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Analysis - Nuclear Weapons

Nuclear weapons: The modernization myth

Some who oppose new disarmament goals argue that Washington is dozing while other nuclear powers modernize their forces, threatening to surpass U.S. capabilities. Here's why they're wrong.

A technical evaluation of the Fordow fuel enrichment plant

An in-depth look at Iran's recently exposed secret fuel enrichment plant raises questions over intent and whether similar facilities will be discovered in the future.

The status of U.S. nuclear weapons in Turkey

Washington eventually will need to reassess its deployment of nuclear weapons in Turkey, but removing the weapons while maintaining positive relations with Ankara will take careful diplomacy.

After Kim Jong-il

Intelligence seems to suggest that Kim Jong-il's 26-year-old youngest son has been tapped as his successor, adding another layer of complexity to the already complicated North Korean nuclear situation.

India and the CTBT: The debate in New Delhi

In 1996, India was resolutely opposed to the CTBT, citing discriminatory treatment of non-nuclear weapon states, among other factors. But in the decade since, its hard-line stance has softened.

Obama's missile defense rethink: The Czech reaction

With the Bush-era European-based missile shield no more, Prague may need to look to the European Union and NATO for its security guarantees.

Obama's missile defense rethink: The Polish reaction

Warsaw received the U.S. administration's decision on the European missile defense plan with mixed feelings. And despite suggestions of a new program with new opportunities, future U.S.-Polish cooperation won't be easy.

Bringing the Soviet military-industrial complex to life

Recently uncovered, private notebooks of a former deputy to a high-ranking Politburo member provide new understanding of the Soviet chemical, biological, and nuclear weapon programs during the Cold War's waning days.

Local priorities vs. national interests in arms control

All nuclear politics are local--the exact reason why future arms control treaties and warhead reductions face uncertain odds for Senate approval.

Is North Korea's reprocessing facility operating?

Just because air samples and satellite imagery haven't detected the telltale signs that Pyongyang is reprocessing its spent nuclear fuel doesn't mean that it's not happening.

The recession alone won't stop nuclear power's growth

What will are suspicions by nuclear have-nots that the major powers are controlling the atom for themselves.

The North Korean nuclear test: The Russian reaction

With Russian national interests impacted by Pyongyang's recent missile launches and nuclear test, Moscow's considerable patience with the North is beginning to wear thin.

Will the Senate support new nuclear arms reductions?

Nothing in Washington comes easy; yet early indications are that there is strong bipartisan support for a new arms control agreement between the United States and Russia.

Assessing North Korea's uranium enrichment capabilities

In its latest threat, Pyongyang has vowed to enrich uranium for bomb-making purposes. An HEU bomb on the peninsula is a scary proposition, but is it realistic?

The North Korean nuclear test: Seoul goes on the defensive

A mere 24 hours after Pyongyang conducted its second nuclear test, South Korea was already strengthening its defenses--a posture that's likely to continue into the foreseeable future.

The North Korean nuclear test: The South Korean reaction

It's been a tale of two reactions in South Korea--the public generally has remained calm while the government seems to want to respond to Pyongyang's latest provocation more aggressively.

Whither Pakistan? A five-year forecast

For now, Islamabad seems safe from Taliban takeover. The bad news--that stability may not extend much longer into the future.

The North Korean nuclear test: The Chinese reaction

Like the rest of the world, Beijing rebuked North Korea for its recent nuclear test. But that doesn't mean China will be supporting harsher U.N. sanctions against Pyongyang anytime soon.

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