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The entirety of our fall issue is now on the TNSR website! We're tackling today's biggest strategic questions, from tech competition with China to the new nuclear era.
But first, we start with a foundational question from editor-in-chief Francis J. Gavin... 🧵
But first, we start with a foundational question from editor-in-chief Francis J. Gavin... 🧵
Improvisation in a nuclear crisis is a recipe for disaster.
In our latest article, Tyler Bowen argues that avoiding escalation requires preparation. Leaders must define "limited" conventional options—like specific geographic boundaries—long before the shooting starts.
In our latest article, Tyler Bowen argues that avoiding escalation requires preparation. Leaders must define "limited" conventional options—like specific geographic boundaries—long before the shooting starts.
November 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Improvisation in a nuclear crisis is a recipe for disaster.
In our latest article, Tyler Bowen argues that avoiding escalation requires preparation. Leaders must define "limited" conventional options—like specific geographic boundaries—long before the shooting starts.
In our latest article, Tyler Bowen argues that avoiding escalation requires preparation. Leaders must define "limited" conventional options—like specific geographic boundaries—long before the shooting starts.
"They may well live out their life and die in a Russian penal colony."
In our latest podcast episode, Joshua Geltzer explains that the choice in the Griner and Whelan cases wasn't just about serving a sentence—it was about preventing indefinite detention by a system that might never let them go.
In our latest podcast episode, Joshua Geltzer explains that the choice in the Griner and Whelan cases wasn't just about serving a sentence—it was about preventing indefinite detention by a system that might never let them go.
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
"They may well live out their life and die in a Russian penal colony."
In our latest podcast episode, Joshua Geltzer explains that the choice in the Griner and Whelan cases wasn't just about serving a sentence—it was about preventing indefinite detention by a system that might never let them go.
In our latest podcast episode, Joshua Geltzer explains that the choice in the Griner and Whelan cases wasn't just about serving a sentence—it was about preventing indefinite detention by a system that might never let them go.
How do you coerce a nuclear adversary without triggering a catastrophe?
Tyler Bowen from the U.S. Naval War College argues that it requires "threading a fine needle." The challenger needs a "Goldilocks" option: force that is strong enough to win but limited enough to avoid nuclear escalation.
Tyler Bowen from the U.S. Naval War College argues that it requires "threading a fine needle." The challenger needs a "Goldilocks" option: force that is strong enough to win but limited enough to avoid nuclear escalation.
November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
How do you coerce a nuclear adversary without triggering a catastrophe?
Tyler Bowen from the U.S. Naval War College argues that it requires "threading a fine needle." The challenger needs a "Goldilocks" option: force that is strong enough to win but limited enough to avoid nuclear escalation.
Tyler Bowen from the U.S. Naval War College argues that it requires "threading a fine needle." The challenger needs a "Goldilocks" option: force that is strong enough to win but limited enough to avoid nuclear escalation.
Are recent shifts in the Middle East a sign of lasting stability? Carter Malkasian urges caution.
In our latest article, he argues that the "conduct of war"—specifically the democratization of violence—will likely continue to undermine state authority.
In our latest article, he argues that the "conduct of war"—specifically the democratization of violence—will likely continue to undermine state authority.
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Are recent shifts in the Middle East a sign of lasting stability? Carter Malkasian urges caution.
In our latest article, he argues that the "conduct of war"—specifically the democratization of violence—will likely continue to undermine state authority.
In our latest article, he argues that the "conduct of war"—specifically the democratization of violence—will likely continue to undermine state authority.
Joshua Geltzer explains why the private-sector origins of AI make national security policy so difficult to craft. Listen to our full conversation with the former Deputy Assistant to the President. tnsr.org/2025/11/ai-p...
November 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Joshua Geltzer explains why the private-sector origins of AI make national security policy so difficult to craft. Listen to our full conversation with the former Deputy Assistant to the President. tnsr.org/2025/11/ai-p...
Why did war fail to build states in the Middle East the way it did in Europe?
Carter Malkasian argues that war in the region became "an affair of peoples," driven by guerrilla tactics and political Islam, rather than state monopolies on force.
Carter Malkasian argues that war in the region became "an affair of peoples," driven by guerrilla tactics and political Islam, rather than state monopolies on force.
November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Why did war fail to build states in the Middle East the way it did in Europe?
Carter Malkasian argues that war in the region became "an affair of peoples," driven by guerrilla tactics and political Islam, rather than state monopolies on force.
Carter Malkasian argues that war in the region became "an affair of peoples," driven by guerrilla tactics and political Islam, rather than state monopolies on force.
In our latest podcast episode, we host former Deputy Assistant to the President Joshua Geltzer for a wide-ranging discussion.
We explore the tension between economic competitiveness and security in AI development, and later, shift to a conversation about the evolution of US hostage recovery policy.
We explore the tension between economic competitiveness and security in AI development, and later, shift to a conversation about the evolution of US hostage recovery policy.
November 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In our latest podcast episode, we host former Deputy Assistant to the President Joshua Geltzer for a wide-ranging discussion.
We explore the tension between economic competitiveness and security in AI development, and later, shift to a conversation about the evolution of US hostage recovery policy.
We explore the tension between economic competitiveness and security in AI development, and later, shift to a conversation about the evolution of US hostage recovery policy.
How did warfare evolve in the "greater Middle East" during the Cold War? Carter Malkasian from the National War College argues this period saw a "democratization of violence"—guerrilla warfare & terrorism—that complicated state authority.
November 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
How did warfare evolve in the "greater Middle East" during the Cold War? Carter Malkasian from the National War College argues this period saw a "democratization of violence"—guerrilla warfare & terrorism—that complicated state authority.
In their introduction to Vol. 9, Iss. 1, TNSR directors Adam Klein and Joseph Maguire detail our recent evolution and role in bridging the gap between academia and government.
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
In their introduction to Vol. 9, Iss. 1, TNSR directors Adam Klein and Joseph Maguire detail our recent evolution and role in bridging the gap between academia and government.
Today, TNSR honors all US veterans for their service and sacrifice. We particularly recognize the veterans within our community of readers, authors, and contributors. Your experience and dedication profoundly enrich the vital discussions on national security and foreign policy. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Today, TNSR honors all US veterans for their service and sacrifice. We particularly recognize the veterans within our community of readers, authors, and contributors. Your experience and dedication profoundly enrich the vital discussions on national security and foreign policy. #VeteransDay
Our directors, the Clements Center's Joseph Maguire and the Strauss Center's Adam Klein, introduce our new design & vision for TNSR and its role in public life. They also preview the articles in our winter issue.
Read their introduction: tnsr.org/2025/11/the-...
Read their introduction: tnsr.org/2025/11/the-...
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Our directors, the Clements Center's Joseph Maguire and the Strauss Center's Adam Klein, introduce our new design & vision for TNSR and its role in public life. They also preview the articles in our winter issue.
Read their introduction: tnsr.org/2025/11/the-...
Read their introduction: tnsr.org/2025/11/the-...
Are U.S. export controls on AI chips working?
DeepSeek AI suggests maybe not. Jennifer Lind (@proflind.bsky.social) explains how China achieved a breakthrough they were not supposed to be able to accomplish.
DeepSeek AI suggests maybe not. Jennifer Lind (@proflind.bsky.social) explains how China achieved a breakthrough they were not supposed to be able to accomplish.
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Are U.S. export controls on AI chips working?
DeepSeek AI suggests maybe not. Jennifer Lind (@proflind.bsky.social) explains how China achieved a breakthrough they were not supposed to be able to accomplish.
DeepSeek AI suggests maybe not. Jennifer Lind (@proflind.bsky.social) explains how China achieved a breakthrough they were not supposed to be able to accomplish.
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿!
Today, we’re introducing the new face of the Texas National Security Review. Our new logo, fonts, and colors are designed to be bolder, clearer, and more accessible.
Today, we’re introducing the new face of the Texas National Security Review. Our new logo, fonts, and colors are designed to be bolder, clearer, and more accessible.
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿!
Today, we’re introducing the new face of the Texas National Security Review. Our new logo, fonts, and colors are designed to be bolder, clearer, and more accessible.
Today, we’re introducing the new face of the Texas National Security Review. Our new logo, fonts, and colors are designed to be bolder, clearer, and more accessible.
Are today's tech export controls against China just a repeat of the Cold War?
Not quite. It was "Hard then Harder Now," argue @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social scholars Jennifer Lind – @proflind.bsky.social and Michael Mastanduno.
Not quite. It was "Hard then Harder Now," argue @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social scholars Jennifer Lind – @proflind.bsky.social and Michael Mastanduno.
November 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Are today's tech export controls against China just a repeat of the Cold War?
Not quite. It was "Hard then Harder Now," argue @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social scholars Jennifer Lind – @proflind.bsky.social and Michael Mastanduno.
Not quite. It was "Hard then Harder Now," argue @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social scholars Jennifer Lind – @proflind.bsky.social and Michael Mastanduno.
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With Trump approving nuclear-powered (albeit not nuclear-armed) submarines for South Korea, this piece by @doyoung-lee.bsky.social seems even more relevant to policymakers. muse.jhu.edu/article/973856. Great that @tnsr.org is an open-access journal! I'm not sure if the path for ROK nuclear sub is
Project MUSE - Growing Divergence: North Korea’s Evolving Nuclear Strategy and the US–South Korea Alliance
muse.jhu.edu
October 31, 2025 at 7:46 AM
With Trump approving nuclear-powered (albeit not nuclear-armed) submarines for South Korea, this piece by @doyoung-lee.bsky.social seems even more relevant to policymakers. muse.jhu.edu/article/973856. Great that @tnsr.org is an open-access journal! I'm not sure if the path for ROK nuclear sub is
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IUS Attendees! If you are at the IUS conference (civil-military relations and military sociology scholarship) in Reston, I'll be part of a "Meet the Editors" panel on behalf of Texas National Security Review @tnsr.org at 2:45 today (I'm an Assoc Ed, in charge is @sheenagreitens.bsky.social )
October 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
IUS Attendees! If you are at the IUS conference (civil-military relations and military sociology scholarship) in Reston, I'll be part of a "Meet the Editors" panel on behalf of Texas National Security Review @tnsr.org at 2:45 today (I'm an Assoc Ed, in charge is @sheenagreitens.bsky.social )
How does the Trump administration's "unpredictability" impact US credibility with allies?
@laurensukin.bsky.social from @ox.ac.uk and @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social joined us to discuss the current global nuclear landscape wherein she described the "nexus point" for European partners.
@laurensukin.bsky.social from @ox.ac.uk and @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social joined us to discuss the current global nuclear landscape wherein she described the "nexus point" for European partners.
October 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
How does the Trump administration's "unpredictability" impact US credibility with allies?
@laurensukin.bsky.social from @ox.ac.uk and @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social joined us to discuss the current global nuclear landscape wherein she described the "nexus point" for European partners.
@laurensukin.bsky.social from @ox.ac.uk and @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social joined us to discuss the current global nuclear landscape wherein she described the "nexus point" for European partners.
The old nuclear rulebook is out of date. From China's growing arsenal to a "crisis of faith" in US alliances, the world is facing a new, more complex nuclear landscape.
Our discussion on all this and more with
@laurensukin.bsky.social and Nicola Leveringhaus: tnsr.org/horns-of-a-d...
Our discussion on all this and more with
@laurensukin.bsky.social and Nicola Leveringhaus: tnsr.org/horns-of-a-d...
October 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The old nuclear rulebook is out of date. From China's growing arsenal to a "crisis of faith" in US alliances, the world is facing a new, more complex nuclear landscape.
Our discussion on all this and more with
@laurensukin.bsky.social and Nicola Leveringhaus: tnsr.org/horns-of-a-d...
Our discussion on all this and more with
@laurensukin.bsky.social and Nicola Leveringhaus: tnsr.org/horns-of-a-d...
The entirety of our fall issue is now on the TNSR website! We're tackling today's biggest strategic questions, from tech competition with China to the new nuclear era.
But first, we start with a foundational question from editor-in-chief Francis J. Gavin... 🧵
But first, we start with a foundational question from editor-in-chief Francis J. Gavin... 🧵
October 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The entirety of our fall issue is now on the TNSR website! We're tackling today's biggest strategic questions, from tech competition with China to the new nuclear era.
But first, we start with a foundational question from editor-in-chief Francis J. Gavin... 🧵
But first, we start with a foundational question from editor-in-chief Francis J. Gavin... 🧵
Chris Walsh from the George W. Bush Institute joined us for our most recent podcast episode and shared a long-term strategy to counter oppressive regimes by empowering the people they rule.
October 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Chris Walsh from the George W. Bush Institute joined us for our most recent podcast episode and shared a long-term strategy to counter oppressive regimes by empowering the people they rule.
Has US policy toward North Korea been a failure? In our latest podcast episode, Igor Khrestin and Chris Walsh from the George W. Bush Institute break down sanctions, trilateral security, and why human rights must be tied to policy moving forward.
October 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Has US policy toward North Korea been a failure? In our latest podcast episode, Igor Khrestin and Chris Walsh from the George W. Bush Institute break down sanctions, trilateral security, and why human rights must be tied to policy moving forward.
The TNSR leadership team recently met with our friends at @utexaspress.bsky.social, whose tireless efforts ensure that our work is published and distributed. We would also be remiss if we didn't acknowledge the support of our directors at the Clements Center and Strauss Center. Thank you!
October 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The TNSR leadership team recently met with our friends at @utexaspress.bsky.social, whose tireless efforts ensure that our work is published and distributed. We would also be remiss if we didn't acknowledge the support of our directors at the Clements Center and Strauss Center. Thank you!
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A new roundtable by CISAC affiliate @laurensukin.bsky.social and Rohan Mukherjee examines the evolving global nuclear order, with several papers by former CISAC postdocs that show the interconnected nature of nuclear challenges and the vital role of domestic politics.
Our latest roundtable examines the rapidly evolving global nuclear order. From North Korea to NATO, China to Latin America, this collection of essays explores the domestic and international forces reshaping nuclear security.
Full roundtable: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Full roundtable: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Navigating the New Nuclear Map - Texas National Security Review
The global nuclear order is undergoing rapid and complex transformations, driven by the expansion of arsenals, evolving doctrines, and the interplay of domestic and international politics. This roundt...
tnsr.org
October 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A new roundtable by CISAC affiliate @laurensukin.bsky.social and Rohan Mukherjee examines the evolving global nuclear order, with several papers by former CISAC postdocs that show the interconnected nature of nuclear challenges and the vital role of domestic politics.
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DPIR's @laurensukin.bsky.social has contributed to a roundtable in the @tnsr.org on the nuclear politics of the Korean Peninsula, China, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Navigating the New Nuclear Map - Texas National Security Review
The global nuclear order is undergoing rapid and complex transformations, driven by the expansion of arsenals, evolving doctrines, and the interplay of domestic and international politics. This roundt...
tnsr.org
October 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
DPIR's @laurensukin.bsky.social has contributed to a roundtable in the @tnsr.org on the nuclear politics of the Korean Peninsula, China, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Our latest roundtable examines the rapidly evolving global nuclear order. From North Korea to NATO, China to Latin America, this collection of essays explores the domestic and international forces reshaping nuclear security.
Full roundtable: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Full roundtable: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Navigating the New Nuclear Map - Texas National Security Review
The global nuclear order is undergoing rapid and complex transformations, driven by the expansion of arsenals, evolving doctrines, and the interplay of domestic and international politics. This roundt...
tnsr.org
September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Our latest roundtable examines the rapidly evolving global nuclear order. From North Korea to NATO, China to Latin America, this collection of essays explores the domestic and international forces reshaping nuclear security.
Full roundtable: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Full roundtable: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...