Michaela Dodge

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Michaela Dodge, Ph.D., specialized in missile defense, nuclear weapons modernization and arms control as a research fellow for Missile Defense and Nuclear Deterrence in The Heritage Foundation’s Center for National Defense.

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    Maintaining Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense

    Michaela Dodge
    This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made by the Trump administration over the past four years. You can purchase your copy of “Mandate 2020” here. Since publication of the last Mandate for Leadership, the Trump administration has worked…
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    A Mark That Misses the Mark: House Democrats and the National Defense Authorization Act

    Michaela Dodge
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    Russia Likely Conducting Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons Tests, Intel Chief Says

    Michaela Dodge
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    Trump Is Leading on This Major, Often-Overlooked Security Threat

    Michaela Dodge
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    Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative Has Reached a New Milestone

    Michaela Dodge
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    It’s Not Wise to Depart From Decades of Bipartisan Agreement on Our Nuclear Triad, Mr. Chairman

    Michaela Dodge
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    Why Low-Yield Nuclear Warheads Are Critical to Preventing Nuclear War

    Michaela Dodge | Bailey Oedewaldt
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    35 Years On, Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative Pays Dividends

    Michaela Dodge | Denitsa Nikolova
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    5 Myths About the Nuclear Posture Review

    Michaela Dodge | Denitsa Nikolova
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    Russia Has Repeatedly Flouted This Missile Treaty. It’s Time to Scrap It.

    Michaela Dodge | Thomas Wilson
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    Sobering Film on Nuclear Attack Shows Need for More Nuclear Defense Spending

    Thomas Wilson | Michaela Dodge
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    Defense Spending Bill Gets It Right on Nuclear and Missile Defense

    Michaela Dodge
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    New York Times Doesn’t Get Why Nuclear Weapons Are Actually Necessary

    Michaela Dodge | Thomas Wilson
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    Our Outdated Nuclear Policy Puts Security at Risk. Here’s How Trump Can Improve It.

    Michaela Dodge | Thomas Wilson
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    Some Bad Ideas, Like Zombies, Never Seem to Die. A ‘No First Use’ Nuclear Policy Is One of Them.

    Michaela Dodge
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    Defense Conference Underscores the Importance of Research and Development for Missile Defense

    Michaela Dodge