Archive - Strategic Simplicity

How to Survive the New Nuclear Age

Vipin and I published a new article in Foreign Affairs attempting to cover how the nuclear landscape has changed in the past 15 years, and what it means…

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Operation Midnight Hammer, Iran's nuclear program, and the broader nonpro impacts.

NTI's Eric Brewer and Carnegie's Corey Hinderstein join the pod to discuss U.S. air strikes against Iran's nuclear sites, the future of the program and…

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The State of the NPT, arms control odds and ends, and supporting the nuclear youths.

Vipin and I welcome Heather Williams from CSIS to talk about the NPT in the new nuclear age, the international politics and technical considerations…

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Strategic Simplicity welcomes Shashank Joshi for a newsy chat

We catch up with Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor with The Economist about a range of topics, including the U.K. Strategic Defence Review, Ukraine's bold…

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May 2025

Framing a Future Nuclear Force Posture

We talk to Bob Peters and John Warden about a future U.S. nuclear force posture, how arms control can help manage a tough period of time for…

May 22 •

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Entering "The New Nuclear Age: At the Precipice of Armageddon" with author Ankit Panda.

Vipin and I talk to Ankit about his new book on today's nuclear landscape, touch on the recent South Asia conflict, and spend a few minutes on North…

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Extended Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

After spending time on the "Euro-Deterrent," Vipin and I thought we should switch things up and explore extended deterrence issues on the other side of…

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Missiles and Nuclear Nonproliferation: are we getting the balance right?

New publication on MTCR policy, at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (link below):

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April 2025

Euro Deterrent, Part Deux: The Podcast Edition

Vipin and I dive a bit deeper into the Euro Deterrent conversation: sharing our own takes, reacting to what we've heard from others, and reflecting on…

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March 2025

Building a Euro Deterrent: Easier Said Than Done

Setting a baseline for Europe's new nuclear conversation

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Why We Extend Deterrence

It was never about charity. We extend deterrence to benefit America and Americans.

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February 2025

The Nuclear Implications of Trump’s plan to End the Ukraine War

A snapshot into the possible increased reliance on nuclear weapons in Europe, and increased risks of friendly proliferation (disclaimer, who knows what…

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