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18
Mar

Killing of Larijani Complicates Iran’s Decision-Making, Narrows Strategic Options

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The killing of senior Iranian official Ali Larijani has deepened uncertainty within Iran’s leadership, complicating decision-making and narrowing the country’s strategic options at a critical moment in the ongoing regional conflict. Larijani, a prominent political figure and former secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran on March […]

17
Mar

Top US Security Official Joe Kent Resigns, says Iran Posed No Imminent Threat

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A senior U.S. national security official has resigned in protest over the Trump administration’s war with Iran, declaring that Tehran did not pose an immediate threat to the United States directly contradicting the central justification for the ongoing military campaign. Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, stepped down on Tuesday, becoming the first […]

US not planning nuclear explosions at this time, energy secretary says
02
Nov

U.S. Clarifies Nature of Nuclear Weapons Tests: No Explosions Planned

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The U.S. government has clarified that the nuclear weapons testing ordered by President Donald Trump will not involve actual nuclear detonations. Speaking during an interview on Sunday, Energy Secretary Chris Wright explained that the upcoming exercises are focused on what officials refer to as system tests procedures designed to assess the reliability and readiness of […]

Russia Tests Nuclear-Powered Burevestnik Missile, Putin Says
27
Oct

Russia Tests Nuclear-Powered Burevestnik Missile, Putin Says

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Moscow — Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile, bringing the long range Burevestnik system known in NATO as “Skyfall” closer to potential deployment. During a televised briefing from a military command post, where Putin appeared in camouflage uniform, he said the missile’s nuclear propulsion system gives it […]

North Korea Showcases New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at Military Parade
12
Oct

North Korea Showcases New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at Military Parade

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Kim Jong Un Oversees Display of Strategic Arsenal Before Global Delegates North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over a major military parade in Pyongyang, where the country unveiled its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), according to a report released Saturday. The high profile event, held in Kim Il Sung Square, was attended by international […]

Putin, Kim Jong Un to Attend Chinese Parade in Show of Defiance to the West
28
Aug

Putin, Kim Jong Un to Attend Chinese Parade in Show of Defiance to the West

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In a symbolic display of unity against increasing Western pressure, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are set to attend a major military parade in Beijing today, standing alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping. The event marks the first joint public appearance of the three authoritarian leaders and signals a tightening […]

The Question on Nuclear Weapons in the Modern Day
19
Aug

The Question on Nuclear Weapons in the Modern Day

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HISTORICAL CONTEXT: THE WWII ARMS RACE, THE MANHATTAN PROJECT & THE ATOMIC BOMB When we consider the history of nuclear weapons, we typically think of the Manhattan Project – which was the unprecedented, top-secret World War II government program in which the United States rushed to develop and deploy the world’s first atomic weapons before […]

EU Prepares 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit
12
Aug

EU Prepares 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

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The European Union is preparing its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, as pressure mounts ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, set for August 15 in Alaska. Speaking after an online meeting of EU foreign ministers, […]

Ukraine Proposes New Round of Peace Talks with Russia
21
Jul

Ukraine Proposes New Round of Peace Talks with Russia

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday that his government has formally proposed a new round of direct peace talks with Russia, renewing efforts to end the ongoing war that has gripped Eastern Europe for over three years. According to Zelenskyy, Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, extended the invitation to […]

China Slams NATO for Hyping Up Military Threats
26
Jun

China Slams NATO for Hyping Up Military Threats

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Beijing Accuses NATO of Stirring Tensions, Defends Military Modernization as Legitimate Beijing — China has issued a stern rebuke of NATO’s growing attention to Asia, accusing the alliance of exaggerating Beijing’s military development to justify increased global militarization. The criticism follows remarks by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who voiced “serious concern” over China’s military buildup […]

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