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170 - Drones Over the Fence: Securing America's Nuclear Deterrent from Surveillance or Sabotage
Season 4 Episode 170
In this episode, Jim and Curtis break down the rising threat of unauthorized drone activity near U.S. military bases—spotlighting recent incidents at…
2 months, 1 week ago
169 - Missiles, Energy, and Deterrence: March 2026 News in Review
Season 4 Episode 169
In this March 2026 News in Review episode, Jim and Curtis analyze their favorite deterrence‑related developments and headlines shaping the global sec…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
168 - Decoding the 2026 U.S. Threat Assessment: Nuclear, Missile, and Space Risks
Season 4 Episode 168
Jim and Curtis break down the U.S. Intelligence Community’s 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, examining what it reveals about today’s most pressing secu…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
167 - Iran’s Nuclear Threshold and the 2026 Air War
Season 4 Episode 167
In this episode of The NIDS View, Jim and Curtis examine Iran’s nuclear ambitions against the backdrop of the 2026 air war and a rapidly shifting det…
3 months ago
166 - Macron’s New Nuclear Calculus: France's Strategy to Replace America's Nuclear Umbrella
Season 4 Episode 166
This week on The NIDS View, Curtis and Jim examine Macron’s recent shift in nuclear strategy, including signals of an expanded arsenal and the potent…
3 months, 1 week ago
165 - Deterrence Under Pressure: Nuclear Risk, War, and Energy Security
Season 4 Episode 165
In this February 2026 News Roundup, hosts Jim and Curtis examine key developments shaping modern deterrence this month—from nuclear bomber acquisitio…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
164 - Science, Strategy, and Signals: Trump Admin Claims Proof of China’s Nuclear Testing
Season 4 Episode 164
Curtis and Jim examine the recent Trump administration revelation about alleged nuclear weapons testing by China and assess the strategic implication…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
163 - The Arctic Front: Greenland’s Role in U.S. Deterrence and Missile Defense
Season 4 Episode 163
Jim and Curtis welcome Senior Fellow, Christopher Stone, to examine Greenland’s growing strategic importance in U.S. Golden Dome missile defense and …
4 months ago
162 - The Hidden Cost of Clean Energy: Lithium, Mining, and the Future of EVs with Dr Joe Bozeman
Season 4 Episode 162
Jim sits down with Dr. Joe Bozeman for an in‑depth conversation on the complex realities behind the rapid growth of electric vehicles. Together, they…
4 months ago
161 - January News Round Up: Nuclear Strategy and the Doomsday Clock
Season 4 Episode 161
In this January 2026 News Round Up, Jim and Curtis break down several news articles affecting U.S. deterrence. This month was the Trump administratio…
4 months, 2 weeks ago