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)
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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)
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)
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)
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?
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?
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
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
The threats associated with global submarine proliferation. (CNS)
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)