Nuclear War

Republican warning of ‘national security threat’ is about Russia wanting nuke in space: Sources

Russian nukes in space? It feels like we’re stuck in a 1960s Bond film. But unfortunately, this isn’t fiction; it’s a real national security threat. Recent reports indicate that Russia may be planning to put a nuclear weapon into space, a clear violation of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. This treaty, signed by every country capable of space travel, prohibits the placement of nuclear weapons in space. Yet, if Russia goes ahead with this plan, they will act with impunity, knowing that the Trump administration has their backs.

It’s deeply concerning that Russia would even entertain the idea of placing nukes in space.… Continue reading