Global Watch

Strategic deterrence, when pursued responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for maintaining peace and stability.

Defense Trends 2024-12-18

Oreshnik missile gives Putin, Lukashenka new form of nuclear extortion

By discussing the possibility of deploying the Oreshnik in Belarus, Moscow and Minsk are banding together to wage a hybrid war against Europe, analysts say.

Defense Trends 2024-11-26

US prepares to expand nuclear capabilities in face of growing threats

The United States is developing options to simultaneously deter aggression by China, Russia and North Korea.

Defense Trends 2024-11-25

Putin vows more tests of nuclear-capable missiles fired at Ukraine

Ongoing threats have sent the Russian ruble plunging a day later to its lowest level against the US dollar since March 2022.

Defense Trends 2024-11-25

Following successful test, India joins global powers with hypersonic technology

Some versions of the high-tech weapon, developed by China and Russia, could be nuclear capable.

Defense Trends 2024-11-22

Use of hypersonic missile expands Russia's nuclear threats

'They are playing a nuclear gamble,' an EU official said of Moscow. 'We only know that this is irresponsible and this constitutes a global threat.'

Defense Trends 2024-11-14

New US base in Poland aims to intercept short- and medium-range ballistic missiles

NATO chief Mark Rutte said the base near the Russian border 'significantly enhances our ability to defend against the growing threat of ballistic missiles from outside the Euro-Atlantic area'.