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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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Nuclear testing, Russian strategic messaging, North Korea, China, and the race for technological advantage are all shaping an increasingly complex security environment.

Jim and Curtis unpack what these developments mean for deterrence, national se... more

Chris Stone joins The NIDS View to unpack the U.S. announcement on space control weapons and what it portends for the future of national security. From lasers and high-powered microwaves to orbital threats and competing Chinese and Russian capabiliti... more

Nuclear deterrence is not failing in Ukraine and Iran - it is being misread. Retired Colonel Kirk Fansher breaks down why some of the loudest anti-nuclear arguments confuse deterrence with total war, and why that distinction changes everything. The c... more

In this News in Review episode for July, Curtis and Jim examine a series of significant developments shaping the global security environment, from Russia's latest ICBM test launch to evolving geopolitical alliances in the Middle East and the growing ... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Stone
Senior Fellow at National Institute for Deterrent Studies
National Institute for Deterrent Studies
Episode: 194 - Space Weapons, Deterrence and Messaging
Kirk Fansher
Senior fellow
National Institute for Deterrent Studies
Episode: 193 - Nuclear Deterrence Isn't Broken - It's Misunderstood and Misapplied
Kenneth P. Katz
Aerospace engineer and author; retired Air Force flight test engineer
Former US Air Force; author of The Supersonic BONE
Episode: 184 - The Evolution of the B-1 Bomber: A Strategic Perspective with Ken Katz
Christopher Stone
NIDS senior fellow, missile technology and space warfare expert
National Institute for Deterrent Studies
Episode: 182 - Dark Eagle and the Future of Hypersonic Deterrence
Adam Lowther
Dr., former host and vice president for research
National Institute for Deterrent Studies
Episode: 181 - The Future of U.S. Bombers: B‑21 Raider and Strategic Deterrence
Wallace Clark
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Episode: 181 - The Future of U.S. Bombers: B‑21 Raider and Strategic Deterrence
James Petrosky
Dr.
Episode: 181 - The Future of U.S. Bombers: B‑21 Raider and Strategic Deterrence
Bill Murphy
NIDS Senior Fellow and co-founder
National Institute for Deterrent Studies
Episode: 180 - Can Europe Go Nuclear? Five Strategic Paths Forward
Carl Rhodes
Senior fellow and lead for Deterrence Down Under, expert on air power, missiles, and Indo-Pacific deterrence
National Institute for Deterrence Studies
Episode: 171- Redefining Deterrence: Air Power, Drones, and Missile Defense in the Indo‑Pacific

Hosts

Jim Petrosky
Host of The NIDS View
Curtis McGiffen
Co-host and education lead

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 16 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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Useful for understanding European and US deterrence dynamics and signaling.
Some episodes feel ideologically charged or ranty, not always balanced.
Guests are knowledgeable, but pacing can vary across episodes.
Covers technical deterrence topics with credibility for experts and policymakers.

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194 - Space Weapons, Deterrence and Messaging
Q: What is the practical difference between 'space control' and other space capabilities, and does this violate the Outer Space Treaty?
The guests explain that the treaty does not ban conventional weapons in space; it restricts weapons of mass destruction, and conventional jammers, lasers, and other counter-space capabilities can be deployed without violating the treaty, though the terminology and strategic implications are nuanced.
184 - The Evolution of the B-1 Bomber: A Strategic Perspective with Ken Katz
Q: Ken, that leads me to something I'm very curious about as we close this out, but you've been an engineer and you researched this book. Do you think the adaptability of these aircraft was happenstance or built into the engineering from the start?
Adaptability wasn't a deliberate, single-design goal, but the B-1 possessed core attributes—range, speed, payload—and, crucially, digital avionics that made it highly reprogrammable. This combination allowed it to evolve from a nuclear-focused bomber to a diversified conventional strike platform, demonstrating how thoughtful design can yield long-term versatility.
174 - “Hope Is Not a Strategy”: Facing the Reality of the Iran Conflict
Q: What are your thoughts on that intro there, Jim?
We are dealing with a long-running, evolving conflict where deterrence and calculated actions matter more than quick, flashy moves; we need to be deliberate, and acknowledge the limits of what any single strike can accomplish without sustaining long-term commitment.
163 - The Arctic Front: Greenland’s Role in U.S. Deterrence and Missile Defense
Q: What should we be looking for in the news?
We need to watch for the strategic and political aspects involving U.S. and Denmark relations regarding Greenland's control and the hypersonic threat.
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.

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What is The NIDS View about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts, affiliated with a deterrence-focused research institute, lead topical discussions on current deterrence and nuclear security issues. Episodes frequently analyze alliance dynamics, extended deterrence, modernization, and signaling, with deep dives into European posture, US nuclear policy, and tech-enabled changes like AI and hypersonics. Notable strengths include a practical, policy-oriented lens, occasional humor, and a track record of bringing in subject-matter experts to contextualize complex strategic questions for policymakers, defense professionals, and informed researchers. Potential listeners will likely find rigorous analysis, evidence-based debate, and timely takes on emerging threats and alliance dynamics, though some c... more

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