Highway to the Danger Zone: War Against Iran
How would an Israeli attack against Iran’s suspected nuclear facilities play out? There are great risk for the United States.
Nuclear Proliferation
War Talk Heats Up Between Israel and Iran
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu lobbies his cabinet for a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Turkey’s Estrangement from Israel Continues
The diplomat rift between Ankara and Jerusalem widens as the Arab spring forces a realignment of Turkish foreign policy.
The Devil We Know
Will Pakistan, with Chinese support, manage to counterbalance India’s naval might in the Indian Ocean?
Nuclear Proliferation in Southwest Asia
Iran’s nuclear program could destabilize the balance of power in the Middle East.
China Implicated in Iran-Korea Missile Deal
According to a confidential United Nations report, North Korea and Iran exchanged military technology with Chinese help.
Americans Gives Russia British Trident Numbers
Does the disclosure of information about Britain’s nuclear deterrent to Russia matter?
A Week of Turmoil in the Middle East
There is a lot going on in the Middle East this week. Daniel DePetris provides an overview.
Talking in Istanbul is the World’s Best Option
Granting Iran the right to enrich its own uranium is the only possible outcome of successful negotiations, says Daniel DePetris.
Republicans Agree to New START with Russia
After several months of procrastinating, Republicans in the United States Senate voted to enact the New START treaty with Russia.
Senate Still Pondering START Ratification
Republicans are still unsure whether to ratify a nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia.
The Upcoming Iran Meeting of December 5
Western powers and Iran agree to talk on December 5. But what topics will be up for discussion remains unclear.
Clinton, Gates Urge Senate to Ratify START
According to both secretaries, American national security “depends” on the new treaty with Russia.
Republicans Threaten Russian “Reset”
Without ratification of the New START treaty, the administration fears that cooperation with Russia in general may be in jeopardy.
Midterms Cast Doubt on START Ratification
Several of the candidates currently running for a Senate seat have expressed skepticism of further reducing America’s nuclear arsenal.