Ukraine rejects Western fear that Putin would use nuclear weapons to keep Crimea
Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t use nuclear weapons to retain control of Crimea, according to a senior Ukrainian official who rejected contrary
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The DEFCON Warning System Digest – Preparing For Disaster
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From its origins, the Iran nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, has suffered from contradictory assessments of its
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Hidden away in the private room of an underground restaurant in Seoul, a disparate group of South Koreans have gathered for a
The Russian Nuclear Rumour and DEFCON’s Response To It
In the early hours of May 3, 2023, an attack was made by two drones in Moscow. Russia claimed this was an
DEFCON Warning System – Update 5-1-23
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 9 P.M. UTC, Monday, May 1st, 2023. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5.
As China Befriends World Leaders, China Hardens Their Stance on the United States
China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, has rolled out the red carpet for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, lauding him
NATO to surge troops to Russian border
NATO plans to surge troops to Russia’s border as part of an effort to become a “war-fighting alliance,” the New York Times
Charles Michel: Europe warming up to France’s “strategic autonomy” push away from United States
According to European Council President Charles Michel, EU leaders are becoming increasingly favourable toward France’s position for “strategic autonomy” away from the
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My family members have tried to convince me of the legitimacy of the “five-second rule.” You are welcome to eat your floor
Out of Weakness? The Saudi-Iranian Normalization and U.S. Interests
On March 10, Iran and Saudi Arabia announced reestablishing diplomatic relations, under Chinese good offices, after seven years of hiatus. The Iranian
The Impact of Finland’s NATO Membership on Trans-Atlantic Security Relations
As one of the most stable and prosperous countries in the world, Finland’s decision to join NATO is a critical development in