The China-Pakistan Nuclear Deal: A Realpolitique Fait Accompli
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The China-Pakistan Nuclear Deal: A Realpolitique Fait Accompli
Motivations behind and implications of China's decision to sell Pakistan two more plutonium-producing heavy-water reactors. (CNS)
At Sea Over Naval HEU: Expanding Interest in Nuclear Propulsion Poses Proliferation Challenges
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At Sea Over Naval HEU: Expanding Interest in Nuclear Propulsion Poses Proliferation Challenges
Past and future use of highly-enriched uranium for naval propulsion and its implications for nonproliferation. (CNS)
UNSC Resolution 1887: Packaging Nonproliferation and Disarmament at the United Nations
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UNSC Resolution 1887: Packaging Nonproliferation and Disarmament at the United Nations
How the Obama administration advanced its nonproliferation agenda over nuclear disarmament objectives in UN Security Council Resolution 1887. (CNS)
The Six-Party Talks and President Obama’s North Korea Policy
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The Six-Party Talks and President Obama’s North Korea Policy
The prospects for the incoming Obama administration to jump start the Six-Party Talks. (CNS)
Nuclear Proliferation and South Asia: Recent Trends
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Nuclear Proliferation and South Asia: Recent Trends
South Asian proliferation trends, linkages with other regions, and the impact of the Indo-US nuclear cooperation agreement. (CNS)
Examining China’s Debate on Military Space Programs: Was the ASAT Test Really a Surprise?
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Examining China’s Debate on Military Space Programs: Was the ASAT Test Really a Surprise?
A number of key indicators pointed toward the possibility of a Chinese anti-satellite (ASAT) test. (CNS)
Is the Avian Influenza Virus a Suitable Agent for a Biological Weapon?
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Is the Avian Influenza Virus a Suitable Agent for a Biological Weapon?
Investigating the potential for avian influenza to be used as a biological weapon agent. (CNS)
Nuclear Conflict in the 21st Century: Reviewing the Chinese Nuclear Threat
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Nuclear Conflict in the 21st Century: Reviewing the Chinese Nuclear Threat
China's nuclear posture in the regional context and a future nuclear dimension to the Sino-American relationship. (CNS)
Global Submarine Proliferation: Emerging Trends and Problems
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Global Submarine Proliferation: Emerging Trends and Problems
The threats associated with global submarine proliferation. (CNS)
North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Program and the Six-party Talks
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North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Program and the Six-party Talks
The Six-party Talks and possible consequences of a breakdown in the process. (CNS)