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The United States has tested more weapons than every other country combined, and has the most robust science based stockpile stewardship program. Restarting testing would erode the US lead. www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/n...

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I hate it when my work gets more relevant.

A different reason for missing the Cold War than what Mearsheimer predicted, but I'm still missing the 80s—despite the foundations that were laid then for the current chaos.

I would be remiss if I didn't include a picture that @wellerstein.bsky.social shared that partially inspired the title.

My coauthor @amyjnelsonphd.bsky.social beat me to it, and probably summarized it better than I would have. If eprints run out, send me a DM! My only addition is to share my favorite figure—our slight reworking of Jervis's "four worlds" @dhnexon.bsky.social @dandrezner.bsky.social

From the copy-editing and proof review instructions of a new piece I have coming out. Editor, correct thyself?

Dear graduate schools:
I don't want to send my students to any department that is under the delusion that this is a valid measure. At best, this determines whether you can click in a straight line, which was funny when this was a "drunk browsing test" in the internet of, oh, the late 1900s.

Speaking of gifts, an option for the proliferation wonk in your life. Place in your office and see which of your students is really paying attention to proliferation.

Found the perfect gift mug for 2/3rds of the US Supreme Court

Quote post the fictional character you are in your head

You’ve robbed a bank. Who is your getaway driver?

According to Google AI, Lee was the “founder” and “winner” of the Battle of Appomattox Court House, and Grant was a… “medalist”?

I think I see your problem… here:

It is! Except when most people use it, they are really talking about something else.