Crafting a Well-Rounded Nuclear Deal With Iran
George Perkovich | Arms Control Today
The near future may or may not bring a more cooperative dynamic in the United States. Iran, as well as U.S. negotiating partners, will want greater clarity on Washington’s commitments. Perhaps the Obama administration and Congress, in private, could divert a fraction of the time
and energy now spent debating whether to add sanctions on Iran to the more difficult challenge of figuring out how to cooperate in removing them if a final agreement is reached.
Zarif: Signs of Understanding Visible in Vienna Talks
Fars News Agency
"On four topics (Arak heavy water reactor, removal of sanctions, nuclear cooperation and uranium enrichment) we see signs of reaching an understanding which will protect the rights of the Iranian nation and move towards removal of problems," Zarif told reporters.
Senators: Washington Must Prepare for Life After Talks With Iran
Diane Barnes | Global Security Newswire
More than four-fifths of the U.S. Senate is urging President Obama to help lawmakers prepare for nuclear talks with Iran to end - with or without a deal. The senators issued their admonition as Iran joined the P5+1 for a new round of discussions.
Chinese Scientists Urged to Develop New Thorium Nuclear Reactors by 2024
Stephen Chen | South China Morning Post
The deadline to develop a new design of nuclear power plant has been brought forward by 15 years as the central government tries to reduce the nation's reliance on smog-producing coal-fired power stations.
What's the Deal?
Zahid Hussain | Dawn
Close military ties between Riyadh and Islamabad, though not new, have now taken on a new dimension with Iran’s potential nuclear capability. There is growing concern in the West that Saudi Arabia may be seeking Pakistan’s cooperation in the nuclear field.
The Tunnels at Punggye-ri: An Alternative View
Jeffrey Lewis | 38 North
What if North Korea's recent excavations are not for new tunnels that will be used only once, but represent an effort to transform the mountains north and south of the site into complexes that could allow it to conduct multiple tests.