In this March 2026 News in Review episode, Jim and Curtis analyze their favorite deterrence‑related developments and headlines shaping the global security environment over the past month. Drawing on a range of recent articles and policy announcements, the conversation examines evolving deterrence strategies, advances in missile technology, and the growing intersection between energy security and national defense. Topics include Iran’s expanding missile range and implications for Europe, North Korea’s continued testing of nuclear‑capable systems, NATO dynamics—including Finland’s nuclear posture—and the Department of Energy’s newly released five‑year energy security plan. The hosts emphasized how resilience, credibility, and trust, remain essential to maintaining stability in an increasingly contested world.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to deterrence and current events

01:07 – Iran’s missile capabilities and European response

06:23 – Understanding threats: capability and intent

11:37 – Energy security as a national security concern

16:10 – Deterrence strategies: cost, denial, and resilience

19:10 – North Korea’s military developments and global implications

21:35 – North Korea’s missile capabilities

30:00 – The future of energy resilience and microgrids

38:47 – Finland’s nuclear policy and NATO dynamics

40:14 – Radiation effects and impacts on electronics

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