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Maj. Shane Praiswater

Maj. Shane Praiswater, Ph.D., is a former military analyst at the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a fellow at Johns Hopkins’ School of Advanced International Studies.
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How to Gauge the Risk of a Nuclear Escalation with Russia

Escalation theories can help NATO policymakers avoid nuclear war—but it is ultimately up to Putin.

  • Maj. Shane Praiswater
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Why We Need a New ICBM

The arguments for keeping a nuclear triad.

  • Maj. Shane Praiswater
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Great Power Competition Comes Home to America

Our leaders’ efforts to heal divisions among our fellow citizens are key to national defense.

  • Bradley Bowman and Maj. Shane Praiswater
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The Air Force Needs a New Non-Stealthy Bomber

There are important things the B-1 and B-52 do that the B-21 won’t.

  • Maj. Shane Praiswater