nuclear weapons

Planning to Defend Against a Nuclear Explosion in Space is Pointless

John Fairlamb, Ph.D. July 23, 2026

Protection from a nuclear explosion in space would be pointless because physics, geography, economics and strategic realities overwhelmingly favor the attacker.

Restarting Explosive Nuclear Testing is a Bad Idea

John Fairlamb, Ph.D. November 17, 2025

Restarting explosive nuclear weapons testing, or even for political reasons conducting tests that don’t generate a nuclear yield, is unnecessary and counterproductive.

nuclear weapons

Planning to Defend Against a Nuclear Explosion in Space is Pointless

Restarting Explosive Nuclear Testing is a Bad Idea

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