Non-proliferation

China will provide $6.5 billion in financing for Pakistan's new nuclear power plant in Karachi.

To date, nuclear weapons have spread more slowly than most anticipated. And the pace is slowing even further.

Pakistan’s military uses India as justification for its nuclear arsenal. But nuclear weapons are of little real use.

The U.S., China, Russia and Israel all have reasons for not wanting to negotiate a settlement to the Iran nuclear crisis. So does Tehran.

Kim Jong-il’s regime seems to respond better to the carrot than the stick. The United States and others could try walking in Kim’s shoes as they look to reduce tensions.

The deal with Australia to sell uranium to India is welcome. Those worried about proliferation have nothing to fear.

Despite the impression given by Western media, China’s underground nuclear “Great Wall” may cut tensions.

The dismantling of the B-53 was hailed by the U.S. as a big step forward on nuclear disarmament. It wasn’t.

Some analysts suggest China’s vast network of underground tunnels is evidence it is undertaking a massive build-up of its nuclear arsenal. Actually, China has reason to worry about the US.

Burma says it is abandoning plans to develop its nuclear technology. Other countries should give it a chance.

After decades of trying to tackle the issue, the problem of nuclear proliferation persists. Fresh thinking is needed.

There are some encouraging signs Iran may be willing to compromise over its nuclear programme. But is the Obama administration willing to listen?