Doomsday Clock
4 items tagged “Doomsday Clock”
Articles
Is This Like the Cuban Missile Crisis? Comparing 1962 and 2026
Is the 2026 Iran crisis like the Cuban Missile Crisis? A detailed comparison of the two closest approaches to nuclear conflict — the 1962 US-Soviet standoff over Cuba and the 2026 US-Iran war — across Doomsday Clock position, nuclear proximity, leadership, and de-escalation pathways.
Nuclear Threat Assessment: Where the Iran Crisis Goes From Here
With Iran's leadership decapitated, nuclear facilities damaged, and US forces engaged across the Gulf, NukeClock analysts examine the three most likely escalation scenarios and what each means for the global nuclear threat level.
Explainers
How Many Nukes Would It Take to Destroy the World?
How many nuclear weapons would it take to destroy the world? The science of nuclear winter, blast effects, radiation, and why even a 'small' nuclear war could end civilization. Data-driven analysis.
What Is the Doomsday Clock?
A comprehensive guide to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' Doomsday Clock — its history, meaning, and relevance today.