Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (March 17-23, 2021)

1.  In a historic first, China, India could participate in military exercises in Pakistan later this yearhttps://theprint.in/defence/in-a-historic-first-india-could-participate-in-military-exercises-in-pakistan-later-this-year/626387/ 2. Indian Defence Ministry seals deal with BDL...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Jan 26-Feb 1, 2022)

1.Aussies unveil new hypersonics center, signal distance from Ukraine crisishttps://breakingdefense.com/2022/01/aussies-unveil-new-hypersonics-center-signal-distance-from-ukraine-crisis/ 2. Australia’s Future Fund has invested over $90m in weapons manufacturer Raytheonhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jan/31/australias-future-fund-has-invested-over-90m-in-weapons-manufacturer-raytheon 3.Deal/ No Deal: Iran...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (January 6-12, 2021)

1. Pakistan tests multi-launch rocket systemhttps://www.dawn.com/news/1600295 2. Indian Navy to conduct two-day mega drill from Tuesdayhttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-navy-to-conduct-two-day-mega-drill-from-tuesday/articleshow/80215797.cms 3. India, Indonesia to soon hold joint Air Force drill—...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Sept 1-7, 2021)

1. India May Lease A Second Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine From Russia: Reporthttps://swarajyamag.com/defence/india-may-lease-a-second-nuclear-powered-attack-submarine-from-russia-report 2. Over 200kg uranium theft in India poses threats of nuclear terrorismhttps://www.thenews.com.pk/print/888297-over-200kg-uranium-theft-in-india-poses-threats-of-nuclear-terrorism 3. India...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (July 5 – 12, 2023)

1.IAEA Finds Japan’s Plans to Release Treated Water into the Sea at Fukushima Consistent with International Safety Standards https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/iaea-finds-japans-plans-to-release-treated-water-into-the-sea-at-fukushima-consistent-with-international-safety-standards 2.North Korea calls on international community to...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Nov 10-17, 2021)

1.In first, Russian test strikes satellite using Earth-based missile https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/russia-satellie-weapon/2021/11/15/0695621c-4648-11ec-973c-be864f938c72_story.html 2.Russian anti-satellite test adds to worsening problem of space debris https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-59307862 3.Russia admits to anti-satellite missile test but denies ‘dangerous behavior’ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/nov/16/russia-defends-anti-satellite-missile-test 4.Iran...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Feb 8-15, 2022)

​ 1.Major breakthrough on nuclear fusion energy https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60312633 2.Nuclear talks harder as West 'pretends' to take initiative -Iran officialhttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/nuclear-talks-more-difficult-west-pretends-take-initiative-iran-official-2022-02-13/ 3.Iran nuclear deal talks stall as Tehran urges...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (April 7-13, 2021)

​ 1. Pakistan, Russia agree to boost Defence tieshttps://www.dawn.com/news/1617034 2. India, Pakistan may stumble into large-scale war, warns US intel reporthttps://www.dawn.com/news/1617288 3. Rejoining Open Skies would send...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Feb 16-22, 2022)

1. Iran’s parliament sets conditions for return to nuclear deal https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/20/irans-parliament-sets-conditions-for-return-to-nuclear-deal 2.Iran's Raisi calls on U.S. to lift sanctions to revive nuclear deal https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/significant-progress-seen-vienna-nuclear-talks-irans-foreign-ministry-2022-02-21/ 3.Putin oversees...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (October 6 – 12, 2022)

1.UN Disarmament Fellows briefed on Pakistan's perspective on arms control, nuclear non-proliferation https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/670947-UN-Disarmament-Fellows-briefed-on-Pakistan-perspective-on-arms-control  2.Pakistan conducts joint military exercise with five countries https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2022/10/02/pakistan-conducts-joint-military-exercise-with-five-countries/ 3.Exclusive: Iran racing to expand enrichment...

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