Russia’s “Escalate to De‑Escalate” Doctrine: Myth or Menace?
Imagine a battlefield gamble so extreme that it sounds like a paradox: using a nuclear strike not to start an apocalyptic war,
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Strategic Threats & Global Stability Briefing – September 1, 2025
DEFCON Status: Condition Green (DEFCON 5)There are currently no imminent nuclear threats at this time. Russia Escalates Attacks on Diplomatic and Cultural
How to Recognize Signs of Approaching Nuclear War
The possibility of nuclear war looms in the public imagination more than any other form of conflict. Every missile test, every harsh
Through Moscow’s Eyes: Russia’s Strategic Mindset and the West
Introduction: In December 2021, Vladimir Putin presented the West with an extraordinary ultimatum. Moscow demanded NATO withdraw its forces from Eastern Europe
Strategic Threats & Global Stability Briefing – Ukraine Air Patrols, DPRK Missile Base, Belarus Nuclear Signals
Alert Status: Condition Green – DEFCON 5There are currently no imminent nuclear threats at this time. Ukraine: U.S. Floats Possible Air Support
Worried but Unready: How Prepared Are Americans for Disaster?
The United States experienced 27 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2024, with an estimated $182.7B in damages—second-highest number on record.
From Ukraine to Taiwan: How Nuclear Blackmail Threatens Future Wars
As Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine in 2022, one threat loomed over all battle plans – the spectre of mushroom clouds. Vladimir
Ukraine’s NATO Path Shut; Iran Floats Direct Talks | Global Threats Briefing (18 Aug 2025)
Alert Status: 1530 hours, August 18, 2025 — Condition Green (DEFCON 5) The DEFCON Warning System currently assesses no imminent nuclear threats.
Post-INF Treaty Era: Strategic Ramifications
The 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty eliminated an entire class of U.S. and Soviet/Russian ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges
The Hidden Bombs: What You Don’t See in Official Nuclear Counts
Nuclear weapons are often discussed in terms of official treaties and declared stockpiles. But lurking behind those official numbers are additional warheads
Strategic Threats Briefing – Aug. 11, 2025: Russia Ends INF Limits, Alaska Summit Planned
Condition: Green – DEFCON 5Current Assessment: There are no imminent nuclear threats at this time. Russia Ends Self-Imposed INF Treaty Restrictions On
Who Can Launch in 15 Minutes? A Look at Nuclear Readiness Around the World
In a nuclear confrontation, minutes—not hours—determine outcomes. The size of a nuclear arsenal is only one part of the equation. Equally critical—and