Nuclear Roundup: 5/23/2017

By Jodi Lieberman, May 23, 2017

A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.

United States

The Risk of Nuclear Catastrophe Under Trump

Perry Tours Y-12 Nuclear Weapons Plant and Oak Ridge Lab

Air Force to “Cyber-Secure” Nuclear Arsenal

Sen. Lindsey Graham talks Russia, MOX

What drones? Fed finds no drones at ex-nuclear weapons site

Trump to nominate three to nuclear commission

International

A first draft of the world’s first nuclear weapons ban

Kim Jong-un makes crucial stride in ballistic missile

North Korea declares medium-range missile ‘ready for action’, shows off apparent photos from space

Spring Has Sprung at Punggye-ri, but a Sixth Nuclear Test Likely Still on Stand-by

The US and North Korea: From mutual praise to threats of nuclear war, in 10 years

Why Russia is key to curbing North Korea’s nuclear ambitions

Japan’s top officer ‘cannot be optimistic’ about North Korean nuclear progress

U.N. Panel Releases Draft of Treaty to Ban Nuclear Arms

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