NATO, US Muscle Flexing Pulls Nukes Back Into Global Game of Thrones
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DefenceTalkNATO’s military buildup on Russia’s borders, as well as the US muscle flexing in Europe has resulted in what German newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung called a return to nuclear deterrence. Five years ago, in 2010, the leaders of Russia and the United States signed the New START Treaty, which requires both countries to reduce the number […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-us-muscle-flexing-pulls-nukes-back-into-global-game-of-thrones-64679/
Russia Warns Against Arms Race in Space
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DefenceTalkRussia warns against the danger of the arms race spilling out into space and hails the BRICS countries’ effort to prevent this from happening, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Friday. “Russia is resolutely against weapons in space,” Ryabkov stated during the opening of the 7th BRICS Academic Forum in Moscow. He also […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-warns-against-arms-race-in-space-64517/
Arms Race In Middle East Seen Intensifying
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DefenceTalkThe debate in Washington regarding the pros and cons of the putative agreement between the P5 and Iran on limits to its nuclear programs is focused either on theological questions, such as is a bad agreement better than none at all, or technical details like the relationship between the number of centrifuges Iran is allowed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/arms-race-in-middle-east-seen-intensifying-63474/
Deal with Iran could end isolation but would it stop an arms race?
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DefenceTalkA deal on Iran’s nuclear program this week would be a historic step towards ending the country’s international isolation, but analysts remain divided on whether it would help stabilize the Middle East or even prevent a regional arms race. Having spent years pushing for an agreement — whereby economic sanctions on Iran are relaxed in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/deal-with-iran-could-end-isolation-but-would-it-stop-an-arms-race-61030/
The New Arms Race In Asia
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DefenceTalkTwo recent studies have shown that, essentially, an arms race is in full swing in Asia – cause for serious concern, considering the number of simmering conflicts in the region. The national interests of Asian countries are growing along with their economic clout and affluence, prompting governments in the region to protect their spheres of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/the-new-arms-race-in-asia-47196/