Delusions About Russia
TWENTY-SIX years ago at a national policy conference in Los Angeles co-hosted by his foundation, Richard M. Nixon observed that one of
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Ongoing GeoIntel and Analysis in the theater of nuclear war. DEFCON Level assessment issued for public notification. Established 1984.
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Iran’s military is making strides into twenty-first century technology
Recent Iranian ship interceptions highlight Iran’s military challenge and continue to drive a regional arms race. Whereas Gulf Cooperation Council states spend
How North Korea Perceives—and Responds—to U.S.-South Korea Joint Military Exercises
This week, in a move that came as a surprise to many within the East Asia policy community, North Korea (DPRK) tested
When Is More Actually Less? Situational Awareness and Nuclear Risks
On June 19, Iran shot down an American surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly leading President Donald Trump to authorize
Barreling Toward a Nuclear and Ballistic Missile Arms Race in the Middle East
US policy is not the only factor feeding the burgeoning nuclear and ballistic missile arms race in the Middle East. It is
China Outlines Space War Plans
China’s strategy for developing advanced space weapons were disclosed this week in Beijing’s first defense white paper issued in years. The defense
DEFCON Warning System – Update 8/1/19
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 2 P.M., Thursday, August 1st, 2019. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5. There
Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Systems of the People’s Republic of China
Summary Since 1964, China has developed nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) systems optimized for a retaliatory nuclear strike using a land-based
Chinese scientists hail ‘incredible’ stealth breakthrough that may blind military radar systems
Chinese scientists have achieved a series of breakthroughs in stealth materials technology that they claim can make fighter jets and other weaponry
Expect a War Between Russia and China in the 2020s
During his state visit to Russia earlier this month, President Xi Jinping of China effusively hailed President Vladimir Putin of Russia as
United States has gutted programs aimed at detecting weapons of mass destruction
The Trump administration has quietly dismantled or cut back multiple programs that were created after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to help
Nuclear Regulatory Commission considers reducing inspections at nuclear reactors
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission is recommending that the agency reduce s nuclear reactors, a cost-cutting move which has been promoted