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Friday Flashpoints – Our Weekend Reading List
April 19, 2013

Friday Flashpoints – Our Weekend Reading List

The Diplomat’s Editor selects the top five defense and foreign policy articles for your weekend reading pleasure.

March 07, 2013

Arms Race: 21st Century Style

Often times differences in national interest and capabilities result in countries trying to counter one another through dissimilar means.

5 Ways to Build a Stable U.S.-China Strategic Relationship
March 01, 2013

5 Ways to Build a Stable U.S.-China Strategic Relationship

Building a “win-win” strategic relationship is important to both nations. Here are 5 ways to do it.

New Year, New Problem? Pakistan's Tactical Nukes
January 02, 2013

New Year, New Problem? Pakistan's Tactical Nukes

Pakistan is developing a new generation of smaller “tactical” nuclear weapons. The dangers and challenges such arms present are very real.

The Case for Continued Engagement with Iran
August 02, 2012

The Case for Continued Engagement with Iran

Negotiations between Iran and the West have not led to a deal, but engagement is still the most promising way to end the nuclear impasse.

Beyond Nuclear Denial
July 11, 2012

Beyond Nuclear Denial

How a world-ending weapon disappeared from our lives, but not our world, says William D. Hartung.

Preventing Nuclear Disaster
April 03, 2012

Preventing Nuclear Disaster

The IAEA has confirmed almost two dozen incidents of theft or loss of fissile materials. Last week’s nuclear, though, ended with no agreement on enforcement to stop terrorists acquiring them.

March 26, 2012

How to Stop Kim’s "Satellite" Test

North Korea’s promise to launch a satellite has prompted international condemnation. But the U.S. and others have options available to stop it.

India Eyes Privileged Partner Poll
December 05, 2011

India Eyes Privileged Partner Poll

India will have been paying close attention to parliamentary elections in Russia. The two countries have plenty of shared defense, strategic and nuclear interests.

Why No One Wants an Iran Deal
December 03, 2011

Why No One Wants an Iran Deal

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.

Memo to Iran: Obama Won’t Let It Go
November 10, 2011

Memo to Iran: Obama Won’t Let It Go

The latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program has strengthened the hand of those calling for tougher action. But the U.S. should open the diplomacy door wider.

China's Underground Great Wall
October 29, 2011

China's Underground Great Wall

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.

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