Threats

DHS details how AI could amplify biological, chemical threats

While access to laboratory facilities is still a hurdle, a new report notes that cloud labs could allow the stealthy development of weapons components. 

  • Alexandra Kelley
Ideas

The One Word Missing From Kim Jong Un’s ‘Very Nice Note’ to Trump

The North Korean leader cites “epochal progress,” but leaves out one very important issue.

  • Uri Friedman
Science & Tech

After London, How Lasers Will Play a Role in Detecting Chemical Attacks Sooner

A new technique can detect trace elements of dangerous chemicals in extremely small doses, a breakthrough of relevance to the horror show playing out in Salisbury, U.K.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

For Special Operations Forces, Fighting WMD Means Getting Deeper Into Enemies’ Leadership and Decision-Making

SOCOM is getting more intel and gear as it settles into its role as the Pentagon’s anti-WMD coordinator.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

Why an Inflatable Missile Is Set To Hit the National Mall

Proposed upgrades to America's nuclear arsenal provide the backdrop for this weekend's scheduled appearance of a 'life-size, four-story inflated nuclear missile.'

  • Emma Roller, National Journal
Ideas

How Three Veterans Uncovered the Iraq War's Biggest Untold Story

Abandoned Iraqi chemical weapons wounded at least 600 U.S. soldiers. Telling their stories would be no easy feat. By Alex Horton

  • Alex Horton, The Atlantic
Ideas

Is ISIS Using Chemical Weapons?

If reports that the Islamic State has used chemical weapons in Syria are true, where did they get them? By Joseph Cirincione and Paul Walker

  • Joe Cirincione and Paul Walker
Ideas

It’s Time To Rein In Nuclear Spending

As the bill for nuclear weapons grows larger and larger, Congress must scrutinize the commitment to keep last century’s nuclear arsenal. By Angela Canterbury and Kingston Reif

  • Angela Canterbury and Kingston Reif
Threats

Israel's Worst-Kept Secret

Is the silence over Israeli nukes doing more harm than good? By Douglas Birch and R. Jeffrey Smith

  • Douglas Birch and R. Jeffrey Smith, The Atlantic
Ideas

Why John Bolton’s Dangerous Call to Nuclear Arms Makes No Sense

John Bolton doesn’t know better than Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. By Joe Cirincione

  • Joe Cirincione
Ideas

The US Needs a Third Missile Defense Site

It’s time to reverse the decline in spending and start improving our missile defenses to keep pace with growing threats. By Sen. Jim Inhofe

  • Sen. Jim Inhofe
Science & Tech

Elon Musk Says Robots Could Be More Dangerous Than Nukes

The Tesla and Space-X founder is worried about the dark side of artificial intelligence. By Adam Pasick

  • Adam Pasick, Quartz
Ideas

With Talks Extended, U.S. Poised to 'Put a Lid' on Iran's Nuclear Program

Iran’s nuclear program has been boxed in. Now the West has a few more months to put a lid on it. By Joe Cirincione

  • Joe Cirincione
Threats

'Compromise' May Return Chemical Weapons Facilities Back to Assad

Officials in Washington are nervous over a proposal to return some of Syria's underground chemical weapons facilities back to the Assad regime. By Diane Barnes

  • Diane Barnes, Global Security Newswire
Threats

U.N. Says Syria Found More Chemical Weapons

International authorities confirmed sarin had been found in 'abandoned' containers the Assad regime says were located in rebel-held territory. By Global Security Newswire

  • Global Security Newswire
Threats

U.S., China Begin Strategic Talks on North Korea Nukes

Secretary of State John Kerry is in Beijing Wednesday for yearly bilateral talks on North Korean nuclear threats. By Global Security Newswire

  • Global Security Newswire
Threats

Iran Talks Come Up Empty as Deadline Nears

After 5 days, negotiators have not swayed Iran over uranium enrichment levels as the July 20 deadline approaches. By Global Security Newswire

  • Global Security Newswire
Threats

Is This the Nuclear Facility Pyongyang Has Been Waiting For?

An experimental, light-water nuclear reactor years in the making could provide the regime as many as 6 nuclear warheads per year. By Global Security Newswire

  • Global Security Newswire
Threats

Russia Says It Will Have Radar-Evading Nukes by 2021

A nearly $18 billion upgrade will allow Russia's new nuclear arsenal to evade some missile defenses, official claims. By Global Security Newswire

  • Global Security Newswire
Threats

Medical Schools Need More Terrorism Response Training

Despite a warning from experts more than 10 years ago, the nation's medical schools still have a way to go toward preparing their students for chemical weapon attacks. By Diane Barnes

  • Diane Barnes, Global Security Newswire
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