Russ Wellen holds down the “Nukes and Other WMD’s” desk at the Faster Times, and writes “The Deproliferator” for Scholars & Rogues and other blogs. He is an advisor to the Madrona Institute and co-moderates Terralist.
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WaPo’s Dana Priest’s Alarmist Excursion Into the Nuclear Weapons-Industrial Complex
One of the Washington Post’s star reporters has assigned herself the task of scaring up funds for “nuclear modernization.”
Netanyahu Squandering Israel’s “Rationality” Advantage Over Iran
On Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s personal tachometer of war, the needle is always at the red line.
With Friends Like Morris Sadek, Copts Don’t Need Enemies
The man who translated and promoted “Innocence of Muslims” is a one-man anti-Islam P.R. firm.
U.S.-Israeli Differences Not Likely Lost on Iran
What’s Tehran’s reaction to the United States treating Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s war fever with a cold compress?
Separated at Birth: Salafi Extremists and Pastor Terry Jones
Salafi extremists sought to exploit the turmoil in Libya to increase their influence.
Deaths of Amb. Stevens and Staff Stretch Meaning of Free Speech to the Breaking Point
Once again, Pastor Terry Jones takes advantage of free speech.
You’ve Heard of Friendly Fire, Now Meet Friendly Deterrence
A pretext for the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in European states is to free them from the need to develop nuclear weapons.
Smaller Nukes May Present the Larger Risk
Battlefield, or “tactical,” nuclear weapons may be more of a threat than the larger “strategic” warheads.
Can the Consciousnesses of Chinese Nouveau Riche Be Raised About Ivory?
Elephant poaching may never end until affluent Chinese renounce their taste for ivory.
Washington Post Breaks Lockstep on Israel and Iran
It becomes more and more difficult to pretend that Israel doesn’t have a nuclear-weapons program and that Iran does.
Inspectors’ Year-round Presence in Iran Complicates Israel’s Attack Plans
An attack on Iran would put International Atomic Energy inspectors at risk.
West’s Idea of No Nukes Doesn’t Include Itself (Part 5)
The West insists on nuclear nonproliferation, but refuses to reciprocate with meaningful disarmament.
West’s Idea of No Nukes Doesn’t Include Itself (Part 4)
The West insists on nuclear nonproliferation, but refuses to reciprocate with meaningful disarmament.
West’s Idea of No Nukes Doesn’t Include Itself (Part 3)
The West insists on nuclear nonproliferation, but refuses to reciprocate with meaningful disarmament.
West’s Idea of No Nukes Doesn’t Include Itself (Part 2)
The West insists on nuclear nonproliferation, but refuses to reciprocate with meaningful disarmament.
West’s Idea of No Nukes Doesn’t Include Itself (Part 1)
The West insists on nuclear nonproliferation, but refuses to reciprocate with meaningful disarmament.
Leave It to Bibi
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has got an attack on Iran all figured out.
What Next? Will Somali Pirates Issue an IPO?
Though still deadly, Somali pirates have become business-like.
Oak Ridge Activists Challenge Disarmament Advocates to Step up Their Games
Achieving nuclear disarmament protest requires more than the baby steps that arms control advocates seem content to take today.
Check Out the Green Party on Israel-Palestine Before Calling It a “Wasted” Vote
Ultimately, a vote for the Green Party presidential ticket is a vote for voting.