|
|||||||||
Mark Hibbs | Carnegie Q&A
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.
|
 |
|
|
|
David Ignatius | Washington Post
A compelling framework for future talks has been prepared by analysts from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The authors are George Perkovich, a leading U.S. scholar on proliferation issues, and Ariel Levite, a former deputy director of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission. Full Article
Josh Rogin | Cable
Frustration with North Korea's ongoing nuclear weapons and missile programs has pushed Congress to reopen the debate in Washington over whether the United States should reintroduce tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea. Full Article
Awad Mustafa | National
Israel's continued refusal to join the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty could lead to a regional arms race, Arab states have suggested in Vienna. A joint paper was delivered by the UAE to the IAEA on behalf of the Arab States group at a meeting ahead of the next non-proliferation summit. Full Article
RIA Novosti
An employee at a Russian defense firm in the Urals region has been accused of passing secrets on the Bulava intercontinental missile to a foreign intelligence service, the Kommersant daily reported on Monday. The secrets concern the missile's guidance and control system. Full Article
Japan Times
The municipal assembly of Oi, Fukui Prefecture, said Monday it will endorse the restart of two idled reactors at Kansai Electric's local nuclear plant. The assembly made the decision in consideration of the economic damage that a prolonged suspension could cause and conveyed its view to Oi Mayor Shinobu Tokioka later in the day. Full Article
|