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Ukraine war: game theory reveals the complexities (and fragility) of a nuclear deterrent

Since the cold war, deterrence has been a fundamental principle underpinning peace between global superpowers. The idea is that if two sides have nuclear weapons, the consequences of actually using them mean the button never gets pressed.

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Report Urges Action To Prevent Iran From Developing Nuclear Weapons

The FDD report highlights the urgent need for action to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and the potential implications of a nuclear-armed Iran...

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Trump Administration Halts Firings Of Nuclear Weapons Program Employees

Trump administration's reversal of nuclear program firings raises concerns about national security and stability.

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As the US retreats, Europe must look out for itself – so is Macron’s nuclear offer the answer?

Development of a joint defence shield would be politically explosive for Keir Starmer. But it’s an idea whose time has come, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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DOGE reversal: Firings of US nuclear weapons workers halted

The Trump administration has halted the firings of hundreds of federal employees who were tasked with working on the nation’s nuclear weapons programs

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Trump administration backtracks on firing nuclear arsenal workers

Cuts to nuclear security workforce were made on Thursday – but agency can’t find workers to offer them their jobs back

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DOGE Abruptly Fires Nuclear Bomb Experts, Scrambles to Bring Them Back Days Later: Report

DOGE abruptly terminated hundreds of nuclear weapons specialists at the National Nuclear Security Administration only to scramble to bring them back days later.

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UK Government urged to scrap nuclear weapons amid ‘woeful state’ of defence

The UK Government has been urged to scrap its nuclear weapons arsenal “once and for all” amid concerns the country’s defence capability is in…

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Over 300 NNSA Staffers Fired In Energy Department Layoffs

Trump administration's firing of over 300 NNSA employees raises concerns about national security and staff expertise.

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Trump eyes summit with Xi and Putin, says he wants military budgets halved

US president says Washington’s existing nuclear arsenal could destroy the world ‘100 times over’.

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Trump Proposes Trilateral Meeting With China And Russia On Defense

President Trump suggests a trilateral meeting with China and Russia to discuss cutting military budgets in half and reducing nuclear weapons. Potential out...

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Would a fallout shelter really protect you in a nuclear blast?

Nuclear bunkers aren't a foolproof way to stay safe during a nuclear attack. Here's why.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu Invites House Speaker Johnson To Jerusalem

Israeli PM Netanyahu praises Trump administration's support for Israel and discusses sanctions on ICC, Iran's nuclear weapons, and Hamas elimination.

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Ukraine Considers Nuclear Weapons Amid NATO Membership Uncertainty

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's consideration of nuclear weapons, NATO's support for Ukraine, and Lt. Gen. Kellogg's efforts to address the conflict at the...

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Donald Trump signals wish to hold talks with Iran over nuclear deal

US president’s remarks will spark divisions within Iran over country’s nuclear ambitions and sanctions

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Russia slams Donald Trump's 'Iron Dome' missile defence shield in nuclear weapons space war row

Moscow said the move aimed to weaken Russian and Chinese nuclear deterrence

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Trump has few good options to prevent Iran from building a nuclear bomb

The administration of new US president Donald Trump is reportedly considering various options to prevent Iran from being able to build a nuclear weapon. These include renegotiating a second nuclear deal, pursuing a policy of “maximum pressure” against Tehran by ramping up sanctions, and conducting airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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Kim Jong Un using nuclear weapons as insurance policy to stay in power, Rubio says

Kim Jong Un has been using the development of North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme as his “insurance policy” to stay in power, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, said.

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Moscow-Washington nuclear hotline has averted war in the past – but cool heads will be needed in Trump’s White House and Putin’s Kremlin

Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that he would end the Ukraine war in 24 hours. This is, of course, unlikely. Even a quick negotiated end to a conflict between Ukraine and Russia would hinge on Ukrainian and Russian willingness to negotiate in good faith – a commodity that is in…

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From watts to warheads: Secretary of energy oversees big science research and the US nuclear arsenal

The U.S. Department of Energy was created in 1977 by merging two agencies with different missions: the Atomic Energy Commission, which developed, tested and maintained the nation’s nuclear weapons, and the Energy Research and Development Administration, a collection of domestic energy research programs.

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Nuclear scientist Dr Rajagopala Chidambaram passes away at 89

Dr Chidambaram played a key role in India’s nuclear weapons programme - having coordinated test preparation for the Pokhran-I (1975) and Pokhran-II (1998). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Working on a world free of nuclear arms

Letters: Readers Aaron Tovish, Diana Francis and Caroline Westgate respond to our editorial about arms control to prevent nuclear war

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Japanese Organization Nihon Hidankyo Wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

Nihon Hidankyo, a group of atomic bomb survivors, wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for advocating nuclear disarmament and promoting global peace.

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The Guardian view on arms control: essential to prevent the total devastation of nuclear war

Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at why an unqualified belief in nuclear deterrence can’t keep us safe

The Guardian - UK

Menaced by foreign foes, facing mutiny at home: how long before Iran goes nuclear?

After Syria, Israel and the US fear Tehran will build an atomic bomb. Their threats may produce that very outcome

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