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Excessive Military Secrecy On Google Earth

This is not the first time Google has agreed to censor imagery at the behest of governments, but be warned: obfuscation at this broad level poses a direct threat to the public’s ability to monitor and scrutinize government operations.

09.22.26 | 3 min read
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When the Climate Shifts, So Do the Pathogens (And So Should We)

As humans expand our geographic reach, encroach on untouched natural territories, and interact more with animal populations, we will encounter novel zoonotic diseases that threaten the human body. The sooner we act to address these risks, the better.

09.11.26 | 7 min read
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AI Didn’t Invent Existential Risk

“One thing became increasingly clear: AI doesn’t simply introduce a new category of risk. It changes the speed, scale, complexity, and interaction of risks that already exist.”

08.21.26 | 3 min read
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Debris-Creating Anti-Satellite Tests Score Low on Strategic and Military Benefits

In the current environment of declining trust and magnifying strategic competition, banning debris-creating tests is a concrete step towards stability that favors interests of all states seeking to conduct space activities.

08.13.26 | 10 min read
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Google Introduces Deepfake Satellite Imagery: “It’s Fun!”

Google’s motto famously used to be “don’t be evil.” However, its latest feature has just made being evil a whole lot easier. 

07.31.26 | 5 min read
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Reflections from the 2026 FAS Nuclear Analysis Bootcamp

The bootcamp brought together more than two dozen next-generation open-source practitioners from across the world.

07.29.26 | 4 min read
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The Aftermath: The Expiration of New START and What It Means For Us All

The last remaining agreement limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons has now expired. For the first time since 1972, there is no treaty-bound cap on strategic nuclear weapons. 

02.05.26 | 13 min read
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The Pentagon’s (Slimmed Down) 2025 China Military Power Report

The Pentagon’s new report provides additional context and useful perspectives on events in China that took place over the past year.

01.09.26 | 7 min read
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What’s New for Nukes in the New NDAA?

The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) paints a picture of a Congress that is working to both protect and accelerate nuclear modernization programs while simultaneously lacking trust in the Pentagon and the Department of Energy to execute them.

12.18.25 | 5 min read
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Incomplete Upgrades at RAF Lakenheath Raise Questions About Suspected US Nuclear Deployment

Satellite imagery of RAF Lakenheath reveals new construction of a security perimeter around ten protective aircraft shelters in the designated nuclear area, the latest measure in a series of upgrades as the base prepares for the ability to store U.S. nuclear weapons.

10.10.25 | 9 min read
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Training the next generation of nuclear analysts, one satellite image at a time

The bootcamp brought more than two dozen next-generation open-source practitioners from across the United States to Washington DC, where they participated in interactive modules, group discussions, and hands-on sleuthing.

09.12.25 | 3 min read
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Nuclear Weapons At China’s 2025 Victory Day Parade

On September 3, 2025, China showcased its military power in a parade commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II. The parade featured a large number of new military weapons and equipment, including new and modified nuclear systems that had not been previously publicly displayed. This parade was also the first time […]

09.04.25 | 6 min read
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