Could the Conflict Between Pakistan and India Lead to Nuclear War?
Experts say it's unlikely, but Pakistan's lack of a "No First Use" doctrine for nuclear weapons means it's not impossible.
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Nuclear Weapons
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Trump Could Declare an End to the Korean War—but That Might Not Mean Peace
Trump might leave the Hanoi summit with a end-of-war declaration, but one expert warns that, without specific caveats, to do so could make the peninsula even more dangerous.
The U.S. Will Withdraw From the INF Treaty. Experts Say This Could Start a Nuclear Arms Race.
The Trump administration argues that Russia deserves the blame for the treaty's collapse, although withdrawal is not likely to restore the country's compliance.
Beatrice Fihn Is Banning Nuclear Weapons, With or Without Us
The Swedish anti-nuclear activist led the United Nations to adopt the first legally binding global nuclear ban. Now, she's changing the culture.
Does a New Department of Energy Order About Worker Safety Violate the Atomic Energy Act?
Numerous officials from the federal nuclear safety board are saying that it does, and, in the process, puts the health of workers at serious risk.
Trump Just Gave Iran’s Beleaguered Leaders a Gift
An expert in U.S.-Iran relations argues the U.S. pullout from the nuclear agreement gives Iran's government a convenient scapegoat.
The Solution to Trump’s Nuclear Obsession
There's one long-term solution to the nuclear threat in the White House: disarmament.
Trump Announces New Plan to Confront Iran’s ‘Hostile Actions’
Trump criticized the Iran nuclear deal, but stopped short of pulling the U.S. out of the agreement.
Barack Obama’s Broken Nuclear Promise
The president made non-proliferation a centerpiece of his administration. What happened?
Nuns Protesting Nukes
Many say getting arrested, and then helping those in prison, is part of the point.