NATO nuclear burden sharing and NPT obligations

Laura Spagnuolo

NATO's major review of its Strategic Concept will cover all aspects of its strategic policy, including its nuclear posture, including the issue of US warheads in European non-nuclear states, which threatens the cohesion of the NPT.

Maintaining focus in negotiations for a START successor

Jonathan McLaughlin

Russian President Dmitri Medvedev's recent announcement that Russia will be upgrading its military forces in the face of Western encroachment (among other reasons) underscores the tenuousness of US-Russian relations. Despite enthusiasm shown by both sides for strengthening ties under President Obama, Washington and Moscow have very different, often conflicting, strategic interests.

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British Generals speak out against the UK deterrent

Paul Ingram, Executive Director

In a letter published in today's London Times, three generals (Field Marshal Lord Bramall, General Lord Ramsbotham and General Sir Hugh Beach) spoke out strongly against the replacement of Trident, urging the government instead to properly resource conventional capabilities.

Politics around US tactical nuclear weapons in European host states

Paul Ingram, Executive Director

Though there is growing pressure on the US and NATO member states for the end of nuclear sharing, governments are reluctant to appear to challenge the relevance of the Alliance. The NATO Strategic Concept review is an opportunity to come up with more valuable measures that demonstrate commitment.

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Iran update: number 124

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New sanctions imposed; ongoing negotiations on Iran's nuclear program
Implications from conflict in Georgia; Medvedev scheduled to meet with Ahmadinejad
Iran announces second nuclear power plant site; Russian nuclear official to visit Tehran and Bushehr
Tehran tests Safir rocket, United States says it was a failed satellite launch
Iran claims increase in the range of its fighter jets
New Iranian submarine class announced
Khamenei shows support for second Ahmadinejad term

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The dilemma between deterrence and disarmament: Moving beyond the perception of China as a nuclear threat

Stephen Herzog

The West's view of China as a threat to world peace overlooks its nuclear capabilities and strategic posturing, and its potential as an important partner for global disarmament.

Iran update: number 122

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Possibility of the United States opening an interests section in Iran
Latest round of P5+1-Iran talks produces few results, despite US presence
Iran and the United States continue military exercises and aggressive posturing
Skepticism regarding Iranian claims of missile testing success
Russia may try Uzbek man for attempting to smuggle WMD components to Iran

There have been some notable changes in the Bush administration's approach towards Iran since the release of BASIC's last Iran Update.

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