Thanks for the thoughtful article. The history of missile defence and arms races is important context, and you explain it clearly.
That said, I think it would help to include more detail on what Golden Dome involves and how it fits with today’s threats, like hypersonic missiles or attacks from smaller countries.
Also, I’m not sure if it’s just me, but people sometimes treat military defence as if it belongs only in policy debates, not in the real world. As a citizen, I would personally feel safer knowing there's a strong line of defence protecting my home. Strength and technological dominance do matter—they can deter attacks before they happen.
I understand Professor Bunn brings deep academic and policy experience, especially in nuclear strategy. But as far as I can tell, he does not have direct military service. That’s not a criticism—it’s just that firsthand military experience can offer valuable insights when evaluating whether a system like Golden Dome is just “strategic theory” or worth pursuing in practice.
This is a complex issue, and I appreciate that it’s being discussed. I hope more perspectives—including military and technological ones—are included in the conversation going forward.
Thanks for the thoughtful article. The history of missile defence and arms races is important context, and you explain it clearly.
That said, I think it would help to include more detail on what Golden Dome involves and how it fits with today’s threats, like hypersonic missiles or attacks from smaller countries.
Also, I’m not sure if it’s just me, but people sometimes treat military defence as if it belongs only in policy debates, not in the real world. As a citizen, I would personally feel safer knowing there's a strong line of defence protecting my home. Strength and technological dominance do matter—they can deter attacks before they happen.
I understand Professor Bunn brings deep academic and policy experience, especially in nuclear strategy. But as far as I can tell, he does not have direct military service. That’s not a criticism—it’s just that firsthand military experience can offer valuable insights when evaluating whether a system like Golden Dome is just “strategic theory” or worth pursuing in practice.
This is a complex issue, and I appreciate that it’s being discussed. I hope more perspectives—including military and technological ones—are included in the conversation going forward.