Where Would They Strike First? How Target Lists Are Made in Nuclear Planning
When people think about nuclear war, one of the first questions that comes to mind is chillingly simple: “Would my city be
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DEFCON Warning System Downgrades Alert to Green Following De-Escalation Between Israel and Iran
The DEFCON Warning System has announced a downgrade of the current DEFCON level from DEFCON 4 – Blue to DEFCON 5 –
Does Iran Already Have a Nuclear Weapon? Exploring Experts’ Views and Clues
Introduction Is Iran secretly a nuclear-armed power? The mere possibility raises the stakes for global security. For years, Tehran’s nuclear ambitions have
Strategic Threats & Global Stability Briefing – June 23, 2025
Date: June 23, 2025Condition: Blue – DEFCON 4Status: No imminent nuclear threats, but ongoing events require close monitoring. U.S. Launches Direct Strikes
Russia’s “Dead Hand” and the Myth of Automatic Retaliation: Separating Fact from Fiction in Nuclear Command Systems
For decades, whispers of a Russian doomsday device capable of launching nuclear war without human intervention have permeated popular culture, military analysis,
Iran After the War: Will a Nuclear Deal Halt Their Weapons Programme — or Just Bury It Deeper?
Introduction When the war between Israel and Iran finally draws to a close, a new uncertainty will loom: the future of Iran’s
Strategic Threats & Global Stability Briefing – June 16, 2025 – The DEFCON Warning System
The past week has seen dramatic developments across two major flashpoints: the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Current condition is Blue: DEFCON
Could Israel and Iran’s War Turn Nuclear? Escalation Scenarios After the Latest Strikes
Smoke billows after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, following Israeli strikes on June 13, 2025. The Middle East awoke to a frightening
DEFCON 4/Blue Public Service Announcement — June 13, 2025 (UTC−5)
Condition code is Blue: DEFCON 4. There are currently no imminent nuclear threats at this time, however there are events occurring in
The Silent Race: How China and the U.S. Are Redefining Nuclear Deterrence in the Pacific
In the vast expanse of the Pacific, a quiet but consequential nuclear competition is underway. China and the United States are modernizing
DEFCON Strategic Threats & Global Stability Briefing – June 9, 2025
DEFCON Level: 5 – There are currently no imminent nuclear threats at this time. Iran Rejects U.S. Nuclear Proposal On June 9,
Understanding DEFCON: What Our Alert Levels Mean and How You Should Respond
What Is DEFCON? Most people are familiar with the term “DEFCON” from movies or headlines—but few understand what it truly means. Officially,