Confronting the Risk of Nuclear Terrorism in Belgium and Beyond
…State terrorist group. As details continue to emerge about the recent terrorist attack in Belgium, one concern long on the mind of international leaders is the risk posed by weapons-usable material that…
Why Some US Allies Aren’t Joining the Anti-Houthi Mission in the Red Sea
…introduced by Austin as participants — denied that they would take part. NATO partner Turkey is also unlikely to join. Spain’s defense minister insisted that the Spanish government is bound…
Wishful Thinking on Iran
…the deal doesn’t rely on trust; it relies on intrusive monitoring provisions, included at suspect sites, where timelines for access are short enough to prevent “break out” or “sneak out”…
Drone Warfare in South Asia
…of pilots over Soviet airspace. In the late 1960s, the U.S. military began using jet-powered drones for surveillance missions over China and Southeast Asia, mapping adversary missile sites on pre-programmed…
ISKP’s Propaganda Threatens Asia’s Security Apparatus
…minority status in a Muslim country – within their organization. As a result, ISKP circulates anti-Hindu propaganda in India to rally the Muslim minority population in the country, urging Muslims…
Fostering Accountability in Cyberspace
…authority or resources). 4. Effective Accountability Requires Certain Elements as Prerequisites Definitions and clarifications The issue of definitions surfaced repeatedly in the workshop. Agreed definitions on certain terms and types…
America’s Nuclear Weapons Quagmire
…for the new program, while simultaneously building their Sentinel replacements.33Richard Sisk, “Minuteman III Missiles Are Too Old to Upgrade Anymore, STRATCOM Chief Says,” Military.com, January 6, 2021, https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/01/06/minuteman-iii-missiles-are-too-old-upgrade-anymore-stratcom-chief-says.html; Greg Hadley,…
Nuclear Security News and Member Updates Roundup, May 2022
…efforts by the International Atomic Energy Agency to help ensure the safety of nuclear facilities in Ukraine. Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa said the fund will be used to help…