Nuclear Weapons

Iran Is Not Using P5+1 Talks to Stall For Time

Many continue to argue that Iran is “running out the clock.” Tehran’s behavior suggests otherwise.

How to Deter North Korea: Personal Deterrence?

North Korean threats and provocative language have many on edge. Is it time for a more personal level of deterrence?

Time To Change America's Atomic Arsenal

The new mission for U.S. nuclear weapons — minimum deterrence: The prevention of a major nuclear attack on America with a small force — perhaps as low as 300 strategic weapons.

Iran Can't Follow North Korea's Nuclear Example

Some argue that Iran could follow N. Korea’s nuclear path. Actually, Pyongyang’s experience may deter Tehran from building a bomb.

For America's Military: Less Nukes

American nuclear stockpiles: down some 85% from a peak of 31,255 warheads in 1967.

A Nuclear Pivot to Asia?

If America’s conventional superiority in Asia declines, then the relative importance of its nuclear edge will rise.

Not a Good Idea: American Nukes in South Korea

The redeployment of tactical nuclear weapons to the Korean Peninsula would be a Cold War solution to a 21st century problem.

The Diplomat’s Zachary Keck recently spoke with Colin Kahl about the recent report he co-authored (with Matthew Irvine and Melissa Dalton) Atomic Kingdom: If Iran Builds the Bomb, Will Saudi Arabia Be Next?

5 Ways to Build a Stable U.S.-China Strategic Relationship

Building a “win-win” strategic relationship is important to both nations. Here are 5 ways to do it.

Poll: 99% of Americans View Iran Developing a Nuclear Weapon as a Threat

A recent poll finds Iran and N. Korea have Americans concerned.

North Korea's Nuclear Test

“North Korea expended a significant fraction of its fissile material to achieve nearly nothing…”

What To Make of India's Nuclear Forces

A submarine-launched ballistic missile test by India may have produced more questions than answers.