The war has renewed discussion about the value of nuclear weapons to state security. Meanwhile, the failure to renew or replace the New START …
Henry W. Rosenberg: Remember Ellsberg’s activism against nuclear weapons
He discusses the danger of accidental nuclear war and reveals how close we have come on multiple occasions. For example, during the Cuban missile …
Putin Could Start a Nuclear War over Ukraine – 19FortyFive
As the war gets worse for Russian President Vladimir Putin, a nuclear detonation in Ukraine remains a valid threat.
President Kennedy’s Momentous Two Days of Peace and Freedom in June, 1963
Suddenly, nuclear war is real again; the Doomsday Clock now stands at 90 seconds to midnight, closer than ever. As Americans worry anew about nuclear …
The Current State of Iran-US Relations and a Nuclear Deal – AMU Edge
Clearly, Tehran is looking to increase its influence in the Middle East and beyond in ways that are counter to U.S. interests. Iran-US Nuclear Talks.
The Madness of Missiles, An Ode to Daniel Ellsberg – IDN-InDepthNews
He drafted Robert McNamara’s plans for nuclear war—McNamara was secretary of defence during the presidencies of Lyndon Johnson and John F. Kennedy …
‘Road to Surrender’ revisits the final weeks of World War II – NPR
Author Evan Thomas tells the story of American leaders wrestling with the terrifying dilemmas of nuclear weapons and of determined Japanese …
“The Doomsday Machine”: Confessions of Daniel Ellsberg, Former Nuclear War Planner
Daniel Ellsberg was best known for leaking the Pentagon Papers, but he was also a lifelong anti-nuclear activist, stemming from his time working …
Russia threatens Ukraine’s ‘decision-making centres’ if Kyiv uses western arms in Crimea
… that the presence or absence of nuclear weapons in Russia is not a variable that affects the overall equation of this war, and nuclear threats …
The Life and Courage of Daniel Ellsberg, ‘a True American Hero’ – The New York Times
Preparing for and threatening nuclear war is unconscionable. Inspired by Dan’s life, we need to step up to the plate and work to stop this crime …