Defense & Geopolitics — 2026-03-25

War on the Rocks Examines Nuclear Non-Proliferation Implications of Iran War; Kurdish Proxy Option Debated

War on the Rocks published two analytical pieces: one examining how the Iran war is reshaping the nuclear non-proliferation regime, with states reassessing the value of remaining non-nuclear, and another evaluating the promise and pitfalls of arming Kurdish groups as a proxy pressure strategy against Tehran. The nuclear proliferation analysis aligns with Kim Jong Un's recent statements and suggests the NPT framework faces its most serious challenge since the treaty's inception.

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  1. Proxy Pressure on Iran: The Promise and Pitfalls of Arming the Kurds - War on the Rocks

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