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July 2, 2025

☢️ Disarmament and the everyday politics of nuclear weapons

Carolina Pantoliano The world has entered a dangerous new nuclear age, prompting nuclear states to double down on their commitment to nuclear deterrence. Carolina Pantoliano and Rhys Crilley say we must critically examine this rhetoric. Here, they explore how popular culture shapes the nuclear issue, and how it can help build support for disarmament Read more
June 27, 2025

Canal Istanbul: balancing development and security

Sezen Kaya Sönmez Turkey's proposed new waterway, 'Canal Istanbul', would connect the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. Sezen Kaya Sönmez describes how the project is about more than just transport, but has geopolitical, ecological, and climate aspects. Digging a new maritime corridor, she argues, threatens environmental resilience, regional stability, and long-term security Read more
June 25, 2025

☢️ Poland's push for NATO nuclear sharing is response to Russian aggression

Monika Sus Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Poland is making an unprecedented push to join NATO’s nuclear sharing programme. Monika Sus argues that, as Poland’s threat perception rises, its defence strategy evolves and NATO’s deterrence posture shifts, the debate over nuclear deterrence is gaining momentum Read more
June 24, 2025

Recognising war: Gaza’s occupation and the Israel-Iran conflict

Süleyman Güngör From Atatürk’s homeland — where 'peace at home, peace in the world' still resonates — Süleyman Güngör argues that Gaza is Palestinian land. The violence there, and between Israel and Iran, we must recognise as war under international law — and urgently bring it to an end Read more
June 24, 2025

Trump’s attack on Iran and the logic of America First

Ruairidh Brown Does military intervention against Iran contradict Trump’s America First ideology? Ruairidh Brown argues it, in fact, is a textbook case of Trump’s Machiavellian philosophy Read more
June 19, 2025

Joint Ukraine-EU defence is a strategic win for both

Maksym Beznosiuk Maksym Beznosiuk argues that Ukraine’s defence production has grown, yet remains underutilised. With EU support, joint projects could sustain Ukraine’s war effort and advance the EU’s strategic autonomy. Closer cooperation, legal alignment, and targeted investment can strengthen Ukraine’s capabilities and contribute to the EU's defence readiness Read more
June 17, 2025

☢️ How can we protect nuclear facilities?

Ludovica Castelli Ludovica Castelli explores the longstanding problem of how to protect nuclear facilities against attack — particularly in light of the war in Ukraine and rising tensions in the Middle East. Until we establish a comprehensive, and enforceable legal framework, nuclear facilities will remain vulnerable to attack, perpetuating the risks to international security and humanitarian safety Read more
June 9, 2025

☢️ A plea from South America for diverse perspectives on nuclear politics 

Luiza Januário Luiza Januário argues that the threats and opportunities of nuclear technology are an intrinsically global matter. Here, she offers a South American perspective on the nuclear politics dilemma  Read more

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