Letter from the Aether Editor in Chief

Russia’s war in Ukraine demands reassessing NATO’s nuclear posture. Analysis of military and political credibility and political and technical feasibility reveals how adapting NATO’s nuclear forces enhances extended deterrence and Allied assurance.

To maintain US military advantage, the Defense Department must cultivate innovative leaders by establishing a joint office and design thinking school to train them, refining existing efforts and creating new approaches to address evolving threats.

To optimize officer retention and maintain space dominance, the US Space Force needs a targeted talent management strategy that includes comprehensive career mapping, algorithm-based assignments, and order-of-merit-based promotions.

An examination of incentives, international frameworks, and commercial integration's influence on space warfighting demonstrates how establishing and adhering to related space norms benefit the US military.

The pivot toward a future force reliant on tactical autonomy reveals problems of perception, data, and adversarial vulnerability. The Air Force must instead focus on realistic technological assessment, disciplined procurement, and strategic hedging.

Air superiority is vital for sustaining joint force military advantage. Integrating emerging technologies and adaptive strategies, not just superior platforms, optimizes joint capability for maintaining air dominance.

Book Reviews written by a variety of authors covering a range of military-related topics