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New Nuclear Weapons Employment Guidance Puts Obama's Fingerprint on Nuclear Weapons Policy and Strategy
IN THIS ISSUE: Obama's fingerprint on nuclear weapons strategy, on nuclear cuts, NRA makes new reactor safety regimen official, prosecution raids offices of nuclear power operator, Russia to start building prototype of new heavy ICBM in 2014, Japan, Brazil likely to resume talks on nuclear development.
Published on June 20, 2013
New Nuclear Weapons Employment Guidance Puts Obama's Fingerprint on Nuclear Weapons Policy and Strategy
Hans M. Kristensen | Federation of American Scientists
The real nuclear news of the day President Barack Obama held his Berlin speech were the results of the Obama administration's long-awaited new guidance on nuclear weapons employment policy that was explained in a White House fact sheet and a more in-depth report to Congress.
On Nuclear Cuts, a Split Over Whether Senate Backing Is Needed
Peter Baker | New York Times
Secretary of State John Kerry called Senator Bob Corker on Tuesday to discuss President Obama’s renewed drive for arms control. On that much, at least, the two agree. Exactly what was said, however, has quickly become a point of contention.
NRA Makes New Reactor Safety Regimen Official
Japan Times
The Nuclear Regulation Authority officially approved Wednesday new safety requirements for reactors aimed at preventing disasters like the catastrophe at the Fukushima No. 1 power plant.
Prosecution Raids Offices of Nuclear Power Operator
Korea Herald
Prosecutors on Thursday raided nine key offices of the state-run nuclear power plant operator in Seoul, Busan and Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, in a widening probe into corruption involving the company, parts suppliers and certifiers.
Russia to Start Building Prototype of New Heavy ICBM in 2014
RIA Novosti
Russia will begin construction of a prototype of a heavy liquid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in 2014, a Defense Ministry source said Tuesday.
Japan, Brazil Likely to Agree to Resume Talks on Nuclear Development
House of Japan
Japan and Brazil will likely agree to resume talks on a civil nuclear cooperation pact at a summit meeting next week, a Japanese government source said Thursday.
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