May 8, 2026 World Economic Policies Impact on US Nuclear Deterrence What would be the strategic consequences for U.S. nuclear and extended deterrence if the "Petrodollar" system were abandoned by major oil-producing nations and the BRICS+ countries, and could this threat to U.S. economic hegemony act as a catalyst for great power conflict?
May 8, 2026 What is the Russian Concept for Use of Nuclear Forces? What is the Russian concept for the employment of both its strategic and tactical nuclear forces?
May 8, 2026 Russian Businessmen What is the level of influence held by prominent businessmen in Russia, and how does their role serve the distinct yet overlapping interests of both Vladimir Putin and the Russian state?
May 8, 2026 Operational Energy in Space How can spacecraft be designed and operated to overcome current energy constraints, thereby enabling sustained and more effective military operations in space over longer periods?
May 8, 2026 PRC Aerospace Industry What is the true capability of the People's Republic of China's aerospace industry to independently innovate, develop, and finalize advanced aerospace systems, versus its ability to emulate and refine foreign technology?
May 8, 2026 Establishing Flexible Logistics How can the Air Force develop more agile, resilient, and survivable energy and communication logistics to succeed in highly contested environments where these critical assets are under attack?
May 8, 2026 PLA's Acquisition System How effectively does the People's Liberation Army's acquisition system translate stated requirements into fielded and operational military capabilities?
May 8, 2026 The Utility of SOF in Strategic Competition What specific SOF activities can best support the joint force in deterring large-scale conflict and crisis escalation within the context of strategic competition, and how can both historical case studies and an imaginative application of new technologies inform these efforts?
May 8, 2026 Historical Uses of Information in War What are the long-term historical trends in the role and value of information in warfare, and how have these trends shaped the character and outcome of conflicts?
May 8, 2026 Impact of Autonomous Systems on Multinational Air Operations How will the rise and integration of autonomous systems fundamentally affect the planning, execution, and command and control of multinational air operations?