The NIDS View

Adam and Curtis discuss possible nuclear deterrence policy under the Trump administration, the potential for increased nuclear participation from allies, and his realist approach to adversaries.

Adam, Curtis, and Jim discuss an article advocating for a minimalist approach to nuclear deterrence as a means of cost savings. The hosts discuss the concept of minimum deterrence in nuclear strategy and address misconceptions about the U.S. nuclear arsenal's effectiveness under a minimalist strategy.

Curtis hosts former intelligence officer Jim Klingmeyer as they discuss the recent deployment of North Korean troops to Ukraine, the potential for an AI arms race in national security, and the latest DIA intel report.

In this episode, Adam, Curtis, and Jim discuss the concept of sole authority in nuclear weapons launch decisions, addressing misconceptions and the complexities of the decision-making process. They emphasize the importance of command and control, historical context, and the role of the president while also examining recent legislative proposals that could impact the timeliness of nuclear launch authority.

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Adam, Curtis, Jim, and special guest Dr. Lani Kass provide insight into the dynamics of Israeli deterrence, the financial aspects of the Middle East conflict, and the challenges Israel faces in restoring its deterrent posture.

In this episode, Curtis and Jim discuss the National Nuclear Security Administration's recent achievement of producing the first plutonium pit in 35 years. They delve into the complex process of their production, the challenges faced in ramping up production to meet future demands, and speculations regarding a recent seismic event in Iran.

*Special Note: Sometimes we get it wrong, but we can correct the record. In this podcast, we miscommunicated several points due to outdated data or poor wording. NIDS Fellow, Derek Williams, has provided the following clarifications:

1. The 80 pits per year requirement originates from a GAO report, not the 2018 NPR.
2. Contrary to our statement, DOE/NNSA produced pits at Los Alamos between 2007 and 2011.
3. Deuterium is not radioactive; only Tritium is, with a half-life of 12.33 years.

We apologize for any confusion caused and appreciate Derek Williams for the corrections.

Adam, Curtis, and Jim are joined by Jonathan Cefalu, the founder of Preamble. Mr. Cefalu shares insights on enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) trust, specifically in nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) systems.

In this episode of the NIDS view, Adam and Jim are joined by Senior Fellow, Rob Kittinger, as they discuss the concept of a transparent ocean and its implications for military strategy and nuclear deterrence.

In this episode of The NIDS View podcast, Adam, Jim, and Curtis host Gerald Goodfellow, a retired Air Force general and CEO of the Small Business Consulting Corporation, to discuss the challenges of military acquisition and contracting and the need to foster small business innovation.

Adam, Curtis, and Jim discuss the recent revelation by CIA and MI6 intel leaders that Putin almost deployed nuclear weapons in the Ukraine conflict in 2022. The hosts discuss the likely targets and effects of such a scenario, as well as the strategic motivations behind it. They also touch on the science of nuclear weapons and the misconceptions surrounding their low-yield use.