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Michael Krepon

Writing on ACW 2009–2022 · 676 posts · On the podcast: 1 episode

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Norm Building, National Sovereignty and Arms Control

Quote of the week: “How can we account for our present situation unless we believe that men high in this government are concerting to deliver us to disaster? This must be the product of a great conspiracy, a conspiracy on…

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Can Beijing Make Good Trouble?

Lyric of the week: All alone the captain stands Hasn’t heard From his deck hands The gambler tips his hat And walks towards the door It’s the second half Of the cruise And you know he hates to lose –Neil…

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Abolition and Addiction

Quotes of the week: “It is clear that the use of such a weapon cannot be justified on any ethical ground which gives a human being a certain individuality and dignity even if he happens to be a resident of…

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Nixon and Kissinger

Quote of the week: “We have usurped many of the powers we once ascribed to God. Fearful and unprepared, we have assumed lordship over the life or death of the whole world – of all living things. The danger and…

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Heroes of Arms Control: Thomas Schelling

Quote of the week: “There has never been any doubt about the military effectiveness of nuclear weapons or their potential for terror. A large part of the credit for their not having been used must be due to the “taboo”…

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Count Every Warhead: A Critique

Lyrics of the week I’m looking and I’m dreaming for the first time I’m inside and I’m outside at the same time And everything is real Do I like the way I feel? When the world crashes in into my…

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The Scam of Sacrificing New START for Visionary Goals

Lyric of the week: Had to find some higher ground Had some fear to get around You can’t say what you don’t know Later on won’t work no more… [Chorus] Square one, my slate is clear Rest your head on…

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Trump & Bolton

Lyric of the week: I’m the jewel in the crown of the mighty Kings of Africa. I’m the hand on the shaft of the spear that slew the lion. I’m the soul clenched like a fist on the demon slave…

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Trilateral Negotiations to Count Every Warhead

Lyric of the week: “Hey! Said my name is called Disturbance” – Rolling Stones, “Street Fighting Man” Strategic arms control has served us well. We have all been safer because of it. Starting from scratch with Richard Nixon and Leonid…

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Hope

Quotes of the week: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” “To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like administering medicine to…