Civil Nuclear Cooperation With Pakistan: Prospects and Consequences
George Perkovich | Testimony
It is an honor to appear before the subcommittee today to address the interesting and important issues surrounding potential nuclear cooperation with Pakistan. Having worked on nuclear challenges in South Asia since 1992, I am keenly aware of the complexities of any U.S. policy in this domain. The subcommittee should be applauded for its determination to explore these issues.
Russia expects Iran nuclear deal to be implemented in January
Shadia Nasralla and Francois Murphy | Reuters
Russia's envoy to the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Monday he expected a historic nuclear deal between Iran and world powers to be implemented in January, leading to sanctions against Tehran being lifted. At talks in Vienna, senior officials from those major powers discussed with Iran a text they have prepared that would close the International Atomic Energy Agency's 12-year investigation of Tehran's past activities while ensuring the IAEA could still check for signs of suspicious behavior.
Iran Test-Fires Another Mid-Range Ballistic Missile, Possibly Breaching UN Sanctions: Reports
International Business Times
Iran tested a new medium-range ballistic missile in November, possibly breaching United Nations sanctions, according to media reports. Fox News, which reported the alleged development Monday, said that the test was conducted Nov. 21 near Chabahar, a port city near Iran's border with Pakistan.
Poland Denies Considering Request for Nuclear Weapons
Military Times
Poland's Defense Ministry denied on Sunday that it is considering asking for access to nuclear weapons through a NATO program under which the U.S. places them on the territory of certain allied states. On Saturday, Deputy Defense Minister Tomasz Szatkowski said that the ministry was currently discussing whether to ask to take part in NATO's so-called Nuclear Sharing program to improve the country's defenses. He made the comments in an interview with the private broadcaster Polsat.
North Korean Submarine Damaged in Missile Test
Bill Gertz | Washington Free Beacon
North Korea’s first submarine capable of firing missiles underwater suffered serious damage during a failed test launch last month, according to defense officials. The Sinpo-class submarine attempted to launch North Korea’s KN-11 submarine-launched ballistic missile during a test Nov. 28 in the Sea of Japan, but officials said the missile failed to properly eject from its firing tube, causing damage to the submarine and its sail.
Cyber, EW Are Secret Missile Defense Weapons Too Secret To Use
Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.| Breaking Defense
The problem with secret weapons is that almost nobody knows about them — including people on your own side who might really need to use them. That’s the self-inflicted wound the Pentagon is struggling with as it tries to apply highly classified capabilities in cyber and electronic warfare to the notoriously tough challenge of missile defense.