Episode 9 | Thinking About the Second Nuclear Century

In this episode of Shifting Ground, hosts Nikolas Gvosdev and Larry Rubin are joined by Dr. Austin Long, Senior Nuclear Fellow at MIT, and Dr. Rachel Whitlark, Associate Professor at Georgia Tech and Associate Editor of Orbis, to explore the strategic landscape of the second nuclear century. Grounded in Dr. Long's recent commentary for Orbis, the conversation examines how emerging autonomous technologies and AI reshape nuclear deterrence, the concept of "conceal vs. reveal" capabilities, and the challenges of managing strategic stability in a tripolar environment among the US, Russia, and China.Related Reading: History, Strategy, and Technology: Thinking About the Second Nuclear Century by Dr. Austin Long Explore the special issue:Challenges of the Second Nuclear Century, Vol. 69, Issue 2