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· Oct 13
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... 🧵
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-...
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.
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.
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 )
How does the Trump administration's "unpredictability" impact US credibility with allies?
@laurensukin.bsky.social from @ox.ac.uk and @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social joined us to discuss the current global nuclear landscape wherein she described the "nexus point" for European partners.
@laurensukin.bsky.social from @ox.ac.uk and @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social joined us to discuss the current global nuclear landscape wherein she described the "nexus point" for European partners.
October 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
How does the Trump administration's "unpredictability" impact US credibility with allies?
@laurensukin.bsky.social from @ox.ac.uk and @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social joined us to discuss the current global nuclear landscape wherein she described the "nexus point" for European partners.
@laurensukin.bsky.social from @ox.ac.uk and @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social joined us to discuss the current global nuclear landscape wherein she described the "nexus point" for European partners.
The old nuclear rulebook is out of date. From China's growing arsenal to a "crisis of faith" in US alliances, the world is facing a new, more complex nuclear landscape.
Our discussion on all this and more with
@laurensukin.bsky.social and Nicola Leveringhaus: tnsr.org/horns-of-a-d...
Our discussion on all this and more with
@laurensukin.bsky.social and Nicola Leveringhaus: tnsr.org/horns-of-a-d...
October 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The old nuclear rulebook is out of date. From China's growing arsenal to a "crisis of faith" in US alliances, the world is facing a new, more complex nuclear landscape.
Our discussion on all this and more with
@laurensukin.bsky.social and Nicola Leveringhaus: tnsr.org/horns-of-a-d...
Our discussion on all this and more with
@laurensukin.bsky.social and Nicola Leveringhaus: tnsr.org/horns-of-a-d...
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... 🧵
October 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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... 🧵
Chris Walsh from the George W. Bush Institute joined us for our most recent podcast episode and shared a long-term strategy to counter oppressive regimes by empowering the people they rule.
October 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Chris Walsh from the George W. Bush Institute joined us for our most recent podcast episode and shared a long-term strategy to counter oppressive regimes by empowering the people they rule.
Has US policy toward North Korea been a failure? In our latest podcast episode, Igor Khrestin and Chris Walsh from the George W. Bush Institute break down sanctions, trilateral security, and why human rights must be tied to policy moving forward.
October 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Has US policy toward North Korea been a failure? In our latest podcast episode, Igor Khrestin and Chris Walsh from the George W. Bush Institute break down sanctions, trilateral security, and why human rights must be tied to policy moving forward.
The TNSR leadership team recently met with our friends at @utexaspress.bsky.social, whose tireless efforts ensure that our work is published and distributed. We would also be remiss if we didn't acknowledge the support of our directors at the Clements Center and Strauss Center. Thank you!
October 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The TNSR leadership team recently met with our friends at @utexaspress.bsky.social, whose tireless efforts ensure that our work is published and distributed. We would also be remiss if we didn't acknowledge the support of our directors at the Clements Center and Strauss Center. Thank you!
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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.
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DPIR's @laurensukin.bsky.social has contributed to a roundtable in the @tnsr.org on the nuclear politics of the Korean Peninsula, China, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America: 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 9:07 AM
DPIR's @laurensukin.bsky.social has contributed to a roundtable in the @tnsr.org on the nuclear politics of the Korean Peninsula, China, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
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
September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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...
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Navigating the new nuclear map
tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Round table feature in @tnsr.org chaired by @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social Fellow @laurensukin.bsky.social and @rohanmukherjee.bsky.social
tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Round table feature in @tnsr.org chaired by @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social Fellow @laurensukin.bsky.social and @rohanmukherjee.bsky.social
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…
tnsr.org
September 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Navigating the new nuclear map
tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Round table feature in @tnsr.org chaired by @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social Fellow @laurensukin.bsky.social and @rohanmukherjee.bsky.social
tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
Round table feature in @tnsr.org chaired by @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social Fellow @laurensukin.bsky.social and @rohanmukherjee.bsky.social
Our latest piece explores a multi-pronged strategy that includes diplomatic engagement, sanctions, and military options, while also considering the growing alliances between North Korea, Russia, China, and Iran.
September 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our latest piece explores a multi-pronged strategy that includes diplomatic engagement, sanctions, and military options, while also considering the growing alliances between North Korea, Russia, China, and Iran.
Jeff Friedman explores how overconfidence and other cognitive biases impair the judgment of even the most seasoned national security professionals in our latest podcast episode.
September 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Jeff Friedman explores how overconfidence and other cognitive biases impair the judgment of even the most seasoned national security professionals in our latest podcast episode.
What does it mean to contain North Korea in today’s geopolitical landscape? Former US Senator Cory Gardner co-authors our latest article exploring the challenges, strategies, and stakes for US policy toward Pyongyang.
September 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
What does it mean to contain North Korea in today’s geopolitical landscape? Former US Senator Cory Gardner co-authors our latest article exploring the challenges, strategies, and stakes for US policy toward Pyongyang.
In our conversation with Jeff Friedman from @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social, we discuss his findings that national security officials tend to be overconfident in their assessments of uncertainty.
The bright side? Just 2 minutes of training can improve judgment accuracy. youtu.be/TsiTfyXQ4gA
The bright side? Just 2 minutes of training can improve judgment accuracy. youtu.be/TsiTfyXQ4gA
Assessing and Combating Overconfidence Among 2,000 National Security Officials
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September 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In our conversation with Jeff Friedman from @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social, we discuss his findings that national security officials tend to be overconfident in their assessments of uncertainty.
The bright side? Just 2 minutes of training can improve judgment accuracy. youtu.be/TsiTfyXQ4gA
The bright side? Just 2 minutes of training can improve judgment accuracy. youtu.be/TsiTfyXQ4gA
What’s next for US policy on North Korea?
From nuclear threats to diplomatic stalemates, the path forward is anything but clear. Cory Gardner, Igor Khrestin, and Chris Walsh dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for the US on this critical issue. tnsr.org/2025/09/us-p...
From nuclear threats to diplomatic stalemates, the path forward is anything but clear. Cory Gardner, Igor Khrestin, and Chris Walsh dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for the US on this critical issue. tnsr.org/2025/09/us-p...
US Policy Toward North Korea: Quo Vadis? - Texas National Security Review
As the Trump administration recalibrates America’s global priorities, containing Pyongyang should be at the top of its agenda. Despite the progress of North Korea's illicit weapons programs, the Unite...
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September 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
What’s next for US policy on North Korea?
From nuclear threats to diplomatic stalemates, the path forward is anything but clear. Cory Gardner, Igor Khrestin, and Chris Walsh dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for the US on this critical issue. tnsr.org/2025/09/us-p...
From nuclear threats to diplomatic stalemates, the path forward is anything but clear. Cory Gardner, Igor Khrestin, and Chris Walsh dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for the US on this critical issue. tnsr.org/2025/09/us-p...
In the quest to deny China advanced military capabilities with export controls, Jennifer Lind (@proflind.bsky.social) and Michael Mastanduno warn that US action to expand the control yard could backfire.
September 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
In the quest to deny China advanced military capabilities with export controls, Jennifer Lind (@proflind.bsky.social) and Michael Mastanduno warn that US action to expand the control yard could backfire.
The US is trying a "high fence around a small yard" approach to tech controls on China. Will it work?
@proflind.bsky.social and Mastanduno argue that the lessons from the Cold War's CoCom suggest a tough road ahead, with risks to alliances and long-term effectiveness.
tnsr.org/2025/09/hard...
@proflind.bsky.social and Mastanduno argue that the lessons from the Cold War's CoCom suggest a tough road ahead, with risks to alliances and long-term effectiveness.
tnsr.org/2025/09/hard...
September 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The US is trying a "high fence around a small yard" approach to tech controls on China. Will it work?
@proflind.bsky.social and Mastanduno argue that the lessons from the Cold War's CoCom suggest a tough road ahead, with risks to alliances and long-term effectiveness.
tnsr.org/2025/09/hard...
@proflind.bsky.social and Mastanduno argue that the lessons from the Cold War's CoCom suggest a tough road ahead, with risks to alliances and long-term effectiveness.
tnsr.org/2025/09/hard...
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Delighted to share my new article—with Michael Mastanduno
Are we repeating the mistakes of the past with tech controls on China?
Jennifer Lind and Michael Mastanduno from @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social offer a critical analysis of the current US strategy of using export controls to limit China's technological advancement.
tnsr.org/2025/09/hard...
Jennifer Lind and Michael Mastanduno from @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social offer a critical analysis of the current US strategy of using export controls to limit China's technological advancement.
tnsr.org/2025/09/hard...
Hard Then, Harder Now: CoCom’s Lessons and the Challenge of Crafting Effective Export Controls Against China - Texas National Security Review
Will the US-led technology control regime against China have a meaningful impact on the emerging great power competition? Supporters praise the effort’s targeted approach and optimistically see the ca...
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September 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Delighted to share my new article—with Michael Mastanduno