Review – America’s Cold Warrior
James Wilson portrays Paul Nitze as a visionary yet polarizing strategist whose enduring influence invites both praise and critical scrutiny.
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China Can Do More to Improve Relations with the U.S.
OPINION — Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Chinese counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, at the ASEAN Summit. Rubio described the exchange as “constructive” and hinted at a possible upcoming meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Chi…
KGB defector turned to Britain only after US rejected him several times, book reveals
Vasili Mitrokhin defected in 1992 after spending years copying top-secret documents on Soviet spies and operationsOne of the most consequential Russian defectors in history was turned away several times by the US before he was eventually accepted by Br…
Interview – James Graham Wilson
James Graham Wilson reflects on Cold War policy, archival research, and Paul Nitze’s legacy, whilst urging IR scholars to “always tell a story” to sustain engagement.
The Air Force’s Nuclear Deterrent: Modernization in Progress
The United States is currently undergoing a comprehensive modernization of its nuclear triad and strategic bomber fleet, with the goal of ensuring a cost-effective and credible deterrent in an increasingly complex global security environment. From new cruise missiles to next-generation bombers and upgraded ICBMs, these programs represent a significant investment in national security. Each faces […]
The Air Force’s Nuclear Deterrent: Modernization in Progress was originally published on Global Security Review.
Russia’s Nuclear Rhetoric: Cold War Redux
EXPERT INTERVIEW — Russia has accompanied its war against Ukraine with an escalation of nuclear rhetoric reminiscent of that used during the Cold War. Soon after the February 2022 full-scale invasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s …
Trump’s Disintegrated Deterrence and Lessons for Australia
The American approach to deterrence has undergone a significant transformation during the initial months of President Donald Trump’s second administration. Where President Joe Biden’s national security strategy was premised on the concept of integrated deterrence, Trump’s approach lacks coordination across the United States government and with key partners and allies. This is resulting in a […]
Trump’s Disintegrated Deterrence and Lessons for Australia was originally published on Global Security Review.
‘A clever agent’: notes from ‘watchers’ of spy Kim Philby made public for first time
A new exhibition at the National Archives in London will reveal the extent of MI5 operation to expose the British double agent who was also Observer reporterSecret surveillance of Britain’s notorious double agent, Kim Philby, made public for the first…
Review – The Twilight Struggle
Brands offers sharp Cold War insights but leans to US centrism, overlooking Global South impacts and alternative perspectives into great-power rivalry.
ICBM EAR Report for 22 Feb 2025
This report, prepared by Peter Huessy for the week of February 22, 2025, covers various aspects of nuclear deterrence, defense budget developments, and geopolitical threats. Key topics include the Biden administration’s approach to nuclear escalation, Senator McConnell’s retirement and his views on restoring deterrence, and Russian official Medvedev’s nuclear threats. The House and Senate have […]
ICBM EAR Report for 22 Feb 2025 was originally published on Global Security Review.