Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (December 30 2020-January 5, 2021)

1. Trump May Launch ‘Reckless’ Attack on Iran, Experts Fear https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/2/trump-may-launch-reckless-attack-iran-experts-fear 2. Serial delivery of Tsirkon hypersonic missiles to begin in 2022https://tass.com/defense/1241177 3. Russian Defense Ministry expects...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (August 25 – 31, 2022)

1. International Day against Nuclear Tests observed on August 29, 2022 https://www.gktoday.in/topic/international-day-against-nuclear-tests-observed-on-august-29/ 2.The Future of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament Is in Danger https://www.cfr.org/councilofcouncils/global-memos/future-nuclear-nonproliferation-and-disarmament-danger 3.UN chief disappointed nuclear treaty...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (November 10 – 16, 2022)

1.French Leader Wants ‘New Framework’ For Iran Nuclear Talks https://www.iranintl.com/en/202211145856 2.No push for Iran nuclear talks, US envoy says, due to protests, drone sales https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2022/11/15/No-push-for-Iran-nuclear-talks-US-envoy-says-due-to-protests-drone-sales- 3.UN Nuclear Chief...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (May 4 – 10, 2023)

1.The Path to a New Iran Deal: A Regional Agreement Could Succeed Where Washington Failed https://www.foreignaffairs.com/iran/path-new-iran-nuclear-deal-security-jcpoa-washington 2.Israel has freedom to act against Iran nuclear threat –...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (January 25 – February 1, 2023)

1. Statement by Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, Permanent Representative of Pakistan, at the Plenary Meeting of the Conference on Disarmament, Geneva https://pakungeneva.pk/TopicDetail.aspx?ID=983   2. Pakistan-Turkiye joint military drills...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (July 28-August 3, 2021)

1. China nuclear reactor shut down for maintenance because of fuel rod damagehttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/31/asia/taishan-nuclear-plant-intl-hnk/index.html 2. U.S., Russia hold nuclear talks in Geneva after summit pushhttps://www.reuters.com/world/us-russia-hold-nuclear-talks-geneva-after-summit-push-2021-07-28/ 3. Starliner...

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

1. Iran's nuclear activity is concerning, says Saudi officialhttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-nuclear-activity-is-concerning-says-saudi-official-2021-07-09/ 2. IAEA warns of further nuclear deal violations by Iran.https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/IAEA-warns-of-further-nuclear-deal-violations-by-I 3. U.S. says only Tehran can determine...

ACDC News & Views (June 03 – 10, 2020)

​ ​ACDC News & Views(June 03 - 10, 2020)​ 1. EU Rejects Any US Attempt to Invoke Iran Nuclear Dealhttps://www.voanews.com/middle-east/voa-news-iran/eu-rejects-any-us-attempt-invoke-iran-nuclear-deal ​2. North Korea Cuts Off All Communications...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (March 22 – 29, 2023)

1.ACDC hosts launch of book on nuclear deterrence, diplomacy https://www.brecorder.com/news/40232954 2.Three missiles misfire during an Army exercise in Jaisalmer, probe ordered https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/3-missiles-misfire-during-an-army-exercise-in-jaisalmer-probe-ordered-374798-2023-03-25 3.ISRO launches India’s largest LVM3 rocket...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (May 5 – May 11, 2021)

1.  Pakistan calls for probe into seizure of uranium in Indiahttps://www.dawn.com/news/1622839 2. Two men arrested with 7 kg radioactive uranium in Mumbaihttps://www.indiatoday.in/cities/mumbai/story/two-men-arrested-with-7-kg-radioactive-uranium-in-mumbai-1799552-2021-05-06 3. Loose state control of...

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