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Deterrence Matters Month
Peace does not happen by accident
It is preserved through credible deterrence, informed leadership, and rigorous education.
At a time of growing strategic uncertainty, the mission of the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS) has never been more vital. This May, we invite you to join Deterrence Matters Month—a focused effort to underscore why deterrence education matters, highlight the impact of our experts and programs, and demonstrate how informed thinking helps prevent conflict before it begins.
Throughout the month, NIDS will share timely insights from our fellows, spotlight our educational initiatives, and illustrate how sound deterrence thinking contributes to a safer, more stable world. Each story reflects the principle that has guided NIDS for decades: knowledge is our first line of defense.
If you believe peace is preserved through strength, understanding, and preparation, we invite you to support deterrence education that works to prevent conflict—not react to it.
Invest in Peace Through Strength.
Your Generosity Strengthens America’s Security
The National Institute for Deterrence Studies is guided by a clear vision:
To serve as a team of practitioners who advance peace and stability by evaluating deterrence practices and policies, affirming that a credible nuclear deterrent is the bedrock of American national security.
Your donation enables this mission in powerful ways.
It fuels rigorous research, thoughtful analysis, public education, and meaningful dialogue about the policies that keep our nation safe. It empowers experts, fellows, and partners who are dedicated to preserving peace through credible deterrence. And it ensures that our work remains independent, informed, and impactful.
By giving today, you become part of a mission that strengthens stability, supports national security, and invests in a safer world.
Thank you for advancing peace and deterrence through your support.
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Latest Publications in Global Security Review
Latest Posts
Silent Signals: Russian and Chinese Conventional Threats to NC3 and U.S. Extended Deterrence in Australia
Assessing the Credibility of Manned Platforms in Contemporary Drone-Rich Combat Environment
Rising Security Threats in West Africa and Regional Responses
Iran’s Missile-Drone Campaign and Its Implications for the United States’ Deterrence
Beyond New START: Prospects for U.S.–Russian Nuclear Arms Control
From Shaheds to Strait Control: Why Iran Can Still Influence Global Trade
Beyond a Pacific Defense Pact 2: Gray zone campaigns and activities conducted by China, North Korea, and Russia in the Indo-Pacific
Reciprocity in Deterrence, Not Just Trade
Beyond a Pacific Defense Pact 3: A Nuclear Alliance as the Ultimate Backstop to Grey Zone Coercion
Redefining Espionage: The Unseen War for Technological Dominance
Visit the Global Security Review for more published articles.
Deterrence for Industry Workshop
Contact us to schedule your workshop. This two-day workshop, with an optional one-day table-top exercise (a third day), is designed to provide industry participants with a broad understanding of the nuclear deterrence mission in support of talent retention and executive education. It serves as an opportunity for those unfamiliar with the nation’s nuclear deterrent to gain an overview of core elements and the threats facing the nation and help them understand and appreciate their own contribution to national security.
