As the Soviet empire collapsed, it became clear that an emergency situation was dangerously close. 30,000 nuclear weapons and a vast weapons production complex were spread over four sovereign states. Some 40,000 tons of chemical weapons and a large biological capability were also present. In response, the United States devised a program to consolidate, secure […]
Could Russia derail the Iran Nuclear deal?
Research Analyst Samuel Hickey appeared on a TRT World panel discussing Russia’s role in a potential revived Iran nuclear deal.
Day 32 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Is Moscow changing its strategy?
Senior Policy Director John Erath spoke to WION (World is One News) about Russia’s political and military strategy in Ukraine: “The possibility that Russia uses a nuclear weapons is low…however the possibility is there…this is where it is very important that Putin hear a consistent message from everywhere else in the world that it is […]
Putin’s nuclear saber rattling
Greg Koblentz, member of the Scientists Working Group on Chemical and Biological Threats, spoke to the Spanish-language news site El Periódico about the potential for Russian use of weapons of mass destruction in Ukraine. Gregory Koblentz, a professor at George Mason University, where he directs the Biodefense Program, estimates the risk of Moscow using nuclear […]
KNX In Depth: President Biden says NATO is unified to stop Russia
Executive Director John Tierney spoke on KNX News’ In Depth show about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats, and the possibility of nuclear use in Ukraine. His segment begins at 18:35.
