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Putin’s War with Ukraine: Voices of CNS Experts on the Russian Invasion
A compendium of CNS expert analysis and commentary on the nuclear ramifications of the war, as well as educational materials for expert and general audience.
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Russia Isn’t Done With Syria
How Moscow Has Retained Influence in the Post-Assad Era
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Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Weapons Proliferation: The Technological Arms Race for (In)visibility
Dr. Stephen Herzog co-authors one of the first academic articles exploring how AI might affect the spread of nuclear weapons.
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Russia and the Future of the European Security Order
Dr. Hanna Notte spoke at the Helsinki Security Forum 2025 on a panel alongside Sam Charap (RAND), Nigel Gould-Davies (IISS) and Sinikukka Saari (FIIA).
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Russia Is Shrewdly Playing the Long Game in Africa
What if Moscow’s most dangerous moves right now aren’t in Europe, but along the Gulf of Guinea?
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OP67: Putin’s New Frontier: The Prospects and Limitations of Africa Corps
This study chronicles the emergence of Africa Corps and assesses its activities since summer 2023 in relevant African states.
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OP66:The Pendulum Swings Back: Envisioning the Future Trajectory of an Increasingly Asymmetric Iran-Russia Defense Relationship
With Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Iran emerged as an important provider of defense technology to Russia.
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OP65: Russian Hybrid (New Generation) Warfare in the Time of a Systemic Political-Military Transition
Perhaps the most important takeaway from this study is the conclusion that Russia’s ability to conduct hybrid operations is limited.
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Article on Russian nuclear strategy during Ukraine war takes top McElvany Award
An article providing key insights into Russian nuclear strategy during the first 18 months of the war in Ukraine has won the grand prize.
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Waiting for Godot at the 2026 NPT Review Conference Review
Some meetings of nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) member states are remembered for artistic performances as well as nonproliferation and disarmament achievements.
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CNS Expands with New Vermont Office
The office will also support teaching and research collaboration with Middlebury faculty.