Threats

Done Deal: Iran to Suspend Nuclear Program, Roll Back Weaponization

In a stunning agreement with Western powers, Iran will virtually halt its nuclear program for six months. By Kevin Baron

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WANTED: A Company Willing to Help Destroy Syria’s Chemical Weapons

Stuck with a stockpile and no place to put it, the organization in charge of destroying Syria’s chemical weapons is asking the private sector to help out. By Marina Koren

Threats

Why Additional Iran Sanctions Will Not Work

Piling on sanctions won’t bend Iran, especially without strong diplomatic engagement – which has more benefits than you realize. By Tara Maller

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U.S. Considering Alternatives to Eliminate Syria's Chemical Weapons

Secretary of State John Kerry announced the search for options on Monday after Albania refused to destroy the weapons inside their country. By Global Security Newswire

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How the Senate Is Complicating Negotiations With Iran

Former officials say that imposing new sanctions makes Washington look unserious about negotiations. By Diane Barnes

Policy

Only Diplomacy, Not Force, Will Prevent Nuclear-Armed Iran

None of the alternatives to diplomacy -- military force, regime change or even harsher economic pressure – will prevent nuclear-armed Iran. By Laicie Heeley

Threats

North Korea Is Making Progress on an ICBM

Some experts believe that Pyongyang may be edging towards 'limited intercontinental capability' using domestically produced missile technology. By Rachel Oswald

Policy

Doubts Linger Over Syrian Weapons Disclosure

After U.N. certification, U.S. officials still unsure of the actual number of Syria's weapons making sites or their facilities. By Global Security Newswire

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Report: Images Show New Building Activity at North Korea Missile Site

Recent satellite photos show no stopping at long-range missile site, according 38 North. By Global Security Newswire

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How Many Chemical Weapons Sites Does Syria Have?

Syria just submitted a report that details the scope and size of its chemical weapons sites -- but it's classified so it's still unclear just how many sites there are. By Global Security Newswire

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Iran's New Nuclear-Fuel Plan Spurs Uncertainty in the West

Iranian nuclear talks seemed promising, but leaked plans to make fuel raise red flags. By Diane Barnes

Threats

New Report Says Russia, U.S. Must Do More to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism

A new report says Russia and the United States should work together to prevent terrorists from getting access to nuclear weapons. By Rachel Oswald

Threats

Why Did Rouhani Say ‘No’ to Obama?

For decades, Iran has conducted secret negotiations with the United States, only to publically back off before a major diplomatic breakthrough. Rouhani's behavior at the United Nations was more of the same. By Michael Ledeen

Business

The U.S. Should Cut Its Nuclear Arsenal Before Sequester Does

The Pentagon needs to 'operate realistically' at the spending levels mandated by law and begin cutting back on its nuclear arsenal, a new report says. By Rachel Oswald

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Arab States Reintroduce Measure Opposing Israel's Nuclear Weapons

The perennial measure calls upon Israel to implement nuclear security safeguards. Still, some are concerned the measure is being used to unnecessarily target Tel-Aviv. By Elaine Grossman

Business

Destroying Chemical Weapons is Really Expensive

Even then, efforts to obliterate the armaments is worth each and every dollar. By Ben Freeman and Faris Alikhan

Threats

Will Attacking Syria Prevent More Chemical Weapons Attacks?

An inadequate response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria will only increase the risk that the world's most dangerous weapons will be used to commit further atrocities. By Daryl G. Kimball

Threats

A Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria May Have Killed Hundreds

Specific details about the incident are currently unknown, but the attack could be one of the war's deadliest to date. By Dashiell Bennett

Ideas

How to Save the Middle East from Nuclear War

No region is in greater need of banning nuclear weapons than the conflict-cursed Middle East. Here’s my plan to get it started. By Prince Turki Al Faisal

Ideas

How the U.S. Justified Dropping the Bomb on Hiroshima

Excerpts from <em>The Atlantic's</em> archives in 1946 show the debate behind this pivotal moment in history. By Caroline Kitchener