START Treaty: US and Russia teeter on brink of new arms race
The United States and Russia could embark on an unrestrained nuclear arms race for the first time since the Cold War, unless they reach an eleventh-hour deal before their last remaining arms control treaty expires in less than a week. The New START treaty is set to end on February 5. Without it, there would […]
Russia, Media Suppression and Instability in Africa
By Michael Amajama It is no longer a secret that countries around the world are taking steps to safeguard their sovereignty and peoples against disinformation from Russian intrusion. Though Russia argues against the obvious, its digital footprints are about and everywhere. Little wonder that its neighbours are particularly ramping up efforts to bring their citizens […]
Trump directs Pentagon to ‘immediately’ start testing US nuclear weapons
By: Davis Winkie and Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 29 that the United States will “immediately” resume nuclear weapons tests, a move he said is needed to ensure the country keeps up with its rival nuclear powers. In a Truth Social post, Trump touted progress made on nuclear weapons modernization during his first term. […]
Travelogue: A return to Russia
By: Wale Okediran I recently returned to Russia, the land of great writers, musicians and inventors after a seven-year break. On my first visit in 2018, almost everybody wanted to visit the country perhaps, to watch the 2018 World Cup which was adjudged as one of the best organized football fiesta in recent times. On that […]