Under what conditions could France – the only nuclear power in the EU since Brexit – provide deterrence on a European scale now that US protection against Russia is not guaranteed?
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A US deal that gives Russia more power, and withdraws support from former allies, is likely to cost Washington overall.
Donald Trump’s team are locked in debate over what to do about Iran’s nuclear programme.
The Energy Department has a dual mission with a heavy science focus and manages large, expensive programs, many of which are behind schedule and over budget.
The Russian media is obsessed with western reactions to Putin’s nuclear rhetoric.
The original 1984 film’s vision of rogue AI turning on humanity remains hugely influential.
Like the Japanese atomic survivors who were awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, Godzilla has a message to share.
Calls in Iran for a revision of the country’s nuclear defence doctrine are growing louder as Israel’s attacks on Iran’s main proxy group, Hezbollah, intensify.
Commitment to nuclear deterrence has become a de facto criterion for entering No. 10.
A selection of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.
With wealth, charm and tactful leadership, John F. Kennedy set the standard for working toward the common good and decency in public discourse
The Starfish Prime test in 1962 showed how dangerous it would be to detonate a nuclear weapon in space.
Christopher Nolan’s historical drama took home seven Oscars, but the film conspicuously avoids Oppenheimer’s intimate involvement in how his diabolical weapon was used – and where.
Russia isn’t likely to put nuclear missiles in space, but their reported anti-satellite weapon is just as alarming. An expert on nuclear strategy explains.
NATO members, particularly those in eastern Europe, fear a Russian invasion of their territory. By stationing some of its nuclear weapons in the U.K. again, the U.S. could ease those fears.
Listening for underground nuclear explosions amid the constant rumble of earthquakes is like looking for a needle that may not exist in a haystack the size of a planet.
The Doomsday Clock is not a precise risk assessment, it’s a flawed but powerful metaphor for the catastrophic risk humanity faces
Civil nuclear energy maintains the skills and supply chains needed for nuclear subs and weapons.
Kim Jong-un is continuing to release statements about a possible military conflict with South Korea.
Since 1947 the clock’s hand have been set at the beginning of every year.
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