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- Feb 29, 2012By Mark JanssonOn Monday night, PONI hosted a debate on whether the recent sanctions imposed on Iran will take the U.S. closer to achieving its ultimate policy goal of ensuring that Iran cooperates fully with the IAEA and commits to a nuclear energy program that is wholly and verifiably peaceful in nature.Feb 29, 2012TOP NEWSNorth Korea Agrees to Curb Nuclear Work, U.S. SaysIran nuclear talks with six-nation group of powers set to be agreedIAEA sees signs of 'activities' at Iran site, say diplomatsFeb 28, 2012TOP NEWSSouth Korean opposition to pursue closer ties with NorthIran Calls Nuclear Arms Production a ‘Great Sin’US has missile radar site in TurkeyFeb 27, 2012
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Pakistan and the FMCTMichael KreponNorth Korean Leader Threatens ‘Retaliatory Strike’ Against SouthIran may be "struggling" with new nuclear machinesIran uranium "discrepancy" still unresolved: IAEAFeb 23, 2012TOP NEWSN. Korea, U.S. open first nuclear talks since Kim's deathIranian Leader Promotes Nuclear PlansEuropean Union prepares to shut out Iran’s banks from major global financial clearinghouseS. Korea's Lee says nuclear security summit beneficial to regional securityWould It Be So Bad If Iran Got Nuclear Weapons?Feb 22, 2012Live Debate! Sanctioning Iran
Featuring: Dr. Suzanne Maloney, Senior Fellow, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, Brookings Institution and Mr. Michael Rubin, Resident Scholar, American Enterprise InstituteMonday, February 27 (6pm to 8pm), Center for Strategic and International Studies, B1 Conference RoomThe Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) is pleased to invite you to a debate on the recent sanctions imposed on Iran. These sanctions target Iran's banking sector and are widely believed to have had significant effects not just on Iran's ability to acquire materials for its nuclear program, but also its economy as a whole. Although many agree that Iranian development of a nuclear weapon would have serious security implications for the Middle East, questions about whether or not this is truly Iran’s intent and what the United States should do about it remain hotly contested. Does diplomacy still offer a means of resolving this issue and, if so, are the economic sanctions passed on Iran making a diplomatic solution harder or easier to achieve?Feb 22, 2012TOP NEWSU.S., North Korea to hold first post-Kim Jong Il talksIran defiant as U.N. nuclear talks failMedvedev: Russia Will Counter U.S. Missile DefenseFeb 21, 2012By Mark JanssonSaudi Arabia has been making some noise lately about what it would do in the event that Iran acquires a nuclear weapon. Prince Turki Al-Faisal, a former intelligence chief and ambassador to Washington, has said that a nuclear weapon in Iran's possession would "compel Saudi Arabia . . . to pursue policies that could lead to untold and possibly dramatic consequences." Another official was quoted as saying that "if Iran develops a nuclear weapon, that will be unacceptable to us and we will have to follow suit." This obviously poses a dilemma for U.S. policy: should it play up the Saudi threat in order to convince Iran that a nuclear weapon will do it no good, or would doing so constitute an embrace of selective proliferation and thereby do damage to its credibility and that of the nonproliferation regime?Feb 21, 2012TOP NEWSN. Korean envoy arrives in China for talks with U.S.Iran Warns of Pre-Emptive Action in Nuclear DisputeIndia, Pak agree to extend nuclear risk reduction pact for 5 yearsPutin vows to strengthen Russia's nuclear deterrence potentialU.S. Nuclear Trade Policy Concerns Mounting on Capitol HillFeb 17, 2012TOP NEWS
NK remains ready to test nuclear devices: official32 senators call for 'no containment' strategy for IranIsrael Fears Losing Nuclear Monopoly, Talks of War with IranAvner CohenFeb 16, 2012PONI Debates the Issues: Sanctioning Iran
Maloney vs Rubin
February 27, 6-8 PM
The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) is pleased to invite you to a debate on the recent sanctions imposed on Iran. These sanctions target Iran's banking sector and are widely believed to have had significant effects not just on Iran's ability to acquire materials for its nuclear program, but also its energy sector and economy as a whole. Although many agree that Iranian development of a nuclear weapon would have serious security implications for the Middle East, questions about whether or not this is truly Iran’s intent and what the United States should do about it remain hotly contested. Does diplomacy still offer a means of resolving this issue and, if so, are the economic sanctions being passed on Iran making a diplomatic solution harder or easier to achieve?
Feb 16, 2012TOP NEWSChina urges IAEA to step up cooperation with IranIran Cites Nuclear Gains, Offers TalksU.N. nuclear watchdog set for high-stakes Iran talksGOP pushes back against any further cuts in nukes
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US bid to crimp Iranian oil sales to Asia stumblesIran claims two steps to nuclear self-sufficiencyU.S. considers sharp cuts to nuclear forceFeb 14, 2012TOP NEWSU.S. to Meet With New North Korean RegimeIran's Chief Negotiator Views Cooperation as Basis for DialogueDOE and NRC request budgets for FY 2013DOE FY13 Budget Unveiled – National Security (Nuclear) on TopFeb 13, 2012TOP NEWS
Japan atomic power defenders: keep ability to build nuclear weaponsChina Holds Talks With Iran on Nuclear Issue, Mehr ReportsIndia Explores Economic Opportunities in Iran, Denting Western Sanctions PlanRussian sub carrying nuclear missiles during fire; govt had said none aboardWorst Ever Treaty ProvisionsFeb 10, 2012
Yesterday, the Arms Control Association (ACA) held an event “Diplomatic Strategiesfor Preventing a Nuclear Armed Iran” in conjunction with hosts from the Henry L. Stimson Center. The panel featured distinguished speakers Ambassador James Dobbins, Dr. Jim Walsh, and ACA’s own Peter Crail and Daryl Kimball. The experts provided discussion on the available diplomatic tools required to arrest rising tensions in the region and achieve a peaceful resolution through diplomacy. Each speaker highlighted a broad aspect of negotiations on the Iran program, shifting from content to context, offering perspectives on the prospects for successful engagement. Although panel members diverged on specific approaches, the overriding consensus of the group emphasized the need to act with great urgency to “restore international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature” of Iran’s nuclear program.
Feb 10, 2012TOP NEWS
China to send senior official to Iran for nuclear talksSaudi Arabia To 'Immediately' Go Nuclear Should Iran Develop BombIndia says missile shield test a successAzerbaijan, Lithuania, Denmark to join nuclear security summit in SeoulFeb 9, 2012TOP NEWS
S. Korea, Russia agree on early resumption of N. Korea nuclear talksU.S. and Israel Split on Speed of Iran ThreatEU asks India to pressure Iran over nuclear programme - reportRussia urges support for its non-proliferation effortsFeb 8, 2012TOP NEWS
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PoliticoRussia May Boost Nuclear Potential - Deputy Defense Min.New START Treaty Implementation UpdateFeb 3, 2012TOP NEWS
North Korea opens door to talks with South KoreaPanetta believes Israel may strike Iran this spring: reportsPutin Slams U.S. Missile Shield Ahead of Munich Security TalksFeb 2, 2012
By David Slungaard
This past Tuesday, the American Security Project hosted an event featuring speaker Assistant Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller. The discussion, “New START: A Year Later- How New START Improved our National Security and the Next Steps with Russia,” focused on the legacy of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New Start) since it entered into force on February 5, 2011. Ms. Gottemoeller reported on the strategic and national security benefits provided by the mutual reduction of nuclear forces. Although Goetmoeller highlighted several successes under New Start, including the new verification instruments and increased measures for transparency, the Assistant Secretary also warned of the technical and legislative challenges facing future reduction efforts.Feb 2, 2012TOP NEWS
Israel says Iran has material for four A-bombsUN leader expects Israel at Mideast nuclear conferenceNorth Korea: End U.S.-South drills before talksU.N. Nuclear Monitor Agency Announces Second Visit to IranFeb 1, 2012
By David SlungaardWhile commenting on series of a highly touted military exercises last Tuesday, Indian Army Chief, General V K Singh, provided some of the most concrete reporting on India’s widely controversial, and ‘undeclared’ military doctrine known as Cold Start. Careful to avoid referring to the doctrine by name- “there is nothing like Cold Start-,” General Singh was reported to say- “we have a ‘proactive strategy’ which takes steps in a proactive manner so that we can achieve what our doctrines and strategies (demand).” He continued with, “[i]n the next two years, even more changes will take place. We have done studies and made a plan to speed up deployments. We will have some new… changes in the method of mobilisation. What we did in 15 days, we now do in seven; and will do in three days in the future.”
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A Window of Opportunity with North KoreaMark P. BarryIntelligence Report Lists Iran and Cyberattacks as Leading ConcernsNetherlands to Host 2014 Nuclear Security SummitIAEA, Iran see more talks ahead on nuclear issueFeb 1, 2012The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) is seeking an intern to support its effort to develop the next generation of leaders in nuclear science and policy. This effort is comprised of numerous activities, including a yearly Conference Series, the Nuclear Scholars Initiative, research by “next generation” working groups, international outreach events, a blog and associated live debate series, as well as other efforts.