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Rational Security: The "Mother May I Launch a Missile" Edition

Benjamin Wittes
Friday, November 24, 2017, 7:05 AM

Should the president have the sole authority to launch nuclear missiles? President Trump designates North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism. And the “grownups” in charge of national security are exhausted. Plus I am thankful that the Baby Cannon has a new uncle. Susan is thankful for the men and women of the intelligence community—and for her fellow podcasters. Tamara is thankful for our student listeners. And Shane is thankful for his mom.

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Should the president have the sole authority to launch nuclear missiles? President Trump designates North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism. And the “grownups” in charge of national security are exhausted. Plus I am thankful that the Baby Cannon has a new uncle. Susan is thankful for the men and women of the intelligence community—and for her fellow podcasters. Tamara is thankful for our student listeners. And Shane is thankful for his mom.

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Benjamin Wittes is editor in chief of Lawfare and a Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. He is the author of several books.

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