One of the few arms-control voices in the Kennedy administration, Marcus Raskin viewed civil defense as provocative to the Soviet Union.
Marcus Raskin: Nuclear Watchdog
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Daniel Ellsberg Was a Hero Long Before the Pentagon Papers
Daniel Ellsberg was critical in dialing back the insanity that was U.S. nuclear strategy in its formative years.
Nuclear Weapons Forever Synonymous With Overkill
Despite how much more precise they have become, the amount of civilian casualties that nuclear weapons would cause will forever subvert their legitimacy.
Who’s the Greatest Danger to World Peace? Hint: It’s Not Iran.
“The Iranian threat” has become such a truism in American politics that we’ve completely lost sight of Washington’s own record.
Pakistan Beginning to Renounce Its Volatile Ways
Pakistan has become more serious about stamping out violent Islamist extremism on its own soil and is moderating its relations with Indian.
What if, Faced With Nuclear War, We Surrendered?
The only true way to win a nuclear war is not to fight it.
U.S. Using Iran Inspections to Tweak Targeting in Event of “Military Option”
When White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest sought to placate hawks, he revealed more about the Iran deal than he may have intended.
Fine-Tuning Nuclear Weapons to Make Them More Palatable
A smaller, more accurate bomb can contribute to the longevity of the U.S. nuclear weapons program.
Greece, Iran, and the Rules of the Game
From Athens to Tehran, powerful countries make the rules and break the rules. Everyone else just squeezes the best deal they can — for now, anyway.
The 7 Most Incisive Comments About the Iran Nuclear Deal
The Iran nuclear deal has generated an abundance of extraordinary insights. Here’s a sampling.