Golden Dome One Year In

The podcast explores the "Golden Dome for America" initiative, a homeland defense strategy, one year after its launch. The discussion centers on the necessity of such an initiative given the evolving threat landscape, including missiles, drones, and hypersonic weapons. Panelists debate whether the initiative should focus on geographic boundaries or forward power projection, and consider the strategic stability implications, particularly concerning China and Russia. They analyze progress to date, highlighting the need for contracts and bipartisan support. Technical complexities, cost considerations, and integration challenges are addressed, with emphasis on balancing short-term and long-term goals. The experts also explore potential roles for allies and the importance of public education to foster support for the initiative.