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Truman National Security Project @trumanproject.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Who gets access to the most powerful #AI, and who decides? Truman Security Fellow @joshrichards1.bsky.social and coauthor Gabe Arrington explore how advanced AI is reshaping national security. Read their analysis in @justsecurity.org below. 👇

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Trip to Alaska! Absolutely beautiful.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Was happy to be profiled by SMART Cable News for the work we're doing at the UN's Joint Task Force on SMART Cables. This is a global effort bringing together hundreds of scientists from more than 80 countries to deliver next generation insights into climate change. www.linkedin.com/pulse/beneat...

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Beneath the Network: Subsea Infrastructure and the Work of Stewardship

The systems that sustain the modern digital economy are rarely the ones most people see. Subsea cables, laid across the ocean floor, have long been treated as technical backdrops—essential, but concep...

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The Arsenal of Democracy wasn’t built for software. We need a new mobilization model for the algorithmic era. joshrichards1policy.substack.com/p/industrial...

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Industrial Mobilization for the Algorithmic Age

Why Deterrence Now Depends on Speed, Integration, and Throughput

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

AI doesn’t fail loudly. It fails quietly—through incentives, data, and institutional design. joshrichards1policy.substack.com/p/the-ghost-...

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The Ghost in the Machine

How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Cyber Warfare and the Politics of Attribution

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The real procurement crisis isn’t speed or cost—it’s trust between institutions and outcomes. joshrichards1policy.substack.com/p/the-trust-...

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The Trust Deficit

How Procurement Reform Can Rebuild Confidence in Defense Spending

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

You can’t bolt AI onto legacy acquisition. The system itself has to become AI-native. joshrichards1policy.substack.com/p/toward-an-...

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Toward an AI-Native Acquisition Ecosystem

Rewiring the Arsenal: How AI Can Fix the Pentagon’s Slowest System

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The Pentagon doesn’t lack data. It lacks usable, trusted, decision-grade data. joshrichards1policy.substack.com/p/the-pentag...

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The Pentagon’s Data Problem

Why Defense Acquisition Can’t Modernize Without Integrated Intelligence

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Defense and commercial tech aren’t converging—they already have. Policy just hasn’t caught up. joshrichards1policy.substack.com/p/the-coming...

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The Coming Merger of Defense and Industry Data

How the separation of corporate and military data is becoming a dangerous blind spot

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The next industrial base will be defined by data, energy, and compute—not steel and scale alone. joshrichards1policy.substack.com/p/the-next-i...

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The Next Industrial Base

How Defense Contractors Can Lead America’s AI Renaissance

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Risk management optimizes for efficiency. Resilience plans for failure—and recovery. joshrichards1policy.substack.com/p/from-risk-...

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From Risk to Resilience

AI-Enhanced Supply Chain Intelligence in U.S. Defense

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Metrics can clarify decisions—or quietly distort them. What we measure shapes what we build. joshrichards1policy.substack.com/p/measuring-...

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Measuring What Matters

Rethinking Defense Performance Metrics in the AI Era

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Strategy isn’t obsolete—but it is being overwhelmed by speed, scale, and complexity. joshrichards1policy.substack.com/p/defending-...

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Defending Strategy

Red Teaming for the Boardroom

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

For anyone interested in my substack, I use that forum to frame my analysis and policy recommendations on the intersection of defense acquisition, emerging technologies, and U.S. China competition. joshrichards1policy.substack.com

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Offset Ledger | Josh Richards | Substack

Analysis and policy recommendations at the intersection of defense acquisition, emerging technologies, and U.S.–China competition. Written for policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners working...

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The world’s oceans are our planet’s circulatory system, absorbing 90% of the excess heat from climate change, yet we know astonishingly little about what’s happening beneath the waves. This paper explores the need for SMART Cables. www.linkedin.com/pulse/tsunam...

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Tsunamis, Sea Level, and Security: The Untapped Power of Subsea Cables

Why the World Needs SMART Cables Beneath Its Oceans On a frigid morning in 2021, satellites captured a vast iceberg, larger than New York City, breaking free from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica.[i]...

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the United Nations 80th anniversary of the UN General Assembly. Here’s my paper on the enduring strengths and systemic vulnerabilities of the UN system. www.trumanproject.org/truvoices-bl...

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Today we saw celebration by two peoples, long bound by tragedy, now united by relief and the ability to embrace their loved ones. My piece today explores the dynamics of politics and pressure that brought us to this long-awaited moment of peace in the Middle East. www.linkedin.com/pulse/toward...

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Toward a New Pax Americana

How Renewed U.S.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

It was a pleasure discussing SMART Cables at EarthX’s Brave New Ocean Conference. Pacific Peering’s SMART Cables will have a major impact on the #blueeconomy as we work to build a smarter future. Special thanks to Sid Thurston for coordinating, and Tracy Fanara, for moderating.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Earthx2025 is a wrap! Pacific Peering had a great week at EarthX. It was a pleasure discussing SMART Cables and their role in the Blue Economy. Special thanks to Sid Thurston for facilitating the great discussions on ocean health. Together, we’re building a smarter future!

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Pacific Peering is attending EarthX2025 Congress of Conferences hosted by @earthxorg.bsky.social ! April 21-25 in Dallas. I’ll be speaking about SMART Cables and the Blue Economy. Let’s shape a smarter more sustainable future together! 🌐 Registration: lnkd.in/gNkByC7M #EarthX2025

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UN Joint Task Force on SMART Cables @un-jtf-smartcables.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Better ocean data leads to better decisions. SMART Cables will provide real-time environmental insights to: 🌊 Predict climate patterns 🌊 Strengthen warning system 🌊 Support sustainable industries 🌊 Accelerate scientific innovation m.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDn...

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Revolutionizing Ocean Monitoring – Joint Task Force SMART Cables

YouTube video by WebsEdge Science

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Project TamTam between New Caledonia and Vanuatu is the world’s first SMART project. The environmental sensors will combat climate change, protecting our ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife, as well as save the lives of vulnerable people groups through advanced tsunami warnings.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Pacific Peering is attending EarthX2025 Congress of Conferences hosted by @earthxorg.bsky.social! April 21-25 in Dallas. I’ll be speaking about Connecting Humanity and Understanding the Earth. Let’s shape a smarter more sustainable future together! 🌐 Registration: lnkd.in/gNkByC7M #EarthX2025

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Pacific Peering @pacificpeering.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Special thanks to Ingrid Puillat, Director General of EMSO, for organizing the terrific discussions on ocean observation. Pacific Peering’s SMART Cable projects will be a significant addition to ocean observation, and we look forward to working with all our partners in building a SMART future.

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Pacific Peering @pacificpeering.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Pacific Peering was in Rome to participate in EMSO’s Strategic Workshop. Our leadership team – Guillaume Durieux and Noel Buttin were honored to discuss SMART Cables, and the exciting developments of our MISTS project. 🌐 contact@pacific-peering.com Thank you for joining us in this exciting effort

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UN Joint Task Force on SMART Cables @un-jtf-smartcables.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

The TamTam cable is the world’s first #SMARTCable led by France between New Caledonia and Vanuatu. This project will bring unprecedented insights into the New Hebrides Fault, one of the most seismically active ocean regions in the world. This initiative exemplifies the blue economy in action.

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Pacific Peering @pacificpeering.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Pacific Peering is kicking off project MISTS at PTC'25. This project is in collaboration with ASN, and funded by the European Union. Thank you for joining us in this exciting effort, as we bring you a SMART future.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Come by our booth #17 to learn about SMART Cables. We’ll be here all week at PTC’25. Pacific Peering’s TamTam cable represents the world’s first SMART Cable, and is a major advancement in ocean science and environmental protection.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

PTC’25 has started! Pacific Peering’s leadership team is here all week to discuss SMART Cables. Our SMART Cable projects will be saving our oceans and saving lives. We’d love to talk with you about incorporating SMART onto your cable projects!

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Pacific Peering is attending PTC'25. Come talk with our leadership team about SMART Cables. We're leading the development of the world’s first SMART Cable projects, and have decades of telecom project experience.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Healthier oceans improve all aspects of the blue economy, and with SMART Cables, emergency teams will be able to reduce physical and economic damage from disasters, but most importantly – save lives by giving people the time to safely evacuate.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Our SMART Cable between New Caledonia and Vanuatu is the world’s first SMART project. The environmental sensors will combat climate change, protecting our ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife, as well as save the lives of vulnerable people groups through advanced tsunami warnings

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Pacific Peering is working to bring SMART Cables to American shores, and we’re championing the adoption of regulatory frameworks for SMART technology. Thank you to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for being open to the idea of SMART Cables.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Pacific Peering is leading the SMART development on the Far North Fiber, a SMART Cable through the Northwest Passage along the Arctic Circle, connecting Japan, Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway, Finland, and Ireland.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Happy New Year from Pacific Peering! As we come to a close on one of the most consequential years in SMART Cable technology, we’d like to thank everyone who has made SMART Cables possible. Thank you for your work in building a smarter future.

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Pacific Peering @pacificpeering.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Pacific Peering is attending PTC'25. Come talk with our leadership team about SMART Cables. We look forward to meeting with you at one of the many PTC events as well as the UN’s Joint Task Force annual meeting on SMART Cables.

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Pacific Peering @pacificpeering.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Pacific Peering is attending PTC'25. Come talk with our leadership team about SMART Cables. We're leading the development of the world’s first SMART Cable projects. Our team has decades of telecom project experience, and our proprietary data platform PPSP streamlines the environmental data process.

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