Iran, Six Powers Seek to Salvage Momentum for Nuclear Deal
IN THIS ISSUE: Iran, P5+1 seek to salvage momentum, US could allow Iran sanctions to expire, The case of N. Korea's new cruise missile, UK to step up collaboration with US over nuclear warheads, radioactive material stolen from lab in Mexico, the US-Russian rivalry is back.
Iran, Six Powers Seek to Salvage Momentum for Nuclear Deal
Reuters
With time running short if a risky extension of the nuclear talks is to be avoided, negotiators face huge challenges to bridge gaps in positions over the future scope of Iran's nuclear program in less than five weeks.
U.S. Could Allow Iran Sanctions to Expire in 2016
Barbara Slavin | Al-Monitor
The Obama administration "might decide to allow the Iran Sanctions Act to sunset" when it expires on Dec. 31, 2016, shortly before Obama leaves office.
The Case of North Korea's New Cruise Missile
Jeffrey Lewis | 38 North
Although most of our attention has been focused on the many kinds of ballistic missiles that North Korea builds, tests and too often sells, modern cruise missiles are a new and potentially destabilizing addition to North Korea’s missile arsenal.
UK to Step Up Collaboration with U.S. Over Nuclear Warheads
Richard Norton-Taylor | Guardian
Britain is stepping up its cooperation with the US over the design of nuclear warheads, raising new questions about the independence of the UK deterrent, according to documents disclosed after a freedom of information request.
Radioactive Material Stolen From Lab in Mexico
FOX News Latino
A device containing radioactive substances was stolen from a government research facility and authorities are working to track it down, Mexico's No. 2 official said.
Get Ready World: The U.S.-Russian Rivalry Is Back
Dmitri Trenin | National Interest
The United States' foreign policy can only be as effective as its resources permit. Whether in Ukraine, NATO or the Middle East, Washington has been limiting its commitment.
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