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Russia-USA Stalemate on Tactical Nuclear Weapons

The impasse over missile defence, CFE and NATO expansion has led to a stalemate in talks to reduce tactical nuclear weapons.

Did India Change its Nuclear Doctrine?: Much Ado about Nothing

Fears by some analysts that India has recently altered its nuclear doctrine, and particularly its no first use policy, are unfounded.

Vipin Narang
March 01, 2011
IDSA Comments

The Strategic Ramifications of anti-Iran Sanctions

Only through direct negotiations with Iran can the international community influence and possibly alter the strategic calculus of its rulers.

Mahan Abedin
August 13, 2010
IDSA Comments

Judging Myanmar’s Nuclear Ambitions and Likely Implications

There is no denying that Myanmar has an ongoing nuclear research programme but whether it has the intention of developing nuclear weapons remains unclear.

NBC Weapons: How free is Africa of the scourge?

The entry into force of the Africa’s Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty or the Treaty of Pelindaba in July 2009 and the first conference of parties on November 4, 2010… Continue reading NBC Weapons: How free is Africa of the scourge?

Ruchita Beri
July-December 2010
CBW Magazine

A China-North Korea-Myanmar “Axis” in the making?

Tacit Chinese endorsement of the policies pursued by North Korea and Myanmar has emboldened them to persist with policies that are detrimental for peace and stability in the region.

Iran and the NPT RevCon 2010

While the United States charges Iran of being in non-compliance with its NPT obligations, Iran points out that the United States and other NPT nuclear weapon states are in non-compliance of Articles IV and VI, among other provisions.

Nuclear targeting caveats

Nuclear exchanges in accord with targeting limitation would serve as powerful nuclear signaling to the other side in case of deterrence breakdown.

Ali Ahmed
April 21, 2010
IDSA Comments

The Role of Nuclear Weapons in International Relations

Pakistan Will Oppose the Fissile Materials Cut-Off Treaty at the Conference on Disarmament

Though world opinion is still divided on whether the FMCT would include past stocks or not, Pakistan appears to have decided to continue with the production of fissile materials and oppose any talks at the CD.