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Iran And the IAEA Talk Again

IN THIS ISSUE: Iran and the IAEA talk again, a compelling plan for Iranian talks, House pushes Obama Administration to consider tactical nukes in S. Korea, UAE warns of regional arms race, Russian charged with passing Bulava missile secrets, Oi Assembly says yes to restarting reactors.

Published on May 15, 2012
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Iran And the IAEA Talk Again

Mark Hibbs | Carnegie Q&A

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Before world powers meet with Iran for a second round of negotiations over the country's nuclear activities in Baghdad on May 23, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sits down with Iran this week in Vienna.

In a new Q&A, Mark Hibbs previews the IAEA talks and analyzes what it will take to end the Iran nuclear crisis and the role the IAEA needs to play.  Full Article



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