For Decades, Treaties Helped Keep the World Safe From Nuclear War. That Era Is Over
Russia suspended its participation in New START and China is reluctant to engage in dialogue about nuclear arms control.
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Why China, Russia’s Biggest Backer, Now Says It’s Hoping to Broker Peace in Ukraine
China’s sudden truce initiative is a bold gambit that raises many questions.
‘We’re Not Looking for a New Cold War’: Biden to Speak With Xi to Deflate Ballooning Tensions
Floating the prospect of a call to the Chinese President underscored the seriousness of the White House efforts to calm the relationship with Beijing.
Philippines Coast Guard Accuses China of Blinding Crew With ‘Military-Grade’ Laser
China says the Philippine ship had “trespassed.” The episode is the latest sign of rising tensions in the region.
The World Has Forgotten About the Conflict in South Sudan. Enter Pope Francis
The Pope is on a “pilgrimage of peace” to shine global attention on protracted conflicts in the two countries.
U.S. General’s Prediction of War With China ‘in 2025’ Risks Turning Worst Fears Into Reality
A sensational memo by head of the U.S. Air Mobility Command Mike Minihan that predicts war with China by 2025 has provoked consternation on both sides of the Pacific.
Blinken heads to Middle East as violence erupts
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, seen speaking to the US Conference of Mayors on January 18, 2023, hopes to ease tensions in the Middle EastWashington (AFP) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due Sunday in Egypt at the start of a Middle E…
The Doomsday Clock Is Closer to Catastrophe Than Ever Before
The symbolic tracker was updated Tuesday to 90 seconds to midnight—the closest to global catastrophe it’s ever been
U.S. Confronts China Over State-Owned Companies’ Support for Russia’s War Effort
Sources say support consists of non-lethal military and economic assistance that stops short of wholesale evasion of the sanctions regime the U.S. and allies imposed.
US not ‘there yet’ on Abrams tanks for Ukraine: Pentagon
A US Abrams tank is pictured in Poland on December 3, 2022Washington (AFP) – The United States is not currently prepared to provide advanced Abrams tanks to Ukraine, a senior Pentagon official said Wednesday, citing difficulties in maintenance and tra…