China and the Iranian Nuclear Negotiations
Tong Zhao | Carnegie Article
Recent rounds of Iranian negotiations have received relatively little attention in China. This lack of attention stands in stark contrast to the significant interest that Beijing has in the ultimate outcome of the talks.
Iran Sanctions Bill Passes Senate Panel
Kristina Wong | Hill
Members of the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday passed a bill that would impose sanctions on Iran if a comprehensive agreement to roll back its nuclear program is not reached by June 30.
Test Launch of Russia's New Yars-Based Ballistic Missile 'Due in March'
ITAR-TASS
A test launch of the new solid propellant inter-continental ballistic missile RS-26, based on the previous model RS-24 Yars has been scheduled for the middle of March, a source in the defense industry said.
Obama Proposes to Boost Spending for Nuclear Armaments
Douglas Birch | Center for Public Integrity
The Obama administration has proposed to boost spending on the U.S. stockpile of nuclear warheads at a higher rate than for many other military programs, according to White House budget documents published February 2.
Nuclear Safety Push to be Softened After U.S. Objections
Shadia Nasralla | Reuters
The United States looks set to succeed in watering down a proposal for tougher legal standards aimed at boosting global nuclear safety, according to senior diplomats. Mark Hibbs said those in favor of the amendment argue their opponents are motivated by protecting the nuclear industry and electric utility companies.
U.S. and North Korea Have Been Secretly Discussing Having 'Talks About Talks'
Anna Fifield | Washington Post
The United States and North Korea have been actively discussing the possibility of returning to de-nuclearization talks, raising the prospect of a new round of diplomacy even as Washington takes a tougher line against Pyongyang.