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Holiday Gift Guide from the Arms Control Association
Want help with your last minute holiday shopping for that arms control enthusiast in your office or family? Here are some ideas… A Gift to Arms Control Today! First and foremost, give a gift subscription to Arms Control Today, the … Continue reading
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Closing the Loop: Iraq and the Additional Protocol
By Greg Thielmann It was encouraging, and more than a little ironic, when the government of Iraq recently ratified the Additional Protocol to its comprehensive safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Iraqi deception was the principal impetus for … Continue reading
How did the Candidates Differ on Iran?
By Greg Thielmann Last night’s presidential debate tended to blur some of the fundamental differences that had emerged during the campaign in the candidates’ approaches to the Iran nuclear issue, and probably left most viewers more confused about the Iranian … Continue reading
The New START Data Exchange Trend Lines: Why Are They So Flat?
By Greg Thielmann The Department of State released today the latest data exchange for the systems limited by the 2010 New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). Under the provisions of the treaty, the two parties are obligated to exchange … Continue reading
Film Focuses on Illicit Weapons Trade and the Need for an Arms Trade Treaty
By Wyatt Hoffman A newly released video called “A Short Film About Guns” underscores the need for an effective Arms Trade Treaty to reduce the illegal flow of weapons to conflicts across the world. Director Minos Papas partnered with the … Continue reading
Posted in Arms Trade, Conventional Weapons
Tagged arms trade treaty, human rights, illicit arms trade
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U.S. Position on Iran Enrichment: More Public Recognition Than Policy Shift
By Peter Crail An April 27 Los Angeles Times story reports that “U.S. officials said they might agree to let Iran continue enriching uranium up to 5% purity, which is the upper end of the range for most civilian uses, … Continue reading
Seven Steps on the Way Towards a Peaceful Resolution of the Conflict Over Iran’s Nuclear Activities
By Michael Brzoska, Oliver Meier, and Götz Neuneck In a climate of escalation, the outline of a lasting and peaceful resolution of the conflict over Iran’s nuclear activities can be sketched with a good degree of clarity and certainty. Seven … Continue reading
Posted in Non-proliferation, Nuclear Weapons, Regions
Tagged CTBT, IAEA, Iran Nuclear Program, P5+1
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Priorities for the Renewed Nuclear Talks with Iran
By Daryl G. Kimball and Greg Thielmann After a 15-month hiatus, the P5+1 and Iran will finally meet again to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program on Saturday, April 14 in Istanbul. Iran’s diplomatic encounter with the six powers – China, France, … Continue reading
Kahl and Kroenig Debate Timing and Utility of Iran Strike
By Ari Kattan Colin Kahl and Matthew Kroenig engaged in another debate last week in their ongoing back-and-forth over the timing and utility of a potential preventive attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The now-famous debate between these two former Defense … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Middle East, Non-proliferation
Tagged Iran Nuclear Program, NATO, Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty
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Germany pushes for changes in NATO’s nuclear posture
By Oliver Meier As NATO works to revise its nuclear and deterrence strategy in time for its May 2012 Summit in Chicago, Germany is pushing for changes in the Alliance’s declaratory policy and for a stronger role of NATO in … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Nuclear Weapons, Tactical Nuclear Weapons
Tagged B61 Life Extension Program, Eurofighter aircraft, French nuclear policy, Germany's nuclear weapons policy, NATO, NATO 2012 Chicago Summit, NATO nuclear posture, NATO's declaratory policy, NATO's Detterence and Defense Posture Review, Tornado fighter-bomber, U.S. 2010 Nuclear Posture Review
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