China has intentionally chosen to hide its nuclear doctrine as a core part of its strategy—exponentially increasing the risk of a nuclear catastrophe. War in Ukraine means many things, but one ...

As of 2025, according to estimates by the Federation of American Scientists, Russia had 5,459 nuclear warheads, while the United States had 5,177 (both figures include retired but not yet dismantled ...

U.S. accusations that Russia is in violation of the 26-year-old Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) have left the treaty hanging by a thread. Some analysts argue that the United States ...

When Americans — when any Westerners — find themselves in agreement with the reasonable, nuanced tone of Vladimir V. Putin on a sensitive international issue, you know the world has gone topsy-turvy.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

The military revolution has also impacted the nuclear weapon debate, notably with the end of transparency and new ...