What the US–Iran MoU Means for Nuclear Risk
The newly signed US–Iran Memorandum of Understanding is best understood as an interim political framework, not yet a durable nuclear settlement. Its
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The Iran War: Separating Reality From the Hype
The U.S.–Iran conflict that began on 28 February 2026 is serious but often mischaracterised by alarmist coverage. In reality, U.S. and Israeli
How the Iran war became a test of American credibility
How the Iran war became a test of American credibility What happened The U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran began on 28 February 2026, one
Global Reactions to Renewed U.S. Interventionism
The United States has a long history of intervening in other nations’ affairs, from Cold War-era coups to post-9/11 military campaigns. Traditionally
Close-Proximity Satellite Manoeuvres Highlight Growing Strategic Competition in Space
Recent orbital activity involving United States and Chinese satellites has underscored the increasing strategic competition taking place in Earth orbit. Defence analysts
The Unthinkable War: Why Nations Choose Conflict Over Peace
Why would any country knowingly choose pain, destruction, and uncertainty over the safety of peace? It’s a haunting question that echoes from
The Ageing Backbone of America’s Nuclear Deterrent
How the US is keeping its decades-old land-based missiles running — and why Russia’s effort looks very different. When the United States
The Erosion of Deterrence: Why Tactical Nuclear Weapons Are Becoming Thinkable Again
For decades after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the very notion of using nuclear weapons was considered unthinkable. A powerful nuclear taboo took hold
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,
Worried but Unready: How Prepared Are Americans for Disaster?
The United States experienced 27 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2024, with an estimated $182.7B in damages—second-highest number on record.