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March 31st, 2026

Nuclear weapons: Greenpeace warns of massive costs and escalation risks

A new study by Greenpeace concludes that the nuclear options currently under discussion would not improve safety but would instead create new risks.

By Markus Bickel

Talk of the Town | Arms control

March 10th, 2026

Nuclear weapons: Trump's threat is intended to put pressure on China

Donald Trump will travel to China at the end of March. The president also wants to discuss nuclear weapons. Washington fears rampant Chinese armament. However, Trump does not have a strong hand.

By Andreas Landwehr

Emmanuel Macron am Montag bei seiner Rede vor dem Atomwaffen-U-Boot „le Temeraire" am Stützpunkt in Île Longue.

News | Nuclear weapons

March 3rd, 2026

France: Macron expands French nuclear weapons doctrine

The French president’s speech on France’s nuclear doctrine marks a “fundamental change,” says one expert. France wants to expand its nuclear arsenal and is considering deploying nuclear weapons in other European countries.

By Gabriel Bub

Opinion | Nuclear sharing

March 3rd, 2026

European nuclear weapons: The courage to embrace minimalism

Nuclear expert Liviu Horovitz from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs believes that a European nuclear strategy is possible. The decision must be made by a democratically elected “Deterrence Council.”

By Liviu Horovitz

Feature | Nuclear weapons

March 3rd, 2026

How Macron is expanding France's nuclear weapons doctrine

Macron's speech on French nuclear doctrine marks a “fundamental change,” says one expert. France wants to expand its nuclear arsenal and is considering deploying nuclear weapons in other European countries.

By Gabriel Bub

News | Emmanuel Macron

March 2nd, 2026

Nuclear weapons: What to expect from Macron’s speech

Emmanuel Macron will present France’s nuclear weapons doctrine on Monday. The focus will be on opportunities for cooperation with key European partners. Conventional systems are playing an increasingly important role in French doctrine.

By Gabriel Bub

Feature | Nuclear weapons

March 2nd, 2026

Nuclear weapons: What to expect from Macron’s speech

Emmanuel Macron will present France’s nuclear doctrine on Monday. The focus will be on opportunities for cooperation with key European partners, as conventional systems take on a growing role in French doctrine.

By Gabriel Bub

Feature | Security policy

March 1st, 2026

Iran: Why Beijing is reacting cautiously to the attack

China is responding cautiously to US strikes in Iran, even though Iran is an important strategic partner. Reactions inside China and across the Chinese diaspora vary widely.

By Fabian Kretschmer

Opinion | Nuclear weapons

February 20th, 2026

Nuclear umbrella: The German government should advocate the withdrawal of US nuclear weapons

Inga Blum, Co-President of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) considers the calls for a European nuclear deterrent to be dangerous. She says the defense of international law must begin with the nuclear weapons regime.

By Inga Blum

News | Nuclear weapons

February 18th, 2026

After US allegations: China denies purported nuclear tests

The United States accuses China of having carried out a banned nuclear weapons test in 2020. Beijing rejects the allegations as political manipulation.

By Leonardo Pape