Why subscribe?

Subscribe to get full access to the newsletter and publication archives.

Stay up-to-date

Never miss an update—every new post is sent directly to your email inbox. For a spam-free, ad-free reading experience, plus audio and community features, get the Substack app.

Join the crew

Be part of a community of people who share your interests. Participate in the comments section, or support this work with a subscription.

To learn more about the tech platform that powers this publication, visit Substack.com.

User's avatar

Subscribe to Strategic Simplicity

Trying to explain new and old, arcane and obscure international security issues in a conversational format.

People

former Biden National Security Council (NSC 46). even more formerly: State Department, Carnegie Endowment. now pondering international security issues: nuclear policy, arms control, nonproliferation, export controls, nuclear energy, and more.