William Arkin argues that U.S. preparations for the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iraq set a dangerous precedent that will ultimately make the world "infinitely more dangerous than it was two years ago."
The U.S. is researching and deploying several 'exotic weapons' such as high-powered microwave weapons and laser cannons to help the armed forces seize or neutralize the so-called weapons of mass destruction (WMD) with greater speed and security -- as well as with less damage to surrounding areas or people, and less danger of inadvertently spreading toxic materials.
An interesting story on how "social network analysis" and complexity theory is being used to plan the attack on Iraq.
William Arkin analyzes the recently disclosed "Nuclear Posture Review" and argues that the "call for development of new nuclear weapons that reduce 'collateral damage' myopically ignores the political, moral and military implications--short-term and long--of crossing the nuclear threshold."
William Arkin analyzes the use of image manipulation and holograms in military psychological warfare operations.