# 156 - Beyond New START: The NIDS Blueprint for America’s Nuclear Deterrent (part one)

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Podcast: [The NIDS View](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nids-view-5887633)
Published: 2025-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
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In the first of a two-part series, Curtis and Jim discuss the NIDS-proposed Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) for 2026 and beyond, emphasizing the importance of deterrence in today's global landscape. They analyze the implications of the New START Treaty's expiration, the role of the U.S. nuclear arsenal in national security, and the need for a new approach to deterrence in light of evolving adversarial strategies, particularly from China and Russia, as highlighted by Ambassador Billingslea's recent Senate testimony. The conversation underscores the urgency of adapting and expanding the U.S. nuclear arsenal to ensure national security and maintain a strategic advantage in 2026 and beyond. 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.xml LinkedIn: 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.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/

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