Pavel Podvig
Russian nuclear forces, nuclear arms control, disarmament, verification. Fissile materials. Strictly personal views here
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It's understandable that a few recent developments again made people worry again about nuclear use. I don't have a crystal ball, but there are a few things to consider. And they se...
It appears that "escalate to de-escalate" is no longer a purely academic issue. So, is it a real thing? A thread. TLDR: Yes, it appears that it might be an option in some circumsta...
Can Russia's president launch nuclear weapons alone? The honest answer is "we don't know." A short answer is "probably." A longer answer is "it's complicated." A longish thread tha...