196 - Russia’s Dead Hand Is Back - And It Changes Deterrence

Russia is pouring steel, concrete, and cable into a buried command complex in the Urals - and the move may reveal exactly how deterrence is changing in real time. Jim and Curtis unpack the reported expansion of Facility 1335, the so-called Perimeter or "dead hand" system, and what it means for second-strike credibility, first-strike fears, and the future of nuclear command and control. The conversation starts with a major announcement:
The NIDS View is now the Deterrence Matters podcast. Jim explains why the name change is meant to sharpen the mission and reach a wider audience. The hosts…