Fragility, Violence and Conflict
Which countries possess nuclear weapons?
Nine countries hold a total of 14,900 warheads, according to the Nobel Peace Prize winner, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
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Industry
Economy
Global Issue
System Initiative
4th Industrial Revolution
Industry
Economy
Global Issue
System Initiative
Nuclear Security
International Security
Will the US unleash a cyber attack on North Korea, and what would this look like?
With rising international tensions over North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, a decision will soon be made on whether a strategic cyber attack will be used against the rogue nation.
Nuclear Security
What 'sniffer planes' tell us about North Korea's nuclear test
Sniffer planes fly through fly through clouds of radioactive debris to collect air samples and catch dust and detect possible nuclear explosions.
Republic of Korea
North Korea may have panicked the world, but the ‘H-bomb’ test changes little
North Korea has conducted its sixth nuclear device test.
Global
These are the countries with nuclear weapons
This map shows the best estimates of which countries have nuclear weapons and how many they have.
Nuclear Security
Are we heading for nuclear war? This is what game theory tells us
Tim Roughgarden, professor of computer science at Stanford, explores how game theory can be used to understand war and the actions of nation states.
Nuclear Security
In Asia-Pacific countries, many are concerned about North Korea’s nuclear program
These new key findings from Pew Research Center examine the views of North Korea and its nuclear program.
United States
The geopolitical landscape of Asia Pacific is changing dramatically. Here’s how
Complex pressures are challenging many traditional alliances in the region.
Nuclear Security
What happens when North Korea goes inter-continental
As North Korea has almost always beaten our expectations of the level and speed of its technological development, so it will again in the future.
Nuclear Security
Will North Korea's nuclear ambitions provoke a new arms race?
North Korean tests are destabilizing the non-proliferation regime that has kept the world in balance for nearly 50 years.
International Security
Which countries spend the most on their military?
The US spends more on its military than the next 7 countries combined
Arts and Culture
We're just the time it takes to make a coffee away from the Apocalypse, according the Doomsday Clock
A group of scientists behind the "Doomsday Clock" have symbolically moved its time 30 seconds closer to midnight.
International Security
As technology advances, how do we make sure it isn't being weaponized?
There is a dark side to technological change, and we need to act now to stop it from becoming a threat to our international security.
Cybersecurity
Our nuclear facilities are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. This is what policy-makers need to know
Of all the infrastructure that could potentially be targeted by cyber attacks, peaceful nuclear installations are one of the biggest cause for concern.
Environment
Nuclear weapons test: what's the damage to people and places?
Underground explosions vaporize rock in an instant. But many of the early tests were carried out above ground - and there was no attempt at containment.