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School of War
Ep 109: John Noonan on Nuclear Weapons and Policy
Feb 6, 2024
John Noonan, senior advisor at POLARIS National Security, discusses all things nuclear including the life of a missileer, the current U.S. arsenal and its production problems, the strategy of deterrence, and how Congressional oversight impacts good government.
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- The current U.S. nuclear arsenal has production problems affecting its readiness.
- Congressional oversight ensures the military is appropriately focused, trained, and led.
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The controversy over holding military promotions in the Senate
There is currently a dispute in the Senate involving the confirmation of military promotions. Senator Tuberville is holding up large numbers of senior officer promotions due to a disagreement with the Department of Defense over abortion policy. This blanket hold is causing a freeze in the national security establishment, affecting uniformed officers at various ranks. While holds are a powerful tool, they are typically used on an individual level to extract information or address specific concerns. This hold on military promotions is unprecedented and is disrupting the flow of promotions and assignments within the military.
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