Quote of the week: “The artist is nothing without the gift. The gift is nothing without the work.” – Emile Zola The Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest publishing trade association in the United States. It represents university, small, and mid-sized presses. Every year, the Independent Book Publishers Association has a competition to recognize …
The Use and Misuse of Nuclear Fear
by | 2022-05-04 | 3 Comments
Quote of the week: “Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is … fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.” — Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s first inaugural address Arms controllers and deterrence strategists have at least one thing in common: …
American ASAT Controls
by | 2022-05-03 | No Comments
The U.S. has unilaterally committed to not conducting destructive anti-satellite missile tests! Jeffrey and Aaron walk through what the U.S. has actually normatively committed to, what this means for potential future attempts at arms control in space, and some of the institutional hurdles the U.S. must overcome for a long-lasting commitment to space-based arms control. …
Missile Defense
by | 2022-05-02 | No Comments
My colleague, Philipp Bleek, uses writing prompts for exam questions. The other day on student, Karl Riedel, submitted an answer that amused Philipp so much he asked permission to share it with me. And I, in turn, asked permission to share it with you. Karl graciously agreed. Prompt F) Explain ballistic missile defense, i.e. systems …
