Sept. 5, 2023 Deterrence in Post-Missile Age In a hypothetical scenario that Sentinel would be the country's last ICBM, what would US strategic deterrence look like in a post-ICBM age? (20 AF)
Sept. 5, 2023 Next-Generation Missile Operators Given the potential changes in the future strategic environment, what impact would this have on the development of missileers? Should current developmental programs remain the same for Sentinel operators? (20 AF)
Sept. 5, 2023 No First Use Policy What impact would a US policy of "No First Use" have on our allies and our extended deterrence commitments? Would such a policy cause a change in force structure? (8 AF)
Sept. 5, 2023 Road-Mobile ICBM system Does the US need to develop a road-mobile ICBM system as part of its nuclear arsenal? (8 AF)
Sept. 5, 2023 Impact of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine on Nuclear Deterrence Do losses in conventional weaponry during the invasion of Ukraine push Russia to be more likely to use nuclear weapons in the future? (8 AF)
Sept. 5, 2023 Decision Timelines With the advent of modern strategic weapons, does current planning and decision timelines still hold true, or do the US Strategic Forces need to rethink, and adapt to the newest strategic threats? (8 AF)
Sept. 5, 2023 Influence of conventional arms on nuclear deterrence How do advanced, long-range conventional weapons fit into the nuclear spectrum and what influence do they have on an adversary's willingness to escalate a conflict? (AFGSC/A2)
Sept. 5, 2023 Emerging Technology's Threat to Nuclear Assets What capabilities and intent do adversaries possess to utilize advanced technologies to hold AFGSC assets at increased risk? (AFGSC/A2)
Aug. 8, 2023 Operational Energy Technological Advantages over Peer Adversaries How important is advanced airframe and engine technology development in the near-peer fight? (SAF/IEN)
Aug. 8, 2023 Operational Energy in Space How can we design and operate spacecraft that have fewer constraints and can sustain operations in space over longer time periods and with more effectiveness? (SAF/IEN)