Russia’s Nuclear Defense

Nobel Peace Prize winner urges Putin to understand destructiveness of nuclear weapons

Terumi Tanaka, a survivor of the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan and the representative of an organization that won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to ...

ABC News - Dec. 9

Russia's authoritarianism and imperialism block a just peace in Ukraine

The Russo-Ukrainian war cannot end until all sides want a stable and just peace, and the greatest obstacle to such an outcome is the Russian regime, which is deeply authoritarian and hostile to ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

Portal preview: Top defensive transfers available

Alabama defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

How Russia-backed influencers meddled in Romania’s vote

Bucharest scrapped presidential election after ‘illegal’ social media campaign used tactics seen in Moldova poll

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Assad granted asylum in Russia, arrives in Moscow

Syrian President Bashar Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia and arrived in Moscow on Sunday after the Syrian government fell. The rebels’ victory early Sunday concluded a 10-day ...

The Hill - Dec. 8

Palantir, Anduril Partner on AI training for Defense

Palantir’s AI platform and Anduril’s systems will help with the retention and distribution of government defense data.

Inc. - Dec. 8

Bogged Down in Ukraine, Russia Pays a Price in Syria

With the fall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, Vladimir V. Putin has suffered one of the biggest geopolitical setbacks of his quarter-century in power.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Steve Rosenberg: Fall of Assad is a blow to Russia's prestige

Russian firepower helped keep the Syrian president in power - but in a matter of days, Moscow's Syria project unravelled.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Fall of Damascus sidelines Russia and brings Turkey to the fore

As Moscow’s top diplomat reeled in Doha, his Turkish counterpart appeared to know he had the upper hand. Middle East crisis – live updates As celebratory gunfire was heard across liberated ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Retreat of Syrian Forces Threatens 'Saigon Moment' for Russia

Moscow’s support for the Assad regime has helped it project power throughout the region.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7

Russia warns citizens they may need to leave Syria

Rapid rebel advance deepens crisis for Moscow-allied Assad regime as insurgents approach strategic city of Homs

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Risk of Iran Building Nuclear Weapons Grows, U.S. Intelligence Says

A report warns that public debate in Iran over deterrence risks “emboldening” nuclear weapons advocates there.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

Iran poised to 'quite dramatically' increase its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN nuclear agency head warns

ABC News - Dec. 6

What would DeSantis stand to gain as defense secretary?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in the mix to be President-elect Donald Trump's next defense secretary pick should Pete Hegseth withdraw. Political strategists Mariel Sáez and Erin Perrine join ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Hegseth working to salvage defense secretary nomination

Pete Hegseth sat down with several senators Thursday as he works to save his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense amid accusations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

What a new uranium-trading platform says about investor interest in nuclear energy

Investor interest in nuclear energy is running hot, spawning new products, including the launch this week of a blockchain-based platform that allows traders to buy and sell a tokenized version of ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

We are entering 'third nuclear age' fueled by Russia and China, British admiral says

Adm. Tony Radakin, chief of the defense staff in the United Kingdom, said the world was entering a complex "third nuclear age."

NBC News - Dec. 5

'Tsunami of disinformation' as Russia's Lavrov attends OSCE meeting

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns

Only a "remote chance" Russia would directly attack the UK if the countries were at war, Admiral Radakin said.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age'

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms

The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

‘World at dawn of third nuclear age’, armed forces chief warns

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin cast doubt on the possibility of a Russian attack after a defence minister warned the Army could be wiped out in six months.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

The Last Time Alcohol Poisoned a Defense Nomination

Pete Hegseth is not the first.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

World entering third nuclear age with few guardrails, UK military chief says

Radakin warns ‘dangerous’ new era involves proliferating and disruptive technologies

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Would Ron DeSantis want to be secretary of defense?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' name is being floated to replace Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, but does he want to take the role? CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Will Hegseth stay in fight for secretary of defense confirmation?

Pete Hegseth is saying President-elect Donald Trump told him to fight out the swirling backlash he is receiving over allegations of his misconduct. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

OpenAI partners with defense company Anduril

OpenAI and Anduril on Wednesday announced a partnership allowing the defense tech company to deploy advanced AI systems for "national security missions."

CNBC - Dec. 4

Romania blames Russia for election meddling

National Security Council declassifies evidence of Moscow’s ‘hybrid attacks’ benefiting pro-Putin Călin Georgescu

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Will Trump replace Hegseth pick with DeSantis for secretary of defense?

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, news host Pete Hegseth, continues to face mounting backlash over allegations of impropriety in his past. CBS News campaign reporters ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Nato’s Rutte says Russia supporting North Korean nuclear programme

Alliance chief claims Moscow’s help for Pyongyang could destabilise Korean Peninsula and threaten US

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Trump mulls replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary

President-elect Trump is reportedly considering replacing Pete Hegseth as his nominee for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after new allegations surfaced about Hegseth from his own ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Centrica Delays Nuclear Plants Closure, Boosts Output Forecasts

The British Gas owner said two of the power stations are now expected to generate electricity until March 2027, one year later than previously expected.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4