Become a Patron! Make a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox. Would Putin Use Nuclear Weapons? In a speech yesterday to the Russian nation, Vladimir Putin warned the West he would use nuclear weapons to defend Russia. He even emphasized his warning was "not a bluff." Still, it's unclear what Putin means when he refers to... Continue Reading →
Become a Patron! Iran is a Geopolitical Threat Iran continues to find ways to expand its nuclear program. The New York Times reports "a vast tunnel network just south of the Natanz nuclear production site" in what Israeli and American intelligence officials "believe is Tehran’s biggest effort yet to construct new nuclear facilities." Moreover, the tunnel is so... Continue Reading →
Putin Says "Think Twice" After the successful test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile, Vladimir Putin warned those "who are trying to threaten our country in the heat of frenzied, aggressive rhetoric to think twice." Putin's audience was not just the Russian people. He also directed his comments towards the United States and its allies.... Continue Reading →
