Nuclear War

US prepared for ”nonnuclear” response if Russia used nuclear weapons against Ukraine – NYT

The recent news that the US is prepared for a “nonnuclear” response if Russia were to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine is a chilling reminder of the state of affairs in our world today. The concept of a nuclear-armed aggressor using such destructive power to further their own goals is nothing short of terrifying. When reading about how the US government would respond with overwhelming conventional force if such a scenario were to occur, it becomes clear that we are living in a time where the threat of nuclear war is not just a relic of the past, but a very real possibility.… Continue reading

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