A daily roundup of quality nuclear policy news.
North Korea
IAEA ready to return to North Korea to verify its nuke program: IAEA official
The return of the Iraq war argument
How Trump can separate North Korea from its nukes
United States
To deter Russia, US needs new low-yield nukes, says STRATCOM head
The US glimpses possible common ground with Russia
MOX is “nowhere close” to being 50 percent complete, NNSA chief says
David Trimble: NNSA facing growing challenges with even its crucial missions
Trump, Saudi crown prince discuss opposition to Iran nuclear deal
Nuclear warhead manager seeks FY19 funding for new nuke designs
US training for Arctic nuclear satellite disaster amid Russian weapons development
Understanding Iran nuclear deal Trump loves to hate: QuickTake
International
Saudi Arabia’s nuclear energy ambitions to attract scrutiny during White House visit
The Saudis want a nuclear program: The Israelis are concerned
A Mideast nuclear deal Trump might actually like
How to steer the Saudi Crown Prince away from a nuclear weapon
No longer a secret: How Israel destroyed Syria’s nuclear reactor
Inside Israel’s secret raid on Syria’s nuclear reactor
Two prime ministers’ egos battle over the Syrian nuclear reactor strike
Russia to receive entire fleet of upgraded supersonic nuclear-capable bombers by 2030
Is China abandoning its “no first use” nuclear policy?
General Interest
This earthquake expert dodged Russian surveillance to try to halt nuclear testing
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