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How could Canada deter an invasion? Nukes and mandatory military service

United States President Donald Trump has been loud and clear. America’s liberal democratic allies cannot rely on the U.S. to protect them.

The Conversation

NATO chief warns of possible Russian nuclear weapons in space

NATO Chief Mark Rutte said Russia is considering using nuclear weapons against satellites in space, which would be a violation of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.

Euronews

Trump says he wants Iran to flourish - but they ‘cannot have a nuclear weapon’

President Donald Trump has told reporters that he wants Iran to flourish, but he does not want the country to have nuclear weapons.

The Independent UK

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Kim Yo Jong mocks Western calls to denuclearise North Korea as a 'daydream'

Tensions in the regions have increased as Kim Jong Un continues to flaunt his military nuclear capabilities and align with Russia over President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews

Kim Jong Un's sister mocks US 'daydream' of ending nuclear programme

Kim Yo Jong has insisted North Korea will never give up its nuclear weapons programme

Evening Standard

Kim Jong Un's Sister Says North Korea Denuclearisation Is A 'Daydream'

Kim Jong Un's powerful sister slammed US-led efforts to take away North Korea's nuclear weapons, saying the idea of denuclearising the country was a "daydream".

International Business Times

Iran rejects ‘meaningless’ direct talks with US

As war of words over nuclear weapons deal escalates, FM Araghchi says he wants talks on ‘equal footing’.

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The Energy Department identifies thousands of nonessential positions at risk of DOGE cuts

The Energy Department has identified thousands of federal workers it deems "nonessential" and would not be protected if there is a large-scale reduction in force

The Independent UK

SNP 'will be forced' to change nuclear weapon stance, senior figure claims

THE SNP will "be forced" to change their stance on nuclear weapons with the party's current position "open to challenge", a…

The National (Scotland)

Nuclear war threat: why Africa’s pushing for a complete ban

At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, intensified by strategic dynamics involving the US, Nato and Russia over Europe’s security, nuclear weapons are back on the agenda.

The Conversation

Trump Prompts US Allies To Reopen Nuclear Weapons Debate

Donald Trump's attacks on NATO and the established world order are undermining the confidence of its allies under the US security umbrella, fuelling fears of an eventual proliferation of nuclear weapons, experts told AFP. Since his return to power in January, the US president has criticised the transatlantic alliance, reopened…

International Business Times

The US has the power to switch off the UK’s nuclear subs – a big problem as Donald Trump becomes an unreliable partner

Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently boarded one of the UK’s four nuclear-armed submarines for a photo call as part of his attempts to demonstrate the UK’s defence capabilities as tensions with Russia continue.

The Conversation

Will the U.S. Bomb Iran Over a Nuclear Weapons Program That Doesn't Exist?

Iran isn’t building a nuclear weapon, the Trump administration says. But this hasn’t stopped the march toward war.

Reason

Could another European country develop its own nuclear weapons?

Building up a nuclear deterrent from scratch is no easy feat, but with the US distancing itself from Europe, the idea has started to resurface.

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The National (Scotland)

UK won't be 'shy' of using nuclear weapons against Russia, Defence Secretary says

THE UK’s Defence Secretary has said Labour will not be “shy” of using nuclear weapons as tensions with Russia escalate ...

The Guardian - AU

‘Never forget’: Pacific countries remember nuclear test legacy as weapons ban treaty debated

Supporters of the UN treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons gathered this month in New York to call for wider ratification

The Conversation

Nuclear deterrence: can Britain and France take on America’s role in defending Europe against Russian aggression?

European doubts about deterrence predate the current US administration. Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and its growing reliance on nuclear coercion to ward off Nato support, brought the importance of nuclear weapons to the foreground again for the first time since the cold war.

The Conversation

Thirty years ago Ukraine got rid of its nuclear arsenal – now some people regret that decision

Around 73% of Ukrainians now want their country to “restore” its nuclear weapons, according to a recent opinion poll. Most Ukrainians (58%) were in favour of their country owning nuclear weapons, even if it meant losing western allies.

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LiveScience

Why is it still so hard to make nuclear weapons?

Scientists have been building nuclear weapons for more than 80 years, but crafting this technology remains a challenge.

The National (Scotland)

'Come clean': Anas Sarwar U-turns on Scottish Labour nuclear weapons policy

SCOTTISH Labour are facing calls to clarify their stance on the UK’s nuclear weapons after Anas Sarwar appeared to pull a unilateral U-turn at…

Evening Standard

'Move US nuclear weapons to Poland,' Donald Trump urged by its president to deter Vladimir Putin attack

European leaders fear Russia may invade another country such as one of the Baltic States

Latin Times

Trump Warns 'Monster' Nukes Are The 'Greatest' Threat To Humanity: 'It's Probably The End Of The World'

President Donald Trump claimed that nuclear weapons, and not climate change, is the most dangerous threat to humanity

The Guardian - UK

Dodgy tanks, outdated warships: how can we trust UK defence chiefs to spend our billions wisely?

The MoD has been scandalously wasteful and opaque in its spending. It has to learn from its mistakes, and fast, says Richard Norton-Taylor, the Guardian’s former defence and security editor

The Guardian - UK

Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons

But Friedrich Merz cautions such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over Europe

The National (Scotland)

UK's nukes and fighter jets in doubt amid reliance on America, experts warn

Experts are questioning Britain’s ability to maintain its nuclear arsenal and operate fighter jets in light of shifting US foreign policy ...

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