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The article reports on Russia's order to hold military exercises to prepare soldiers for the possible use of battlefield nuclear weapons. Topics discussed include the plan to hold the drills with troops deployed near Ukraine, the implication of the order on international relations as China promised a no-limits alliance with Russia, and the view that Russia aims to discourage the West from increasing its support for Ukraine and to exploit divisions with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

The article focuses on the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 as America's worst foreign policy mistake post-Cold War, exploring the well-documented study of why authoritarian leaders, like Saddam Hussein, often confound American analysts and presidents.

The article reports on the action taken by U.S. intelligence officers after Russia conducted a series of secret military satellite launches around the time of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It informs about the discovery by spy agencies of Russia's work on a space-based nuclear weapon that could threaten satellites used for Internet communications and disconnect global communication systems. It discusses the nuclear capability of Russia that could be a threat to U.S. national security.

The article focuses on downwinders, individuals affected by nuclear testing fallout, lobbying Congress for inclusion in federal compensation programs, highlighting the urgency of extending and expanding the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act before it expires in June.

The article focuses on Russia's demonstration of its capability to use battlefield nuclear weapons in Ukraine through released video footage of military exercises, escalating tensions and heightening concerns about the situation in the region.

The article focuses on Russia's construction of facilities at a munitions depot in central Belarus, potentially for housing nuclear warheads, which, if confirmed, would mark the first time Russia has stored such weapons outside its own territory since the fall of the Soviet Union.

The article focuses on American officials' efforts to increase international pressure on Russia regarding its development of an antisatellite nuclear weapon in space, challenging Moscow's explanation that the device is for peaceful scientific purposes.

The article focuses on readers' responses to "At the Brink" Opinion series, highlighting concerns over the existential threat of nuclear weapons, calls for action to reduce nuclear risk, and criticism of historical omissions regarding the use of nuclear weapons by the U.S. in World War II.

The article focuses on Russia's veto in the United Nations Security Council to dismantle a panel monitoring North Korea's sanctions evasion, highlighting a significant breakdown in international efforts to restrain nuclear proliferation, as Russia's stance has shifted amid tensions with Ukraine.

The article focuses on Claudia Sheinbaum, a physicist and candidate of Mexico's left-leaning Morena party, who, if polls are accurate, could become the country's next president, potentially making her Mexico's first Jewish president, amidst the backdrop of the country's gender dynamics.

The article focuses on the revival of anxiety over high-altitude nuclear blasts, reminiscent of Reagan-era concerns about "Star Wars," as recent warnings suggest President Putin might deploy atomic bombs in space, posing threats to satellites and modern communication infrastructure.

The article focuses on President Biden's disclosure of classified information about intercepted communications, suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin's threats to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine might be evolving into an operational plan.

The article focuses on Russian President Vladimir Putin's use of nuclear threats over the past two years, particularly in his recent speech, as a strategic tool to deter adversaries and maintain control in the conflict with Ukraine.

The article focuses on Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual state-of-the-nation speech, where he escalates threats against Europe and the U.S., warning of the prospect of nuclear conflict if the West intervenes more directly in the war in Ukraine.

The article focuses on U.S. intelligence agencies warning that Russia may target satellites in space with a nuclear weapon, posing a significant risk to the space economy, particularly the fast-growing satellite insurance industry, which currently does not provide coverage against nuclear arms.

The article focuses on American intelligence agencies informing their European allies that Russia might launch a nuclear weapon into orbit this year or deploy a "dummy" warhead to create uncertainty about its capabilities, and sparking divisions among intelligence officials.

The article focuses on the U.S. informing Congress and European allies about Russian advances in a new space-based nuclear weapon, raising concerns about potential threats to America's satellite network, civilian communications, surveillance, and military command-and-control operations.

The article focuses on Secretary of State Colin Powell's 2003 speech at the United Nations, where he presented evidence to make a case for a U.S. war with Iraq, citing the alleged presence of weapons of mass destruction, and the subsequent invasion ordered by President George W. Bush.

The article reveals that North Korea, led by Kim Jong-un, has officially abandoned peaceful reunification with South Korea, considering it an enemy to be subjugated, potentially through nuclear war, marking a significant shift in policy and prompting revisions to the North's Constitution.

The article reports on the face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on September 20, 2023 at a hotel near the United Nations. Cited are how the meeting has both soothed and aggravated the tensions between the leaders, the commitment to Israel security and in making sure Iran never secures a nuclear demonstrated by Biden during the meeting and concerns expressed by Biden over Netanyahu's efforts to reduce the power of Israel's judiciary.

The article reports on the declaration by U.S. President Joe Biden that the U.S. and its allies would defend Ukraine and other vulnerable parts of Europe from Russian aggression, echoing former President John Kennedy's words about the Cold War in 1961. Also cited are the deteriorating relationship between the U.S. and China, and Biden's message of defending sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom, and democracy.

The article focuses on a rocket, likely fired by Hamas militants during their October 7 attack on Israel, hitting an Israeli military base, Sdot Micha, where the country's nuclear-capable missiles are believed to be stored, causing a fire that approached missile storage facilities.

The article provides information about President Biden's upcoming executive order that will introduce the first federal regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the United States.

The article focuses on the rhetoric around nuclear weapons in Russia, where hard-liners are advocating for their use, while President Vladimir Putin appears to be taking a more nuanced and cautious approach to nuclear threats, possibly due to a range of factors including past backlash.

The article focuses on President Vladimir Putin's claim that Russia successfully tested the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile, highlighting the nature of the test and concerns about its potential in war. Topics include Russia's preparations, previous unsuccessful tests, and the missile's capability to carry a nuclear payload, raising international arms race concerns as the New START treaty expiration looms and the article also discusses the challenges in verifying the test's details.

The article focuses on North Korea's announcement that it has operationalized its first submarine capable of launching nuclear missiles, raising concerns among regional adversaries and the U.S. about its potential threat despite skepticism about its capabilities.

The article focuses on the resurgence of interest in the 42-year-old documentary "The Day After Trinity," which explores the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in creating the first nuclear bomb, as a companion to Christopher Nolan's biopic "Oppenheimer."

The article focuses on the White House's renewed effort to engage China in arms control talks and establish global agreements to prevent the use of artificial intelligence in nuclear weapon decision-making. Topics include the need for comprehensive deterrence, the challenges in engaging China in arms control discussions, and the potential role of artificial intelligence in nuclear weapons systems and decision-making.

The article focuses on the agreement between the U.S. and South Korea to strengthen the American nuclear umbrella and enhance deterrence against North Korea's nuclear threat.

The article focuses on the indictment of four men for laundering virtual currency stolen by the Lazarus Group a North Korean criminal syndicate in a scheme to evade international sanctions. Topics include the complex effort to convert stolen cryptocurrency into dollars, the involvement of a Chinese banker and cryptocurrency traders, and North Korea's ongoing illicit activities to defy demands to abandon its nuclear weapons programs.

The article reports on views of Vladimir V. Putin, president of Russia, on positioning nuclear weapons in Belarus by summer.

The article reports that President Yoon Suk Yeol revealed that North Korea's nuclear threat grows, and his country may build a nuclear arsenal of its own or ask the U.S. to redeploy in the South.​.

The article reports on the claim by the North Korean government that it is constructing underwater nuclear weapons silos following its successful testing of nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles.

The article presents views of Jake Sullivan, U.S. national security adviser, on consequences for Russia for using nuclear weapons of Moscow in increasing desperation to hold on Ukraine's territory, and mentions belief of intelligence officers on less chances of using nuclear weapons.

The article reports that the U.S. government has miscalculated the progress in the development of nuclear weapons by the regime of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. According to U.S. intelligence agencies including the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), North Korea would not be able to strike the continental U.S. until 2020. North Korea was able to create and test advanced missile technology that could reach the U.S. West Coast.

The article reports on the computer hackers deployed by North Korea and their development of a hacking program that steals money and proves to be provoking havoc. Topics discussed include an overview of the hacking approach of the country, its nuclear weapon program, and its primitive infrastructure.

The article presents an outlook for the balance of power in the Middle East if Iran develops nuclear weapons. The prospect of nuclear Iran has frightened Sunni Arab leaders. It will lead to nuclear arms race in the region. It is possible that terrorist organizations may acquire nuclear weapons from the countries that sympathize with them.

The article reports on the plan of Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to control Syria through the use of nuclear weapons. Topics mentioned include the role of Russia in helping Turkey to develop and plan civilian nuclear power and build nuclear reactors, the decision of Erdogan to cease the country's relation with other countries under Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, and the description of Turkey's bomb program.

The article discusses the smuggling of luxury goods to North Korea which violates the United Nations (UN) sanctions as highlighted by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's use of top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benzes during summit meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir V. Putin. Topics covered include how the smuggling techniques for luxury goods are also used in obtaining dual-use technology for its nuclear weapons program and details of the smuggling network.

The article reports on criticisms against Mohammad Javad Zarif, diplomat and foreign minister of Iran who is associated with the negotiation of the 2015 nuclear deal with the U.S., as the U.S. reimposes economic sanctions on Iran. Topics discussed are difficulty for Iran to choose diplomacy, limitation of Zarif's ability to communicate and make informed decision-making, mutual mistrust between U.S. and Iran relating to the nuclear deal, and the American lifestyle of Zarif.

The article reports on the plan of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military officials to upgrade their ballistic missile defense system to make it capable of shooting down Russian intermediate-range nuclear missiles. Topics include the threat posed by Russian nuclear-capable cruise missiles, complexity of upgrading the Aegis Ashore missile defense systems in Romania and Poland, and the need for NATO to deploy technologies like electronic warfare to counter Russian cruise missiles.

The article reports on inspectors' claim that Iran violated a provision of the 2015 international accord to limit its nuclear fuel and it is moving towards accumulating enough material to produce a nuclear weapon. Topics discussed include Iran's announcement that it plans to enrich its nuclear fuel, U.S. President Donald Trump's reimposition of economic sanction on Iran and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's shift in strategy to gain leverage for any future negotiations.

Reports that Iraqi scientist Jaffar al-Jaffar has written a book in which he describes being taken to see former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein in 1981, after 18 months in jail, and being instructed by him to build an atomic bomb.

Editorial. Focuses on speculations about possible military moves of the United States against Iran. Vice President Dick Cheney's placement of Iran as first on the list of world trouble spots; Reports of secret reconnaissance operations in Iran; Questions on Iran's covert development of its nuclear weapons capabilities.

Reports that Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors from the United Nations into a military complex suspected of being a secret site for nuclear weapons development. Iran's claim that the country's nuclear work is for civilian purposes; Environmental tests that will be conducted by the Atomic Energy Agency to trace any evidence of past nuclear activity.

Reports that the International Atomic Energy Agency has found evidence of secret nuclear experiments in Egypt, which can be used in weapons programs. Agency's claim that uranium metal and uranium tetrafluoride have been found; Egyptian government's denial of the accusations; Participation of Egypt in the nonproliferation treaty.

Reports that Mordechai Vanunu, the Israeli nuclear technician who spent 18 years in prison for disclosing that his government had nuclear weapons, was detained on the night of December 24, 2004. Attempt to enter the West Bank city of Bethlehem for Christmas in defiance of restrictions imposed after his release; Christian convert from Judaism.

Presents a correction to an article on December 12, 2004 about a disagreement between the Bush administration and European leaders over the way to deal with Iran's suspected nuclear weapons program.