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This week, Dr. Tom Lynch, Distinguished Research Fellow in the Institute for National Strategic Studies Center for Strategic Research (CSR), gave a virtual lecture and addressed subsequent questions in a two-hour webinar on the topic of "The Future of Great Power Competition." He spoke to an online audience of almost 400 from the U.S. Defense Acquisition community. The presentation was part of the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) webcast series, "Competing to Win in Great Power Competition." #GreatPowerCompetition #Defense #NationalSecurity #DoD #INSS

On 10 January, the Nuclear Deterrence Immersion Course, an education initiative supporting the work of the US-ROK Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG), was highlighted in a United States Department of Defense press release for its contribution to "deepening cooperative and coordinated decision-making on nuclear deterrence and developing a joint approach to planning for nuclear contingencies.” The National Defense University Institute for National Strategic Studies’ Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction (CSWMD) developed the course and coordinates and hosts its twice annual delivery at NDU’s Fort McNair North campus. The statement also included a link to a fact sheet on NCG accomplishments which underscored the course's contribution to strengthening extended deterrence by enhancing ROK officials' expertise and knowledge of U.S. nuclear strategy, capabilities, and related operations. #Nuclear #Education For more information: https://lnkd.in/g5FhUrje

📍Register for an Online Event: THE FUTURE OF GREAT POWER COMPETITION: https://lnkd.in/eaQsAKur 📅 January 21, 2025 @ 12:30 pm EST on MS Teams hosted by Defense Acquisition University After Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, China’s ongoing military buildup, and the return of President Trump to the White House, how will Great Power Competition evolve? Where will these nations compete, and how will their competition impact defense acquisition? What is the potential that Great Power Competition will lead to Great Power Conflict? Find out from Dr. Tom Lynch, Distinguished Research Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies Center for Strategic Research, when he discusses his article "The Future of Great Power Competition: Trajectories, Transitions, and Prospects for Catastrophic War." #Russia #China #NationalSecurity #GreatPowerCompetition

Consider joining Defense Acquisition University this Tuesday, Jan. 21 for an online event aboutThe Future of Great Power Competition! Thomas F. (Tom) Lynch III, Ph.D., a Distinguished Research Fellow in the Center for Strategic Research (#CSR) at the Institute of National Strategic Studies (#INSS) of the National Defense University, will talk about his recent article, "The Future of Great Power Competition: Trajectories, Transitions, and Prospects for Catastrophic War." Register: https://lnkd.in/eaQsAKur #Russia #China #NationalSecurity #GreatPowerCompetition #Research

Facing relentless cyber threats from #China and #Russia, America’s strategic edge is under pressure. How can the U.S. protect its economy, political cohesion, and public trust? Dr. Thomas F. Lynch III, Distinguished Research Fellow at the INSS Center for Strategic Research, explores these issues in The Cyber Defense Review. Dr. Lynch argues: 💡 Why USCYBERCOM-led persistent engagement is essential for U.S. defense. 💡 How the Relative Power Erosion Framework addresses evolving cyber threats. 💡 A future vision for transitioning cyber operations to civilian agencies. 👉 Read the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/eFqpcMhR #CyberSecurity #StrategicCompetition #NationalSecurity #USCYBERCOM #GreatPowerCompetition #GreatPower

Who does what in the national security space enterprise? Todd Pennington, Senior Research Fellow for Space Strategy and Policy in the INSS Center for Strategic Research, surveys several deliberations about roles and missions in the national security space enterprise, which are likely to endure into the next administration. Read more in this SpaceNews op-ed. #SpaceCommand #SpaceForce #SpaceNationalGuard #NationalSecurity #INSS #CSR

As 2024 comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you—our supporters, readers, and partners. Thank you for engaging with our research, visiting our website, and exploring our publications. Since 1984, INSS has been at the forefront of national security research, supporting policymakers, military leaders, and the academic community. Your interest fuels our mission to advance strategic thought and cultivate the next generation of national security leaders. A special thank you to our centers—Center for Strategic Research, Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction, and NDU Press for their unwavering dedication to delivering timely and impactful work. Here’s to another year of collaboration, growth, and shared purpose. See you in 2025! #INSS #NationalSecurity #StrategicResearch #Military #Academic #Community #Research #HappyNewYear2025

Job Opportunity! We're #hiring an IT Specialist (INET) at Fort McNair, Washington, DC. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Duties: *Leads the research, planning, design, development, testing, implementation, support and management of web and social media-related projects, which encompasses multiple websites, social media channels, services, technologies, and platforms. *Ensure web site design, content, format, and modifications comply with all related federal, DoD, and NDU publication, IT, security, and accessibility laws, regulations, and standards. *Ensure INSS websites are aesthetically pleasing, logically constructed, and easy to use. *Ensure content is properly maintained, oversee all testing, review, maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality of all INSS websites. *The Senior Digital Media Specialist ensures the manuscript acquisition system is properly designed and the publication repository remains up-to-date and easy to search and navigate. *Provides technical consultation, advice, guidance, and services include new website development, creating e-newsletters and blogs, producing and storing podcasts, and engaging on social media. Applications accepted through 01/08/2025 Learn more about the requirements and apply at: https://lnkd.in/eFdis4FK

Joint Warfighting Concept 2034-2044 explores the future of U.S. defense strategies. This paper is part of the Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP: Defense Paper Series. Co-authored by Dr. Thomas Hammes, Center for Strategic Research, INSS, and Rear Admiral (ret.) Mark Montgomery, U.S. Navy. This analysis redefines joint warfighting concepts for 2034-2044, tackling challenges like defensive dominance, prolonged conflicts, and homeland defense in a nuclear age. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eEhTEmfU #JointWarfighting #Defense #DefenseStrategies

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