Keep pulling the thread on 2026 National Defense Strategy.
The concept of extended deterrence is a missing element from the 2026 National Defense Strategy.
The 2026 National Defense Strategy's focus on burden sharing represents a major break from previous strategies, framing allies, particularly in Europe, as not doing enough.
The 2026 National Defense Strategy proceeds from the assumption that the United States is departing from the "rules-based order" but does not specify a replacement.
The 2026 National Defense Strategy promotes a "spheres of influence" approach to global security.
The 2026 National Defense Strategy attempts to avoid simultaneous conflicts by focusing on the Indo-Pacific and assigning primary defense responsibility for Europe to Europeans.
The 2026 National Defense Strategy suggests the US should maintain the capacity to conduct sudden, large-scale, short-duration military strikes anywhere in the world.
The 2026 National Defense Strategy suggests a decrease in US military posture in Europe and South Korea.
Gulf states have recently informed the US that they will not allow access to their bases or airspace for any attack on Iran.
The "Golden Dome" missile defense system is estimated to cost $1.1 trillion.
The 2026 National Defense Strategy does not mention Taiwan.
As a result of changing US policy, a number of US allies are considering obtaining extended nuclear deterrence from other partners or developing their own capabilities.
Countries including Germany, Poland, Japan, and South Korea are having internal discussions about potentially acquiring nuclear weapons.