Volume 55, Number 9
November 2025

Nuclear Deterrence After Ukraine

By Christopher F. Chyba

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine represents a deterrence failure even though Ukraine is unconquered and nuclear weapons remain unused.

Tariq Rauf

Is There a Way to Rebuild IAEA Safeguards in Iran?

IAEA member states must overcome their political differences and unite to support the IAEA in rebuilding transparency and verification in Iran.

By Daryl G. Kimball

Film Perspective: 'A House of Dynamite' (2025)

The film is an instant classic, a realistic look at the dangerous paradoxes and flaws of the system of nuclear deterrence.

By Robert L. Gallucci

Book Review: Fallout

In each U.S. administration, author Joel Wit analyzes those officials who believed it was possible to find a diplomatic solution to the North Korean problem and those whose skepticism was unbound.

 
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News and Analysis

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Trump Says U.S. Will Resume Nuclear Testing

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Iran Nuclear Talks Stalled After Sanctions Reimposed

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Trump Rejects Tomahawk Missile Sale to Ukraine

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North and South Korea Invest in New Missiles

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States Gather at UN Security Meeting Amid Pressure, Reforms

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UN Addresses the Promise and Perils of AI

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NATO, Russia Conduct Nuclear Exercises Amid Rising Tensions

 
 

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Daryl G. Kimball

A Model for Effective Nuclear Risk Reduction

 

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