Cecilia Gustavsson
The core principles of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) are to prevent a the development and acquisition of nuclear weapons, and to reach complete disarmament. But, argues Cecilia Gustavsson, without improved transparency and independent verification mechanisms, the NPT could, paradoxically, accelerate a new nuclear arms race Read more
Jonathan Roll
International Relations theory would predict strong opposition from China and Russia to Israelās assault on Iranian military and nuclear sites. In practice, saysāÆJonathan Roll, other considerations got in the way, and the role of both powers has been minimal. This suggests US influence may be more durable than expected Read more
Monika Sus
Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Poland is making an unprecedented push to join NATOās nuclear sharing programme. Monika Sus argues that, as Polandās threat perception rises, its defence strategy evolves and NATOās deterrence posture shifts, the debate over nuclear deterrence is gaining momentum Read more
Ruairidh Brown
Does military intervention against Iran contradict Trumpās America First ideology? Ruairidh Brown argues it, in fact, is a textbook case of Trumpās Machiavellian philosophy Read more
Dmytro Panchuk
Russian aggression in Ukraine triggered a surge in support for EU enlargement ā but public goodwill is beginning to fade. Dmytro Panchuk argues that this moment of elite-public alignment is rare and fragile. To seize it, EU leaders must act decisively before war fatigue and populist rhetoric erode the case for widening Read more
John Chin
In May, Venezuelaās President NicolĆ”s Maduro visited Moscow to sign a 'strategic association' agreement with Russia. John Chin and Justin Lee argue this is one manifestation of a larger trend of rising sharp power in Latin America, which has major implications for US strategy and autocratisation in the region Read more
Valentina Cassar
Valentina Cassar examines the motivations for US-Russian diplomacy and arms control in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. What role do these countries' nuclear postures play in sustaining their international primacy? China, certainly, will play a key part, while the outcomes will influence all states in the broader nuclear order Read more
Valeriia Gergiieva
Valeriia Gergiieva examines the Iranian nuclear dilemma, from its non-compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards in 2003 to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreement and its eventual collapse. She analyses ongoing challenges around Iranās nuclear policy, including its growing uranium stockpile, and renewal of pressure from the US Read more
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