Category Archives: Regions

Ukraine, Russia, and the NPT

Posted on March 8, 2014 by

By Daryl G. Kimball (UPDATED: March 9) President Vladimir Putin’s decision to send Russian military forces into the Crimean region of Ukraine earlier this month—on the basis of the claim that Ukraine’s discredited former President Viktor Yanukovich requested Russian intervention—has … Continue reading →

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The Nuclear Triad, for Less

Posted on March 7, 2014 by

By Tom Z. Collina Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned this week that “tough, tough choices are coming” if the Pentagon is forced to make deep spending cuts, as required by law. Options on the table include slashing 20,000 to 30,000 … Continue reading →

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Week Ahead March 3-9: IAEA mtg; Pentagon Budget; Nuclear Security; Ukraine & the NPT

Posted on March 3, 2014 by

As the crisis in Ukraine continues to dominate global attention and the news headlines, several other arms control developments of significance in the coming week. For more news and analysis on these and other weapons-related security issues, consider subscribing to … Continue reading →

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Week Ahead Feb. 24-March 2: Castle Bravo Test Anniversary; Pentagon Budget; NATO Ministers & G8 Partnership Meetings

Posted on February 23, 2014 by

In the coming days, the staff and editors at the Arms Control Association will be keeping an eye on the following arms control-related developments. For more news and analysis on these and other weapons-related security issues, consider subscribing to ACA’s … Continue reading →

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IAEA Report Shows Iran Complying with Nov. Deal

Posted on February 20, 2014 by

By Kelsey Davenport The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) most recent report on Iran shows that Tehran is complying with the terms of a deal negotiated with the P5+1 on November 24. The February 20 report confirms that the Joint … Continue reading →

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Week Ahead Feb. 17-21: Iran Nuclear Talks Resume; OPCW Meets on Syria; Will the U.S. Join Mine Ban Treaty?

Posted on February 17, 2014 by

This bulletin highlights significant events in the world of arms control in the coming days, as compiled by staff and friends of the Arms Control Association. For more news and analysis on these and other weapons-related security issues, consider subscribing … Continue reading →

Posted in Biological and Chemical Weapons, Chemical Weapons, Conventional Weapons, Iran, Middle East, Nuclear Weapons, Regions, Syria, The Week Ahead | Leave a comment

Final Phase P5+1/Iran Nuclear Negotiations: Key Issues and Challenges

Posted on February 17, 2014 by

By Daryl G. Kimball and Kelsey Davenport On Nov. 24, 2013, diplomats from the “P5+1″ group (China, France, Germany, Russia, and the United Kingdom) and Iran secured a breakthrough agreement that sets back Iran’s nuclear potential and increases international oversight … Continue reading →

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Iran, IAEA Begin Cooperation on Possible Military Dimensions

Posted on February 9, 2014 by

By Kelsey Davenport Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) broke important new ground on Sunday, with an agreement that will finally allow the agency to begin its investigations into Iran’s past nuclear activities with possible military dimensions. Satisfactory … Continue reading →

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Week Ahead Feb. 8-14: Two nuclear conferences and a film festival

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

This bulletin highlights significant events in the world of arms control in the coming days, as compiled by staff and friends of the Arms Control Association. For more news and analysis on these and other weapons-related security issues, consider subscribing to … Continue reading →

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Week Ahead Feb. 3-7: Attention Turns to Next Round of Talks with Iran

Posted on January 31, 2014 by

This bulletin highlights significant events in the world of arms control in the coming days, as compiled by staff and friends of the Arms Control Association. For more news and analysis on these and other weapons-related security issues, consider subscribing … Continue reading →

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