Rarely have so few words sparked such widespread discussion and analysis. In a short paragraph from an autobiography published in 2000, Vladimir Putin recounts a childhood encounter with a rat that left a lasting impression on him. The story has since taken on a life of its own, becoming a prevalent narrative used to understand …
Pyongyang hosted a grand military parade on Thursday evening to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. Tens of thousands of spectators gathered to witness the event, which featured a display of North Korea’s nuclear weaponry and special guests from Russia and China. State media highlighted a message from Russian …
Peggy Noonan is an esteemed opinion columnist who has been contributing to the Wall Street Journal since 2000. Her widely read column, “Declarations,” has established her as a prominent voice in the realm of political analysis and commentary. In recognition of her exceptional talent, Noonan was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2017. …
Los Alamos, the city in New Mexico known for being the testing site of the atomic bomb, is poised to become a major attraction for tourists interested in morbid history. The release of the movie Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan and based on the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, has generated global interest in …
In February 1949, J. Robert Oppenheimer, the celebrated scientist behind the Manhattan Project, penned an article for this publication, reflecting on the aftermath of the first atomic bomb detonation. The explosion had captivated the world with its purple light and towering pillar of smoke and debris. However, for Oppenheimer, the initial excitement had given way …
North Korea strategically launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Monday, in response to the recent arrival of a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine in South Korea. This development occurs at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. The submarine that arrived on Monday is the second significant U.S. …
Have you heard of Oppenheimer? With all the buzz around the upcoming “Oppenheimer” movie, many people are left wondering who this person is. Some may even think that this is another superhero movie from Marvel. But for those curious about Oppenheimer and why there’s so much excitement, here are all the answers you need. Oppenheimer …
Almost the entirety of Oppenheimer is comprised of conversations. The film delves into the academic exchanges between theoretical physicists, the heated discussions among American politicians and military leaders, and the loaded exchanges at panels and Congressional hearings. Director Christopher Nolan, however, rarely allows the protagonist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, to contemplate. When …
Canada is revamping its emergency protocols in response to potential fallout from a tactical nuclear exchange in Europe or the spread of radiation from a Ukrainian power plant explosion. Internal documents from Public Safety Canada reveal that the government is updating a top-secret plan to ensure its functioning during severe crises. Additionally, steps are being …
The United States has been diligently attempting to engage with North Korea in discussions regarding denuclearization. However, Pyongyang has displayed no interest in participating, according to Victor Cha, the Senior Vice President for Asia and Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. During an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia,” Cha emphasized …