Author Archives: Constance Baroudos, M.A.
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Chaos in Libya: The Rising ISIS Threat to Europe (From The National Interest)
April 20, 2016- Constance Baroudos, M.A. The Islamic State, also known as ISIS, poses a threat to European security as demonstrated by the terrorist attacks in Paris and Brussels. In the past year, the terrorist group has increased its presence in Libya with 5,000 to 6,500 [Read More...] -
Why We Still Need Those Nuclear Missile Silos (From Breaking Defense)
April 18, 2016- Constance Baroudos, M.A. Some anti-nuclear groups suggest eliminating intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in part to save money on upcoming nuclear modernization, but getting rid of ICBMs would be a serious mistake. Of the three components of the triad, the ICBM force is the [Read More...] -
ISIS Is Getting Too Close To Europe, Time to Respond
March 14, 2016- Constance Baroudos, M.A. The Islamic State, also known as ISIS, has increased its presence in Libya, a formerly wealthy oil state on the Mediterranean, in the past year. The terrorist group has 5,000 to 6,500 fighters in Libya and controls almost 200 miles [Read More...] -
The European Reassurance Initiative Is A Smart Response to Urgent Threats
February 26, 2016- Constance Baroudos, M.A. As security threats increase in Europe, NATO must show it stands behind each of its members. President Barack Obama quadrupled funding for the European Reassurance Initiative (ERI) from almost $800 million in 2016 to $3.4 billion in the White House’s [Read More...] -
Standoff Nukes Aren’t Just A “Nice To Have”
February 22, 2016- Constance Baroudos, M.A. Increasing Russian aggression coupled with China’s modernization of nuclear missiles and North Korea’s ambitions to develop and field advanced strategic weapons means nuclear arms are more relevant today than they were a decade ago. While it is critical for Washington [Read More...] -
New ICBMs: Necessary to Secure the American Strategic Deterrent
February 18, 2016- Constance Baroudos, M.A. Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that make up one part of the American nuclear deterrent remain highly relevant to security. The ICBM force provides many benefits that other strategic systems do not: they shorten the time needed to execute [Read More...] -
U.S. Needs To Protect Itself From North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions
February 16, 2016- Constance Baroudos, M.A. Recently, North Korea claimed to have tested a fusion weapon – very unlikely due to the low recorded seismic activity – and launched its sixth long-range rocket that placed a satellite into orbit. Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services [Read More...] -
Greece Struggles To Right Economy As Refugee Influx Adds to Woes
December 31, 2015- Constance Baroudos, M.A. The two major achievements of European integration, the common currency and the free movement of people, are in danger — and Greece is on the front lines in both cases. Even though the three international bailout loans accepted by Athens [Read More...] -
Nuclear Command & Control System: Modernization Necessary to Keep President Informed
December 9, 2015- Constance Baroudos, M.A. According to the U.S. National Security Strategy, the potential use of nuclear weapons poses the greatest danger to U.S. security. The U.S. strategic deterrent exists to deter a nuclear attack or blackmail against the United States and its allies. If [Read More...] -
Greece Has A Long History of Defending the West
October 12, 2015- Constance Baroudos, M.A. Only five of 28 NATO members meet the alliance goal of dedicating two percent of gross domestic product to defense: the United States, United Kingdom, Estonia, Poland and Greece. As threats increase around the European continent, including a potential conflict [Read More...]