The THAAD Delusion

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by Christopher Leonard · 2026

An article examining weaknesses in the U.S. military-industrial base and the challenges surrounding the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile system.

1 episode featuring The THAAD Delusion

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
AI safeguards meet America’s depleted missile defenses
The episode links two forms of national vulnerability: weak public oversight of transformative technology and a defense system strained by sustained conflict.
Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 11m

1 episode featuring The THAAD Delusion

AI safeguards meet America’s depleted missile defenses