The means for enforcing Global Zero — the worldwide elimination of nuclear weapons — may be almost as frightening as nukes themselves.
Are Nuclear Weapons Required to Enforce Nuclear Disarmament?
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Pakistan Makes It Hard to Defend From the “They Don’t Value Human Life” Libel
Pakistan seems oblivious to the threat that expanding its nuclear-weapons program poses.
What if the U.S. Actually Attempted to Seize Pakistan’s Nukes?
If the United States decided to take over Pakistan’s nuclear-weapons program, it could escalate into war.
Is Pakistan Justified in Its Fear of U.S. Takeover of Its Nuke Program?
Barring jihadist infiltration, Pakistan’s nuclear-weapons program is reasonably safe.
Retaliate in Kind Even if Doomed by a Nuclear Attack? Really?
Is there any real reason to retaliate when you’re about to be wiped off the face of the earth in a nuclear attack?
North Korea Ready to Deal, But West Wants It to Go All In
To the West, nuclear talks with North Korea have to be all or nothing.
Forces Opposed to Dangerous, Extravagant Nuke Project Get Day in Court
Nuclear watchdogs take to the courtroom to halt the manufacture of a new facility to build the part that makes nuclear weapons explode.
Is the Nuclear Taboo More of a Deterrent Than Deterrence Itself?
Deterrence — or Mutual Assured Destruction — isn’t all that’s kept us from blowing each other up in a nuclear war.
Review: The Sixth Crisis
The Sixth Crisis by Dana Allin and Steven Simon successfully provides an historical understanding of how the tensions between Israel and the Arab world have shaped the geopolitical realities of the region and influenced a looming crisis over Iranian nuclearization that will have worldwide repercussions.
Could “Virtual Deterrence” Actually Increase the Chances of Nuclear War?
“Virtual deterrence” — demobilizing nuclear weapons but retaining production capacity — could backfire on the disarmament advocates who think it’s a step in the right direction and lead to nuclear war.