Bulletin of the Atomic scientists Friday, December 9, 2016

Friday, December 9, 2016

Trump's plans for European missile defense a mystery   Rachel Oswald Donald Trump’s presidential election victory raises many international security questions, including the future of a US ballistic missile shield in Europe, an effort long opposed by someone with whom Trump wishes to build a new relationship—Russian President Vladimir Putin. Rachel Oswald's reporting on this project was supported by a grant from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.   Kashmir, climate change, and nuclear war   Zia Mian A new source of conflict between Pakistan and India has emerged, centered on Kashmir. It is a struggle over access to water.   The fate of nuclear power in Vietnam   Viet Phuong Nguyen It’s still unclear whether Vietnam will be part of the “nuclear renaissance,” but with dedicated efforts and support from abroad, its nuclear achievements to date can at least be preserved in a safe and productive way. It's more important than ever to stay up on the Nuclear Roundup Sign up to receive Jodi Lieberman's Nuclear Roundup. Discover why so many readers find this daily summary of nuclear-related news simply indispensable.   Who would destroy the world?   Phil Torres   Consider a seemingly simple question: If the means were available, who exactly would destroy the world?     Distinguishing fact from falsehood in a post-truth world   John Cook   During the 2016 election’s latter weeks, fake news was shared more on Facebook than real news.     China and disarmament: Three questions going forward   Hua Han   How vigorously China pursues its existing disarmament commitments, and whether it takes a leadership role in disarmament, depend on the answers to three questions. Round three of our debate on China's role in the nuclear order opens.     What We're Reading   Dan Drollette Jr., Lucien Crowder   This week we look at an article by Science and Security Board member David Titley, who is concerned about reports that a senior Trump advisor, former Pennsylvania Rep. Bob Walker, has called for ending NASA earth science research, a proposal that has alarmed the climate research community. Also, a recent roof collapse at the Energy Department's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), raises new safety questions.     Give yourself or a friend or loved one a truly intelligent gift this holiday season. Did you know that you can subscribe to the Bulletin’s digital journal AND make a tax-deductible gift in one simple transaction? Be one of the first five people to respond with an online subscription and donation of $100 or more, and we'll send you a complimentary Bulletin notebook and pen.     Safeguard the World’s Nuclear Arsenals: Navigate the Policy Landscape with Russia   Kennette Benedict   Kennette Benedict, the Bulletin's Senior Advisor, offers insight to President-elect Trump to navigate the policy landscape with Russia and address disarmament and nonproliferation, among other issues.     Farewell and best wishes The staff at the Bulletin would like to thank Sophia Weaver for her 18-month internship with us. We are grateful for the significant amount of time, enthusiasm, and expertise she brought to our team, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors. About the Bulletin For more than 70 years the Bulletin has engaged science leaders, policy makers, and the interested public on topics of nuclear weapons and disarmament, the changing energy landscape, climate change, and emerging technologies.

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