The Militarization of Xi Jinping’s China
“Be ready for battle.” That’s how the South China Morning Post, the Hong Kong newspaper that increasingly reflects the Communist Party line,
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US nuclear general worries over Russia’s weapons outside New START
The U.S. general who oversees America’s nuclear forces expressed concern Tuesday that Russia is developing new strategic weapons outside of the New
US-North Korea tensions approach boiling point
The Trump administration — which canceled two large-scale spring war games between the United States and South Korea in an effort to
Satellite photos indicate North Korea preparing for possible launch
North Korea may be preparing for a missile or space launch, US news outlet NPR has reported, based on satellite image analysis
DEFCON Warning System Digest – India/Pakistan Conflict
A quick look at India/Pakistan and the chances of nuclear war between them.
India and Pakistan on the Brink: A Nuclear Nightmare in Southeast Asia
With last week’s U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi, Congressional Democrats’ revolt against President Donald Trump’s state of emergency and Michael Cohen’s testimony
Facing an aggressive Beijing, Taiwan’s president issues a warning to the world
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has sentout a warning to Asia in the face of mounting aggression from Beijing. In an exclusive interview
What Caused the International Impasse Over Iran’s Missile Program?
In the later days of the negotiations between the P5+1 (the five permanent members of the Security Council and Germany) and Iran
Are nuclear weapons keeping the India-Pakistan crisis from escalating — or making it more dangerous?
The world has been on edge watching India and Pakistan’s latest crisis. For the first time since 1971, India bombed mainland Pakistan.
Crisis may be easing, but nuclear threat still hangs over India and Pakistan
Tensions on the border between India and Pakistan last week pushed the two nuclear-powered South Asian adversaries closer to conflict than at
Opinion: India, Pakistan, and the remote but real threat of nuclear war
DEFCON Warning System – The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of The DEFCON Warning System India and Pakistan are currently
North Korea: What Happens if Diplomacy Fails?
DEFCON Warning System – This article was written before the talks broke down. We present it as it discusses what the choices