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Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Bank: Achieving Benefits at Acceptable Risk

Posted on February 1, 2012 | by SysAdmin
02/01/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the possibility of Kazakhstan as a host for nuclear fuel banks. Kazakh ambitions in the international market are extensive.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Kazakhstan, nuclear fuel, nuclear fuel bank, nuclear weapons

Perspectives On The Iranian Nuclear Challenge

Posted on August 9, 2011 | by SysAdmin
08/09/2011
08/09/2011 - The specter of Iran’s acquiring weapons-grade high-enriched uranium (HEU) rose markedly in June 2011.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, What's New | Tagged Iran, iranian nuclear facilities, nuclear security, nuclear weapons, U.S. strategic interests in Iran

Russian Bulava SLBM Will Enter Service Next Year

Posted on July 11, 2011 | by SysAdmin
07/11/2011
By Dr. Richard Weitz 07/11/2011 - Russia moves ahead on updating and upgrading its nuclear weapons arsenal.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Bulavia, missile defense, nuclear weapons, RSM-56, Russia, Russian navy, SLBMs, SS-NX-30, strategic deterrence

Extended Deterrence and Assurance in Korea

Posted on July 6, 2011 | by SysAdmin
07/06/2011
By Dr. Richard Weitz 07/06/2011 - A continuing test for the Obama Administration: How to deter North Korea as the U.S. shifts its nuclear policies?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Deterrence, korea, missile defense, nuclear weapons, tactical nuclear weapons

Getting Ever Closer

Posted on March 10, 2011 | by SysAdmin
03/10/2011
By Dr. Richard Weitz 03/10/2011 - According to the latest information, Iran’s nuclear program continues to make progress despite international sanctions, cyber attacks, and other impediments.
Posted in In Briefs, Security | Tagged IAEA, international sanctions, Iran, nuclear weapons, UN security council
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