What would actually happen if Putin hit Ukraine with tactical nukes?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised the specter of a nuclear attack on Ukraine several times since invading the country in February
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DEFCON Warning System – Update 2/1/23
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 9 P.M. UTC, Wednesday, February 1st, 2023. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5.
Could Putin’s pivot in Ukraine will bring about permanent war in Europe?
Last week, Russia announced that it will make “major changes” to strengthen its armed forces’ during the 2023-2026 time period, a sign
DEFCON Warning System Digest – Roundtable
Our three person roundtable panel discusses current topics and events in the news. In this episode: Why the West is interested in
The United States and Iran Are Headed Toward a New Nuclear Normal
President Joe Biden was not betraying any secret when he was recently caught on a live mic observing that the effort to
5 places World War III could start in 2023
In 2022, the world came closer to Great Power War than at any point since the end of the Cold War. Russia
“Negotiations alone cannot denuclearize N. Korea”
The following are the words of former U.S. ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris regarding North Korea and its nuclear ambitions: “The
Joe Biden Inches Toward War with Iran, Makes Israel Full Military Partner
Preparing for any potential war against Iran, the Biden administration has formally elevated Israel in military planning. Israel’s changed status comes as
DEFCON Warning System – Update 1/1/23
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 9 P.M. UTC, Sunday, January 1st, 2023. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5.
DEFCON Warning System Digest – Ask Me Anything 2022
Our annual Ask Me Anything where the Director of The DEFCON Warning System takes all questions (within reason)!
Just How Radioactive Are Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons?
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s repeated nuclear threats against member-states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for interfering in Russia’s invasion, occupation,
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