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Nuclear Proliferation

Kaliningrad Russia

Tit for Tat: Russia Threatens Nukes in Kaliningrad

Russia threatens to deploy nuclear-capable missiles to its Baltic exclave. Again.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 23, 2015October 2, 2021

World Powers Reach Nuclear Agreement with Iran

Iran promises to rein in its nuclear program in return for the lifting of international economic sanctions.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 14, 2015November 28, 2021

France Takes Hard Line with Iran, Deepens Ties with Arabs

It’s hard not to see a connection between France’s new alliances in the Middle East and its hard line against Iran.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 3, 2015November 30, 2021
George Bush Dick Cheney

Iraq War Wasn’t Just Due to “Bad Intelligence”

Republicans need to come to terms with the poor choices that led to the war.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 18, 2015November 29, 2021

Iran Hails Nuclear Deal as Step Toward Improved Relations

Iran’s president says he hopes a nuclear agreement will lead to broader rapprochement with the West.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 3, 2015July 2, 2020

Nuclear Submarines No Deal Breakers for Scottish Nationalists

The Scottish National Party says it could support a Labour government on an “issue-by-issue” basis.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 9, 2015November 20, 2021

Iran Should Freeze Nuclear Program for Decade: Obama

The president calls on Iran to suspend its nuclear program.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 2, 2015November 21, 2021

As Deadline Nears, Obstacles to Iran Nuclear Deal Remain

Negotiations have yet to resolve the security dilemmas that underpin Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 23, 2014July 2, 2020

Pakistan Should Be Wary of Giving Saudis Nuclear Weapons

A nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia could put Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan and Iran at risk.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 18, 2013January 1, 2020

Don’t Blame France for Doubting Iran’s Sincerity

Iran’s president previously boasted that he had deliberately stalled negotiations to buy the nuclear program more time.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 15, 2013January 1, 2020
Dick Durbin Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama

Parties Critical of Obama’s Iran Strategy

Lawmakers from both parties wonder if the president isn’t going too far.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisNovember 14, 2013October 30, 2021

Saudi Nuclear Weapons “Sitting Ready for Delivery” in Pakistan

The oil kingdom might acquire nuclear weapons before its nemesis Iran does — from its old friend Pakistan.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 8, 2013July 2, 2020

Arguments For, Against Renewing Britain’s Submarine Deterrent

Should Britain renew Trident or would it be better to adopt a different deterrent posture?

Avatar photoChris RevellJuly 31, 2013November 20, 2021

Europe, United States Cautiously Optimistic About Rouhani’s Win

The relatively moderate cleric may improve Iran’s relations with the rest of the world.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisJune 21, 2013January 1, 2020

Fewer Nuclear Weapons Might Not Make America Safer

There is no proof that further nuclear weapons reductions will make America safer.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 20, 2013July 3, 2020

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