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Fallout at Minimum Over Nuke Summit Snubs

(April 13) -- As world leaders gathered in Washington this week for the nuclear security summit, some countries -- notably Iran and North Korea -- were left off the invitation list, either because they're regarded as a nuclear proliferation threat or because they're at odds with Washington. So what did those who weren't...

Opinion: Obama's Nuclear Policy -- An Opportunity for Bipartisanship

(April 6) -- In today's polarized political debate -- with congressional Republicans refusing to cooperate on much of anything and their Democratic counterparts not terribly inclined to include them anyway -- finding common ground on any issue has been nearly impossible. But this coming week might highlight one issue that...

Debate: On the Right Nuclear Weapons Track

(March 8) -- President Barack Obama has resumed a vital post-Cold War chore interrupted by his predecessor -- reducing America's nuclear arsenal. The White House reportedly is putting the final touches on its Nuclear Posture Review, which aims to reinforce the world's nonproliferation regime without undercutting...

Debate: Waiting for Obama's Policy on Nukes

(March 8) -- To defense experts, "NPR" stands not for "National Public Radio" but for the "Nuclear Posture Review" -- the reassessment of nuclear weapons policy U.S. presidents customarily undertake upon taking office. NPRs produce guidance used to direct management of the U.S. nuclear weapons infrastructure, Pentagon...

How Iran Wins Friends and Influences People

(Nov. 23) - Iran is at the top of its diplomatic game. The U.S. has staunch allied support for a tougher line on Tehran's nuclear ambitions, including at least nominal backing from Russia and China. The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency last week reported the latest evidence of Iranian deception. And domestic unrest...

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05/24/12 Baghdad talks: Hopes Flying Source: Voice of Russia Today we will be trying to assess the outcome of the new round of talks on Iranian nuclear program.
05/22/12 Nuclear Agency Deal with Iran Cuts Crude Price Source: 24/7 Wall Street The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the government of Iran have agreed to a new inspection plan that gives the IAEA access to previously closed Iranian nuclear development facilities. ith the goal of reaching a negotiated deal on Iran's nuclear development program that would allow the easing of sanctions on Iran.
05/20/12 G8 Nuclear Safety and Security Group Summit Report Source: U.S. Department of State The Nuclear Safety and Security Group (NSSG), established at Kananaskis Summit and responsible to Leaders, provides technically informed strategic policy advice on issues that could impact safety and security in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
05/20/12 Iran senior parliamentarian stresses cooperation with... Source: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) According to ISNA, Alaeddin Boroujerid told reporters on Sunday that notwithstanding the existing cameras and frequent direct inspections by the IAEA, the US and Zionists have been trying to cast doubt on the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear activities through casting totally fabricated allegations.
05/18/12 Noted & Quoted: RIA Novosti on India's Arms Market Source: Defense Industry Daily "The Indian arms market is an extraordinary place even by the standards of the markets of the Gulf oil monarchies, which buy weapons indiscriminately, provided the batch is big and the price is high. But India, although it also buys many weapons, does so only after serious consideration and for far-reaching reasons. This is why arms talks with India are like a complex dance with a large number of partners, not unlike a Bollywood movieâ¦.