The injection of this new technology into the military seems like a fever dream. But it’s a reality we’re hurtling toward, ...

Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine—strategic ambiguity, no NFU, and full-spectrum deterrence—could deter major war yet fuel ...

At the same time, the Trump administration has sought to reassure allies that its commitment to Europe’s defense remains undiminished, pledging to sustain the nuclear umbrella over NATO. This ...

In his 2026 State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trump repeated a familiar refrain celebrating his role in ending the May 2025 conflict between India and Pakistan—the deal he has said he ...

This video examines concerns surrounding potential escalation in the Ukraine conflict and the risks associated with it. Analysts and officials discuss the implications of strategic shifts and warnings ...

Recent experiments placing large language models in simulated nuclear crises have produced alarming headlines. “Bloodthirsty” AI systems escalate conflicts, threaten nuclear strikes, and behave ...

Since the Ukraine war began four years ago, Putin has issued dozens of explicit or implicit nuclear threats. Depending on the methodology used, some analysts estimate that Putin’s nuclear threats have ...

The eroding trust in US security commitments has contributed to a narrative calling for a stronger European nuclear deterrent independent of the United States. The debate has moved beyond the question ...

Editor’s note: This is part of the “Nuclear winter: Why study it now?” series. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has revealed how easily modern, interconnected food systems can be disrupted by armed ...

What if the worst isn’t over? The Financial Times’s Gideon Rachman fears the conflict has not yet reached its peak: The key questions now are: will rising economic pressure force the two sides to ...

The announcement of a new agreement between the United States and Iran has been greeted with relief across global markets.