Nuclear Arms and Proliferation

Even Centrists Are Warning of War With Russia

Even Centrists Are Warning of War With Russia Even Centrists Are Warning of War With Russia

Moderate political commentators are finally admitting what some have been saying for months—that war with Russia is a real possibility.

Apr 24, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

12 Years Later, We Know the Winner in Iraq: Iran

12 Years Later, We Know the Winner in Iraq: Iran 12 Years Later, We Know the Winner in Iraq: Iran

Every time Washington has committed another blunder in the Middle East, Iran has stepped in to take advantage.

Apr 13, 2015 / Peter Van Buren

Can the Arab World Live With the US-Iran Nuclear Deal?

Can the Arab World Live With the US-Iran Nuclear Deal? Can the Arab World Live With the US-Iran Nuclear Deal?

Yes, despite claims to the contrary by pols and pundits.

Apr 9, 2015 / Juan Cole

It’s Official: The Pentagon Finally Admitted That Israel Has Nuclear Weapons, Too

It’s Official: The Pentagon Finally Admitted That Israel Has Nuclear Weapons, Too It’s Official: The Pentagon Finally Admitted That Israel Has Nuclear Weapons, Too

After five decades of pretending otherwise, the Pentagon has reluctantly confirmed that Israel does indeed possess nuclear bombs, as well as awesome weapons technology similar to A...

Mar 20, 2015 / William Greider

Dissent Versus Sabotage

Dissent Versus Sabotage Dissent Versus Sabotage

Through a half-century of foreign policy hardball, there’s a line I’ve never crossed.

Mar 13, 2015 / Rep. John Conyers

Demonstrators led by the protest group Code Pink wear masks of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they sit at the entrance to the AIPAC policy conference, March 1, 2015.

What About Israel’s Nuclear Bomb? What About Israel’s Nuclear Bomb?

Israel’s nuclear superiority is a pivotal factor in the chaotic conflicts and occasional wars of the Middle East—it shouldn't be left out of this conversation.

Mar 12, 2015 / William Greider

The Message Behind the Senate GOP’s Letter to Iran

The Message Behind the Senate GOP’s Letter to Iran The Message Behind the Senate GOP’s Letter to Iran

It's official: the Republican establishment in Washington has completely delegated its policy on Iran and Israel to its most hardline factions.

Mar 12, 2015 / Jim Lobe and Foreign Policy In Focus

Meet Tom Cotton, the Senator Behind the Republicans’ Letter to Iran

Meet Tom Cotton, the Senator Behind the Republicans’ Letter to Iran Meet Tom Cotton, the Senator Behind the Republicans’ Letter to Iran

This isn’t the first outlandish stunt Cotton has pulled.

Mar 10, 2015 / Ali Gharib

The Marshall Islands Versus the World’s Nuclear Weapons States

The Marshall Islands Versus the World’s Nuclear Weapons States The Marshall Islands Versus the World’s Nuclear Weapons States

The historic US nuclear testing site is taking its case for disarmament to the International Court of Justice.

Jan 26, 2015 / Peter Weiss

3 Minutes Until We All Die

3 Minutes Until We All Die 3 Minutes Until We All Die

The scientists at the Doomsday Clock say that failed political leadership on climate change and nuclear weapons endangers “every person on earth.”

Jan 23, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard

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