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BU’s Igor Lukes and Vesko Garčević assess the situation after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Both sides are guilty — transporting thousands of troops for massive drills to show strength. So compromise can actually start here.

Note: this w/u is 100% factual. Twenty years ago humanity had one of its closest calls with death, but most people are blissfully ignorant about that. I...

As the likelihood of war between Russia and Ukraine grows so does the likelihood of nuclear war. https://thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock/current-time/ The

Some mistakes are costlier than others.

Vladimir Putin has told Boris Johnson that he wants immediate talks to secure clear legal agreements that Nato will not expand eastwards. According to a Kremlin readout of the two leaders' phone call on Monday, Putin said talks were needed to...

Kremlin wants legal agreement that alliance will not expand into disputed territory

Approximately 100,000 Russian troops have amassed near the Russia-Ukraine border. Moscow claims they’re conducting routine military exercises. But it is also signaling its commitment to fight. Worries about Russia’s intentions should be taken seriously—and further NATO exercises may not be the best response.

Between fried computer chips, playing the wrong tape, or misinterpreting a signal, it’s a wonder that we’re still here. 

Deterrence was certainly put to the test.