Cold War
On this day: Communist Bulgaria downs El Al flight 402, killing all 58 people onboard
On this day in 1955, Bulgarian MiG fighters brought down El Al Flight 402, killing all 58 people aboard and setting off a Cold War dispute over responsibility and justice.
Hamas's Yahya Sinwar welcomed apocalyptic nuclear war if it meant destroying Israel - analysis
PremiumPremiumTwo republics, one covenant: Why the US-Israel alliance is bigger than politics - opinion
Weakening Israel’s defense plays into Iran’s hands - opinion
Confronting Russia, China, and Iran's 'Axis of Evil' - opinion
From Russia’s aggression to China’s espionage and Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the lack of decisive action risks escalating into World War III.
Reflecting on Kazakhstan's painful legacy: A call for global nuclear disarmament - opinion
As the International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed, Kazakhstan's tragic history with nuclear weapons serves as a powerful reminder of the need for global disarmament.
If Pahlavi were here there’d be no war - opinion
The conflict between Israel and Iran highlights the destructive role of the Iranian regime and the potential for positive change through regime change.
'The Value of Names': A Jewish lens on a difficult piece of US history
The Value of Names delves into a troubling chapter of American history through a Jewish lens.
What is the space-based nuclear weapon the US says Russia is developing? - explainer
It is unclear why Russia would need to use nuclear weapons to destroy a satellite. The New York Times said the United States cannot counter such a weapon.
Nuclear-armed Israel's war in Gaza keeps world on edge of doomsday - Doomsday Clock
The clock in 1947 to warn the public about how close humankind is to destroying the world.
'Eighteen Days in October': Strategy, diplomacy in the Yom Kippur War - review
Primarily a history of military tactics and strategy, Eighteen Days in October also addresses diplomacy, albeit briefly.
US revives Cold War submarine spy program to counter China
The revival of the multibillion-dollar effort, known as the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS), comes as China has ramped up military exercises around Taiwan.
How Nazi scientists were welcomed around the world after the Holocaust
Ariel Gelblung, director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Buenos Aires, speaks about the ways in which Nazi scientists, doctors, engineers, and technicians were able to find safe havens.
A new Cold War could break out soon, China warns at South Asian summit
Neither US President Joe Biden nor his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, is attending the summit.
