Honorable Frank C. Miller where they discuss the need for the US to revitalize its nuclear arsenal and policies in the face of a tripolar superpower nuclear competition.
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Duration:01:59:38
Reducing Health Effects from Fall Out
5/13/2024
Jim describes how time, distance and shielding can reduce health effects from fall out.
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Duration:00:08:14
Real Space Strategy: Deterrence, Defense, and Resilience; Not the Same!
5/6/2024
Christopher Stone explains the difference between deterrence and defense and why they're not the same thing.
Duration:00:09:53
Deterrence Down Under: Australia’s New National Defense Strategy
4/29/2024
In this special episode, Natalie and Carl discuss Australia’s National Defence Strategy and the associated Integrated Investment Program. They examine the assumptions and discuss the plan to address Australia’s most challenging strategic environment since World War II.
Duration:00:21:41
Deterrence Down Under: Expanding AUKUS; Building Advanced Military Capabilities
4/22/2024
Carl, Natalie, and special guest, Bob Peters, discuss options for extended AUKUS cooperation.
Duration:00:32:30
Real Space Strategy: The Dangerous Precedent of Ending the Guard Space Mission
4/15/2024
Chris talks with Brig Gen Michael Bruno, Director of Joint Staff, Colorado National Guard, about a proposal to absorb Air National Guard units into the Space Force.
Duration:00:40:43
Health Effects of Radiation Exposure
4/8/2024
Jim explains how radiation dose leads to health effects, based upon EPA numbers.
Duration:00:08:39
Real Space Strategy: Space Traffic Management, What's The Best Way Forward?
4/1/2024
What is the best way forward for space traffic management? Chris discusses this issue with Kevin O'Connell, former Director of Office Space Commerce.
Duration:00:36:19
Deterrence Down Under: Can the U.S. Be Trusted?
3/25/2024
Carl, Christine, Natalie, and Justin discuss whether Australia can trust the United States to deliver deterrence as part of their alliance.
Duration:00:34:48
Real Space Strategy: Do Americans Want to Give up the State's Role in Military Affairs in Space?
3/18/2024
Chris Stone discusses why the opposition to the establishment of the Space National Guard is contrary to the Founding principles of the Constitution.
Duration:00:15:28
The Five D's of Nuclear Weapons Security Program
3/11/2024
Dr. Justin Jacobsen explains the five D's of our nuclear weapons security deter, detect, delay, deny, and defeat and the importance of each.
Duration:00:07:26
Real Space Strategy: Space Force Re-optimization... Again?
3/4/2024
Chris discusses re-optimization of the space force for great power competition and the need for high intensity conflict readiness.
Duration:00:22:35
Natural Sources of Atomic Radiation
2/26/2024
Jim responds to a listener's question about natural sources of atomic radiation and describes dose units and health effects.
Duration:00:10:08
Real Space Strategy: Export Control Reform - Why Reform Again?
2/19/2024
Chris Stone and Lt Col, USAF (Retired) Stewart Aitkencade discuss the background and reform efforts of space export control regimes.
Duration:00:34:30
The Five Purposes of a Nuclear Deterrence Strategy
2/12/2024
Curtis defines deterrence and explains the five purposes of this strategy.
Duration:00:10:01
Real Space Strategy: Space Export Control Reform - What is This All About?
2/5/2024
In this episode, Chris Stone explains what space export control reform and why it's an issue.
Duration:00:12:31
Why Does America Need Sentinel?
1/30/2024
In this episode, Adam shares the need for a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) known as the Sentinel.
Duration:00:10:13