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.
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Preventing a new age of nuclear insecurity? Analysis of William Hague’s July Address to the IISS
At the International Institute for Strategic Studies, William Hague discussed a nuclear weapons-free world, the NPT Review Conference and possible pitfalls.
Iran update: number 122
Summary: 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.
Sarkozy and French nuclear deterrence
France has presented a disarmament plan focused on reduced missile numbers, a fissile material cut-off, a test ban and greater transparency.
Analysis of the French white paper on defense and national security
France has reaffirmed the role of independent nuclear deterrence in French security policy and outlines its plan for nuclear disarmament.
Iran’s missile program
An examination of recent Iranian developments in missile technology suggests that the current US National Intelligence Estimate is based upon incredible.
Iran Update: Number 121
Iran tests 9 missiles ; Article claims Bush administration authorised expanded covert operations in Iran ; threats over the Strait of Hormuz highlight latest rhetorical exchanges ; …