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• The Nuclear Weapons Program of the United States and its Strategic Value in the Twenty-First Century 

  Prayugo, Vincent (Program in Arms Control & Domestic and International Security, 2020)

  The United States’ nuclear stockpile has been a contentious issue with regards to its size and active deployment since the end of the Cold War. However, nuclear deterrence is still necessary and a crucial factor in ...

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• Analyzing the Economic Influences on the Evolution of the Russian Military Since 1991 

  Klafta, Philip J. (Program in Arms Control & Domestic and International Security, 2020)

  In this paper, I will discuss the development of the Russian military from its weakened state of the early 1990’s to its current role as an international actor in the Middle East, specifically Syria, and will examine the ...

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• SIS: The Evolution of a Terrorist State 

  Mitchell, Christopher (Program in Arms Control & Domestic and International Security, 2020)

  ISIS has proved to be a persistent threat in recent history by adapting to whatever political situation it finds itself in. While ISIS is often considered a modern terrorist group, its history stretches far back to the ...

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• Cultural Insensitivities and Aggravating Factors in Iraq and Afghanistan 

  Hyams, Dylan (Program in Arms Control & Domestic and International Security, 2020)

  When examining terrorism, you can find many reasons as to why people may resort to such violence; whether they be for financial purposes, religious incentives, revenge, or for the thrill of violence. However, in Western ...

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