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The End of the Nonproliferation Era & The Emerging Age of Strategic Entropy
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The End of the Nonproliferation Era & The Emerging Age of Strategic Entropy

The post-Cold War nonproliferation order is unraveling, replaced by an era of strategic entropy—a condition where deterrence dynamics are no longer predictable, alliances are no longer immutable, and nuclear restraint is no longer assured.

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Alexander Butler
March 28, 2025
11 min read
Lithium, Leverage, and Leadership : Countering China’s Economic Influence in Latin America
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Lithium, Leverage, and Leadership : Countering China’s Economic Influence in Latin America

South America is having its mineral deposits developed rapidly… It may well be that in the future the continent will be called upon to furnish in quantity other mineral products required by the industrial nations of the globe - Benjamin LeRoy Miller (1927)

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Alexander Butler
March 28, 2025
18 min read
The AI You Don’t See: Hidden Ways AI Influences Your Everyday Decisions
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The AI You Don’t See: Hidden Ways AI Influences Your Everyday Decisions

Remember the last time you applied for a loan, scrolled through social media, or asked your smart speaker about the weather? You were interacting with AI systems that make countless decisions affecting your daily life.

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Samuel Abinsinguza
March 27, 2025
7 min read
Weaponized Wildfire: The National Security Risks of Arson-Driven Disasters
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Weaponized Wildfire: The National Security Risks of Arson-Driven Disasters

Malicious actors, including terrorist organizations, may exploit fire as a low-cost, high-impact weapon designed to destabilize regions, overwhelm emergency resources, and disrupt economies.

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Bryan Lachica
February 4, 2025
5 min read
DeepSeek-R1  Into The Unknown: The Ripple Effect No One Saw Coming
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DeepSeek-R1 Into The Unknown: The Ripple Effect No One Saw Coming

DeepSeek R1, built in 2 months for under $6M, triggered a $500B market cap loss for NVIDIA—ushering in an era where efficiency, not raw power, reshapes the AI race.

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Samuel Abinsinguza
January 28, 2025
4 min read
The Cognitive Siege - How Social Media and Algorithmic Manipulation Enable Information Warfare
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The Cognitive Siege - How Social Media and Algorithmic Manipulation Enable Information Warfare

In the theater of the unseen, a silent siege rages—a war not for land or resources but for the terrain of our minds.

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Samuel Abinsinguza
January 22, 2025
3 min read
From Policy To Practice: Navigating the Cybersecurity Recommendations in RAND's Identifying Critical IT Products & Services Report
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From Policy To Practice: Navigating the Cybersecurity Recommendations in RAND's Identifying Critical IT Products & Services Report

In 1997, the President’s Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection wrote, “life is good in America because things work . . .

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Samuel Abinsinguza
January 19, 2025
11 min read
Civil-Military Relations: Balancing Control and Bridging Divides
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Civil-Military Relations: Balancing Control and Bridging Divides

Civil-military relations lie at the heart of a society's stability and governance, navigating the delicate balance between civilian control and military autonomy.

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Margaret Stanton
January 14, 2025
5 min read
The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Future of Digital Defense
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The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Future of Digital Defense

In an era where technology is advancing rapidly, the convergence of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential aspect of digital defense strategies

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NSP Fellows
December 31, 2024
5 min read
The Impact of AI on Global Security Policies: A Paradigm Shift?
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The Impact of AI on Global Security Policies: A Paradigm Shift?

The rise of AI in global security affairs is presenting new diplomatic and ethical challenges. Countries are grappling with questions of accountability, transparency, and the ethical use of AI in security contexts.

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NSP Fellows
December 31, 2024
4 min read
The Militarization of Space: New Frontiers
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The Militarization of Space: New Frontiers

Strategic implications of space-based defense systems and orbital superiority.

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NSP Fellows
December 31, 2024
4 min read
Quantum Computing's Impact on Military Intelligence
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Quantum Computing's Impact on Military Intelligence

Revolutionary changes in cryptography and data analysis reshaping military operations.

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NSP Fellows
December 31, 2024
3 min read