Nuclear Weapons

Tehran no longer takes Washington seriously. To revive the nuclear deal, the threat of military escalation needs to be on the table.

Beijing’s FOBS delivery system could provoke an arms race—or a more stable deterrence relationship.

An attempt to evade missile defenses threatens to worsen a costly arms race.

Jerusalem needs help from Washington to prevail in a terrible conflict.

Islamabad and Pyongyang exchanged technology, cash, and expertise.

President Ebrahim Raisi doesn’t consider reviving the nuclear deal a top priority.

The United States and Israel worry the “Afghanistan effect” allows Tehran to covertly pursue nuclear capability.

U.S. allies have already taken the initiative on regional issues. Insisting on a package deal could permanently derail nuclear talks.

The long-range weapon could strike South Korea, Japan, and U.S. bases in the region.

But Benny Gantz also threatens military action if Tehran develops nukes.

North Korea’s resumed activity at Yongbyon has reawakened calls for Seoul to go nuclear.

Online propaganda doesn’t help solve China’s nuclear dilemmas

Even if Washington can’t provide a guarantee that future administrations will maintain the deal, there are other ways to bridge the gap.

What the 27 mostly unpublished missives tell us about the future of U.S.-North Korean diplomacy.

Not responding to a drone attack off Oman could actually impair progress on a deal.

Modernization programs need to be realistic—and may be unnecessary.