As the US, China, and Russia build new nuclear weapons systems, how will AI be built-in?
Researchers in the United States and elsewhere are paying a lot of attention to the prospect that in the coming years new
The DEFCON Warning System’s Russia coverage focuses on developments that could affect nuclear risk, strategic stability, and the possibility of escalation between Russia, NATO, the United States, and other nuclear-armed states. Coverage includes Russian nuclear forces and doctrine, strategic weapons, military exercises, command and control, warning systems, nuclear signalling, Russia–NATO tensions, the war in Ukraine, and other developments with potential consequences for nuclear deterrence and global security.
This archive brings together current reporting, analysis, and longer-form assessments concerning Russia’s military posture, nuclear policy, strategic intentions, and the wider security environment. Particular attention is given to developments that could materially alter the risk of nuclear use or major-power confrontation, while distinguishing routine rhetoric and military activity from genuine changes in strategic danger.
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Russia Should Fear What France Will Do to Protect Its Satellites
France is arming its orbital satellites with lasers and machine guns. “If our satellites are threatened, we envisage blinding those of our
Russia and China: Dangerous Nuclear Strategies
Both Russia and China have adopted a strategy threatening the use of very limited nuclear strikes against the United States even against
SUNK: Britain’s Aircraft Carriers Can’t Stop Russia’s New Hypersonic Missile
Key Point: Russia’s continued development of hypersonic technology poses a threat to western Europe. Britain’s new aircraft carriers can’t defend themselves against Russia’s
Russia hosts Cuban leader for talks on expanding ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Cuba’s resilience in the face of U.S. pressure as he hosted his Cuban counterparts for talks Tuesday
Russian-Chinese Cooperation Is Not As Temporary As You Think
The most popular topic in modern geopolitics these days is probably the budding relationship between Russia and China. Articles on the subject
We’re More at Risk of Nuclear War With Russia Than We Think
DEFCON Warning System – While this article is biased, it does present some important information. In the 1950s and 1960s, Americans genuinely
Russia’s Eastern Mediterranean strategy explained – analysis
Russia is taking advantage of the power vacuum created by America’s desire to disengage from the Middle East. As president, Barack Obama
State media in Iran, Russia indicate growing Russia-Iran-Turkey alliance
Iran’s Press TV tweeted in English on Wednesday with a quote from Turkey’s leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan: “Nuclear power should be forbidden
Will There Be a New Russian-Chinese Security Architecture in the Gulf?
Chinese backing for Russia’s proposed collective security concept, which would replace the Gulf’s US defense umbrella and position Russia as a power broker alongside
Russia built a hypersonic arsenal, while the Pentagon slept
In the course of his lengthy annual address to the Russian Federal Assembly this year, President Vladimir Putin excoriated the United States
US intel report says mysterious Russian explosion was triggered by recovery mission of nuclear-powered missile, not a test
A U.S. intelligence assessment found that the mysterious explosion off of Russia’s northern coast occurred during a recovery mission to salvage a