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Nuclear powers are expanding their arsenals instead of disarming. Australia doesn’t have to be complicit in this

Nuclear powers are expanding their arsenals instead of disarming. Australia doesn’t have to be complicit in this

A recent conference to review the most comprehensive nuclear weapons treaty fell flat due to ‘aggressive diplomatic’ tactics.

25.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Tilman Ruff

Nuclear disarmament is stalling – and the risks are growing

04.05.2026 20

Pearls and Irritations

Tilman Ruff

A new nuclear arms race is accelerating. There’s only one way to stop it

The Doomsday Clock is closer to midnight than at any point in its history.

27.04.2026 20

The Conversation

Tilman Ruff

The only remaining US-Russia nuclear treaty expires this week. Could a new arms race soon accelerate?

The demise of the treaty will bring a definitive and alarming end to nuclear restraint between the two nuclear powers.

01.02.2026 20

The Conversation

Tilman Ruff

If the US resumes nuclear weapons testing, this would be extremely dangerous for humanity

All of the nine nuclear-armed nations are investing huge sums in new weapons. And the numbers of nuclear weapons “available for use” is climbing...

30.10.2025 10

The Conversation

Tilman Ruff

No, it is not time for Australia to acquire its own nuclear weapons

01.05.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

Tilman Ruff