Debak Das
@debak.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs, University of Denver | PhD from Cornell | International Security, Nuclear Weapons, Foreign Policy | Affiliate at Stanford CISAC, Sciences Po (Paris) www.debakdas.com
The most likely reason this AI answer is wrong is that it only considers the locations of the USAF bases where these operational ICBMs are deployed: F.E. Warren in Wyoming, Malmstrom in Montana, and Minot in North Dakota. But F.E. Warren’s missiles are spread across Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska.
John Carl Baker@johncarlbaker.bsky.social · 2mo agoWow this is completely false - there are definitely Minuteman III silos in Colorado
What does the end of the New START treaty mean for the nuclear non-proliferation regime and the NPT? I'm glad to have this new piece out at Observer Research Foundation Middle East. Especially this week with the NPT Review Conference underway. orfme.org/expert-speak...
The End of Nuclear Arms Control: What Comes Next? - ORF Middle East
New START’s expiry accelerates nuclear modernisation and vertical proliferation, undermining NPT credibility and threatening the global non-proliferation regime.
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Korbel Professor and nuclear expert @debak.bsky.social joins 9News to break down how the U.S.–Iran conflict is centered on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure—and what that means for escalation and risk.
Nuclear expert discusses US-Iran war
Debak Das, assistant professor at the University of Denver, breaksdown the nuclear aspect of the war between the United States and Iran.
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When the U.S. bombs a country it is negotiating with, other nations notice. Korbel Prof @debak.bsky.social explains why the strike on Iran doesn't just end one deal — it reshapes every future conversation about nuclear weapons. @us.theconversation.com
War on Iran during nuclear negotiations undermines the US’s ability to talk peace around the world − and the effects won’t end when Trump leaves office
Conducting military strikes against a nation that is engaged in negotiations to reduce its nuclear capacity has set a dangerous precedent.
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In my new piece for @theconversation.com, I argue that war on Iran during nuclear negotiations undermines the US’s ability to talk peace around the world − and the effects won’t end when Trump leaves office. theconversation.com/war-on-iran-...
War on Iran during nuclear negotiations undermines the US’s ability to talk peace around the world − and the effects won’t end when Trump leaves office
Conducting military strikes against a nation that is engaged in negotiations to reduce its nuclear capacity has set a dangerous precedent.
theconversation.com
Need a new podcast? Check out Sheepland, with Korbel students and faculty behind the mic discussing some of the most pressing issues of our time. The first two episodes feature @debak.bsky.social discussing nuclear weapons and @epsteinprof.bsky.social on Russia's war against Ukraine.
EP01 — Nuclear Weapons | Dr. Debak Das
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I'm looking forward to speaking at the Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council tomorrow on this new reality of a world without arms control treaties and how that might affect the future of nuclear proliferation. If you're in the Denver area, do come by! #Nuclear #ArmsControl
What happens when the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty expires? On Feb 5, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty will end & the first time since the Cold War that the US and Russia would have no legally binding limits on their nuclear arsenals. Learn more from Korbel's @debak.bsky.social:
Debak Das@debak.bsky.social · 6mo agoFor the first time in 54 years, there won't be an arms control treaty between the U.S. & Russia next week. It was pleasure to discuss the impeding expiration of the New START Treaty with India's World Magazine. @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social @siecenter.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5YB...
For the first time in 54 years, there won't be an arms control treaty between the U.S. & Russia next week. It was pleasure to discuss the impeding expiration of the New START Treaty with India's World Magazine. @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social @siecenter.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5YB...
Is the Nuclear Arms Race Back?
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Happy to announce the 1st ever @isanet.bsky.social conference in South Asia in August 2026. Hosted in Colombo, Sri Lanka, we welcome proposals from scholars based in and/or studying South Asian politics & international relations, but also broader global themes ofc www.isanet.org/Conferences/...
ISA-SAWP Colombo 2026: Call for Proposals
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Research from Korbel’s @debak.bsky.social expands how we think about today’s more complex security challenges.
Debak Das@debak.bsky.social · 7mo agoVery pleased to see that my article "Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles" was the most read piece on Security Studies for 2025. Check out the article here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Very pleased to see that my article "Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles" was the most read piece on Security Studies for 2025. Check out the article here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
In the list: Korbel's @epsteinprof.bsky.social & @debak.bsky.social explain that without credible U.S. security guarantees, nuclear proliferation is likely to increase rapidly across Europe and Asia. Link to article: foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/14/t...
An Unreliable America Means More Countries Want the Bomb
Without credible U.S. security guarantees, nuclear proliferation is likely to increase rapidly across Europe and Asia.
foreignpolicy.com
Foreign Policy@foreignpolicy.com · 9mo agoAs analysts debate what Trump’s statements on nuclear testing mean, we’ve rounded up some of our best coverage of how the current U.S. administration could reshape the global nuclear landscape.
In @defensenews.bsky.social about India's Rocket Forces. So far, there has been no public discussion about the conventional deep strike capability against Chinese strategic infrastructure,” Das said. “The problem with adopting such a doctrine is that China could do the same.” tinyurl.com/nzxzcv4y
India fears its ballistic missiles are outmatched by China’s
The mismatch poses a dilemma in case of war: either endure Chinese missile strikes deep inside India without the ability to retaliate, or go nuclear.
defensenews.com
Congrats to Korbel's @debak.bsky.social, named a DU Public Impact Fellow! 🎉 The program helps faculty share their research with broader audiences and highlight the impact of their work across the university.
University of Denver@uofdenver.bsky.social · 10mo ago#DUNewsroom: Meet DU’s 2025–2026 #PublicImpactFellows! Nine faculty members from across campus will spend this academic year learning how to share their research with the world—by engaging with journalists, policymakers, and the public. 🔗 : http://bit.ly/4hcRlX4
From Korbel Prof @debak.bsky.social in @defensenews.bsky.social: “So far, there has been no public discussion about the conventional deep strike capability against Chinese strategic infrastructure,” Das said. “The problem with adopting such a doctrine is that China could do the same against India.”
India fears its ballistic missiles are outmatched by China’s
The mismatch poses a dilemma in case of war: either endure Chinese missile strikes deep inside India without the ability to retaliate, or go nuclear.
defensenews.com
Korbel Faculty @hilarymatfess.bsky.social, @debak.bsky.social, @naazneenbarma.bsky.social, and Jonathan Moyer are among those who recently received grants recognizing and supporting their impactful research. Congrats! 🎉
University of Denver@uofdenver.bsky.social · 10mo ago#DUNewsroom | The University extends its sincere congratulations to the faculty and staff who received grants during the summer of 2025. We're proud to recognize their accomplishments and are confident in the positive impact they'll make. Learn more about the awardees here: https://bit.ly/3IPf2bs
A new roundtable by CISAC affiliate @laurensukin.bsky.social and Rohan Mukherjee examines the evolving global nuclear order, with several papers by former CISAC postdocs that show the interconnected nature of nuclear challenges and the vital role of domestic politics.
Texas National Security Review@tnsr.org · 10mo agoOur latest roundtable examines the rapidly evolving global nuclear order. From North Korea to NATO, China to Latin America, this collection of essays explores the domestic and international forces reshaping nuclear security. Full roundtable: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
🚨 Where is nuclear competition in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific today? What impact does US-China competition have on nuclear proliferation in Southern Asia? I answer these questions in my new Texas National Security Review piece: tnsr.org/wp-content/u...
It was a delight to discuss the Global Nuclear Order and the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Systems at the Athenaeum series at Claremont McKenna College earlier this week! @cmc.edu
Read @debak.bsky.social in a new @tnsr.org roundtable: From India–Pakistan skirmishes to US–China rivalry, nuclear stability in Southern Asia is under pressure. Factor in AUKUS-driven sub tech transfers, and the risk of escalation grows.
Navigating the New Nuclear Map - Texas National Security Review
The global nuclear order is undergoing rapid and complex transformations, driven by the expansion of arsenals, evolving doctrines, and the interplay of domestic and international politics. This roundt...
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How is U.S.—China rivalry fueling a dangerous cascade of nuclear proliferation across Southern Asia? @debak.bsky.social explores the ripple effects of AUKUS and regional competition. 📖 Read here: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
One year unilateral adherence to New START treaty being proposed by Moscow is a positive sign that the last remaining arms control mechanism between the US and Russia does not need to disappear after February 2026. #ArmsControl #NukeSky nbcnews.com/world/russia...
Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for 1 more year
The Russian president said that the termination of the 2010 New START would have negative consequences for global stability.
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I’m happy to share this paper in @cpsjournal.bsky.social on democracy and national narratives, with insights from South Korea and Taiwan. It is part of a special issue on postcolonial narratives with @paulschuler.bsky.social, @deandulay.bsky.social, + others. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
🧵 How did India acquire space technology that it then used for nuclear-capable ballistic missiles? - It got technology from France to build the Space Launch Vehicle-3 rocket that became the Agni ballistic missile - ISRO tech was used by DRDO #NukeSky Read here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles
How and why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? This article identifies a permissive environment in the nonproliferation regime shaped by three drivers for proliferation: First, the multipurp...
tandfonline.com
BTG alum Debak Das just published Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles in Security Studies. Check in out below. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles
How and why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? This article identifies a permissive environment in the nonproliferation regime shaped by three drivers for proliferation: First, the multipurp...
tandfonline.com
Korbel Prof @debak.bsky.social: Given the recent crises over China’s new ICBM silos, Iran’s ballistic missile testing, and North Korea’s continued expansion of missile forces, policymakers need to understand how states proliferate nuclear delivery vehicles to be able to limit their spread.
Debak Das@debak.bsky.social · 11mo ago🚨 How & why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? My article on the spread of delivery vehicles is out at Security Studies! #OpenAccess It explains: - Why the NPT allows nuclear delivery vehicles to spread - How did India acquire its #nuclear delivery technology tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🚨 How & why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? My article on the spread of delivery vehicles is out at Security Studies! #OpenAccess It explains: - Why the NPT allows nuclear delivery vehicles to spread - How did India acquire its #nuclear delivery technology tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles
How and why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? This article identifies a permissive environment in the nonproliferation regime shaped by three drivers for proliferation: First, the multipurp...
tandfonline.com
Well, everyone, I've found it: the academic paper with the worst pun title possible. The search can finally end. This cannot be beat.
🚨Denver folks! Join us next Monday for a conversation on "Nuclear Uncertainties & the Future of Arms Control" with Rose Gottemoeller at Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver! Date: June 2, 2025 Time: 5:30pm Register: crimsonconnect.du.edu/KOR/rsvp_boo...
