Tag: Nuclear Program
President Biden: Try for a Double Play on Iran and Afghanistan
As the US and Iran navigate through the current impasse in restoring the nuclear deal amid the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, Jon Greenwald provides his views on how these concurrent challenges justify a new strategy for dealing with them that cuts across both situations.
North Korea’s Monolithic System & the Juche Ideology
Ian Fleming provides his perspective on the Juche Ideology’s impact on North Korea’s nuclear proliferation.
Strengthening Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrence: North Korea Moving Towards Assured Second Strike Capability
North Korea is making strides in developing survivable nuclear forces, one in which its new SLBM plays a crucial component. Given the difficulties in detecting ballistic missile submarines, SLBMs are arguably the most reliable leg of Pyongyang’s a nuclear deterrent force. CIP Non-Resident Fellow Debalina Ghoshal provides analysis in her latest contribution.
Does the New Saudi Reactor Justify Proliferation Fears?
Is Saudi Arabia’s development of a nuclear reactor a proliferation concern? The CIP’s Basel Ammane takes a look in his latest for the NATO Association of Canada.
The Plutonium Disposition Management Agreement: Russia’s Withdrawal and the Possible Consequences
Debalina Ghoshal discusses Russia’s suspension of the Plutonium Disposition Management Agreement with the United States for the Foreign Policy Project.
Creatively Removing Sanctions Against Iran
Navid Hassibi and Tom Sauer examine creative ways of removing sanctions against Iran.
Life After a Nuclear Agreement – Will Bibi Adapt?
Is Israel standing by to recalibrate its policy vis-à-vis Iran? The CIP’s Navid Hassibi delves into the subject in this piece on Iran-Israeli relations.
As deadline looms, who has a tougher road ahead, President Obama or Rouhani?
Navid Hassibi provides an overview of those working to derail nuclear talks in both Washington, DC and Tehran.
Canada Should Take Lessons Learned from Cuba to Iran
Navid Hassibi of the Council on International Policy argues that Canada must plan for the eventual normalization of relations with Tehran.
Did Congress Kill an Iran Nuke Deal?
In dealing with Congress, the administration should first negotiate, then lambast, and then be prepared to “go solo” if all else fails.