The NIDS View
Education Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@thinkdeterrence
Language:
English
Episodes
Forget Cold War: Is the U.S. in a Tepid War with China?
5/15/2024
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.
Duration:00:34:30
Making France Great Again - With Nukes
5/8/2024
Jim, Curtis, and Adam discuss Macron's vision of a Euro-defense force underwritten by French nuclear weapons.
Duration:00:36:15
Are Delays in Nuclear Modernization a Problem for the Nation?
5/1/2024
Jim, Adam, and Chris, discuss delays in the nuclear modernization programs and what the implications of those delays might be.
Duration:00:35:17
NATO: Celebrating 75 Years of Collective Deterrence
4/24/2024
North Atlantic Treaty Organization celebrates it's 75th anniversary. Adam and Curtis discuss the past, present, and future of the organization.
Duration:00:35:47
Nuclear War: An Implausible Scenario
4/17/2024
Adam, Curtis, Peter, and special guest, Lindell Lucy, discuss Annie Jacobsen's best-selling book, "Nuclear War: A Scenario"
Duration:00:47:44
Is the U.S. a Stable Treaty Ally?
4/10/2024
Adam, Alex, and Kirk explore the credibility of the United States as an ally and provider of extended deterrence to NATO and Asian countries.
Duration:00:39:38
America Needs a Dead Hand More Than Ever
4/3/2024
Adam, Curtis, and Chris discuss article in War on the Rocks: America Needs a Dead Hand More Than Ever and address the changing threat landscape. (America Needs a Dead Hand More than Ever - War on the Rocks)
Duration:00:41:15
The Sentinel ICBM Remains Affordable
3/27/2024
Jim, Curtis, and Adam argue that added context is needed before deciding that the Sentinel ICBM is too expensive. Read full article here: https://breakingdefense.com/2024/03/the-sentinel-icbm-remains-affordable-because-context-matters/
Duration:00:36:16
Putin Warns the West That Russia is Ready for Nuclear War
3/20/2024
Putin has warned that he is ready to use nuclear weapons. Jim, Curtis, and Adam discuss whether Americans should be concerned.
Duration:00:37:11
Is Trump Right about Europe?
3/13/2024
Curtis, Adam, Kirk, and Chris discuss a recent article from Global Security Review by Amit Gupta called "Is Trump Right about Europe?" while exploring the value and controversies of NATO's 2% of GDP expense requirement.
Duration:00:38:22
Assessment of Chinese Nuclear Weapon Capabilities
3/6/2024
Jim is joined by Former Congressman Chris Stewart and Dr. Alex Littlefield to discuss an article in Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.
Duration:00:38:48
Implications for Russian Space Nuclear Weapons
2/27/2024
Adam and Jim discuss what the strategy could be behind a Russian nuclear space weapons program.
Duration:00:32:13
AUKUS: The Australian Perspective
2/21/2024
Curtis hosts three experts in Australia, Dr. Christine Leah, Dr. Carl Rhodes, and Natalie Treloar, as they discuss AUKUS from an Australian perspective and its association with deterrence.
Duration:00:39:35
The State Department Report: Russian Noncompliance with New Start Treaty
2/14/2024
Jim, Curtis, and Adam reflect on the Nuclear Deterrence Summit and discuss the Report to Congress on Implementation of the New START Treaty.
Duration:00:35:31
Not If, But When: The Role of Nuclear Weapons in Taiwan
2/7/2024
Jim, Curtis, and Adam review an article on the role of nuclear weapons in Taiwan crisis and discuss the implications of a China-U.S. conflict over Taiwan.
Duration:00:34:43
Would a Nuclear Weapons Ban Save Lives or Threaten Them?
1/31/2024
James, Curtis, Adam and guest, Zak Kallenborn, discuss Zak's article which explores the topic of nuclear weapons and their role in deterring great power war.
Duration:00:34:12
Artificial Intelligence: Does it Enhance Deterrence Stability?
1/24/2024
Jim, Adam, Curtis and Chris look at an article in War on the Rocks and discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in nuclear stability and command and control systems.
Duration:00:38:03
Adversaries are Hijacking U.S. Deterrence Strategy
1/17/2024
Jim and Adam look at article 'The Return of Nuclear Escalation, How America's Adversaries Have Hijacked Its Old Deterrent Strategy' by Keir Lieber and Daryl Press and discuss how adversaries rely on nuclear weapons to compensate for their conventional military weaknesses.
Duration:00:33:49
German and European Considerations of an Independent Nuclear Arsenal
1/10/2024
Jim, Adam and Chris discuss article in National Institute for Public Policy by Michael Ruhl and argue that the US may withdraw its commitment to protect Europe with its nuclear umbrella
Duration:00:31:30
Deterrence Highlights of 2023 and Predictions for the New Year
1/3/2024
Jim, Curtis and Adam discuss the key deterrence events of 2023 and their predictions for 2024.
Duration:00:33:56