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Fellow discusses the problem of trying to limit nuclear weapons in a chaotic, everyone-for-themselves scramble, a system that Putin and his good buddy Trump seem hellbent on creating.
1/ Something which I don't think gets articulated clearly often enough is that a system where countries generally respect international sovereignty and territorial integrity is not pure charity or morality by the United States, but in its direct interests.
Despite it being the strongest bear.
Despite it being the strongest bear.
January 19, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Fellow discusses the problem of trying to limit nuclear weapons in a chaotic, everyone-for-themselves scramble, a system that Putin and his good buddy Trump seem hellbent on creating.
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Thank you, Minnesota
There is no greater obligation for an American than loyalty to the Constitution of the United States.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Thank you, Minnesota
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Thousands hit the streets in Denmark and Greenland this weekend to say it loud: Hands off Greenland. No to Trump’s land grab. No to tariffs. No to Arctic imperialism dressed up as “security.”
This is 21st-century #colonialism, and people aren’t buying it! buff.ly/3AzrFAi
This is 21st-century #colonialism, and people aren’t buying it! buff.ly/3AzrFAi
Thousands take part in 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Denmark
Large crowds of demonstrators marched through Copenhagen and other Danish cities on Saturday in support of Greenland's sovereignty amid tensions with the US. #EuropeNews
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January 19, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Thousands hit the streets in Denmark and Greenland this weekend to say it loud: Hands off Greenland. No to Trump’s land grab. No to tariffs. No to Arctic imperialism dressed up as “security.”
This is 21st-century #colonialism, and people aren’t buying it! buff.ly/3AzrFAi
This is 21st-century #colonialism, and people aren’t buying it! buff.ly/3AzrFAi
Five ways in which the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is changing the landscape. www.icanw.org/making_nucle...
Making nuclear weapons history
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) became law five years ago, making nuclear weapons illegal. Discover how it’s shifting global disarmament—centering survivors, challenging deterr...
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January 18, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Five ways in which the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is changing the landscape. www.icanw.org/making_nucle...
Please remember too, that Obama's 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran and the JCPOA was far and away the best answer to Iran's having nuclear weapons. Netanyahu's good buddy Trump tossed Obama's agreement aside. Nether Trump nor Netanyahu has...
Netanyahu has been “warning” since 1995 that Iran will have Nuclear weapons “soon, in two weeks or in a year”
THIRTY ONE YEARS OF LIES!
THIRTY ONE YEARS OF LIES!
January 2, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Please remember too, that Obama's 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran and the JCPOA was far and away the best answer to Iran's having nuclear weapons. Netanyahu's good buddy Trump tossed Obama's agreement aside. Nether Trump nor Netanyahu has...
From the Defuse Nuclear War people: "The U.S. public is tired of war, disgusted by the genocide, and sick of continued military adventurism. We've been flooding Congressional offices with emails. Now, we're circling the White House and Congress with mobile billboards."
January 1, 2026 at 11:50 AM
From the Defuse Nuclear War people: "The U.S. public is tired of war, disgusted by the genocide, and sick of continued military adventurism. We've been flooding Congressional offices with emails. Now, we're circling the White House and Congress with mobile billboards."
Happy to report that we made substantial progress this year. Still a long way to go, but we're definitely on the right path! www.icanw.org/how_ican_cha...
How ICAN challenged rising nuclear risks in 2025
As nuclear risks escalate in 2025, with global spending surpassing $100bn and nuclear threats returning to mainstream politics, ICAN is leading the pushback. From expanding the Treaty on the Prohibiti...
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December 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Happy to report that we made substantial progress this year. Still a long way to go, but we're definitely on the right path! www.icanw.org/how_ican_cha...
Several days ago, we ran a piece showing that Ukrainians do not want nuclear weapons to balance out/respond to Russia's weapons. They'd prefer to find other ways to secure themselves. Nevertheless, they feel it was an error to give up their nuclear weapons in 1994.
The Museum of Strategic Missile Forces tells the story of how Ukraine dismantled its nuclear weapons arsenal after independence in 1991. Today many Ukrainians believe that decision to give up nukes was a mistake. n.pr/4jkrm19
For Ukrainians, a nuclear missile museum is a bitter reminder of what the country gave up
The Museum of Strategic Missile Forces tells the story of how Ukraine dismantled its nuclear weapons arsenal after independence in 1991. Today many Ukrainians believe that decision to give up nukes was a mistake.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Several days ago, we ran a piece showing that Ukrainians do not want nuclear weapons to balance out/respond to Russia's weapons. They'd prefer to find other ways to secure themselves. Nevertheless, they feel it was an error to give up their nuclear weapons in 1994.
Model political campaign on military policy: First item is to assist transition to a peace economy, second is to "require compliance with the Treaty on Nuclear Nonproliferation," worldbeyondwar.org/model-campai...
Model Campaign Platform - World BEYOND War
This is what I think a decent and humane foreign policy section of a Congressional campaign website would look like. #WorldBEYONDWar
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December 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Model political campaign on military policy: First item is to assist transition to a peace economy, second is to "require compliance with the Treaty on Nuclear Nonproliferation," worldbeyondwar.org/model-campai...
Erm, uh, okay. So not only is the US an unreliable steward of the "Nuclear Umbrella," it now wants to deprive two close, long-time US allies of THEIR nuclear weapons?!?!
JD VANCE THINKS BRITAIN & FRANCE ARE AMERICAS LIKELY ENEMIES.
The world is getting bizarrely screwed with this kind of bull being spewed out.
The world is getting bizarrely screwed with this kind of bull being spewed out.
December 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Erm, uh, okay. So not only is the US an unreliable steward of the "Nuclear Umbrella," it now wants to deprive two close, long-time US allies of THEIR nuclear weapons?!?!
Sounds interesting. Looks at the world 200 years after a nuclear war and how humanity is split between those in shelters and those on the surface. Showing Season 2 at this time. ploughshares.org/article/fall...
Fallout Season 2, A Primer: What the Show Gets Right About Nuclear War—and Why It Matters - Ploughshares
Whether you’re new to the show or returning for Season 2, here’s a fast primer on the world of Fallout and the nuclear ideas behind it.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Sounds interesting. Looks at the world 200 years after a nuclear war and how humanity is split between those in shelters and those on the surface. Showing Season 2 at this time. ploughshares.org/article/fall...
Japan explains its desire for nuclear weapons. Essentially, it's that the US is unreliable. english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/6...
Japan needs to possess nuclear weapons, prime minister's office source says
A source within Japan's prime minister's office said Thursday that the country needs nuclear weapons, remarks that deviate from the country's long-standing non-nuclear principles and could trigger bac...
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December 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Japan explains its desire for nuclear weapons. Essentially, it's that the US is unreliable. english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/6...
The case for eliminating ICBMs. defusenuclearwar.org/eliminate-ic...
Eliminate ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) - DefuseNuclearWar.org
UNDERSTANDING ICBMs INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILIES UNDERSTANDING ICBMs INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILIES An intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is a land-based nuclear weapon. U.S. ICBM...
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December 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The case for eliminating ICBMs. defusenuclearwar.org/eliminate-ic...
Interesting allegation. During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the US tried to cut off aid to Israel. Israel threatened the US with a nuclear weapon. Aid was promptly resumed.
December 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Interesting allegation. During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the US tried to cut off aid to Israel. Israel threatened the US with a nuclear weapon. Aid was promptly resumed.
A celebration "with some wonderful photos, stories and songs, focused on the power of nonviolent action and remembering the hundreds of activists who have spent time behind bars for these acts of conscience."
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Celebrate 200 Issues and 42 Years of the Nuclear Resister!
YouTube video by WorldBeyondWar.org
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December 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A celebration "with some wonderful photos, stories and songs, focused on the power of nonviolent action and remembering the hundreds of activists who have spent time behind bars for these acts of conscience."
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youtu.be/gDu9UCK632o
Hoo boy! ANOTHER missile defense system! Again, the goals are impossibly hard and the expenditures likely to be massive. warontherocks.com/2025/12/we-m...
We Might Regret Golden Dome's Greatest Ambition
What happens when the United States tries to build a missile shield so ambitious that Russia and China start dreaming up weapons that no defense can stop?
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December 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Hoo boy! ANOTHER missile defense system! Again, the goals are impossibly hard and the expenditures likely to be massive. warontherocks.com/2025/12/we-m...
Europe, and in this particular case, Britain, is concerned that 1. Vladimir Putin might launch a nuclear war and 2. that Donald Trump would leave Europe to face that war by themselves. www.icanw.org/nuclear_prol...
Nuclear proliferation rhetoric in Europe spikes again as fear of Trump’s plans grows
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December 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Europe, and in this particular case, Britain, is concerned that 1. Vladimir Putin might launch a nuclear war and 2. that Donald Trump would leave Europe to face that war by themselves. www.icanw.org/nuclear_prol...
Well, THAT’S hopeful! In a security survey of Ukrainian opinion, only 31.1% of Ukrainians want nuclear weapons to defend themselves with!
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When I hear that russia's concession in this peace process is their promise not to attack further, while in return, Ukraine shall give up lands, ppl, alliances etc, I'd laugh at the striking naivety (?) if it wasn't so tragic.
86,7% of Ukrainians know russia will attack again after a short break.
86,7% of Ukrainians know russia will attack again after a short break.
December 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Well, THAT’S hopeful! In a security survey of Ukrainian opinion, only 31.1% of Ukrainians want nuclear weapons to defend themselves with!
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Piece from Divest Philly's own Greta Zarro on the successful divestment from nuclear weapons of a few weeks ago. worldbeyondwar.org/how-philadel...
How Philadelphia Joined the Global Movement for Nuclear Weapons Divestment - World BEYOND War
On Nov. 20, 2025, the Philadelphia City Council passed a City Council resolution in favor of nuclear weapons divestment — the direct result of six years of campaigning by the Divest Philly from the Wa...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Piece from Divest Philly's own Greta Zarro on the successful divestment from nuclear weapons of a few weeks ago. worldbeyondwar.org/how-philadel...
Rather concerning that Russia is leasing a nuclear submarine to India for cash with which it can continue its war against Ukraine. euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/11/f...
Frontline report: Russia couldn't fix its nuclear submarine, so it's leasing it to India for $2 billion - Euromaidan Press
After two decades of failed overhauls, Moscow is exporting advanced weapons systems it can no longer maintain to generate foreign currency for its war in Ukraine.
euromaidanpress.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Rather concerning that Russia is leasing a nuclear submarine to India for cash with which it can continue its war against Ukraine. euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/11/f...
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"The stage is the same. The actors are the same. The script — proxy war, extraction, denial, silence — is the same. Only the branding has improved: Now, exploitation comes with a ribbon on it, signed at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace."
Trump, Kagame, Tshisekedi & the Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace: A Peace Deal Short on Peace - World BEYOND War
Not a peace accord. A framework for managed chaos. A chaos low enough not to disturb markets. A chaos high enough to keep the Congolese state weak. #WorldBEYONDWar
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December 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"The stage is the same. The actors are the same. The script — proxy war, extraction, denial, silence — is the same. Only the branding has improved: Now, exploitation comes with a ribbon on it, signed at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace."
David Gibson, member of Divest Philly and Organizing Director for Peace, Justice, Sustainability NOW, has a piece in this newsletter for Warheads to Windmills.
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Warheads to Windmills News: Celebrating divestment!
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December 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
David Gibson, member of Divest Philly and Organizing Director for Peace, Justice, Sustainability NOW, has a piece in this newsletter for Warheads to Windmills.
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Representatative Jim McGovern speaks out on "the growing threat from nuclear weapons" warheadstowindmills.org/congress-spe...
Congress speaks out for nuclear disarmament – Warheads to Windmills
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December 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Representatative Jim McGovern speaks out on "the growing threat from nuclear weapons" warheadstowindmills.org/congress-spe...
See, we decided nuclear weapons aren't scary enough by themselves, so "Hey, let's add AI to the mix!"
We're also building new nuclear weapons, so everything is going great
The list of science fiction movies/novels/etc... that start with the military integrating AI into their systems before things go wrong is quite long.
December 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
See, we decided nuclear weapons aren't scary enough by themselves, so "Hey, let's add AI to the mix!"
Podcast about the 1983 movie "War Games" and the effect the movie had on President Reagan at the time. ploughshares.org/nuketalk/war...
Nuclear Movie Club: WarGames (1983) - Ploughshares
Sit back, relax, and join the Nuclear Movie Club for WarGames, John Badham's 1983 technothriller starring Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Podcast about the 1983 movie "War Games" and the effect the movie had on President Reagan at the time. ploughshares.org/nuketalk/war...