Human Survival Project

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22 April 2026

Nuclear Conflict in Eastern Europe: Climate disruption and Radiological fallout

Geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe underscore the urgency of addressing the climatic and radiological consequences of a regional nuclear conflict. Using an Earth System Model, we simulate a hypothetical nuclear conflict at the Ukraine-Russia border that releases 5 Teragram (Tg; 5 million tons)....

23/04/2026

Was Trump blocked from using nuclear codes against Iran? Not so fast

Posts claim Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stormed out of a meeting and stopped the U.S. president from using the codes.

Nur Ibrahim

Published April 22, 2026

Posts claim Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stormed out of a meeting and stopped the U.S. president from using the codes.

23/04/2026

When Recognition Becomes a Risk: Risky Trumpian Rhetoric

by SeungHwan Kim*

by SeungHwan Kim* On October 24, 2025, President Donald Trump, aboard Air Force One en route to Asia, made a short remark with profound implications about North Korea (DPRK): “Well, I think they are sort of a nuclear power…” Since the start of his presidential campaign, Donald Trump has consis...

23/04/2026

Earth Day Action: Prevent the Return of Explosive Nuclear Testing

Ellen Leonard

Strategic Communications Consultant

In recent months, the Trump administration appears to have been flirting with a return to underground nuclear weapons testing, a decision that could have serious environmental and security implications.

23/04/2026

The two critical Iran lifelines the US has left largely untouched as cease-fire talks stall

Despite the US appearing to have the upper hand over Iran, the ability of the country's military to hold out remains intact - after Washington left two of the regime's critical financial lifelines largely untouched, writes Captain Lance B. Gordon.

Capt. Lance B. GordonNew York Post
4 min read
April 23, 2026 - 8:51AM

The cease-fire with Iran, though extended, could end any day now. Meanwhile, Iran has fired on tankers, opened and closed the Strait of Hormuz within hours and rejected Washington’s core demands.

23/04/2026

Iran daily briefing: Ceasefire turns from fragile to chaotic, plus what else you should know
By Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran in Jerusalem
Iran says the container ship MSC Francesca is one of two ships it seized. (Supplied:Marine Traffic )

The countdown clock has been wiped. Perhaps it's a ploy or perhaps no-one knows what's going on, writes Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran.

23/04/2026

How the war in Iran has brought European countries closer together – without Trump
Published: April 23, 2026 6.10am AEST

European leaders have refused to join the US’s war in Iran. But they are working together to find a way out of it.

23/04/2026

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Pentagon Erases Wounded US Troops From Iran War Casualty List: “Definition of a Cover-up”

The U.S. government altered its tally of American casualties — inexplicably scrubbing 15 wounded-in-action troops from the count.

23/04/2026

UAE official: More than 90% of Iran's targets were civilian infrastructure

The minister of state said Iran had hit the United Arab Emirates with over 2,800 missiles and drones since the start of the war.

Fire and plumes of smoke rise after a drone struck a fuel tank near Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates on Monday, March 16. | AP

By JACOB WENDLER04/19/2026 12:24 PM EDT

23/04/2026

US blockade turns back multiple ships, Iran claims ‘piracy’

Economists have outlined the astronomical costs tied to Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as the US intercepts ships.

Benedict Brook, Megan Palin, Samuel Clench and Alex Blair
2 min read
April 17, 2026 - 1:20AM

Iran could be losing more than $200 million a day through the US blockade, it’s been reported.