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Iran

June 17, 2026

In Iran, the U.S. Could Learn from Other Wars

Uneven U. S.

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United States NATO Rubio

Uncategorized

May 22, 2026

Credible Security Guarantees for Ukraine

On May 9, President Vladimir Putin claimed that Russia’s war may be “ coming to an end . ” Although this is uncertain, the West should delay no longer...

William Courtney • RealClearDefense

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

April 27, 2026

Averting Nuclear Proliferation by U.S. Allies

At the five-year review conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) opening on April 27, criticism will be heard that more NATO allies...

William Courtney • RealClearDefense
Russia Nuclear Drills

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March 19, 2026

Nuclear Deterrence Gap in Europe

Russia has a huge advantage in nuclear arms for use in Europe. In a crisis, Moscow might perceive nuclear superiority and try to exploit it.

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Russia

November 19, 2025

Putin's Failed Nuclear Threats

Like other autocrats, rulers in Moscow tout grandiose projects and exotic weapons. President Vladimir Putin is now boasting of successful tests of two...

William Courtney • RealClearDefense
UN General Assembly

U.S. Army

October 7, 2025

Ukrainian Aspirations for U.S. Defense Ties

As Ukraine has become more important to the defense of NATO’s eastern flank, it may aspire to a long-term defense relationship with the U. S.

William Courtney • RealClearDefense

Iran

August 6, 2025

Raising Costs to Nuclear Proliferators

Israeli and U. S.

William Courtney • RealClearDefense
U.S. STRATEGIC DEFENSE

Golden Dome

July 8, 2025

Golden Dome Could Learn From SDI Politics

President Trump has proposed that to “protect our homeland” he would move ahead with a Golden Dome missile defense. The Department of Defense is...

William Courtney • RealClearDefense

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

June 24, 2025

Redressing the Nuclear Imbalance in Europe

Russia has a vast lead over the U. S.

William Courtney • RealClearDefense

Uncategorized

April 15, 2025

Averting Unconstrained Nuclear Risks with Russia

The New START Treaty, a nuclear arms reduction agreement, will expire next February, ending limits on U. S.

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