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Hypersonic weapons could jeopardise global security

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RUSSIA/US/CHINA

The threat to global security from developing hypersonic weapons.

Russian, US, Chinese hypersonic arms lack treaty curbs

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INT

Russia and China have several hypersonic weapons in service or near readiness. This class of weapon is raising concerns in the conventional and strategic realms, where security…

New missiles to up-arm old Russian ships

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RUSSIA

As naval shipbuilding weathers delays and budget constraints, the interim solution involves fitting advanced cruise missiles to vessels of all sizes. Their effectiveness and…

US-Russian talks seem modest but have grand ambitions

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RUSSIA

The dialogue process was agreed at the June 16 meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin, and reflects the same cautious but constructive tone. It is an opportunity…

Beijing's policy shifts raise nuclear weapons risks

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CHINA

China has also announced changes to its nuclear weapons posture, including a rebranding of its nuclear forces. Since becoming a nuclear weapons state in 1964, China has…

Chances of US-Russian treaty extension look slim

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RUSSIA/US

The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) will expire next February unless Moscow and Washington agree an extension. The White House has proposed replacing it with a…

Mulled US nuclear posture shift would lack credibility

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UNITED STATES

Potential US adoption of a 'no first use' nuclear weapons policy.

Domestic repression will add to Turks’ economic woes

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TURKEY

The National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) has evolved in particular, from an intelligence-collecting agency into an active, interventionist and effective force capable of…

Arms treaty deal will help broader Russian-US dialogue

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RUSSIA/US

Soon after Biden's inauguration as president tomorrow, US and Russian diplomats are expected to discuss an extension to New START, the only remaining major agreement regulating…

US nuclear 'fail-safe' thinking may interest Russia

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RUSSIA/UNITED STATES

Russia has cancelled talks on reviving mutual inspections under the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). As treaty negotiations stall, President Joe Biden's…