Russia’s Nuclear Posture: Shifting from Deterrence to Coercion?
In late 2022, as war raged in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the world he would use “all weapon systems” to
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Strategic Threats & Global Stability Briefing – September 29, 2025
DEFCON Warning System Analysis – September 29, 2025 Alert condition: Green. DEFCON 5 The DEFCON Warning System continues to monitor developments that
Why Nuclear Awareness Still Matters — Without Obsession
Most people do not want to think about nuclear war. That is perfectly understandable. The subject is frightening, overwhelming, and for many
What the Military DEFCON Levels Actually Mean
There’s a lot of noise online about “going to DEFCON 1.” Here’s a clear, sourced explainer—what each level is, who sets it,
Where the U.S. Might Strike: Potential Nuclear Targets in Russia
Last week, we examined potential nuclear targets in the United States in the event of a full-scale war with Russia. This week,
Strategic Threats & Global Stability Briefing — September 15, 2025
This is The DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 1300 UTC, Monday, 15th September 2025: Condition Green – DEFCON 5. There are
Strategic Threats & Global Stability Briefing – September 8, 2025
This is The DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 1350 hours, UTC, Monday, September 8, 2025: Condition Green – DEFCON 5. There
Why I Believe In Jesus
Many people in the Western world claim to be Christian. But do they know why? Is Jesus just a story told to
Reporter’s Guide to Detecting AI-Generated Content
We’re approaching a point where the signal-to-noise ratio is getting close to one — meaning that as the pace of misinformation approaches
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,
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