IAEA Opted Against Sensitive Iran Report 

Fredrik Dahl and Louis Charbonneau | Reuters

The U.N. nuclear watchdog planned a major report on Iran that might have revealed more of its suspected atomic bomb research, but held off as Tehran's relations with the outside world thawed, sources familiar with the matter said.

Keep a Lid on Crimea 

Dmitri Trenin and Andrew S. Weiss | Carnegie Article

A hot war between Russia and Ukraine would have far-reaching and highly destabilizing consequences, and a transformative effect on Russia’s relations with the West. No effort should be spared to promote a rapid de-escalation of the situation on the ground.

New Thesis on How Stuxnet Infiltrated Iran Nuclear Facility

Mark Clayton | Christian Science Monitor

The Stuxnet worm that attacked Iran's nuclear facility at Natanz came to light nearly four years ago, but how it got there remains a mystery. A possible new explanation, outlined Tuesday, cites the supply chain as the key.

Iran, North Korea Discuss Expansion of Ties

Fars News Agency 

During the meeting in the Iranian capital today, the Iranian foreign minister and the North Korean deputy foreign minister explored avenues for bolstering and reinvigorating the two countries' bilateral ties.

India Hopes to Sign Long-Pending Nuclear Agreements with Russia

Elizabeth Roche | Live Mint

India is hoping to sign long-pending agreements with Russia to build two additional nuclear power plants in Tamil Nadu. The pacts have been held up by questions over who would be liable should there be a nuclear accident.

Nuclear Waste Repository Set to Reopen After Leak

Matthew L. Wald | New York Times

Almost two weeks after an unexplained puff of radioactive materials forced the closing of a salt mine in New Mexico that is used to bury nuclear bomb wastes, managers of the mine are planning to send workers back in and are telling nearby residents that their health is safe.