Beyond the Politics of the U.S.–South Korea 123 Agreement
Duyeon Kim | Carnegie Article
South Korean and U.S. negotiators appear to be close to reaching an accord on a text to replace the so-called 123 agreement that governs bilateral nuclear commerce between the two countries. Although the negotiations are highly technical, ongoing disagreement over key issues has increased the political stakes in the two allies’ relations, particularly within South Korea.
The Great Game Folio
C Raja Mohan | Indian Express
Reports that India has objected to Sri Lanka hosting a Chinese submarine last month are not surprising. In September, a submarine of the Chinese navy docked at the Colombo port just days before President Xi Jinping arrived in Sri Lanka.
India Readies for Full-Fledged Test of Indigenous ICBM
Deccan Herald
India is readying for the full-fledged test-firing from a canister of an indigenous long-range missile that carries a one-tonne nuclear warhead and can target cities as far as Beijing.
Iran Foils Sabotage Attempt on Heavy Water Tanks
Washington Post
Iranian authorities have foiled a sabotage attempt involving tanks used for the transportation of heavy water, a key component in nuclear reactors, an Iranian newspaper reported on Thursday.
FM Advisor Rejects Extension of Iran-G5+1 Nuclear Talks
Fars News Agency
Ali Khorram said on Wednesday that Iran and the six major world powers have narrowed down their differences and do not need to extend the deadline as they now just need to make a final decision.
Russia to Restore Space Echelons of Missile Defense System
ITAR-TASS
The Russian Defense Ministry will restore the space-based echelon of the missile attack early warning system, Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov told reporters on Thursday.