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Arms Control

China’s Support for the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone

China’s Support for the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone

The recent decision by China to sign the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) treaty marked a significant shift in regional nuclear diplomacy and a positive step for nonproliferation and arms…
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Pakistan Is Not Building an ICBM to Attack America

Pakistan Is Not Building an ICBM to Attack America

Misperceptions are circulating that Pakistan is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) threat to the United States despite the fact that none of its missiles have a range beyond 2,750 kilometers…
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Proliferation of Small Arms: Impact on Conflict Resolution

Proliferation of Small Arms: Impact on Conflict Resolution

Religious, ethnic, and tribal affiliations often fuel identity-based disputes. The current conflict in South Sudan is a prime example. These hostilities are deadly and challenge the ability to live in…
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From Deterrence to Dominance: Strengthening US Nuclear Posture in a Shifting World

From Deterrence to Dominance: Strengthening US Nuclear Posture in a Shifting World

The global nuclear landscape in 2025 is not just unstable—it is accelerating toward unprecedented volatility, testing the very limits of American strategic dominance. New technologies, evolving doctrines, and intensifying rivalries…
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How Trade Disputes Threaten the Future of Arms Control

How Trade Disputes Threaten the Future of Arms Control

Global arms control regimes are built on the pillars of trust, dialogue, transparency, mutual respect, restraint, verification, and, most critically, consensus among great powers. However, leadership in this domain risks…
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Hypersonic Weapons: Are We Entering a New Era of Vulnerability?

Hypersonic Weapons: Are We Entering a New Era of Vulnerability?

The advent of hypersonic weapons, with their unparalleled speed and maneuverability, ignited a global debate about the future of strategic security. Some argue these weapons unwittingly ushered in an era…
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Arms Control in an Age of Isolation: A Fading Hope?

Arms Control in an Age of Isolation: A Fading Hope?

The delicate architecture of international security, built upon decades of painstaking negotiations and agreements, faces unprecedented challenges. From the erosion of established agreements and treaties to the resurgence of nationalist…
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How Global Instability Fuels the Nuclear Arms Race

How Global Instability Fuels the Nuclear Arms Race

The world is in an uncertain place today and is perhaps experiencing the most uncertainty since World War II. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February…
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President Trump’s Foreign Policy Could Encourage Proliferation

President Trump’s Foreign Policy Could Encourage Proliferation

In a recent White House press conference, President Donald Trump expressed his desire to renew arms control negotiations with both China and Russia. This move seeks to cut the military…
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ICBM EAR Week of March 3, 2025

ICBM EAR Week of March 3, 2025

Executive Summary Why You Need This Report The ICBM EAR (Emerging Affairs Report) for the Week of March 3, 2025, prepared by Peter Huessy, President of Geo-Strategic Analysis and Senior…
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Nuclear Deterrence and Drones: An Unpredictable Mix?

Nuclear Deterrence and Drones: An Unpredictable Mix?

On the surface, the subject matters of drones and nuclear deterrence seem far apart.  Drones and other autonomous vehicle technologies already influence the conduct of war in a significant way.…
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ICBM EAR Report for 22 Feb 2025

ICBM EAR Report for 22 Feb 2025

This report, prepared by Peter Huessy for the week of February 22, 2025, covers various aspects of nuclear deterrence, defense budget developments, and geopolitical threats. Key topics include the Biden…
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