Hypersonic weapons may sound less destructive than nuclear weapons, but they’re just another arms race.
Is the Islamic State Capable of Nuclear Terrorism?
Will the Islamic State attempt to procure nuclear material as Al Qaeda once did?
Lack of Leadership by Washington and Moscow Undermines Treaties and Norms
Stalling by the U.S. and Russia on substantive disarmament and disregard for international rules and norms only encourage bad behavior by smaller states.
Nuking an Asteroid May Sound Like a Good Idea, But…
Preventing an asteroid from striking the earth by targeting it with a nuclear warhead is not only illegal, it provides another justification for the existence of nuclear weapons.
President Obama’s Twisted Nuclear-Weapons Legacy
President Obama is deluding himself if he thinks that fortifying the nuclear-weapons complex can pave the way to disarmament treaties.
East Asia: A Farewell to Arms
With climate change upon us, it’s time to bury the hatchet in one of the world’s most volatile regions.
The International Atomic Energy Agency Further Shreds Its Credibility
The IAEA’s technical arm is deferring to its political arm on the “possible military dimensions” to Iran’s nuclear energy program.
Missile Defense Isn’t the Only Weapons System That Undermines Nuclear Deterrence
Like missile defense, hypersonic missiles destabilize the nuclear balance.
How Putin Could Defeat NATO With Nukes
Unthinkable? Perhaps, but it’s entirely plausible that Vladimir Putin could attack a NATO country with nuclear weapons and emerge victorious.
Is Israel’s Nuclear Weapons Program Based on Deterrence?
How can a state use its nuclear weapons program as a deterrent when it refuses to own up to its existence?