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Nuclear Weapons
Don’t Be Fooled: North Korea Is Getting Ready to Provoke
By Zachary Keck
All signs suggest that North Korea is laying the groundwork to begin a new round of provocations.
China’s Nuclear Parasol
By Christian Conroy
Beijing offers a “nuclear security guarantee” to the Ukraine. How does that fit with its nuclear doctrine?
Attacking Iran is Still a Fool’s Errand
By Zachary Keck
The arguments for a U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities are as unconvincing as ever.
US to Spend $1 Trillion on Nukes
By Zachary Keck
The U.S. will spend $1 trillion over the next 30 years maintaining and modernizing its nukes, according to a new report.
Former US Defense Secretary Robert Gates Slams Obama's Leadership
By Ankit Panda
Minimum credible deterrence in South Asia, India-Japan relations, and Chinese parts in the F-35. Mid-week links.
US Prompt Global Strike Missiles Prompt Russian Rail-Mounted ICBMs
By Ankit Panda
Russia will move ahead with an updated rail-mounted missile system for Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles.
Why Does America Only Fear Hypothetical Nukes?
By Zachary Keck
The US foreign policy community is far less concerned with existing nuclear arsenals than potential future ones.
Why Nuclear Weapons Don't Spread (Quickly)
By Zachary Keck
To date, nuclear weapons have spread more slowly than most anticipated. And the pace is slowing even further.
Iran Is Not North Korea, But If It Was…
The history of nuclear diplomacy with North Korea shows engagement can work but sanctions do not.
P5+1 to Offer Iran Another Bad Nuclear Deal?
Comments by a US official suggest the P5+1 will propose another unserious deal to Iran today in Geneva.
Iran Calls for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons Ahead of P5+1 Meeting
Iran calls for global nuclear disarmament ahead of international negotiations over its nuclear program.
State Media Boasts of China’s Ability to Nuke US Cities
China’s state media reportedly boasted that Beijing can kill millions of Americans with its new SLBM.