Corruption investigations may have shaken Beijing’s confidence in top commanders, but China’s military expansion hasn’t slowed, a report found.
Tag: Nuclear Weapons
Iran Accelerates Production of Near-Bomb-Grade Uranium, IAEA Says
The United Nations chief inspector says production has quadrupled. But it is not clear whether Iran is trying to touch off a crisis or gather bargaining chips for negotiations with the United States.
The Secret Pentagon War Game That Offers a Stark Warning for Our Times
The devastating outcome of the 1983 game reveals that nuclear escalation inevitably spirals out of control.
Russia Moves to Cut Off Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants
Moscow has increasingly hit critical substations linked to nuclear power plants in an effort to disconnect them. At the same time, Ukraine replaced the commander of its ground forces.
After Lebanon Cease-Fire, Gaza and Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Await Trump
A broader peace in the Middle East will be difficult to achieve, and Iran’s threat to Israel looms over any diplomatic effort.
After Lebanon Cease-Fire, Gaza and Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Await Trump
A broader peace in the Middle East will be difficult to achieve, and Iran’s threat to Israel looms over any diplomatic effort.
With Trump Returning and Hezbollah Weakened, Iran Strikes a Conciliatory Tone
As Iran faces domestic and foreign challenges, its bellicose rhetoric on the United States and Israel has given way to signs that it wants less confrontation.
With Memes and in State Media, Many Russians Cheer on Putin’s Threats
While support for Vladimir V. Putin’s threats resounded in pro-war venues, some Russians reacted with worry, gallows humor and apathy to the suggestions of striking the West and using nuclear weapons.
Iran Declares It Is Doing More Nuclear Enrichment After I.A.E.A. Rebuke
With thousands of advanced centrifuges on standby, Tehran says it is now spinning more, which could increase its stockpile of near-bomb-grade atomic fuel.
U.N. Watchdog Censures Iran Over Nuclear Program Secrecy
The action could lead to sanctions against Tehran, which has barred international monitoring of its accelerated uranium enrichment efforts.