No one wants a nuclear war, ever. Why don't we have a policy against starting one?
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If nuclear war comes, it will happen because of a calculation or miscalculation by India or Pakistan.
The world’s major nuclear powers are treaty-bound to move towards disarmament. The India-Pakistan clash underscores the need to get moving.
Within a few short years, crucial warfighting decisions — even whether to launch a nuclear weapon — could be made by autonomous machines.
Although a widespread movement has developed to fight climate change, no counterpart has emerged to take on the rising danger of nuclear disaster — yet.
Americans — including those in the White House — know little about Iran and its history with the United States. A new book wants to change that.
The White House appears to have a broader strategy to unwind over 50 years of agreements to control and limit nuclear weapons.
In a few short years, there could be no treaties left restricting the world's two largest nuclear arsenals.
Three superpowers now face off along multiple fronts, even as they dismantle the tools that prevented escalation in the past.
As President Trump gave a belligerent address at the UN, lawmakers rolled out legislation to ban “low-yield” nukes that raise the risk of conflict.