Alexander Taranov
Alexander Taranov is an expert on Russian military and nuclear affairs.
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Belarus Addresses Nuclear Weapons in New Military Doctrine
Executive Summary Belarus’s new military doctrine appears to emphasize tactical nuclear weapons as a means of preventing others from attacking the country. While high-ranking military officials use generic phrases about
The Kremlin Resumes Nuclear Testing in Escalation of War in Ukraine (Part Two)
On November 2, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the bill officially withdrawing Russia’s ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). Putin’s move is designed to restore parity in nuclear arms
The Kremlin Resumes Nuclear Testing in Escalation of Conflict With Ukraine and the West (Part One)
After taking a break for several months, Russian President Vladimir Putin has returned to employing nuclear threats. During his speech at the Valdai Club on October 5, Putin promised not