Imaginary Nuclear Gaps Are Fueling Bad Policy
May 29, 2026·about 6 hours ago·via War on the Rocks

The piece argues that claims of a looming nuclear deterrence gap are overstated and politically useful for expanding bureaucracy and spending. It pushes back on alarmist thinking that treats every challenge as proof the U.S. needs more overreach, not more discipline. The real issue is not fantasy gap-chasing, but maintaining a credible deterrent without turning national security into a blank check for the defense establishment. Read more about this...