Lora Saalman
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Engaging China and Russia on Nuclear Disarmament
Carnegie's Beijing-based associate Lora Saalman speaks at The Asian Institute for Policy Studies' panel, Engaging China and Russia on Nuclear Disarmament.
Source: The Asian Institute for Policy Studies
About the Author
Former Nonresident Associate, Nuclear Policy Program
Saalman was a nonresident associate in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Her research focuses on China’s nuclear and strategic policies toward India, Russia, and arms control.
- Balancing Chinese Interests on North Korea and IranPaper
- Why Beijing Stands by PyongyangIn The Media
Lora Saalman
Recent Work
Carnegie India does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
More Work from Carnegie India
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- Managing Divergence: India’s BRICS Presidency in 2026Article
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- The Impact of U.S. Sanctions and Tariffs on India’s Russian Oil ImportsCommentary
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- Military Lessons from Operation SindoorArticle
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