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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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In this episode, Jim and Curtis break down the rising threat of unauthorized drone activity near U.S. military bases—spotlighting recent incidents at Barksdale Air Force Base. As drone technology and access rapidly evolve, new vulnerabilities are eme... more

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... more

Jim 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 threa... more

In 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 realiti... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Stone
Senior Fellow at NIDS, space warfare and missile expert
National Institute for Deterrence Studies
Episode: 163 - The Arctic Front: Greenland’s Role in U.S. Deterrence and Missile Defense
Joe Bozeman
Assistant professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology specializing in civil and environmental engineering and public policy
Georgia Institute of Technology
Episode: 162 - The Hidden Cost of Clean Energy: Lithium, Mining, and the Future of EVs with Dr Joe Bozeman
Rob Maness
Senior fellow with extensive experience in national security and military leadership, and host of his own podcast.
National Institute for Deterrence Studies
Episode: 160 - Strength, Sovereignty, and Strategy: A Conversation with Rob Maness
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

Hosts

Jim Petrosky
President and co-founder of the National Institute for Deterrence Studies; hosts episodes on deterrence topics and national security.
Curtis McGiffen
Co-host and Vice President for Education at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies; frequently analyzes deterrence strategy and policy.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 14 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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High-level discussions but occasionally dense; worth sticking with for the analytical payoff.
Discussions can feel ideological at times, which may polarize some listeners.
Humor and anecdotes help make complex deterrence topics more approachable.
Quality guests and rigorous defense-focused analysis that translates to policy insight.

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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.
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.

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