165 - Deterrence Under Pressure: Nuclear Risk, War, and Energy Security

In this February 2026 News Roundup, hosts Jim and Curtis examine key developments shaping modern deterrence this month—from nuclear bomber acquisition and the end of the New START treaty to the 4th anniversary of war in Ukraine. The discussion also highlights the critical role of energy security, logistics, and resilience in sustaining credible deterrence amid an increasingly complex global security environment.Key Takeaways:Military modernization remains central to effective deterrenceThe end of New START raises new nuclear stability challengesEnergy security and logistics are critical to national defenseUkraine underscores both the human cost of war and the need for deterrenceArticles: What Lies Ahead for Nuclear Technology and Security in 2026(10) Energy as Strategy: The 2026 National Defense Strategy and U.S. Energy Security | LinkedInAir Force Announces B-21 Production Deal, 2027 Entry into ServiceAs war enters fifth year, Ukraine shows Russian victory is anything but inevitableAfter 4 years of fighting in Ukraine, a stalemate on the battlefield and the negotiation tables | W…Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us –The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.comOur Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/