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Nuclear Proliferation

Stopping Iran’s Nuclear Program Requires Leadership

Whether war should ever be waged with Iran, everyone agrees it’s better if it isn’t.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 7, 2012January 1, 2020

Iranian Nuclear Talks Hit Dead End in Moscow

If they seek a diplomatic solution, Western powers must take seriously Iranian concerns.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisJune 21, 2012December 31, 2019

Nuclear Weapons Still Shape India-Pakistan Relations

Nuclear weapons have prevented war, but their safety cannot be taken for granted.

Avatar photoAmit RanjanMay 21, 2012July 2, 2020

North Korea Ready for Third Nuclear Test

Kim Jong-un failed to pay Beijing the reverence it has become accustomed to.

Avatar photoCraig ScanlanMay 4, 2012July 2, 2020

Preconditions Not a Hopeful Sign for Nuclear Talks

To keep Iran sitting at the negotiating table, the Security Council must be willing to loosen its demands.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisApril 12, 2012November 24, 2014

America Shouldn’t Need to Bribe North Korea

Déjà vu all over again. Pyongyang promises to suspend its nuclear activities in return for aid.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 1, 2012January 1, 2020

Iran: Putting the Appeasement Option On the Table

An appeasement policy addresses the Iranian sense of insecurity which is probably at the heart of its nuclear ambitions.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 21, 2012July 2, 2020

Niall Ferguson Makes Case for Attack on Iran

The historian argues that all the arguments against Israeli air strikes are flawed.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 6, 2012July 2, 2020

Israel Likely to Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites Before June

The United States believe that Israel will attack before Iran has stored enough enriched uranium to make a weapon.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 3, 2012July 2, 2020

Obama Says Iran’s Regional Standing “Diminished”

According to the president, “Iran now faces a unified world community” in opposition to its nuclear program.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 19, 2012November 23, 2014

Worst Case Scenario: A Second Korean War

Another war on the Korean Peninsula would draw in the United States and probably China.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 21, 2011July 2, 2020

Gingrich Likeliest to Attack Iran Among Republicans

The former House speaker is tougher on Iran than the other candidates.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 20, 2011October 30, 2021

Iran “Already Decided” It Wants Nuclear Status

The former American ambassador to China suggested that Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program may be unstoppable.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 11, 2011September 21, 2014

Saudi Prince Predicts Middle East Nuclear Proliferation

The former Saudi spy master warns that the kingdom might seek a nuclear capacity.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 8, 2011July 2, 2020

Republicans Vow to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program

Nearly all of the Republican presidential hopefuls advocated covert and military action against Iran in a foreign policy debate.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 13, 2011August 23, 2017

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