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Nuclear Strategy

US Confirms Fielding of New Low-Yield Nuclear Warhead on Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles
By Ankit Panda
The W76-2 has been fielded on U.S. Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines.

Shifting Nuclear Sands in South Asia: Understanding India’s Counterforce Temptations
By Ankit Panda
Political scientist Christopher Clary discusses issues pertaining to strategic stability in South Asia.

Perceptions of India’s Nuclear Capability Buildup: Ghost Hunting and a Reality Check
By Manpreet Sethi
The basic philosophy of nuclear deterrence in India has not changed, despite recent arguments.

Will India Nuclearize the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile?
By Joy Mitra
New Delhi has to consider its deterrence requirements and perceptions in Beijing and Islamabad.

How Should We Write About Nuclear Weapons?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
How should one combine the human with the abstract when writing about nuclear weapons?

Quantum Communications and Chinese SSBN Strategy
By Raymond Wang
China's quantum lead may have important implications for its SSBN force.

Welcome to the H-Bomb Club, North Korea
By Ankit Panda and Vipin Narang
North Korea's pursuit of a thermonuclear weapon comports perfectly with its nuclear strategy.

Why Trump's Threat of 'Fire and Fury' Against North Korea Is So Dangerous
By Vipin Narang and Ankit Panda
Trump's empty threats are not only dangerous; they serve to undermine allied commitments and the credibility of U.S. threats.

What the US Knew About North Korea's Second ICBM Launch Before It Happened
By Ankit Panda
U.S. military intelligence observed North Korea's preparation for a second ICBM test from Mupyong-ni.

North Korea's Hwasong-14 ICBM: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What does North Korea's Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile mean for the United States and the world?

India's 2017 Joint Armed Forces Doctrine: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
India's latest joint military doctrinal document offers new insight.

When Would North Korea Look to Use Nuclear Weapons?
By Ankit Panda
An announcement during the Workers' Party Congress keeps the waters muddied on Pyongyang's intentions.
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