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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 generati... more

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Happy Holidays from Curtis and Jim as they discuss the recent advancements in nuclear deterrence modernization, focusing on the W88 nuclear warhead upgrade and its implications for national security. They explore the modernization of other weapons, t... more

In this episode, Curtis and Jim discuss the recently released 2025 National Security Strategy, emphasizing the importance for professionals in the field to understand such documents. They critique prior American foreign policy, outline the key elemen... more

Curtis and Jim break down reports of a new Chinese-made concrete-skinned hypersonic glide vehicle—the YKJ-1000—and discuss what ultra-low-cost offensive systems could mean for global stability, deterrence, missile defense, and democratic acquisition ... more

In this November News Roundup, Jim and Curtis discuss various aspects of nuclear deterrence, including the latest on the role of nuclear cruise missiles, the management of ICBMs, the need for tactical nuclear weapons in Europe, and concerns surroundi... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Joe Bozeman
Environmental engineer and faculty member at Georgia Tech School of Public Policy
Georgia Tech
Episode: 151 - Sustainable Power: A Collective Approach to Resilience and Productivity
Dr. Shamaun Holston
Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with extensive experience in nuclear engineering and deterrence strategy
Episode: 145 - Navigating Careers in National Security with Dr. Shamaun Holston
Dr. Brandon Toliver
Recent NIDS Senior Fellow and Vice President of Facilities and Construction at Tuskegee University.
Tuskegee University
Episode: 144 - Space, Security, and the Future of U.S. Space Leadership
Chris Stewart
Former member of Congress representing Utah and national security advocate
Episode: 143 - Government Shutdowns and National Security with Former Congressman Chris Stewart
Vipin Narang
Former official in the Biden administration with expertise in nuclear policy.
Episode: 133 The Evolving Landscape of Nuclear Deterrence Strategy
Dakota Rudesill
Professor in the College of Law at The Ohio State University and a former Hill staffer with expertise in nuclear law.
The Ohio State University
Episode: The Legal Landscape of Nuclear Deterrence
Jim Klingmeyer
Retired Air Force officer with experience in Pakistan.
Episode: India-Pakistan, Cross-Border Conflict Under Their Nuclear Shadows
Curtis McGiffen
Co-author of the article on nuclear deterrence
National Institute for Deterrent Studies
Episode: Peace Through Strength: A Strategic Necessity
Jim Petrosky
Participant in the discussion of deterrence strategy
National Institute for Deterrent Studies
Episode: Peace Through Strength: A Strategic Necessity

Hosts

Jim Petrosky
President and co-founder of the National Institute for Deterrence Studies, and engaging host known for his insightful discussions on deterrence strategies and national security.
Curtis McGiffen
Vice President for Education at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies, co-host who brings a robust educational perspective to discussions around deterrence.
Adam Lowther
Co-host of The NIDS View, known for his expertise in deterrence and energetic participation in discussions concerning nuclear strategy and national security.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Discussions sometimes devolve into ideological rants.

    Came here for insightful and technical discussions of nuclear weapons and the importance of deterrence, but got rants about the evils of basic social assistance programs.

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    United Statesa year ago

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Overall, the podcast provides valuable insights into nuclear deterrence and national security despite occasional frustrations with tangential rants.
Listeners appreciate the technical depth of discussions but sometimes feel that conversations drift into ideological territory.

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150 - Regional Security Under Pressure: Japan, Taiwan, and the Future of Deterrence
Q: Why has deterrence seemingly failed over the last couple of decades?
The conversation reveals that strategic ambiguity has not worked, with China growing more aggressive, leading to discussions about revising diplomatic strategies.
143 - Government Shutdowns and National Security with Former Congressman Chris Stewart
Q: How do shutdowns influence relations with our allies?
It reduces trust and complicates inter-agency cooperation, interrupting important agreements and partnerships.
143 - Government Shutdowns and National Security with Former Congressman Chris Stewart
Q: What does a government shutdown mean for our security posture?
Shutdowns create vulnerabilities that our adversaries might exploit, weakening global faith in U.S. leadership.
142 - SAOC: The Future of Airborne Command and Control
Q: If you were in uniform today, what would you be doing now regarding the preparation for the new system?
The preparation would involve sending pilots to receive qualifications for the new Dash 8, learning how to use the new digital systems, and training maintenance teams to ensure everything is functional.
137 - Listener Questions: European Deterrence, Environment, and Non-proliferation
Q: Do you think that nonproliferation was worth all the time, energy and resources we poured into it?
Nonproliferation efforts have had mixed success; while some nations have pursued nuclear capabilities, extended deterrence has helped prevent further proliferation in NATO member countries.

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