Categories: Nuclear Roundup

Nuclear Roundup: 8/10/2017

By Jodi Lieberman, August 10, 2017

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

North Korea

Deep Divisions Emerge in Trump Administration as North Korea Threatens War

War of the words: North Korea, Trump, and strategic stability

Trump’s saber-rattling at North Korea sparks fears and puts China in a bind

U.S., North Korea have few channels through which to resolve crises

Rice – It’s Not Too Late on North Korea

How Japan Would Go to War Against North Korea

The Memo: Could Trump’s hard line work on North Korea?

North Korea’s Nuclear Capabilities: A Fresh Look – with Power Point Slides

Why we fear a North Korean nuclear attack

Susan Rice: US can ‘tolerate’ nuclear weapons in North Korea

United States

New MDA director: US prepared to defend against North Korean nuclear ICBM threat

You can’t just riff about nukes

Fact Check: Is the Nuclear Arsenal ‘Stronger Than Ever’?

What if the president ordering a nuclear attack isn’t sane? An Air Force major lost his job for asking.

America desperately needs to modernize its nuclear weapons

Nuclear weapons: These companies manage America’s stockpile

Why Washington May Soon Be Unable to Protect Its Allies

Analysis highlights failings in US’s advanced nuclear program

Link to Analysis

Rep. Cramer proposes revamp to DOE

International

Another country with nuclear aspirations is watching the North Korean stand-off very closely

U.S. envoy to U.N. will go to Vienna to review Iran nuclear activities-U.S. official

Fukushima disaster: ‘WW2 bomb’ found at Japan nuclear site

Reviewing the Year: Technical Cooperation Report for 2016 Released

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