North Korea Restarting Its 5 MW Reactor
Nick Hansen and Jeffrey Lewis | 38 North
New commercial satellite imagery of North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear facility indicates that Pyongyang is probably restarting its 5 MWe gas-graphite plutonium production reactor. Since announcing in early April 2013 its intention to restart this reactor, work has progressed rapidly over the spring and summer to bring the facility back into operation. In June 2013, 38 North predicted that the reactor would be ready for restart by the end of August.
Obama's Opportunity in Syria
George Perkovich and Ariel Levite | Politico
If Bashar Assad accepts and implements Russia's proposal to turn over Syria's chemical weapons to international monitors – admittedly, a big if — the result would be much better than a least-bad alternative.
Syria: Make Arms-Control, Not War
Alexei Arbatov | Eurasia Outlook
Many Russians believe that the Obama Administration is eager to find a pretext to strike Syria. However, this belief is totally off-base. Having ended two wars, Obama and his administration definitely do not want to start a third one.
Why Limited Syria Strike Could Hurt Turkey
Sinan Ülgen | CNN
In Turkey – Syria’s neighbor and in the vanguard of the struggle against the al-Assad regime – the outcome of deliberations on an attack are critical.
Russia to Supply S-300 Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Iran
Jerusalem Post
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the transfer of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to Iran. According to Russian daily Kommersant, Moscow has also agreed to build another nuclear reactor in Bushehr.
Australian Election Seen Likely to Speed Talks with India on Uranium Deal
Rachel Oswald | Global Security Newswire
Newly elected leaders in Australia likely will push to conclude a trade agreement aimed at allowing uranium exports to India, issue experts told Global Security Newswire.