ACDC News and Views (Dec 19-26, 2024)

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1. Pakistan rules out compromise on nuclear programme despite US concerns

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1264932-pm-rules-out-compromise-on-countrys-nuclear-capability-despite-us-sanctions

2. Pakistan slams US sanctions on ballistic missile programme

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/19/pakistan-slams-us-sanctions-on-ballistic-missile-programme

3. American strategic deception

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2518072/american-strategic-deception

4. Experts describe nuclear energy as key to addressing climate change, reforming energy sector

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1265140-experts-describe-nuclear-energy-as-key-to-addressing-climate-change-reforming-energy-sector

5. Iran expands weaponization capabilities critical for employing nuclear bomb

https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-expands-weaponization-capabilities-critical-employing-nuclear-bomb

6. Russia urges IAEA to uphold impartiality in monitoring Iran’s nuclear facilities

https://nournews.ir/en/news/205582/Russia-urges-IAEA-to-uphold-impartiality-in-monitoring-Iran’s-nuclear-facilities

7. Denmark to strengthen Greenland’s defence following Trump’s remarks

https://thenewsmill.com/2024/12/denmark-to-strengthen-greenlands-defence-following-trumps-remarks/

8. France adds first nuclear reactor in 25 years to grid

https://www.voanews.com/a/france-adds-first-nuclear-reactor-in-25-years-to-grid/7909633.html

9. Japanese atomic bomb survivors say Nobel Peace Prize gives fresh impetus to disarmament push

https://apnews.com/article/japan-atomic-bombing-survivors-hidankyo-nobel-peace-4e3a4d051a1f41f0465a50d416e60724

10. The Convention on Nuclear Safety: 30 Years of Enhancing Nuclear Safety Worldwide

https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/the-convention-on-nuclear-safety-30-years-of-enhancing-nuclear-safety-worldwide

11. NASA probe attempts closest ever approach to the sun

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/24/nasa-probe-attempts-closest-ever-approach-to-the-sun

12. New US Space Force jammers aim to disrupt China’s SATCOM signals

https://www.defensenews.com/space/2024/12/19/new-us-space-force-jammers-aim-to-disrupt-chinas-satcom-signals/

 

With Warm Regards,

Team ACDC

Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC)
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
Sector F-5/2, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan