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A nuclear weapon is launched in a forest.
World & National News

The START nuclear arms treaty expires. Is nuclear danger rising?

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by Tanner Stening
A railway worker stands in front of a destroyed train locomotive under a gray sky.
World & National News

Disinformation and distrust means we know very little about how supply chains are being affected by war in Ukraine

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by Patrick Daly
A series of navy ships traversing the open waters.
World & National News

Can the US Navy stay ahead of Russia and China? This expert has a plan

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by Cyrus Moulton
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University News

Ann M. Simmons, award-winning journalist and former WSJ Moscow bureau chief, named executive editor of Northeastern Global News

by Schuyler Velasco
Two military men examine a drone, which is illuminated red.
World & National News

‘It really is about drones.’ How cheap combat drones are reshaping the Russia-Ukraine war

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by Tanner Stening
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Business

Sheila Puffer became a top expert on post-Soviet Russia’s free market. Her Northeastern career outlasted it

by Schuyler Velasco
The Crocus City Hall burning in Moscow after a terrorist attack.
World & National News

Following Moscow attack, terrorism expert says ‘it’s only a matter of time’ before terrorists strike the US again

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by Tanner Stening
Vladimir Putin gesturing as he makes a speech.
World & National News

‘It’s a remarkable feat.’ In power since 1999, how Vladimir Putin became a Russian leader rivaled only by Josef Stalin

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by Cyrus Moulton
A rocket takes off from a base with smoke flying in all directions.
World & National News

If Russia is developing some kind of space-based weapon, Putin may never get to use it. Here’s why

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by Tanner Stening
Russian troops in a tank
World & National News

What is happening in Russia?  An attempted coup? Is Vladimir Putin’s iron grip loosening?

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Society & Culture

Christian nationalists are enamored with Putin, even if they oppose Russia, new research from Northeastern professor says

by Cody Mello-Klein
Oil tanker in body of water
World & National News

Price cap on Russian oil is experimental, but Russia won’t get away unscathed, Northeastern expert says

by Alena Kuzub