Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***RussiaOn Nov. 5, a few days after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that the United States might resume nuclear weapons testing, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the country’s security council to prepare proposals for Russia to also resume nuclear tests. The public nature of this announcement suggests that it was meant first and foremost as a signal to the United States that Moscow is prepared for further nuclear escalation if Washington proceeds. Putin’s announcement thatThe post Deals, Droughts, and Demands appeared first on War on the Rocks.