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Scott Strgacich

Research Associate

Scott Strgacich is a research associate at Defense Priorities.

Strgacich is a graduate of UC Berkeley and earned his master’s degree from American University’s School of International Service (SIS).

op-edIran, Middle East

War with Iran isn’t an option — Trump must make a deal

By Scott Strgacich

April 24, 2025

As President Trump renews talks with Iran over its nuclear program, confusion has emerged over what kind of deal the administration wants. […]

op-edNuclear weapons, Grand strategy

The Cold War may be over, but our stalemate on nuclear testing must remain strong

By Scott Strgacich

June 29, 2024

op-edNATO, Alliances

Don’t send US nuclear weapons to Poland or anywhere else

By Scott Strgacich

June 11, 2024

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op-edNuclear weapons, Grand strategy

A panicked case for nuclear weapons modernization

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op-edNATO, Europe and Eurasia, Grand strategy, Ukraine‑Russia

The Baltic shouldn’t be a ‘NATO Lake’

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