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Commentary by Reja Younis — August 20, 2024

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A New Nuclear Age?

As the United States enters a "new nuclear age," the Pentagon’s approach is based on three assumptions: coordinated adversarial behavior, limited nuclear employment, and the failure of arms control. Despite some evidence, none should be considered forgone conclusions.

Commentary by Reja Younis — August 20, 2024

How Are Cyberattacks Fueling North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions?

Last week, the United States and others accused a North Korean hacker group of global cyber espionage supporting North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Coordinated efforts among the U.S. government, allies, and the private sector are essential to combat this threat.

Critical Questions by Doreen Horschig — July 31, 2024

Debating Global South Reactions to Russian Nuclear Threats

Russia is responsible for its nuclear saber-rattling, not the countries in the Global South. Global South countries have condemned nuclear saber-rattling publicly in regional and international forums, even if some of them have not called out Russia explicitly. 

Commentary by Heather Williams and J. Luis Rodriguez — July 30, 2024

House of Cards?

While the norms against nuclear proliferation, use, and testing are widely supported and critical for stability, they are increasingly contested. The fragile interconnectedness of the norms urges global action to reinforce these pillars and prevent a destabilizing cascade.

Report by Heather Williams and Doreen Horschig — July 18, 2024

Anticipating a Change in Public Sentiments

In the future, NATO should engage in a more structured public education campaign to counter Russian disinformation campaigns and maintain public support for its defense policies, strategy toward Ukraine, and nuclear mission.

Commentary by Doreen Horschig — July 12, 2024

The Kremlin’s Caribbean Gambit: A Great Power Competition Spillover?

Senior Associate Ariel González Levaggi and Vladimir Rouvinski consider how the recent visit of Russian naval assets in Cuba may play in the larger great power competition between the United States and Russia, especially in the context of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Commentary by Ariel González Levaggi and Vladimir Rouvinski — June 24, 2024

Europe Needs More Conventional Forces, Not Its Own Nukes

The U.S. election has renewed debate about an independent European nuclear force. Yet this distracts from the real European defense issue: a lack of conventional combat power. Europe's main task remains the same as during the Cold War: strengthen conventional deterrence.

Commentary by Doreen Horschig and Sean Monaghan — June 21, 2024