Nuclear weapons
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Why the forecast for nuclear war is clearing — a bit
Talking Point
By Jason Fields Published
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What are hypersonic missiles and why does the UK need them?
feature Russian invasion of Ukraine has hastened efforts to develop ‘consequential weapon’
By The Week Staff Published
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The arguments for and against a no-fly zone
Pros and Cons Experts fear enforcing restrictions on airspace could escalate conflict with Russia
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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The countries with nuclear weapons
In Depth Total global tally of nukes has dropped from 70,000 to around 14,000 in past 55 years
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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‘A nuclear attack is unthinkable, and yet we have to think about it’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Is Vladimir Putin preparing to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Russian president puts atomic deterrence on standby ahead of talks with Kyiv
By The Week Staff Published
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Nuclear attack advice: what Brits should do
In Depth Threat of nuclear war ‘back on disaster planners’ agenda’ following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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FBI sting nets couple who hid atomic secrets in peanut butter sandwich
feature US navy engineer charged with trying to sell sensitive nuclear submarine data
By The Week Staff Published
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The women of Greenham Common and their legacy 40 years on
In Depth How did a peace camp first established in Berkshire in 1981 become the largest women’s protest since the suffragettes?
By The Week Staff Published
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How Asia’s leaders triggered the world’s most rapid arms race
In Depth North Korea dominates headlines but neighbouring nations are also stockpiling arms
By The Week Staff Published
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What we know so far about North Korea’s latest long-range cruise missile
feature US says the weapon may have nuclear capabilities and poses ‘threats’ to neighbouring nations
By The Week Staff Published
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Iranian-Israeli tensions mount after Mossad strike on Natanz nuclear site
In Depth Tehran vows revenge as attack sets back nuclear programme ‘by at least nine months’
By Joe Evans Last updated
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The Week Unwrapped: Nuclear testing, flat-hunting and the other megxit
podcast Why are we only now learning about France’s atomic legacy? Is social networking changing the rental market. And why are migrants leaving the UK?
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Toxic heritage’ of French nuclear testing exposed by new research
Speed Read Findings pave way for more than 100,000 people affected by carcinogenic fallout to claim compensation
By Joe Evans Last updated
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