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Doubts Concerning America’s Reliability Should Not Lead to a European Nuclear Deterrent

Stepping away from NATO would reduce U.S. leverage over European allies, potentially leading to more nuclear-armed states.
The Environmental Restoration Disposal Facility is seen at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation June 30, 2005 near Richland, Washington

Nuclear Testing Is a Relic. Resuming It Would Be Reckless.

The United States will uphold its leadership in non-proliferation by refraining from unnecessary and destabilizing nuclear tests.
President Donald J Trump speaks at a podium about infrastructure and artificial intelligence

The United States Must Avoid AI’s Chernobyl Moment

Without smart and targeted oversight, the United States risks a Chernobyl moment — a public backlash that could cripple AI development.
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Questions for Senators (and Journalists) to Ask Secretary of Energy Nominee Chris Wright

We asked leading experts what questions the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources should focus on in Wright’s confirmation hearing.
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U.S. Options for Iran Diplomacy in 2025

Trump faces a significant challenge in addressing Iran's nuclear program, but he also has an opportunity to reduce its proliferation risks.
A black and white image of a press conference in the White House on July 01, 1968. President Lyndon B. Johnson stands at a podium to address members of the press. Leaders from various other countries are seated.

Trump’s Record, Rhetoric Suggest Second Term Could Prove Fatal to Nuclear Nonproliferation

US presidents of both parties have agreed for 60 years on the need to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. Trump has signaled he’s not so sure.
Flags fly outside the General Secretariat Building at the United Nations Headquarters.

UNGA 79: Expert Analysis & Resources

Just Security's analysis of issues likely to surface during this year's General Assembly, as well as archives and additional resources.
This picture shows a North Korean guard in a watchtower on the border in the North Korean village of Hyesan as seen from Changbai in China's northeast Jilin province. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP) / To go with China-NKorea-politics, REPORTAGE (Photo by PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images)

The Growing Threat from North Korea

A decade after a major UN human rights report, abuses are escalating, and they are integrally connected to the country's nuclear program.
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Why Congress Shouldn’t Fund a New Sea-Launched Nuke

Reviving the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile not only goes against sound military doctrine, it also undermines the basic national interests the US Navy has always protected.…
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko (R)

Pay Attention to Belarus

Internal repression -- more than 1,400 political prisoners -- extends outward, too, as dictator Alexander Lukashenka's threatens US and EU security with hybrid ops and nuclear…
TEHRAN, IRAN - JULY 3: Reformist presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian (L) holds a final rally of the campaign July 3, 2024 in Tehran, Iran. Pezeskhian faces former secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili in Iran's run-off presidential election July 5. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

Space May be Opening for Negotiations with Iran

As Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian's officially assumes office tomorrow, there is a limited window of opportunity for renewed nuclear diplomacy.
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National Security at the United Nations This Week (Mar. 18-22)

Editors’ Note: This is the latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security,…
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