by Sophy Macartney* Export control regimes are one of the cornerstones of global non-proliferation efforts, aiming to keep potentially dangerous technologies out of the hands of possible aggressors. Since the Cold War, export control regimes have aimed for inclusiveness and avoided targeting specific states while including states with problematic export histories in hopes they would […]
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Diplomatic Teams
By John Erath Recently, I attended a basketball game. This is not unusual. In my mind, there is little that can match the excitement of a live sporting event, and the skills on display at any NBA game are breathtaking. This particular game, however, was a bit out of the ordinary. It was the Brooklyn […]
Nuclear Secrecy: A Case for Lifting the Veil
by Sanaa Alvira* Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has raised fears about the safety and security of nuclear energy facilities and the consequences should such a place become a target. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has come under repeated shelling during the war. On February 24, 2022, the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) activated […]
How to Stop Fighting Around Nuclear Power Plants
by Matthew Teasdale One year ago, Russian forces captured the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP), effectively beginning a gamble with civil nuclear disaster. Russian planners allegedly intended to blackmail Ukraine and other European nations with a potential major radiological incident. Beyond just Ukraine, a nuclear disaster at Zaporizhzhia could unleash radiation and ensuing health issues […]
No, We are not Going to War
By John Erath News feeds this week have featured a number of stories about the Commander of the Air Mobility Command, General Michael Minihan and his impression that there will be a U.S.-China war over Taiwan by 2025. While sensational, this view was quickly discounted by the Air Force and the Pentagon, although echoed by […]
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