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A New Nuclear AgeBefore the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the possibility of nuclear war felt like a problem of days past. Now, as great-power competition heats up, the potential for nuclear conflict seems higher than at any point in decades. How did the nuclear taboo fade, and what does nuclear proliferation mean for the United States?
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The Cost of the U.S. Arms TradeThe global arms trade is big business and the United States accounts for more than 40 percent of the world’s weapons exports. Aside from the profit motivation, selling arms abroad can be an effective foreign policy tool, allowing the United States to exert influence over conflict and security worldwide without having to put boots on the ground. But are the risks worth the reward?
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Podcast Takeover: Nuclear Security, From The President’s InboxWhy It Matters is pleased to present an episode from its sister podcast, The President’s Inbox. Today, U.S. national security is dependent on international nuclear agreements. How does the world regulate nuclear weapons as countries continue to advance their arsenals?
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Taliban Capture of Super Tucano Highlights Risk in NigeriaThe fall of Kabul to the Taliban and the group's capture of U.S. military materiel highlights the risk inherent to U.S. arms deals with countries wracked with insecurity.
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Nigeria and Russia Sign Military Cooperation AgreementA legal framework agreement between Russia and Nigeria is likely to be primarily transactional in nature, with any political influence seen by Moscow as a secondary benefit.
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No U.S. Court Can Make Mexico's Streets SafeSuing U.S. gun makers may be good law and politics, but that won’t fix Mexico’s police or courts and end its culture of impunity.
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"Bandits" Shoot Down Alpha Jet as Nigerian Airpower Comes Under ScrutinyWeeks ago, bandits shot down a fighter jet in northern Nigeria. This comes amid questions over the Nigerian Air Force's readiness to curb insecurity and a slew of deals by the Nigerian government to upgrade its airpower.
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Coup-Proofing: Russia’s Military Blueprint to Securing Resources in AfricaNeil Edwards is an Open Source African Media Analyst at Novetta. Media analysis for this piece was enabled by Novetta’s Tracker for Foreign Investment in Africa (TFIA). In the Central African Repu…
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Tear Gas and the Politics of Protest PolicingTear gas is banned in international warfare, and its health risks are well-documented. Still, it remains a crowd-control agent of choice for police worldwide.
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Arms Control With Daryl KimballJim M. Lindsay sits down with Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, to discuss the current state and future of arms control.
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Will Energy Be Part of the U.S.-Russia Helsinki Summit?Navigating the geopolitical domain surrounding energy is always difficult, but in the lead-up to the U.S.-Russia summit in Helsinki, it is particularly complex. While energy is unlikely to be a first…
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What’s Behind Israel’s Growing Ties With China?China and Israel have sharply ramped up trade, investment, and cultural ties in recent years, but obstacles to closer relations may yet emerge.
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Thirty Years of U.S. Arms Sales to Middle East Endogenous to Unstable Oil Prices, Research ShowsAs the White House hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman today, policy makers need to be reminded that any new arms sales across the Middle East could become part of a repeating pernicious cyc…
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Russia Selling Su-30 Fighters to NigeriaAccording to Russian media, the Nigeria is buying twelve Su-30 fighter jets from Russia, two of which have already been delivered. The aircraft has two seats for long-range missions and is known for …
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Obama and the Vietnam Arms EmbargoThis weekend, President Obama will travel to Vietnam, making the third U.S. presidential visit to the country since the end of the Vietnam War. Obama’s trip, which will also include a stop in Japan, …