Debak Das
@debak.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs, University of Denver | PhD from Cornell | International Security, Nuclear Weapons, Foreign Policy | Affiliate at Stanford CISAC, Sciences Po (Paris)
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Debak Das
@debak.bsky.social
· Oct 6
🚨 Where is nuclear competition in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific today? What impact does US-China competition have on nuclear proliferation in Southern Asia?
I answer these questions in my new Texas National Security Review piece: tnsr.org/wp-content/u...
I answer these questions in my new Texas National Security Review piece: tnsr.org/wp-content/u...
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In the list: Korbel's @epsteinprof.bsky.social & @debak.bsky.social explain that without credible U.S. security guarantees, nuclear proliferation is likely to increase rapidly across Europe and Asia. Link to article: foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/14/t...
November 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In the list: Korbel's @epsteinprof.bsky.social & @debak.bsky.social explain that without credible U.S. security guarantees, nuclear proliferation is likely to increase rapidly across Europe and Asia. Link to article: foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/14/t...
In @defensenews.bsky.social about India's Rocket Forces.
So far, there has been no public discussion about the conventional deep strike capability against Chinese strategic infrastructure,” Das said. “The problem with adopting such a doctrine is that China could do the same.”
tinyurl.com/nzxzcv4y
So far, there has been no public discussion about the conventional deep strike capability against Chinese strategic infrastructure,” Das said. “The problem with adopting such a doctrine is that China could do the same.”
tinyurl.com/nzxzcv4y
India fears its ballistic missiles are outmatched by China’s
The mismatch poses a dilemma in case of war: either endure Chinese missile strikes deep inside India without the ability to retaliate, or go nuclear.
www.defensenews.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
In @defensenews.bsky.social about India's Rocket Forces.
So far, there has been no public discussion about the conventional deep strike capability against Chinese strategic infrastructure,” Das said. “The problem with adopting such a doctrine is that China could do the same.”
tinyurl.com/nzxzcv4y
So far, there has been no public discussion about the conventional deep strike capability against Chinese strategic infrastructure,” Das said. “The problem with adopting such a doctrine is that China could do the same.”
tinyurl.com/nzxzcv4y
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Congrats to Korbel's @debak.bsky.social, named a DU Public Impact Fellow! 🎉 The program helps faculty share their research with broader audiences and highlight the impact of their work across the university.
#DUNewsroom: Meet DU’s 2025–2026 #PublicImpactFellows! Nine faculty members from across campus will spend this academic year learning how to share their research with the world—by engaging with journalists, policymakers, and the public.
🔗 : http://bit.ly/4hcRlX4
🔗 : http://bit.ly/4hcRlX4
University of Denver Announces the 2025-2026 Public Impact Fellows | University of Denver
The University of Denver is excited to welcome the eighth cohort of Public Impact Fellows, a program run by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs in partnership with the Division of University...
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October 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Congrats to Korbel's @debak.bsky.social, named a DU Public Impact Fellow! 🎉 The program helps faculty share their research with broader audiences and highlight the impact of their work across the university.
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From Korbel Prof @debak.bsky.social in @defensenews.bsky.social: “So far, there has been no public discussion about the conventional deep strike capability against Chinese strategic infrastructure,” Das said. “The problem with adopting such a doctrine is that China could do the same against India.”
India fears its ballistic missiles are outmatched by China’s
The mismatch poses a dilemma in case of war: either endure Chinese missile strikes deep inside India without the ability to retaliate, or go nuclear.
www.defensenews.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
From Korbel Prof @debak.bsky.social in @defensenews.bsky.social: “So far, there has been no public discussion about the conventional deep strike capability against Chinese strategic infrastructure,” Das said. “The problem with adopting such a doctrine is that China could do the same against India.”
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Korbel Faculty @hilarymatfess.bsky.social, @debak.bsky.social, @naazneenbarma.bsky.social, and Jonathan Moyer are among those who recently received grants recognizing and supporting their impactful research. Congrats! 🎉
#DUNewsroom | The University extends its sincere congratulations to the faculty and staff who received grants during the summer of 2025. We're proud to recognize their accomplishments and are confident in the positive impact they'll make.
Learn more about the awardees here: https://bit.ly/3IPf2bs
Learn more about the awardees here: https://bit.ly/3IPf2bs
Faculty and Staff Grants From Summer 2025 | University of Denver
May Faculty and Staff GrantsRestrictedCasey Myers, Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer ScienceFunder: RestrictedAbstract: RestrictedPreoperative planning for surgical treatment of patellar instabilityChadd Clary; Casey Myers, Ritchie School of Engi...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Korbel Faculty @hilarymatfess.bsky.social, @debak.bsky.social, @naazneenbarma.bsky.social, and Jonathan Moyer are among those who recently received grants recognizing and supporting their impactful research. Congrats! 🎉
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A new roundtable by CISAC affiliate @laurensukin.bsky.social and Rohan Mukherjee examines the evolving global nuclear order, with several papers by former CISAC postdocs that show the interconnected nature of nuclear challenges and the vital role of domestic politics.
Our latest roundtable examines the rapidly evolving global nuclear order. From North Korea to NATO, China to Latin America, this collection of essays explores the domestic and international forces reshaping nuclear security.
Full roundtable: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Full roundtable: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Navigating the New Nuclear Map - Texas National Security Review
The global nuclear order is undergoing rapid and complex transformations, driven by the expansion of arsenals, evolving doctrines, and the interplay of domestic and international politics. This roundt...
tnsr.org
October 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A new roundtable by CISAC affiliate @laurensukin.bsky.social and Rohan Mukherjee examines the evolving global nuclear order, with several papers by former CISAC postdocs that show the interconnected nature of nuclear challenges and the vital role of domestic politics.
🚨 Where is nuclear competition in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific today? What impact does US-China competition have on nuclear proliferation in Southern Asia?
I answer these questions in my new Texas National Security Review piece: tnsr.org/wp-content/u...
I answer these questions in my new Texas National Security Review piece: tnsr.org/wp-content/u...
October 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🚨 Where is nuclear competition in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific today? What impact does US-China competition have on nuclear proliferation in Southern Asia?
I answer these questions in my new Texas National Security Review piece: tnsr.org/wp-content/u...
I answer these questions in my new Texas National Security Review piece: tnsr.org/wp-content/u...
It was a delight to discuss the Global Nuclear Order and the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Systems at the Athenaeum series at Claremont McKenna College earlier this week! @cmc.edu
October 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It was a delight to discuss the Global Nuclear Order and the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Systems at the Athenaeum series at Claremont McKenna College earlier this week! @cmc.edu
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Read @debak.bsky.social in a new @tnsr.org roundtable: From India–Pakistan skirmishes to US–China rivalry, nuclear stability in Southern Asia is under pressure. Factor in AUKUS-driven sub tech transfers, and the risk of escalation grows.
Navigating the New Nuclear Map - Texas National Security Review
The global nuclear order is undergoing rapid and complex transformations, driven by the expansion of arsenals, evolving doctrines, and the interplay of domestic and international politics. This roundt...
tnsr.org
September 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Read @debak.bsky.social in a new @tnsr.org roundtable: From India–Pakistan skirmishes to US–China rivalry, nuclear stability in Southern Asia is under pressure. Factor in AUKUS-driven sub tech transfers, and the risk of escalation grows.
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How is U.S.—China rivalry fueling a dangerous cascade of nuclear proliferation across Southern Asia? @debak.bsky.social explores the ripple effects of AUKUS and regional competition.
📖 Read here: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
📖 Read here: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
How is U.S.—China rivalry fueling a dangerous cascade of nuclear proliferation across Southern Asia? @debak.bsky.social explores the ripple effects of AUKUS and regional competition.
📖 Read here: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
📖 Read here: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
One year unilateral adherence to New START treaty being proposed by Moscow is a positive sign that the last remaining arms control mechanism between the US and Russia does not need to disappear after February 2026. #ArmsControl #NukeSky
nbcnews.com/world/russia...
nbcnews.com/world/russia...
Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for 1 more year
The Russian president said that the termination of the 2010 New START would have negative consequences for global stability.
nbcnews.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
One year unilateral adherence to New START treaty being proposed by Moscow is a positive sign that the last remaining arms control mechanism between the US and Russia does not need to disappear after February 2026. #ArmsControl #NukeSky
nbcnews.com/world/russia...
nbcnews.com/world/russia...
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I’m happy to share this paper in @cpsjournal.bsky.social on democracy and national narratives, with insights from South Korea and Taiwan. It is part of a special issue on postcolonial narratives with @paulschuler.bsky.social, @deandulay.bsky.social, + others.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
September 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I’m happy to share this paper in @cpsjournal.bsky.social on democracy and national narratives, with insights from South Korea and Taiwan. It is part of a special issue on postcolonial narratives with @paulschuler.bsky.social, @deandulay.bsky.social, + others.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
🧵 How did India acquire space technology that it then used for nuclear-capable ballistic missiles?
- It got technology from France to build the Space Launch Vehicle-3 rocket that became the Agni ballistic missile
- ISRO tech was used by DRDO #NukeSky
Read here:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- It got technology from France to build the Space Launch Vehicle-3 rocket that became the Agni ballistic missile
- ISRO tech was used by DRDO #NukeSky
Read here:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles
How and why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? This article identifies a permissive environment in the nonproliferation regime shaped by three drivers for proliferation: First, the multipurp...
www.tandfonline.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🧵 How did India acquire space technology that it then used for nuclear-capable ballistic missiles?
- It got technology from France to build the Space Launch Vehicle-3 rocket that became the Agni ballistic missile
- ISRO tech was used by DRDO #NukeSky
Read here:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- It got technology from France to build the Space Launch Vehicle-3 rocket that became the Agni ballistic missile
- ISRO tech was used by DRDO #NukeSky
Read here:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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BTG alum Debak Das just published Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles in Security Studies. Check in out below.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles
How and why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? This article identifies a permissive environment in the nonproliferation regime shaped by three drivers for proliferation: First, the multipurp...
www.tandfonline.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
BTG alum Debak Das just published Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles in Security Studies. Check in out below.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Korbel Prof @debak.bsky.social: Given the recent crises over China’s new ICBM silos, Iran’s ballistic missile testing, and North Korea’s continued expansion of missile forces, policymakers need to understand how states proliferate nuclear delivery vehicles to be able to limit their spread.
🚨 How & why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? My article on the spread of delivery vehicles is out at Security Studies! #OpenAccess
It explains:
- Why the NPT allows nuclear delivery vehicles to spread
- How did India acquire its #nuclear delivery technology
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
It explains:
- Why the NPT allows nuclear delivery vehicles to spread
- How did India acquire its #nuclear delivery technology
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles
How and why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? This article identifies a permissive environment in the nonproliferation regime shaped by three drivers for proliferation: First, the multipurp...
tandfonline.com
September 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Korbel Prof @debak.bsky.social: Given the recent crises over China’s new ICBM silos, Iran’s ballistic missile testing, and North Korea’s continued expansion of missile forces, policymakers need to understand how states proliferate nuclear delivery vehicles to be able to limit their spread.
🚨 How & why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? My article on the spread of delivery vehicles is out at Security Studies! #OpenAccess
It explains:
- Why the NPT allows nuclear delivery vehicles to spread
- How did India acquire its #nuclear delivery technology
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
It explains:
- Why the NPT allows nuclear delivery vehicles to spread
- How did India acquire its #nuclear delivery technology
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles
How and why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? This article identifies a permissive environment in the nonproliferation regime shaped by three drivers for proliferation: First, the multipurp...
tandfonline.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🚨 How & why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? My article on the spread of delivery vehicles is out at Security Studies! #OpenAccess
It explains:
- Why the NPT allows nuclear delivery vehicles to spread
- How did India acquire its #nuclear delivery technology
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
It explains:
- Why the NPT allows nuclear delivery vehicles to spread
- How did India acquire its #nuclear delivery technology
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Well, everyone, I've found it: the academic paper with the worst pun title possible. The search can finally end. This cannot be beat.
August 9, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Well, everyone, I've found it: the academic paper with the worst pun title possible. The search can finally end. This cannot be beat.
🚨Denver folks!
Join us next Monday for a conversation on "Nuclear Uncertainties & the Future of Arms Control" with Rose Gottemoeller at Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver!
Date: June 2, 2025
Time: 5:30pm
Register: crimsonconnect.du.edu/KOR/rsvp_boo...
Join us next Monday for a conversation on "Nuclear Uncertainties & the Future of Arms Control" with Rose Gottemoeller at Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver!
Date: June 2, 2025
Time: 5:30pm
Register: crimsonconnect.du.edu/KOR/rsvp_boo...
May 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
🚨Denver folks!
Join us next Monday for a conversation on "Nuclear Uncertainties & the Future of Arms Control" with Rose Gottemoeller at Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver!
Date: June 2, 2025
Time: 5:30pm
Register: crimsonconnect.du.edu/KOR/rsvp_boo...
Join us next Monday for a conversation on "Nuclear Uncertainties & the Future of Arms Control" with Rose Gottemoeller at Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver!
Date: June 2, 2025
Time: 5:30pm
Register: crimsonconnect.du.edu/KOR/rsvp_boo...
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🚨 Colorado folks - Happening next week!
Fireside conversation with @ssp-mit.bsky.social Prof. Vipin Narang at the @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
We will speak about the new nuclear age, nuclear proliferation & recent nuclear crises! #NukeSky
Time: May 19, 5:30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/4emsrahu
Fireside conversation with @ssp-mit.bsky.social Prof. Vipin Narang at the @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
We will speak about the new nuclear age, nuclear proliferation & recent nuclear crises! #NukeSky
Time: May 19, 5:30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/4emsrahu
May 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
🚨 Colorado folks - Happening next week!
Fireside conversation with @ssp-mit.bsky.social Prof. Vipin Narang at the @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
We will speak about the new nuclear age, nuclear proliferation & recent nuclear crises! #NukeSky
Time: May 19, 5:30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/4emsrahu
Fireside conversation with @ssp-mit.bsky.social Prof. Vipin Narang at the @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
We will speak about the new nuclear age, nuclear proliferation & recent nuclear crises! #NukeSky
Time: May 19, 5:30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/4emsrahu
🚨 Colorado folks - Happening next week!
Fireside conversation with @ssp-mit.bsky.social Prof. Vipin Narang at the @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
We will speak about the new nuclear age, nuclear proliferation & recent nuclear crises! #NukeSky
Time: May 19, 5:30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/4emsrahu
Fireside conversation with @ssp-mit.bsky.social Prof. Vipin Narang at the @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
We will speak about the new nuclear age, nuclear proliferation & recent nuclear crises! #NukeSky
Time: May 19, 5:30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/4emsrahu
May 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
🚨 Colorado folks - Happening next week!
Fireside conversation with @ssp-mit.bsky.social Prof. Vipin Narang at the @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
We will speak about the new nuclear age, nuclear proliferation & recent nuclear crises! #NukeSky
Time: May 19, 5:30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/4emsrahu
Fireside conversation with @ssp-mit.bsky.social Prof. Vipin Narang at the @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
We will speak about the new nuclear age, nuclear proliferation & recent nuclear crises! #NukeSky
Time: May 19, 5:30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/4emsrahu
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Join us next Monday for a fireside chat-style conversation between @debak.bsky.social and Dr. Vipin Narang about nuclear threats, deterrence, & proliferation!
RSVP:
cglink.me/2fC/r2269461
@josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
RSVP:
cglink.me/2fC/r2269461
@josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Join us next Monday for a fireside chat-style conversation between @debak.bsky.social and Dr. Vipin Narang about nuclear threats, deterrence, & proliferation!
RSVP:
cglink.me/2fC/r2269461
@josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
RSVP:
cglink.me/2fC/r2269461
@josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
Pakistan calling a meeting of the Nuclear Command Authority - the top body that oversees its nuclear arsenal - is irresponsible and dangerous.
Even though it might just be signaling - its one that raises stakes of the conflict.
www.reuters.com/world/india/...
Even though it might just be signaling - its one that raises stakes of the conflict.
www.reuters.com/world/india/...
May 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Pakistan calling a meeting of the Nuclear Command Authority - the top body that oversees its nuclear arsenal - is irresponsible and dangerous.
Even though it might just be signaling - its one that raises stakes of the conflict.
www.reuters.com/world/india/...
Even though it might just be signaling - its one that raises stakes of the conflict.
www.reuters.com/world/india/...
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Want to better understand the latest military escalation between India and Pakistan?
Korbel Prof @debak.bsky.social breaks it down in an informative interview on KOA News Radio.
Listen here: koacolorado.iheart.com/featured/ros...
Korbel Prof @debak.bsky.social breaks it down in an informative interview on KOA News Radio.
Listen here: koacolorado.iheart.com/featured/ros...
Assistant Professor at DU Debak Das on the the India Pakistan Situation | KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM | Ross Kaminsky
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May 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Want to better understand the latest military escalation between India and Pakistan?
Korbel Prof @debak.bsky.social breaks it down in an informative interview on KOA News Radio.
Listen here: koacolorado.iheart.com/featured/ros...
Korbel Prof @debak.bsky.social breaks it down in an informative interview on KOA News Radio.
Listen here: koacolorado.iheart.com/featured/ros...
I'm excited to be back at @stanfordcisac.bsky.social (CISAC) tomorrow to give a talk on my research on nuclear delivery vehicles and the global non-proliferation regime!
Do come by if you are around!
Do come by if you are around!
April 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I'm excited to be back at @stanfordcisac.bsky.social (CISAC) tomorrow to give a talk on my research on nuclear delivery vehicles and the global non-proliferation regime!
Do come by if you are around!
Do come by if you are around!
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What's the linkage between missile and nuclear proliferation? How does the transfer of missiles make inadvertent escalation likelier? Can deterrence save the day? @debak.bsky.social, @frhoffmann.bsky.social ,and Ejaz Haider answer these and other all-important questions.
youtu.be/Yexus9m6AiA
youtu.be/Yexus9m6AiA
InFocus With Ejaz Haider Ep63: Proliferation in a Dangerous World
YouTube video by CSSPR
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April 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
What's the linkage between missile and nuclear proliferation? How does the transfer of missiles make inadvertent escalation likelier? Can deterrence save the day? @debak.bsky.social, @frhoffmann.bsky.social ,and Ejaz Haider answer these and other all-important questions.
youtu.be/Yexus9m6AiA
youtu.be/Yexus9m6AiA