By Hon. Richard Holwill , JHCGA's Ambassador in Residence. Holwill was counselor for Arms Control and Disarmament during the negotiations toward the second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty known as Start II. Below follows thoughts about Vladimir Putin’s recent threat to use nuclear weapons. Vladimir Putin is threatening to use “nuclear weapons” and insists that it is not a bluff. In considering this threat, it is important to distinguish between strategic and tactical weapons. Strategic...

Cuba is facing its worst financial crisis in 30 years, with major shortages of food and medical supplies.

Cuba is facing its worst financial crisis in 30 years, with major shortages of food and medical supplies.