Where Would Marina Silva Take Brazil's Nuclear Policy?
Togzhan Kassenova | Carnegie Article
Brazilian politics are famous for their unpredictability, and Marina Silva’s sudden emergence as a presidential front-runner is the latest example. But how she would lead as president should she win the October 5 election is not clear. This is particularly true, and particularly important, when it comes to nuclear issues. Brazil has one of the most advanced nuclear programs in Latin America, but the presidential hopeful has said remarkably little on the subject.
U.S. Takes Asteroid Threat Seriously
John R. Emshwiller | Wall Street Journal
Some U.S. nuclear-warhead components, scheduled for disassembly in the next year, have gotten at least a temporary new lease on life. The reason: possible use in defending the Earth against killer asteroids.
US State Department Clears Saudi Patriot Missile Sale
Aaron Mehta | Defense News
The US State Department has cleared a potential sale of enhanced Patriot air defense system missiles to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
What Rouhani's Week in New York Means for Nuclear Diplomacy with Iran
Suzanne Maloney | Brookings
Last week's New York visit by Iranian president Hassan Rouhani fell short of any expectations that might have been set by his historic American debut only a year ago.
Collapse of the World Order?
Alexei Arbatov | Russia in Global Affairs
The end of the Cold War led to the establishment of the global security system: major agreements were concluded to ensure control over nuclear and conventional weapons, and to guarantee non-proliferation and liquidation of weapons of mass destruction.
Sweden Faces Future Without Nuclear
World Nuclear News
Sweden may be facing the phase out of nuclear power following agreement by the country's Social Democrats and their junior coalition partner, the Green Party, to set up an energy commission tasked with achieving a 100% renewable electricity system.