Russia is said to have agreed to follow the outdated nuclear arms limits treaty.
Russia and the Expiration of the New START Treaty After the recent expiration of the nuclear disarmament agreement with the United States, Russia has reportedly committed to following its restrictions, contingent on U.S. compliance. The New START Treaty lapsed on February 5, which raises concerns about a renewed arms race, the first time in over […]
Nuclear arms treaty between the US and Russia ends, resulting in no enforceable restrictions on weapons
The U.S. and Russia find themselves in a new nuclear landscape without any treaty in place to limit their arms control. President Trump is advocating for a fresh approach to arms agreements, while Russian officials contend that the current U.S. stance makes reaching any new accord highly unlikely. The previous arms control framework, New START, […]
Trump seeks nuclear specialists to develop a treaty to succeed New START
Trump Advocates for New Nuclear Treaty On Thursday, President Donald Trump expressed the view that the United States should not extend the current New START nuclear weapons agreement. Instead, he urged U.S. nuclear specialists to develop a “new, improved, and modernized treaty.” These comments came via a post on Truth Social while his administration is […]
Possible nuclear arms race as US-Russia START treaty ends Thursday
Nuclear Arms Treaty on the Brink of Expiration The historic nuclear arms reduction treaty is poised to expire on Thursday, potentially ushering in a global nuclear landscape not seen in over 50 years. This change means there would be no legal limitations on the size of nuclear arsenals for either Russia or the U.S., alongside […]
Trump’s space directive highlights the need to reconsider the Outer Space Treaty.
New Space Policy Under Trump Administration In December, the White House unveiled a report detailing the new space policy for the second Trump administration. This presidential order aims to “secure the nation’s vital economic and security interests” and “unleash commercial development” in space. According to the order, nations that can effectively pursue and defend their […]
Trump warns of a 5 percent tariff on Mexico due to water treaty breaches impacting farmers in Texas
Trump Warns Mexico Over Water Treaty Violations On Monday, President Donald Trump expressed concern that Mexico’s delay in providing water under a decades-old treaty is negatively impacting farmers in Texas. He suggested that failing to release a crucial supply could lead to new tariffs. In a post on Truth Social, Trump demanded that Mexico release […]
Trump warns of 5% tariff on Mexico due to water treaty breaches
Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Water Dispute with Mexico On Monday, President Donald Trump raised concerns that Mexico’s failure to provide essential water under a longstanding treaty is negatively impacting Texas farmers. He indicated that if Mexico does not release a critical 200,000 acre-feet of water by December 31, he might impose a 5% tariff. In […]
Russia launched cruise missile linked to Trump’s withdrawal from nuclear treaty, says Ukraine.
According to Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sibikha, a Russian cruise missile, which was developed in secret and contributed to President Trump’s decision to leave a nuclear disarmament agreement, has been deployed in attacks against Ukraine recently. Sibikha confirmed that Russia has launched ground-launched 9M729 missiles into Ukraine 23 times since August, with two instances occurring […]
Craig Rucker: The UN’s ‘Plastics Treaty’ Is Wrapped in Poor Science
UN Global Plastics Treaty Approaches Amid Controversy The recent easing of climate policies under the Trump administration has brought some relief, but a new challenge is on the horizon. The United Nations is finalizing a legally binding global treaty on plastics, aiming to impose stricter regulations on these ubiquitous materials by the end of the […]
Ukraine leaves treaty banning anti-personnel mines during Russian assaults
Ukrainian President Signs Law to Withdraw from Mine Ban Treaty Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently signed a law aiming to pull Ukraine out of an international agreement designed to ban anti-personnel mines. This treaty, known as the Ottawa Convention, was established in 1997 and seeks to prohibit the use, production, and stockpiling of these mines […]