How Putin Could Actually Use Nukes
In an article for Politico, Institute scholars Avner Cohen and George Moore described three potential scenarios in which Russia may deploy nuclear weapons against Ukraine.
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New Class of Chinese Attack Submarine? Middlebury Expert Weighs In
Professor Jeffrey Lewis tells Reuters that recent satellite images of a Chinese shipyard could point to a new or upgraded class of nuclear-powered attack submarine.
Watching for a North Korean Nuclear Weapons Test
On NPR’s Morning Edition, Professor Jeffrey Lewis discussed his work monitoring for the first North Korean nuclear weapons test in five years.
Who Will Benefit Most from RCEP Agreement Chapter 12?
In The Diplomat, Professor Wei Liang coauthored an article about the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement’s chapter 12 pertaining to digital trade and e-commerce.
Ukraine’s Battlefield Is Haunted by Putin’s Chemical Weapons Legacy
In the New York Times, Dr. Hanna Notte warned that it could be difficult to hold Russia accountable for a chemical weapons strike.
Why the United States Should Label Russia as a Terrorist State
In The Hill, Professor Jason Blazakis, director of the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism, argues for the United States to add Russia to the U.S. government’s State Sponsor of Terrorism list.
CBC Interviews Jeffrey Knopf on Chemical Weapons and Ukraine
Professor Jeffrey Knopf was interviewed by CBC News on chemical weapons and Ukraine.
Experts Warn About Rising Extremism in Gaming
Axios quoted Alex Newhouse, deputy director of the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism regarding extremism on gaming platforms.
Kim Jong Un Vows Full Speed Ahead for North Korea’s Nuclear Program
CNN quoted Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies professor Dr. Jeffrey Lewis on North Korea’s weapons program.
No Evidence Brooklyn Subway Shooting was a False Flag Operation
USA Today featured Professor Jason Blazakis, director of the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism, who says there’s no evidence that the Brooklyn subway shooting was a false flag operation.