BASIC's “This Week” article from March 12, 2012 by Rachel Staley was republished on Politics.co.uk. The article focused on the transatlantic relationship and ways in which Barack Obama and David Cameron can capitalize on nuclear issues during their two-day meeting in March.
Analysis
New U.S. Global Military Strategy could hint at future moves to reduce dependence on tactical nuclear weapons in Europe
President Barack Obama made an historic visit to the Pentagon on January 5, 2012 to deliver his remarks on the release of the United States’ “New Global Military Strategy”.
Des Browne on prospects for nuclear disarmament under new US leadership
Co-chair of the BASIC Trident Commission, Rt Hon Lord Browne of Ladyton, discusses multilateral disarmament and the prospects of nuclear disarmament under new US leadership. Film courtesy of TalkWorks, December 2009.
Martin Rees on prospects for nuclear disarmament under new US leadership
BASIC Trident Commissioner, Lord Rees of Ludlow, discusses the real risk of nuclear catastrophe in the 21st century and the prospects of nuclear disarmament under new US leadership. Film courtesy of TalkWorks, December 2009.
Strategic Dialogue on Nuclear Posture
The British American Security Information Council held its second strategic dialogue at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, DC on September 18, 2012. Drs. Janne Nolan and Christopher Ford engaged in a dialogue on nuclear posture and accepted questions from the crowd. Introductions were done by Peter Huessy and Paul Ingram. Click on the video below to listen to the event.
Damping the powder-keg: Paul Ingram responds to ‘Playing with fire in the Middle East’
BASIC's executive director, Paul Ingram authored this piece for Open Democracy. While the outlook for peace in the Middle East remains bleak, there are several factors in the region that may bring forth a sense of stability. Many states in the region have shown restraint and caution over making extreme military moves that would result in a conflict. Ingram indicates that the Conference on a Zone Free of WMD in the Middle East, due to take place late 2012, may bring major players in the region to the same negotiating table and help stablise relations on proliferation issues.
A ‘Game-Changer’ in Iran?
BASIC's executive director Paul Ingram explains that the recent release of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) report containing more details on Iran's alleged nuclear weaponization activities will not be a “game changer”.
Question Time: Britain’s nuclear choices and the context
Using the Question Time format, audience members were invited to submit questions on the United Kingdom's nuclear weapons posture and plans on October 31.