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Lt. Col. Shane Praiswater

Lt. Col. Shane Praiswater, USAF, PhD, is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University Strategic Thinkers Program and is the director of operations, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, B-21 Initial Cadre, at Edwards AFB, California.
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U.S. Air Force culture needs a reboot

Too many of today’s operators think of themselves as passive helpers, not innovative war-winners.

  • Paula Thornhill and Lt. Col. Shane Praiswater
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How to Gauge the Risk of a Nuclear Escalation with Russia

Escalation theories can help NATO policymakers avoid nuclear war—but it is ultimately up to Putin.

  • Lt. Col. Shane Praiswater
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Why We Need a New ICBM

The arguments for keeping a nuclear triad.

  • Lt. Col. Shane Praiswater
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Great Power Competition Comes Home to America

Our leaders’ efforts to heal divisions among our fellow citizens are key to national defense.

  • Bradley Bowman and Lt. Col. Shane Praiswater
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The Air Force Needs a New Non-Stealthy Bomber

There are important things the B-1 and B-52 do that the B-21 won’t.

  • Lt. Col. Shane Praiswater