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Obama Squeezing GOP on Arms Treaty: 'Our Security' is at Stake

Pushing hard for the START treaty, President Obama kept up his full court press on reluctant Republicans Saturday, warning that failure to ratify the nuclear arms deal with Russia "would be a dangerous gamble with America's national security."

UK, France Ditch Rivalry, Sign Defense Deal

LONDON (Nov. 2) -- What would Napoleon or Lord Nelson make of this? Britain and France struck a historic defense deal Tuesday aimed at preserving military muscle in an age of austerity, pledging to deploy troops under a single command, share aircraft carriers and collaborate on once fiercely guarded nuclear programs. The...

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...

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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.
05/21/12 IAEA chief in Iran to press for nuclear cooperation Source: DNA (Daily News & Analysis) The head of the UN's nuclear surveillance agency pressed Iran over inspections during a visit to Tehran on Monday that was being closely watched ahead of wider nuclear talks between Iran and world powers later this week.
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¦.

Background on nuclear proliferation

Nuclear proliferation is a term now used to describe the spread of nuclear weapons, fissile material, and weapons-applicable nuclear technology and information, to nations which are not recognized as "Nuclear Weapon States" by the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons, also known as the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty or NPT.

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