How has strategic deterrence evolved from the Cold War to contemporary times? What is āstrategic substitution,ā and how has China used it to craft its unique approach to deterrence? How does the āGolden Domeā proposed by the US fit into todayās debates on missile defence and counter-space capabilities? Does Australia need to do more to close the capability gap in relation to Chinaās recent modernisation? In this episode, Fiona Cunningham and Aaron Bateman join David Andrews to explore the evolution of strategic deterrence from the Cold War to contemporary times, with a focus on nuclear weapons, space capabilities and alternative approaches. Dr Aaron Bateman is Assistant Professor of History and International Affairs at George Washington University.Dr Fiona Cunningham is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania. She is also an Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College (NSC).David Andrews is Senior Manager, Policy & Engagement at NSC. TRANSCRIPT Show notesĀ· NSC academic programs āāÆfind out moreĀ· Under the Nuclear Shadow: Chinaās Information-Age Weapons in International Security by Fiona CunninghamĀ· Weapons in Space: Technology, Politics, and the Rise and Fall of the Strategic Defense Initiative by Aaron BatemanĀ· Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Statement on Golden Dome for AmericaĀ· THAAD ā The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions toāÆ
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