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Real Space Strategy Live Podcast: NASA and Commercial Space in Second Trump Administration with Frank Slazer This insightful episode explores why civil and commercial space are critical pillars of American spacepower—not just national security. With candid takes on NASA’s evolving partnerships, Artemis delays, SLS costs, and the realistic timeline for a sustainable lunar economy, this conversation unpacks the tough questions around funding, innovation, and the future of public-private space exploration. 🛰️ Hear perspectives on: - Why timelines slip & budgets lag - Balancing national strategy with commercial capability - Gateway, Mars, lunar mining & more 👉 If you care about the future of space policy, don’t miss this one. https://lnkd.in/e3HJiC6y #SpaceStrategy #NASA #CommercialSpace #Artemis #SpacePolicy #CivilSpace #SpaceEconomy #NationalSecuritySpace https://lnkd.in/eDqEHtKg https://lnkd.in/ea2nb3zN U.S. Space Command United States Space Force RealClearDefense Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC) War on the Rocks The Associated Press https://lnkd.in/e3VPmeYM https://lnkd.in/eaFSxMDK https://lnkd.in/eVGdmayw

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The nation faces a critical shortage of deterrence experts—strategists, planners, policymakers, and analysts capable of navigating the complex realities of 21st-century conflict. Gain a competitive advantage with unique professional development and education in Deterrence. Air Force Global Strike Command Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC) RealClearDefense Garrett Harencak Richard Mies

Confront the Reality. Challenge Assumptions. Strengthen Strategy. Do not ignore the shifting dynamics between the U.S. and Europe—read this article to grasp the hard truths shaping transatlantic security. Expose vulnerabilities, dissect political rifts, and demand strategic autonomy before it's too late. Prepare for a world where Europe must lead its own defense—because the stakes have never been higher. Engage now. Adapt faster. Secure the future. https://lnkd.in/eyDVnDEk #GlobalSecurity #TransatlanticRelations #USandEurope #StrategicAutonomy #DefenseStrategy #Geopolitics #Deterrence #EuropeSecurity #NATO RealClearDefense Council on Foreign Relations Foreign Policy Foreign Policy Research Institute POLITICO Live https://lnkd.in/enZR4bbb https://lnkd.in/eh-gVdiK

🔴 **Must-Watch Discussion: China’s Nuclear Strategy & Global Implications** The National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS) is honored to host two of the finest analysts on Chinese strategic behavior—Gordon Chang and Rick Fisher—as they provide a stark and urgent analysis of China's nuclear breakout, geopolitical ambitions, and growing alliances with Russia, Iran, and North Korea. In this eye-opening conversation, they address: ⚠️ China’s unprecedented nuclear expansion – beyond 1,500 warheads by 2035? ⚠️ The growing "Axis of Evil" – China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea's strategic cooperation. ⚠️ Xi Jinping’s global ambitions – from territorial claims on Earth to the Moon and beyond. ⚠️ The U.S. response – are we underestimating the threat? China’s nuclear arsenal is not just about numbers—it’s about intent. As Chang warns, Xi Jinping has already made the decision to risk war. Are we prepared? 🎥 Watch now to understand the stakes: https://lnkd.in/evqNFedA 🚀 Join the conversation. Share your thoughts. This is not just strategy—it’s the future of global security. #Deterrence #NationalSecurity #China #NuclearStrategy #GreatPowerCompetition #NIDS https://lnkd.in/eNmfWUdA https://lnkd.in/ezVn4Cev RealClearDefense War on the Rocks RAND International Institute for Strategic Studies Center for a New American Security (CNAS) Institute of Security and Global Affairs Breaking Defense Task & Purpose LSU Shreveport

Join us for another exciting Real Space Strategy event hosted by Christopher Stone, Senior Fellow for Space Deterrence at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies. His special guest, Frank Slazer, former President and CEO of the Coalition for Deep Space Exploration, will discuss NASA and Commercial Space in the Second Trump Administration. Cost: Free Online Event, Tue, Mar 18, 1-2pm EST. RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/eTjfkGzM https://lnkd.in/eDqEHtKg https://lnkd.in/ea2nb3zN U.S. Space Command United States Space Force NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Coalition for Deep Space Exploration Breaking Defense Relative Dynamics Inc. https://lnkd.in/e3VPmeYM https://lnkd.in/eaFSxMDK https://lnkd.in/eVGdmayw