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ICBM EAR Report December 8th

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Executive Summary: Week of December 8, 2024 This report asserts that the United States is at a critical inflection point in global security, facing mounting threats from an increasingly assertive…

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Drones on the Loose

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The state of New Jersey is apparently facing an invasion by unstoppable drones. This development is creating demands for investigation on the part of federal, state, and local governments. Citizens…

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Plutonium-239 and Its Relationship with Uranium-235 in Thermonuclear Weapons

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Plutonium-239 has an important relationship with uranium-235 when it comes to nuclear weapons. Let me explain. With the symbol Pu on the Periodic Table, plutonium is an element with an…

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Imagine drones are forced to land. Rockets are deflected. Electrical grids, telecommunications, and transportation systems are degraded. Airliners are driven off course. Interference with Global Positioning System (GPS) signals is…

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South Korea: Challenges and Lessons of a Presidential Impeachment

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South Korea's presidential impeachment: Challenges and lessons for democracy. ROK Army Lieutenant General (retired) Chun In-bum examines the recent impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and its implications…

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The Volatility of Cryptocurrency: Barrier or Enabler of Nuclear Escalation?

Greg Sharpe2 Comments

The volatility of cryptocurrency markets has been a major topic of discussion since the inception of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Its impact extends beyond financial speculation and the…

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December 6 ICBM EAR Report

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December 6 ICBM EAR Report – By: Peter Huessy This week's ICBM EAR Report is a must-read. Here is a summary of what you need to know. Notable Quotes: The…

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The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Participation in the Pacific

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Recently, Japan and South Korea began discussing the need for their own indigenous nuclear arsenals. Either or both might yet decide in favor of fielding their own nuclear forces. Australia…

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The Weekend Gouge- Dec 6

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Learn what the Global Security Review provides its readers in China. Now is the time to create a knowledge base on this provocative adversary. In the aftermath of the U.S.…

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Six Hours of Crisis: Martial Law, Democracy, and Leadership in South Korea

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Korea was referred to as the “Land of the Morning Calm” and the “Hermit Kingdom” by those who founded it centuries ago. These titles reflect the nation's historical isolation and…

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The Wrong Agenda for Political Debates

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In the aftermath of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s election, it is time for the national political dialogue to calm down and move away from dysfunctional hyperbole. During the presidential campaign,…

Russian Use of IRBMs in Ukraine

Drones on the Loose

Plutonium-239 and Its Relationship with Uranium-235 in Thermonuclear Weapons

How Diplomacy Can Save GPS

South Korea: Challenges and Lessons of a Presidential Impeachment

The Volatility of Cryptocurrency: Barrier or Enabler of Nuclear Escalation?

December 6 ICBM EAR Report

The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Participation in the Pacific

The Weekend Gouge- Dec 6

Six Hours of Crisis: Martial Law, Democracy, and Leadership in South Korea

The Wrong Agenda for Political Debates