Information on "Weapons Proliferation"
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May 2013
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13 May 2013
The Global Market in Natural Uranium—From Proliferation Risk to Non-Proliferation Opportunity
Uranium remains a critical component of civil-military nuclear programs. Today, Ian Anthony and Lina Grip reveal that the global market for natural uranium remains relatively unchecked, as do the activities of new exporters from the developing world. More on «The Global Market in Natural Uranium—From Proliferation Risk to Non-Proliferation Opportunity»
March 2013
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25 Mar 2013
Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2012
Our partners at SIPRI have released a report that charts conventional weapons transfers over the past six decades. Among other things, the report reveals that China has overtaken the United Kingdom and become one of the top five arms exporters in the world. More on «Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2012»
October 2012
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10 Oct 2012
Getting to Zero – Is Nuclear Abolition Desirable and/or Possible?
The high-tide of widespread public support for nuclear abolition appears to have passed. But while abolitionists increasingly accept that a weapons-free world is now impossible, BASIC's Rachel Staley insists that 'the movement' will continue to make a convincing case for nuclear abolition. More on «Getting to Zero – Is Nuclear Abolition Desirable and/or Possible?»
September 2012
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26 Sep 2012
Teaching Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Despite the best efforts of many, more than 20,000 nuclear weapons still exist and efforts to regulate the global arms trade remain fraught with difficulties. To make any headway against these problems, argue Nicholas Turner and Madoka Futamura, proper education remains critical. More on «Teaching Disarmament and Non-Proliferation» -
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 »
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