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geopolitics13 days ago•1 min saved

Seoul demands apology after North Korean landmines injure three troops in DMZ

South Korea has formally demanded an apology from North Korea after three soldiers were injured by landmine blasts in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) on September 21. Seoul’s military concluded that the explosions were caused by North Korean mines, labeling the incident a clear violation of the 1953 armistice. Pyongyang has denied responsibility, calling the accusations a 'farce' and a deliberate attempt to escalate tensions. The incident has intensified a 'war of words' between the two nations, with Seoul threatening 'corresponding measures' while North Korea warns of consequences for Seoul's 'provocations.'

via BBC|

#arms-control #diplomacy #dmz

politics26 days ago

Meeks Blocks $2.8B Bomb Sale to Israel Over Civilian Safety Concerns

Rep. Gregory Meeks has placed an informal hold on a $2.8 billion US arms sale to Israel, citing insufficient assurances that 40,000 heavy bombs will be used lawfully. The move blocks the transfer of MK-84 and BLU-117 munitions but does not veto the deal, which the administration could fast-track via emergency declaration.

via BBC|

#arms-control #congressional-oversight #foreign-military-financing

politics26 days ago

Meeks Blocks $2.8B US Bomb Sale to Israel Over Civilian Safety Concerns

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Gregory Meeks has placed a hold on a $2.8 billion US arms sale to Israel, citing insufficient assurances that the weapons will be used in compliance with international law. The package includes 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, the largest single transfer of such munitions in recent years. While Meeks cannot unilaterally veto the deal, his move leverages informal review customs to delay the transfer. The administration has already expedited over $12 billion in arms to Israel since Trump took office, often bypassing standard congressional checks.

via The Guardian|

#arms-control #congressional-oversight #foreign-policy

politics-society27 days ago•8 min saved

US Confirms On-Orbit Space Weapons, Igniting Global Arms Race Fears

US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed the deployment of 'on-orbit space control weapons,' marking the first official US admission of such capabilities. While details remain classified, the move validates long-standing accusations by China and Russia and risks destabilizing international norms regarding the militarization of space.

via The Conversation|

#arms-control #defense-policy #geopolitics

world5 months ago•14 min saved

Nuclear Tensions Rise as China Expands Arsenal, U.S. Faces Tripolar Challenge

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and associated infrastructure, signaling a move toward a tripolar nuclear order that concerns U.S. policymakers. Washington is responding with increased deterrence while shrinking from some arms-control options, raising the risk of misperceptions and a regional or global nuclear escalation. The piece argues for more transparency and concrete confidence-building measures—especially about short-range forces—and for resumed high-level dialogue to set credibility on no-first-use or other restraints, aiming to prevent a dangerous race to the bottom while stabilizing bilateral relations.

via Foreign Affairs|

#arms-control #china #deterrence

world5 months ago•13 min saved

IAEA chief urges US and Russia to refrain from nuclear tests at UN dialogue

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, who is also a candidate for UN Secretary-General, urged the United States and Russia not to conduct nuclear tests during an informal UN dialogue, stressing ongoing concerns about nuclear nonproliferation and global security.

via AP News|

#arms-control #iaea #nuclear-weapons

world8 months ago•8 min saved

Trump Signals Push to Expand Nuclear Arsenal and Revisit Underground Testing

With the New START treaty expired, the Trump administration is weighing expanding the U.S. nuclear arsenal and potentially resuming underground tests, including increasing missile loadouts on Ohio-class submarines, a move that could spur a new arms race or pressure Russia and China toward a fresh treaty, though specifics remain unclear.

via The New York Times|

#arms-control #new-start #nuclear-arms

world8 months ago•10 min saved

US alleges China secretly tested nuclear weapons, renewing arms-control push

The United States accuses China of conducting at least one yield-producing nuclear test despite a moratorium, prompting renewed calls for a China-inclusive arms-control framework as New START expires, with CTBT monitoring details and questions about U.S. potential testing on the table.

via The War Zone|

#arms-control #china #ctbt

world8 months ago•6 min saved

Deterrence in a new era: allies mull nuclear hedges

In a power-driven landscape, Nordic strategists and U.S. allies such as Poland, Japan, and South Korea are weighing whether to develop their own nuclear weapons to ensure security, highlighting evolving risks and debates around nuclear proliferation and deterrence.

via The Economist|

#arms-control #deterrence #geopolitics

world8 months ago•3 min saved

US, Russia near temporary renewal of New START ahead of deadline

The United States and Russia are close to a draft plan to extend the New START nuclear pact beyond its expiration, with leaders expected to approve it; the extension would be a non-formal, six-month arrangement to observe treaty limits while negotiations on a longer-term agreement continue, preserving caps on strategic warheads and ongoing transparency. Talks occurred in Abu Dhabi alongside a resumption of military dialogue, but China’s exclusion from any future pact remains a key complicating factor.

via Axios|

#arms-control #china-factor #new-start

world8 months ago•8 min saved

Arms-control cliff: US-Russia pact expires, fueling fears of a new nuclear race

The expiration of the New START treaty leaves the United States and Russia without formal caps on deployed nuclear warheads, missiles, and launchers for the first time in decades, triggering fears of a faster, less predictable buildup and potential three-way competition with China; experts clash over the value of extending the limits vs pursuing a broader trilateral deal, with concerns about miscalculation and risk to allies if no interim arrangement is put in place.

via CNN|

#arms-control #china #new-start

world8 months ago•3 min saved

End of New START Treaty's Era Elevates Global Nuclear Risk

New START's expiry ends formal caps and inspections on US/Russia nuclear arsenals, lifting transparency and increasing the risk of nuclear confrontation without a follow-on treaty. Experts warn of long-term consequences amid geopolitical strains (Ukraine war, COVID-era pauses) and debates over China, while public support for negotiating a new deal remains high (about 91% in a poll).

via Axios|

#arms-control #new-start #note-only-five-tags-allowed

world8 months ago•5 min saved

New START expiry sparks fears of a renewed US-Russia arms race

With the expiry of the New START treaty, experts worry about a renewed US-Russia arms race as both powers modernize arsenals and long-standing arms-control structures fray; global leaders, including Pope Francis, have urged renewal, while talks about broader deals—potentially involving China and other nuclear powers—remain unsettled.

via BBC|

#arms-control #arms-race #new-start

world8 months ago•7 min saved

Nuclear pact ends, stoking fears of a new U.S.-Russia arms race

With the New START treaty expiring, the U.S. and Russia would no longer be bound by caps on deployed nuclear arsenals, raising fears of an unconstrained arms race that could pull China into a growing strategic competition. Putin has signaled willingness to extend limits for a year if Washington does the same, but Trump has not committed, prompting experts to warn of destabilization and increased global risk unless a successor agreement is reached.

via apnews.com|

#arms-control #arms-race #new-start

national-security8 months ago•8 min saved

Trump weighs post-New START path as arms-control pact expires

As the New START treaty nears expiration, the U.S. and Russia potentially face a renewed nuclear competition, with Moscow signaling renewal offers but Washington delaying a formal response. The lapse would leave the two largest arsenals without a current arms-control framework, while China and Russia expand capabilities. Pentagon planners are preparing for a post–New START world, and some lawmakers push for new limits or a replacement pact, though verification and inspections remain unresolved amid political hurdles and evolving European security conversations.

via Politico|

#arms-control #national-security #new-start