Ideas
Nuclear Command-and-Control Satellites Should Be Off Limits
Blowing up some satellites causes problems. Blowing up these could cause nuclear war.
Threats
US, S. Korea to Write New War Plan to Counter N. Korean Nukes, Missiles
During visit, defense chiefs also expected to announce Seoul will test for long-awaited operational control of joint forces in 2022.
Ideas
A Low Bar for Success in Today’s Iran-Nuke Talks
The Nov. 29 session between the U.S., Iran, the European Union, and the rest of the P5+1 has the air of a make-or-break moment.
Ideas
New Tech Will Erode Nuclear Deterrence. The US Must Adapt
A nuclear-only review can’t properly assess sensors and weapons from hypersonics to directed energy.
Science & Tech
North Korean Uranium Mining Picked Up From 2017 to 2020
Satellite photos show accelerated mining efforts but the meaning of the activity is still unclear.
Threats
China Likely to Have ‘At Least’ 1,000 Nukes by 2030, Pentagon Estimates
Beijing’s new capabilities could embolden a Taiwan attack—but that’s not likely within the next two years, Milley says.
Ideas
Strengthen U.S. Security Through Nuclear Arms Reductions
Biden has an opportunity to bolster deterrence, reduce proliferation risks, and lower the risk of nuclear war.
Threats
Air Force Secretary Warns of China’s Burgeoning Nuclear Arsenal, Reveals B-21 Detail
Frank Kendall also criticized Congress for not allowing the Air Force to retire old, unneeded warplanes and questioned the need for hypersonic weapons.
Ideas
China’s New Missile Fields Are Just Part of the PLA Rocket Force’s Growth
Since 2017, the PLARF has grown by one-third and worked to streamline and improve various support functions that are key to combat efficiency.
Threats
Biden’s 6-Month Clock On Russia-U.S. Nuke Talks Starts Now
Officials met for the first time in Geneva on Wednesday. They’re set to come together again in September.
Ideas
Launch Arms-Control Talks with China
Instead of saber-rattling, the Biden-Harris administration and leaders across the political spectrum should be putting the pressure on Beijing to come to the table.
Ideas
July Could Be the Last Month to Save the Iran Nuclear Deal
Domestic politics in Tehran and Washington are gradually closing the door.
Science & Tech
B-52 Engine Replacement Could Keep Bomber Flying Through Its 100th Birthday
Other improvements have the Air Force contemplating smaller air crews.
Policy
Lawmakers Blast Acting Navy Secretary’s Defunding of Naval Nuclear Cruise Missile
Harker confirmed that he did not consult with Pentagon or military leaders on the planned nuclear missile.
Ideas
How Biden Can Leverage Missile Defense in His Summit with Putin
Putting it on the table would put the United States in the driver’s seat in strategic stability talks.
Ideas
NATO’s Nuclear Two-Step
An alliance that avows nuclear disarmament should not cling so dangerously to its weapons.
Ideas
Introducing ‘The China Intelligence’
Everyone needs to understand China better. Open-source intelligence can help.
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