WMD Commentary

A TNI Classic: Kenneth Waltz on Nuclear Zero

Robert W. Merry | May 20, 2013
The late theorist debated Scott D. Sagan on the future of the ultimate weapon in 2010.

Israel's Syria Story Isn't Over

Ben Lynfield | May 09, 2013
The ripples of the raids are only starting to spread.

When Bombing Syria, Remember Lebanon

Bruce Riedel | May 07, 2013
Israel's intervention in Lebanon was a long-running disaster. Increased involvement in Syria may turn out the same way.

Soft Syria Response Worse Than Inaction

Amitai Etzioni | May 06, 2013
Continuing to split the difference only demonstrates weakness.

The Risk of Blurring the Red Lines

Amitai Etzioni | Apr 26, 2013
Going back on declarations inclines others to test U.S. resolve.

Obama's Star Wars Regret

James Jay Carafano | Apr 22, 2013
First-term moves on missile defense are now being second-guessed.

Exploit Beijing's Nuclear Nightmare

Ted Galen Carpenter | Apr 19, 2013
China won't risk pressuring North Korea unless it fears Japan and South Korea might develop bombs of their own.

Big Hurdles Ahead for Arms Control

Steven Pifer | Apr 09, 2013
Obama will have trouble fully realizing the goals he set in Prague four years ago.

Don't Call the U.S. Bluff, Mr. Kim

Zachary Keck | Apr 05, 2013
The American public would readily back nuclear retaliation for a North Korean nuclear attack.

New Nuke Nonsense

Peter Brookes | Feb 21, 2013
If America tries to unilaterally lead disarmament, few will follow.

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