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The NIDS View
Hosted by The National Institute for Deterrence Studies · EN
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.
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168 - Decoding the 2026 U.S. Threat Assessment: Nuclear, Missile, and Space Risks
Mar 2500:45:22Tap to summarizeJim and Curtis break down the U.S. Intelligence Community’s 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, examining what it reveals about today’s most pressing security challenges. The discussion explores nuclear deterrence, missile proliferation, space‑based threats, and escalating geopolitical risks—from China and Taiwan to Iran, Russia, and the Arctic. The conversation dives into deterrence theory, contrasting punishment versus denial, and assesses how emerging technologies—anti‑satellite weapons, space‑based nuclear risks, and expanding missile arsenals—are reshaping strategic stability. This episode offers a clear-eyed look at how global threats are evolving and what they mean for deterrence strategy in an increasingly contested security environment.ATA-2026-unclassified-16-Mar-FINAL.pdfGet Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence StudiesLike and follow us –The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrenceX.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrenceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQRumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrenceGlobal Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.comOur Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/
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167 - Iran’s Nuclear Threshold and the 2026 Air War
Mar 1800:48:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The NIDS View, Jim and Curtis examine Iran’s nuclear ambitions against the backdrop of the 2026 air war and a rapidly shifting deterrence environment. The conversation unpacks Iran’s status as a nuclear threshold state, the realities of enrichment and breakout potential, and how deterrence—rooted in capability and credibility—shapes decision‑making in Washington, Tehran, and across the region.Drawing on real‑world developments, they explore the risks of nuclear proliferation, the logic and limits of preemptive strikes, and whether preemption can function as a deterrence‑adjacent strategy without undermining strategic stability. Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us –The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.comOur Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/
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166 - Macron’s New Nuclear Calculus: France's Strategy to Replace America's Nuclear Umbrella
Mar 1100:44:15Tap to summarizeThis week on The NIDS View, Curtis and Jim examine Macron’s recent shift in nuclear strategy, including signals of an expanded arsenal and the potential forward deployment of nuclear forces to European allies. This episode explores what these moves by France mean for NATO and European security, as well as the future of global arms control. The discussion unpacks French political motivations, strategic objectives under President Macron, and the on nuclear proliferation. As Europe reassesses deterrence in a changing security environment, this episode offers timely insight into how France’s choices could reshape regional and global stability. Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/
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165 - Deterrence Under Pressure: Nuclear Risk, War, and Energy Security
Mar 400:43:34Tap to summarizeIn this February 2026 News Roundup, hosts Jim and Curtis examine key developments shaping modern deterrence this month—from nuclear bomber acquisition and the end of the New START treaty to the 4th anniversary of war in Ukraine. The discussion also highlights the critical role of energy security, logistics, and resilience in sustaining credible deterrence amid an increasingly complex global security environment.Key Takeaways:Military modernization remains central to effective deterrenceThe end of New START raises new nuclear stability challengesEnergy security and logistics are critical to national defenseUkraine underscores both the human cost of war and the need for deterrenceArticles: What Lies Ahead for Nuclear Technology and Security in 2026(10) Energy as Strategy: The 2026 National Defense Strategy and U.S. Energy Security | LinkedInAir Force Announces B-21 Production Deal, 2027 Entry into ServiceAs war enters fifth year, Ukraine shows Russian victory is anything but inevitableAfter 4 years of fighting in Ukraine, a stalemate on the battlefield and the negotiation tables | W…Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us –The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.comOur Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/
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164 - Science, Strategy, and Signals: Trump Admin Claims Proof of China’s Nuclear Testing
Feb 2500:45:40Tap to summarizeCurtis and Jim examine the recent Trump administration revelation about alleged nuclear weapons testing by China and assess the strategic implications of the pronouncement and the testing for global deterrence and stability. They unpack the evolution of China’s nuclear program and explain why understanding that history is essential to assessing its ambitions today. The discussion highlights the critical role of monitoring and detection systems, explores the political and international ramifications of renewed testing, and underscores the need for greater public awareness of national security threats, emphasizing the deep interconnection between science, strategy, and policy in sustaining effective nuclear deterrence in an increasingly complex global environment. https://www.hudson.org/events/assistant-secretary-state-christopher-yeaw-end-new-start-treatyThe views expressed are those of the host(s) and guest(s) alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Institute for Deterrence Studies, its members, or its components. References to commercial products, services, hyperlinks, or visual materials do not constitute endorsement.Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us –The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.comOur Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/
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163 - The Arctic Front: Greenland’s Role in U.S. Deterrence and Missile Defense
Feb 1800:42:32Tap to summarizeJim and Curtis welcome Senior Fellow, Christopher Stone, to examine Greenland’s growing strategic importance in U.S. Golden Dome missile defense and deterrence. They unpack common misconceptions about Greenland’s role, discuss sovereignty and self‑determination issues, and explore how emerging threats—such as hypersonic weapons and Arctic militarization—are reshaping deterrence, space policy, and great‑power competition in the High North.Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us –The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.comOur Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/
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162 - The Hidden Cost of Clean Energy: Lithium, Mining, and the Future of EVs with Dr Joe Bozeman
Feb 1600:39:28Tap to summarizeJim sits down with Dr. Joe Bozeman for an in‑depth conversation on the complex realities behind the rapid growth of electric vehicles. Together, they unpack the lesser‑seen side of the EV revolution—especially the challenges and consequences of lithium mining, the backbone of modern battery technology. Their discussion explores the environmental, human, and geopolitical impacts of the global scramble for critical minerals. From ecological damage and labor concerns to the strategic vulnerabilities created by resource scarcity, the episode highlights why responsible mining practices must be part of any sustainable energy future. Jim and Joe also examine the critical role of community engagement, the responsibility engineers carry in designing ethical and sustainable systems, and how thoughtful policy can help balance economic growth with environmental justice. Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/
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161 - January News Round Up: Nuclear Strategy and the Doomsday Clock
Feb 400:43:41Tap to summarizeIn this January 2026 News Round Up, Jim and Curtis break down several news articles affecting U.S. deterrence. This month was the Trump administration’s National Defense Strategy, and why the Doomsday Clock continues to draw closer to midnight. They discuss Congressional engagement on the looming New START expiration and the need for modernized arms control approaches. They emphasize first principles for any viable agreement and review articles on demands for industrial strength, resilient supply chains, clear strategic thinking, and policies that keep pace with emerging threats.https://thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock/2025-statement/ https://www.executivegov.com/articles/dow-2026-national-defense-strategyGet Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence StudiesLike and follow us –The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrenceX.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrenceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQRumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrenceGlobal Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.comOur Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/
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America Needs a Dead Hand More Than Ever
Apr 3, 2024Tap to summarizeAdam, 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)
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