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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... 🧵
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AI Policy & Hostage Recovery with the Former Deputy Assistant to the President - Texas National Security Review
Dr. Joshua Geltzer, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Legal Advisor to the National Security Council, shares his extensive experience on two crucial topics: artificial intelligence in…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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"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.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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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.
Read more: tnsr.org/2025/11/wars...
Wars of the Greater Middle East, 1945–1992 - Texas National Security Review
This article examines the history of war and society during the Cold War in the Middle East and parts of South Asia—two regions linked by geography, history, and culture. Few other regions have been…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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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...
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Wars of the Greater Middle East, 1945–1992 - Texas National Security Review
This article examines the history of war and society during the Cold War in the Middle East and parts of South Asia—two regions linked by geography, history, and culture. Few other regions have been s...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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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.
Read the full article, now on our website: tnsr.org/2025/11/wars...
Wars of the Greater Middle East, 1945–1992 - Texas National Security Review
This article examines the history of war and society during the Cold War in the Middle East and parts of South Asia—two regions linked by geography, history, and culture. Few other regions have been s...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Read the full article, now on our website: tnsr.org/2025/11/wars...
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.
Learn more about how we're adapting to better fulfill our mission as a public trust during a time of layered global complexity. tnsr.org/2025/11/the-...
The Changing Face of War—And of Our Work - Texas National Security Review
In their introduction to Volume 9, Issue 1, directors Adam Klein and Joseph Maguire discuss the changes to TNSR and their vision for the future of the journal.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Learn more about how we're adapting to better fulfill our mission as a public trust during a time of layered global complexity. tnsr.org/2025/11/the-...
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-...
It’s a powerful reminder that we often underestimate the innovative capacity of rising economies. Hear the full strategic discussion on our latest podcast episode.
#USChinaRelations #Technology #AI #Innovation #ExportControls #Geopolitics
#USChinaRelations #Technology #AI #Innovation #ExportControls #Geopolitics
Cold War Lessons for Export Controls Against China - Texas National Security Review
We sit down with Dartmouth national security scholars Jennifer Lind and Michael Mastanduno as they compare Cold War export control strategies with modern attempts to limit China's access to sensitive ...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It’s a powerful reminder that we often underestimate the innovative capacity of rising economies. Hear the full strategic discussion on our latest podcast episode.
#USChinaRelations #Technology #AI #Innovation #ExportControls #Geopolitics
#USChinaRelations #Technology #AI #Innovation #ExportControls #Geopolitics
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.
Our mission hasn't changed, but our look has—we invite you to explore it at tnsr.org. Thanks for your continued support, and stay tuned to see this new look debuted in our next print issue!
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November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Our mission hasn't changed, but our look has—we invite you to explore it at tnsr.org. Thanks for your continued support, and stay tuned to see this new look debuted in our next print issue!
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.
They join Sheena Chestnut Greitens – @sheenagreitens.bsky.social and Ryan Vest – @rgvest.bsky.social to discuss lessons from the COCOM regime and why China is a far more adept target than the Soviet Union.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Cold War Lessons for Export Controls Against China - Texas National Security Review
We sit down with Dartmouth national security scholars Jennifer Lind and Michael Mastanduno as they compare Cold War export control strategies with modern attempts to limit China's access to sensitive ...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
They join Sheena Chestnut Greitens – @sheenagreitens.bsky.social and Ryan Vest – @rgvest.bsky.social to discuss lessons from the COCOM regime and why China is a far more adept target than the Soviet Union.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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
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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 )