top of page
All Posts


Unit Cohesion or Civil Rights? Reconsidering Extremism in the Ranks as a National Security Threat
This op-ed argues that extremism and insider threats—ranging from January 6 sympathizers to figures like Eddie Gallagher and Jack Teixeira—pose a serious risk to military readiness, unit cohesion, and public trust. It calls for a renewed approach to military discipline that balances civil liberties with the need for ethical leadership and institutional accountability.
Security and Democracy Forum
5 days ago5 min read


Print, Fight, Repeat: How Additive Manufacturing Could Repair Military Logistics
The Pentagon doesn’t have a lethality problem. It has a logistics problem.
Security and Democracy Forum
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Why America Needs a New Playbook for Space Deterrence
On January 11, 2007, China destroyed one of its own satellites with a direct-ascent anti-satellite missile, demonstrating its ability to impair foreign space systems. The international community issued stern statements, but they did not implement significant consequences. As a result, more demonstrations followed. In 2019, India conducted its own anti-satellite test; then, in 2021, Russia 'killed' its own satellite: Kosmos 1408. For military strategists and policymakers, the
Security and Democracy Forum
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Debunking the Myth of Russian Invincibility
Photo: Alex Fedorenko via Unsplash Introduction Russia is not the military juggernaut it claims to be. The West must shed outdated fears and recognize that Moscow is bleeding men and material for minimal gains. Since February 24, 2022, Russia has suffered over one million casualties to occupy less than 12% of Ukrainian territory. Far from capturing Kyiv in 72 hours, Russian forces have failed to achieve a decisive breakthrough. Yet the Kremlin projects strength: in March 2025
Stephen Cekuta
Oct 20, 20255 min read
bottom of page
