Ukraine is fighting against two evils simultaneously: the reality of Putin and the possibility of nuclear war.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
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Is Ukraine Going Too Far?
Ukraine doesn’t want to “cut its wins” in order to negotiate a peace deal. Is it wrong?
How A ‘No-Fly Zone’ Could Lead to Nuclear War
Launching a “no-fly zone” over Ukraine means starting an air war with Russia. The risks are incalculable.
Trump’s Dangerous Nuclear Posture
Donald Trump wants more nukes. How is that going to help defuse the crisis in Korea?
RIP Marc Raskin, Who Connected the Dots Between Inequality and War
The late IPS co-founder consistently connected the dots between America’s military adventures overseas and economic and racial injustice at home.
We May Be at a Greater Risk of Nuclear Catastrophe Than During the Cold War
Astounding increases in the danger of nuclear weapons have paralleled provocative foreign policy decisions that needlessly incite tensions between Washington and Moscow.
Confronted With Nuclear Launch, a President Can Fall Prey to Procedure
If you are expecting a president to call off a nuclear strike when all systems are go, you are sadly mistaken.
We Tolerate the Risk of Nuclear War Between States But Not Nuclear Terrorism
Policymakers accept the risk of an all-out nuclear attack implicit in deterrence, but have no tolerance for the much smaller nuclear terrorism threat.
Arms Control: Worse Than Baby Steps
A baby’s first steps are forward: They can’t walk one step forward, two steps back — like arms control.
You Too Can Have a Future in Nuclear Destruction
Kids, don’t know what career to pursue? Get a masters in nuclear deterrence.