Tag "nuclear proliferation"
Can Iran force Europe to defy US sanctions?
Iran has announced that it will enrich uranium beyond the limits mandated by the JCPOA (Iran deal). The announcement is an attempt to force the EU to deepen its efforts to alleviate the impact of biting US sanctions.
Implications of India’s joining the Nuclear Suppliers Group
India joining the Nuclear Suppliers Group could cause increased tensions on the subcontinent.
Could Iran be the key to disarming North Korea?
Iran and South Korea have unveiled a new series of agreements to expand cooperation on energy, trade, and infrastructure development. While the prospect for increasing future economic relations is a
Why North Korea’s failed missile launches matter
North Korea’s failed missile tests underscore its growing military capabilities and highlight potential short-term instability in the region.
East Asian plutonium policies risk regional stability
Major countries in East Asia are either considering or already engaging in reprocessing spent fuel from nuclear power plants—a procedure that builds vulnerable stockpiles of plutonium. Intentions notwithstanding, the policies present serious nuclear and radiological risks.
Risks in Pakistan’s tactical nuclear weapons policy
Recent clarifications in Pakistani nuclear policy confirmed speculations that Islamabad has an alarmingly low threshold for tactical nuclear weapon deployment. Here are the geopolitical risks that emerge from Pakistan’s now
