There are clear parallels between today’s AI debate and how the world tackled the threat from nuclear weapons.
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The amount of undeclared uranium from the DRC’s cobalt mines could – if processed – produce enough material for 600-1,500 nuclear weapons.
Geopolitical tensions and Nato membership have put the nuclear question back on the table.
With nuclear stockpiles growing, understanding and applying international law has become more important than ever.
India and Pakistan fought a war in 2025 that was wholly dependent on space technology.
US pressure and economic factors have historically prevented Saudi Arabia from developing a nuclear arsenal.
Enrichment is key to any country’s nuclear ambitions. The US-Saudi deal is unclear where matters rest on that issue.
Russia’s use of the Oreshnik nuclear missile extends beyond a single weapons system — its underlying logic is to terrorize civilians, not to deter Ukrainian retaliation.
Based on past performance, economic sanctions will never be strong enough to denuclearise North Korea. There’s a better way.
A recent conference to review the most comprehensive nuclear weapons treaty fell flat due to ‘aggressive diplomatic’ tactics.
AI-powered cyber-security: the rise of new frontier platforms like Mythos highlights nuclear arsenals’ potential weak spots, and complicates the gambles inherent in nuclear deterrence.
The Doomsday Clock is closer to midnight than at any point in its history.
In an increasingly unstable world, building the defence relationship with Australia makes sense. But New Zealand has to safeguard its military sovereignty, too.
For decades, the US seriously pursued the idea of ‘peaceful nuclear explosions.’
Donald Trump will probably lean into his rhetorical strengths and try to convince Americans the U.S. has won in Iran when it hasn’t.
Conducting military strikes against a nation that is engaged in negotiations to reduce its nuclear capacity has set a dangerous precedent.
Israel’s nuclear program has long been shrouded in secrecy. Here’s what we know about it.
The war in Iran has exposed fundamental problems within the nuclear ‘non-proliferation’ project.
The ‘nuclear club’ currently consists of 9 nations? Could more nations be joining before long?
The war in Iran has cut off diplomatic efforts to limit the country’s development of nuclear weapons. Securing that material and equipment in other ways would be difficult and dangerous.
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