Category Archives: International

Nuclear War in Coventry: Perspectives from the 1960s

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Nick Edwards

‘Seventeen years ago, man unleashed the power of the atom. He thereby took into his mortal hands the power of self-extinction.’ – John F. Kennedy (1962) Have you ever wondered what nuclear war would look like from Coventry? In light … Continue reading →

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Trident: The Rotten Affair of Nuclear Ambitions

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Nick Edwards

In 2006, the Labour Party decided to pursue a like-for-like renewal of the Trident missile programme, Britain’s submarine-based nuclear deterrent.  In 2010, this intention was reaffirmed by the serving Coalition.  At a time when Britain is suffering from one of … Continue reading →

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North Korea and China: A Strained/Strange Relationship

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Nick Edwards

On February 12, North Korea rocked the world (quite literally) after carrying out it’s third nuclear test in history, albeit the first under Kim Jong-un.  The world had been prepared with a warning in advance from the North Korean government. … Continue reading →

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Obama Strikes Back

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Nick Edwards

Much of the planet breathed a sigh of relief today as Barack Obama defeated Mitt Romney and secured himself a second term as President of the United States of the World.  Relief, however, should not be mistaken for jubilation – … Continue reading →

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