Information on "Weapons Proliferation" and "Asia"
September 2012
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20 Sep 2012
US-Iranian Relations: A Decade down the Line
Stringent economic and political sanctions notwithstanding, the United States continues to be frustrated in its attempts to curtail Iran's nuclear program. Pursuing strategic missile defense, Sam Rajiv argues, is no solution either – it will merely complicate global and regional security. More on «US-Iranian Relations: A Decade down the Line»
August 2012
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30 Aug 2012
Deterrence at Risk in South Asia
Because of the threats posed by non-state actors and third party interventions, traditional nuclear deterrence policies cannot work in South Asia’s complex security environment. A number of policy adjustments are required, argue Nicolas Blarel and Hannes Ebert, if India and Pakistan are going to manage their tense relations better. More on «Deterrence at Risk in South Asia» -
13 Aug 2012
Threats in the Long Range
The EastWest Institute's Kanwal Sibal analyzes New Delhi's efforts to develop Ballistic Missile Defense systems, while also noting that unfavorable social and economic conditions may compromise India’s attempts to counter the local threats posed by China and Pakistan. More on «Threats in the Long Range» -
6 Aug 2012
Nuclear Mirage? Assessing Civilian Nuclear Programs Across the Middle East
Many states across the Middle East have embarked upon civilian nuclear projects. While Iran is widely regarded as the catalyst for this development, Yoel Guzansky and Gallian Lindenstrauss suggest that the region’s states are more concerned with developing programs that benefit their people than fending off a looming security challenge. More on «Nuclear Mirage? Assessing Civilian Nuclear Programs Across the Middle East»
June 2012
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27 Jun 2012
The Nuclear Security Summit and South Korea's Growing International Role
Despite some domestic criticisms, the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit enhanced South Korea's status as a proactive member of the international system. More on «The Nuclear Security Summit and South Korea's Growing International Role » -
25 Jun 2012
North Korea's Inept Move May Finally Try the Patience of China
North Korea's recent failed launch of a rocket catapulted the isolated country back onto the global agenda. While questions remain over the exact timing and motivation for the launch, it is likely to test the patience of China. More on «North Korea's Inept Move May Finally Try the Patience of China » -
18 Jun 2012
The Non-Traditional Nuclear Threat in South Asia: Managing the Focus
India, China and Pakistan need to develop a common framework to address the challenge of nuclear terrorism. Reciprocal exchanges of information may provide the important first step. More on «The Non-Traditional Nuclear Threat in South Asia: Managing the Focus»
June 2008
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24 Jun 2008
The deadly convenience of Victor Bout
With international arms dealer Victor Bout behind bars in Bangkok, many world leaders are squirming over revelations of his client list. More on «The deadly convenience of Victor Bout» -
24 Jun 2008
Part II: The deadly convenience of Victor Bout
With international arms dealer Victor Bout behind bars in Bangkok, many world leaders are squirming over revelations of his client list. More on « Part II: The deadly convenience of Victor Bout»
