Torrey Taussig points out that in return for stationing military personnel across Europe, the United States secures:
- Logistics and basing hubs to project power globally
- Integrated command-and-control with 31 allies
- Forward conventional deterrence against Russian revisionism #OrbisJournal
- Logistics and basing hubs to project power globally
- Integrated command-and-control with 31 allies
- Forward conventional deterrence against Russian revisionism #OrbisJournal
NATO 3.0: Why a Stronger Europe Still Requires US Leadership
Learn about NATO's significant developments from the Ankara Summit, focusing on collective defense and increased funding.
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November 4, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Torrey Taussig points out that in return for stationing military personnel across Europe, the United States secures:
- Logistics and basing hubs to project power globally
- Integrated command-and-control with 31 allies
- Forward conventional deterrence against Russian revisionism #OrbisJournal
- Logistics and basing hubs to project power globally
- Integrated command-and-control with 31 allies
- Forward conventional deterrence against Russian revisionism #OrbisJournal
🆕 Why a Stronger Europe Still Requires US Leadership by Torrey Taussig #OrbisJournal
NATO 3.0: Why a Stronger Europe Still Requires US Leadership
Learn about NATO's significant developments from the Ankara Summit, focusing on collective defense and increased funding.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
🆕 Why a Stronger Europe Still Requires US Leadership by Torrey Taussig #OrbisJournal
This commentary for the #OrbisJournal compares the use of drones among Ukrainian and Russian programs, highlighting Ukraine's moral safeguards, such as prioritizing taking prisoners over taking lives. However, such a system cannot prevent moral corruption. buff.ly/YwnQUyN
November 2, 2026 at 9:39 PM
This commentary for the #OrbisJournal compares the use of drones among Ukrainian and Russian programs, highlighting Ukraine's moral safeguards, such as prioritizing taking prisoners over taking lives. However, such a system cannot prevent moral corruption. buff.ly/YwnQUyN
Torrey Taussig notes three issues in the US approach to "NATO 3.0":
1. The extent to which it views Russia as a threat.
2. The US calls for NATO resources to be split between the Indo-Pacific and Europe.
3. An uncoordinated force posture review is being conducted at a critical time. #OrbisJournal
1. The extent to which it views Russia as a threat.
2. The US calls for NATO resources to be split between the Indo-Pacific and Europe.
3. An uncoordinated force posture review is being conducted at a critical time. #OrbisJournal
NATO 3.0: Why a Stronger Europe Still Requires US Leadership
Learn about NATO's significant developments from the Ankara Summit, focusing on collective defense and increased funding.
buff.ly
November 5, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Torrey Taussig notes three issues in the US approach to "NATO 3.0":
1. The extent to which it views Russia as a threat.
2. The US calls for NATO resources to be split between the Indo-Pacific and Europe.
3. An uncoordinated force posture review is being conducted at a critical time. #OrbisJournal
1. The extent to which it views Russia as a threat.
2. The US calls for NATO resources to be split between the Indo-Pacific and Europe.
3. An uncoordinated force posture review is being conducted at a critical time. #OrbisJournal
In Lionel Beehner and Oleksii Poltorakov's commentary for the #OrbisJournal, they break down three cases representing the gamification of war, or the application of game-design mechanics, such as points, leaderboards, badges, rewards, or narrative progression, to military activities. buff.ly/YwnQUyN
October 31, 2026 at 1:57 PM
In Lionel Beehner and Oleksii Poltorakov's commentary for the #OrbisJournal, they break down three cases representing the gamification of war, or the application of game-design mechanics, such as points, leaderboards, badges, rewards, or narrative progression, to military activities. buff.ly/YwnQUyN
The gamification of war—use and integration of features commonly found in video games, such as reward structures and point systems—will reshape notions of heroism and shared sacrifice, challenge norms around the treatment of noncombatants, and transform civil-military relations. #OrbisJournal
How the Gamification of the Battlefield Is Reshaping War
Explore the evolving role of war in the modern battlefield where gamification influences military strategies and performance.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:28 PM
The gamification of war—use and integration of features commonly found in video games, such as reward structures and point systems—will reshape notions of heroism and shared sacrifice, challenge norms around the treatment of noncombatants, and transform civil-military relations. #OrbisJournal
In their new commentary for the #OrbisJournal, Lionel Beehner and Major Oleksii Poltorakov explore how the "gamification of war" is shifting from military training simulations directly onto the front lines in Ukraine. buff.ly/YwnQUyN
October 28, 2026 at 1:45 PM
In their new commentary for the #OrbisJournal, Lionel Beehner and Major Oleksii Poltorakov explore how the "gamification of war" is shifting from military training simulations directly onto the front lines in Ukraine. buff.ly/YwnQUyN
🆕 How the Gamification of the Battlefield is Reshaping War by Lionel Beehner and Oleskii Poltorakov #OrbisJournal
How the Gamification of the Battlefield Is Reshaping War
Explore the evolving role of war in the modern battlefield where gamification influences military strategies and performance.
buff.ly
October 27, 2026 at 1:48 PM
🆕 How the Gamification of the Battlefield is Reshaping War by Lionel Beehner and Oleskii Poltorakov #OrbisJournal
In their latest commentary for the #OrbisJournal, Junyang Hu and Jiayu Lai break down the dangers of miscalculating the de-risking of supply chains. ⬇️
October 20, 2026 at 8:38 PM
In their latest commentary for the #OrbisJournal, Junyang Hu and Jiayu Lai break down the dangers of miscalculating the de-risking of supply chains. ⬇️
A factory leaving China does not mean its supply chain has left, and a product shipped through a connector economy may look different in trade statistics while dependencies remain.
In such cases, interdependence is being redirected, a pattern we call “triangulated interdependence.” #OrbisJournal
In such cases, interdependence is being redirected, a pattern we call “triangulated interdependence.” #OrbisJournal
The New Geography of America’s China Dependence
Summary This article argues that the American de-risking approach has not eliminated dependence on China so much as rerouted and obscured it. While China’s direct share of US imports has fallen…
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October 19, 2026 at 9:12 PM
A factory leaving China does not mean its supply chain has left, and a product shipped through a connector economy may look different in trade statistics while dependencies remain.
In such cases, interdependence is being redirected, a pattern we call “triangulated interdependence.” #OrbisJournal
In such cases, interdependence is being redirected, a pattern we call “triangulated interdependence.” #OrbisJournal
In their latest commentary for the #OrbisJournal, Junyang Hu and Jiayu Lai show how US de-risking policy is relying on an illusion. Read more: buff.ly/qyOl6by
October 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM
In their latest commentary for the #OrbisJournal, Junyang Hu and Jiayu Lai show how US de-risking policy is relying on an illusion. Read more: buff.ly/qyOl6by
🆕 The New Geography of America's China Dependence by Junyang Hu and Jiayu Lai #OrbisJournal
The New Geography of America’s China Dependence
Summary This article argues that the American de-risking approach has not eliminated dependence on China so much as rerouted and obscured it. While China’s direct share of US imports has fallen…
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October 15, 2026 at 7:29 PM
🆕 The New Geography of America's China Dependence by Junyang Hu and Jiayu Lai #OrbisJournal
In this issue of the #OrbisJournal, the authors affirm major changes in the second nuclear century, but do not agree on the sources of emerging challenges and where solutions may lie. Nevertheless, their pieces contribute to a debate over just how problematic the coming nuclear landscape might be.
Orbis Summer 2026 | Challenges of the Second Nuclear Century
This special issue focuses on one key topic of international politics: nuclear weapons. The contributions each explore a critical element of the nuclear domain shaping the international system.
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October 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
In this issue of the #OrbisJournal, the authors affirm major changes in the second nuclear century, but do not agree on the sources of emerging challenges and where solutions may lie. Nevertheless, their pieces contribute to a debate over just how problematic the coming nuclear landscape might be.
This led to a common theme in the history of American foreign policy—not just managing threats, but eliminating them, which was what they saw as necessary to create an environment where their liberal republic could thrive. #OrbisJournal
October 13, 2026 at 6:57 PM
This led to a common theme in the history of American foreign policy—not just managing threats, but eliminating them, which was what they saw as necessary to create an environment where their liberal republic could thrive. #OrbisJournal
When the founders discussed the uniqueness of the United States, it was not the moral superiority of its people, but its unique institutions and its unique geography. They thought there was a relationship between the two. #OrbisJournal
A Geopolitical Perspective on American Exceptionalism
Explore how America's geographic situation has shaped its foreign policy and affected its view of democracy throughout history.
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October 10, 2026 at 4:36 PM
When the founders discussed the uniqueness of the United States, it was not the moral superiority of its people, but its unique institutions and its unique geography. They thought there was a relationship between the two. #OrbisJournal
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A Geopolitical Perspective on American Exceptionalism
Explore how America's geographic situation has shaped its foreign policy and affected its view of democracy throughout history.
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October 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
For more examples, check out the full piece in the #OrbisJournal buff.ly/nJRVyao
In his latest analysis for the #OrbisJournal, Chad Nelson outlines the different interpretations of "American exceptionalism," emphasizing that the uniqueness of the country's institutions and geography interplayed to create a democracy that functioned differently from its European counterparts.
A Geopolitical Perspective on American Exceptionalism
Explore how America's geographic situation has shaped its foreign policy and affected its view of democracy throughout history.
buff.ly
October 7, 2026 at 6:46 PM
In his latest analysis for the #OrbisJournal, Chad Nelson outlines the different interpretations of "American exceptionalism," emphasizing that the uniqueness of the country's institutions and geography interplayed to create a democracy that functioned differently from its European counterparts.
🆕 A Geopolitical Perspective on American Exceptionalism by Chad Nelson #OrbisJournal
A Geopolitical Perspective on American Exceptionalism
Explore how America's geographic situation has shaped its foreign policy and affected its view of democracy throughout history.
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October 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
🆕 A Geopolitical Perspective on American Exceptionalism by Chad Nelson #OrbisJournal
#BridgingtheGap is something that all of us who teach in professional national security programs must always be thinking about ... latest episode of #ShiftingGround featuring @tcwittes.bsky.social speaking with Larry Rubin & @rachelwhitlark.bsky.social. #OrbisJournal orbisjournal.org/podcast/epis...
Episode 10 | Translating Scholarship Into Statecraft
Explore insights on democracy with Dr. Tamara Cofman Wittes as she discusses global challenges and resilience in democratic systems.
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October 5, 2026 at 2:37 AM
#BridgingtheGap is something that all of us who teach in professional national security programs must always be thinking about ... latest episode of #ShiftingGround featuring @tcwittes.bsky.social speaking with Larry Rubin & @rachelwhitlark.bsky.social. #OrbisJournal orbisjournal.org/podcast/epis...
And whether the N+1 strategy (as Parag Khanna
outlined for @fpri.bsky.social #OrbisJournal) remains operative is now in question … www.fpri.org/article/2021...
outlined for @fpri.bsky.social #OrbisJournal) remains operative is now in question … www.fpri.org/article/2021...
September 29, 2026 at 3:22 AM
And whether the N+1 strategy (as Parag Khanna
outlined for @fpri.bsky.social #OrbisJournal) remains operative is now in question … www.fpri.org/article/2021...
outlined for @fpri.bsky.social #OrbisJournal) remains operative is now in question … www.fpri.org/article/2021...
In his piece for the #OrbisJournal, Paul Bracken highlights the many applications of militarized AI, including integrating weapons used to destroy a target into the tracking process, powering cyberattacks, and encoding and decoding cryptographic messages.
An AI-Driven Second Nuclear Age
Explore the impact of AI on global security and warfare in this new age of technological threats and challenges.
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September 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM
In his piece for the #OrbisJournal, Paul Bracken highlights the many applications of militarized AI, including integrating weapons used to destroy a target into the tracking process, powering cyberattacks, and encoding and decoding cryptographic messages.
In the second issue of the #OrbisJournal, the authors focus on the second nuclear century, exploring critical elements of a transforming nuclear domain shaping the international system.
Download the full issue here: buff.ly/iso1dit
Download the full issue here: buff.ly/iso1dit
September 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
In the second issue of the #OrbisJournal, the authors focus on the second nuclear century, exploring critical elements of a transforming nuclear domain shaping the international system.
Download the full issue here: buff.ly/iso1dit
Download the full issue here: buff.ly/iso1dit
With the advent of AI and new technologies on the battlefield, agility will become a most crucial asset. Investment into research and development will have to take priority in order to react to, and counter, any technological improvement. More from Paul Bracken in the #OrbisJournal.
An AI-Driven Second Nuclear Age
Explore the impact of AI on global security and warfare in this new age of technological threats and challenges.
orbisjournal.org
September 10, 2026 at 9:17 PM
With the advent of AI and new technologies on the battlefield, agility will become a most crucial asset. Investment into research and development will have to take priority in order to react to, and counter, any technological improvement. More from Paul Bracken in the #OrbisJournal.
Authors for the new issue of the #OrbisJournal contribute to a debate on the upcoming nuclear landscape. Click to learn more. buff.ly/iso1dit
September 10, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Authors for the new issue of the #OrbisJournal contribute to a debate on the upcoming nuclear landscape. Click to learn more. buff.ly/iso1dit