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Nuclear Weapons
Why Nuclear Weapons Work
By Zachary Keck
Far from being a myth, nuclear deterrence is nearly an ironclad law.
Can Limited Nuclear Attacks De-Escalate Conflicts?
By Zachary Keck
Plus, time to ban hypersonic missiles? Some general interest links.
Russia to Conduct More Nuclear Drills
By Zachary Keck
Russia announced its nuclear forces will conduct a drill along the border with China later this month.
Yes, Hiroshima and Nagasaki Definitely Saved Lives
By Zachary Keck
The Pacific Realist responds to Ward Wilson about whether the atomic bombings of Japan saved lives or not.
Did Bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki Save Lives?
By Ward Wilson
The question goes to the heart of the debate about the utility of nuclear weapons and the rationale for keeping them.
How Hiroshima and Nagasaki Saved Millions of Lives
By Zachary Keck
By showing the world the horrors of nuclear warfare, the atomic bombings made future ones much less likely.
Naval Fortresses: An Old Concept for a New Era?
By Shang-su Wu
If US naval dominance wanes, fortresses may once again become a viable strategic defense.
Russia Threatens Nuclear Strikes Over Crimea
By Zachary Keck
Russian FM Lavrov warned that Russia could resort to nuclear weapons if Ukraine tried to retake Crimea.
America’s War on WMDs
By James R. Holmes
How to think about the fight to stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
Asia’s Coming Nuclear Arms Race
By Zachary Keck
The introduction of MIRVed missiles in Asia is likely to prompt a major nuclear arms race in the region.
Japan’s Popularity Continues to Plummet
By Zachary Keck
A new poll finds Japan increasingly unpopular, but not as unpopular as nuclear-armed nations.
US Conventional Power and Nuclear Asia
By James R. Holmes
To stop allies in Asia from going nuclear, the U.S. needs to shore up its conventional military power.