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COVID-19

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VIDEO: It’s a hoax (cough)—a highlight reel of pandemic pandering and political hubris

By Thomas Gaulkin, John Krzyzaniak | Biosecurity, Multimedia

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Virus aftermath: Optimism or pessimism about its effect on climate change?

By Fred Pearce | Climate Change, Special Topics

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COVID-19 and the Doomsday Clock: Observations on managing global risk

By Science and Security Board | Biosecurity, Climate Change, Disruptive Technologies, Doomsday Clock, Nuclear Risk

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How nuclear forces worldwide are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic

By John Krzyzaniak | Biosecurity, Nuclear Weapons

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Coronavirus in the Middle East: A rare opportunity for diplomacy?

By Chen Zak Kane, Rhianna Tyson Kreger | Analysis, Biosecurity

Then-US President Barack Obama and then-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issue a joint statement announcing their pursuit of a New START treaty in London in April 2009. (White House photo by Pete Souza.)

Prevent the outbreak of another global security threat. Extend New START.

By Daryl G. Kimball | Analysis, Biosecurity, Nuclear Weapons

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On biolabs and pandemic risk: Listen to Scientific American’s interview with editor Elisabeth Eaves

By Thomas Gaulkin | Biosecurity, Interviews

Japan waters down climate commitments, using coronavirus as an excuse

By Fiona Harvey | Climate Change

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Coronavirus and the IAEA reports: From maximum pressure to humanitarian détente with Iran

By Robert J. Goldston | Nuclear Risk, Opinion

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The coronavirus diaries: “I would be lying if I said I don’t get flashes of fear”

By Nate Thayer | Biosecurity, Opinion

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How Joe Biden’s statement falls short on calling for Iran sanctions relief

By John Krzyzaniak | Nuclear Risk

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Will the coronavirus have a lasting impact on carbon emissions?

By Amy Myers Jaffe | Climate Change